How long did it take you to reach a 200+ average?

[Drano]

And what is your average right now?

I've been bowling in a league for almost exactly a year and my average in 2 of my 3 leagues is in the 205-210 range.

If you don't have a 200+ average, what is your average and how long have you been bowling?

I'm just trying to get some idea on how I'm progressing

[Strike Domination]

I had been bowling for 5 years before hitting 200+, and averaged that for 3 years. Now I'm at 180 and can't seem to get out of my funk.

[BowlnBrat]

I've been bowling about 2-3 years now...and my average ranges from 120ish - 130ish. And that's starting with a 75ish average. It's taking me a little longer due to my health...but I'm getting there. I hope to continue to improve my average over time.

[branstew]

I am 167 now and it has takenme 3 1/2 to 4 years

[topper]

Well, seeing as I started bowling at the age of 5 in the 1960's. It took me about 37 years to break the 200 average mark. I am in my 50's now and have not carried less than 200 since finally breaking the barrier. I got my first 300 game at age 30 with a 189 average. It took another 10 years to get my second 300, carrying a 197 average. My seventh and most recent 300 came in 2005. (A solid 9 in the 4th frame last Thursday for 279.) I also hit 803 for my first 800 series that night. I had two more 800's (802 and 815) last year. Remarkably, having surgery to repair a separated shoulder at age 42 seems to be the thing that pushed me over the top. Went from being a cranker (or trying to be) to being a stroker. Shoulder couldn't take the big swing. As my shoulder as gotten stronger I have become a tweener and am bowling the best of my life, three nights a week. Three league averages 213,213,214.

[StormGirl712]

ive been bowling for 13 years now, it took me 7 years to get a 200 avg.

[Jord_84]

I was almost at a 200 before I quit bowling, that took 4 years. Now I've been back on a league for 2 years and I'm at 190.

[kakcpa]

the real question, in today's bowling enviroment, should be: "how long did it take you to reach a 220+ average" LOL!

[mrbill]

When My back is tight I roll in the 170's when I'm lose I crack 200's easy it seems.

[Graaille]

I hit 200 on a semi regular basis, but I averaged 175 before getting coaching. Now I'm averaging 150 trying to incorporate the changes into my game.

[pvellenga]

You need to set a new goal. Having a 200 average this day and age is like having a 170 average 20 years ago. I think the 200 average bar is pretty meaningless. Now if you can pull a 200 average on a sport shot or PBA pattern you are doing something. I had a rude awakening on my first PBA event when I was younger. I was a 230 plus average bowler at that time and my first PBA I averaged just 189 and was humbled. Dont worry about the 200 mark set it at 220. That is a little more meaningful. If you truly want to test yourself and see where you are at join a PBA experience league. Bowling in that type of condition will make you much much better and you will truly be able to see where your skills are at. By the way I hit my first 200 average at age 13 which was in 1985. I started bowling when I was 6 years old.

[Stormed1]

It took me 6 years but that was back in the late 70's with plastic and rubber as your choices and some houses still using a laquer based oil. I carried 200 plus for the next 24 years till my foot injury. since then have had a high average of 184. However the recent surgery should allow me out of the cast to bowl and the average should return to 200+

[WAC4504]

It's taken me 2 years to finally get a 202 average, now I just have to keep it. I can relate to what Graaille said about lessons 'cause I did the same, went from 167 and dropped like a rock to come back in about 12 weeks to a 202. And I got to say it really feels good to be able to put the pieces of the puzzle together. Good luck and good bowling.

[NoTapNorm]

When I left bowling in 1994 I was averaging about 185. When I returned to the sport in 2006, I started out about where I left off, granted, I was just a sub. When I was able to return to a full schedule in 2008-09, with all new (used) equipment, my final average for the season was 206. So far this season, the averages are 195 and 201.

[Drano]

You need to set a new goal. Having a 200 average this day and age is like having a 170 average 20 years ago. I think the 200 average bar is pretty meaningless. Now if you can pull a 200 average on a sport shot or PBA pattern you are doing something. I had a rude awakening on my first PBA event when I was younger. I was a 230 plus average bowler at that time and my first PBA I averaged just 189 and was humbled. Dont worry about the 200 mark set it at 220. That is a little more meaningful. If you truly want to test yourself and see where you are at join a PBA experience league. Bowling in that type of condition will make you much much better and you will truly be able to see where your skills are at. By the way I hit my first 200 average at age 13 which was in 1985. I started bowling when I was 6 years old.

I'm well aware that 200 average isn't much, don't worry I'm not stopping at 200 and I plan to join a PBA experience league next season, and my current average goal is 210 maintained through my 3 leagues this season, then 220 maintained through 2 leagues next season, and 190+ in the PBAX league, I'm already bowling on some sport patterns, and not doing too well I'll admit.

My average last season was 156, this was a big jump for me, 2/3 of my leagues are around 210 average right now through a month, and one is under 200.

[ebowler]

It has taken me 10 moths to go from a 160 to a 202 on THS. I just joined a PBAX league, 2 weeks now, and I'm basically starting over. My goal is to hold a 180-190 average on PBA patterns at the end of the 36 week league.

[gparks]

I was low 200's in 93' when i quit due to marriage/ babies and all that. im back now bowled a trio league end season average of 190. now in the fall mens in week 6 im at 196,my problem is i have one junk game each week.no ryhme or reason to it one night it'll be 1st game next the 3rd etc.im working on it with my new found teamates/buddies. main thing is im having a blast and my team is tied for first.:) if it wasnt for my mysterious bad game a night id be pushing 210 or better,but no excuses coming from me ill get it sorted out.

[Beech]

Umm i started bowling back in 2002 so this is my 7th year i think back than my avg was 57 :p my avg todate is 163 only bowled once in my leauge tho. I've also only been bowling a hook for 3 years now and when i started to do that my avg went from 110's - 160's its a huge diffrence, i also got a new bowling ball today and cant wait to roll it at my leauge.