Originally Posted by fordman1
That's a question that probably doesn't have a definite answer, at least not in the long run.
Given if the elite bowler's that are at the top now, all have comparable skills/knowledge. You would still have basically the same players jockeying back and forth for position at the top that you have now.
You might see more changes in the lower level bowlers at least at first, until they leveled out.
IMO, I think a lot of people don't give the pro's the credit they deserve for the bowling skills & knowledge they possess. Being a elite player is not all about the equipment used or having a ball rep. to do all the thinking for them.
Last edited by bowl1820; 07-09-2016 at 10:22 AM.
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In the past you would hear of a pro going a complete tournament 60-80 games with the same ball. Now they change every time they move pairs. Maybe you are right but I have my doubts that some would be able to bowl without changing balls all the time. Maybe it would turn into a who can throw the hardest and keep the ball in play. Just something to think about. I would be totally against everyone using the same ball.
A few years ago they had the pba plastic ball tournament on the cheetah if I remeber right. They still scored fairly well
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In 2009 it wasn't the standard Cheetah pattern, they said the amount of oil was reduced 50%, and still most of the competitors had to sand their plastic ball dull.
People would whine and cry and have temper tantrums. The usual answer to "what would bowlers do if...?"
They'd write USBC that their league only allows one ball and not giving them a fair shot at the national high average lol
If everyone uses the same ball, everyone is at the same "disadvantage", and therefore it's the bowlers talent that determines who is best.
Then the complaint goes to " my center has too much/not enough oil"
No, everyone isn't able to throw the same ball. They should get a ball of their choice. With drilling of their choice.
Not every track athlete can run a mile in under 4 minutes without steroids.
So it's ok for those that need a little help?
The current version of bowling has included far too much help.
Bowling balls that hook with very little effort.
Oil patterns to give length, and guide the ball towards the pocket, so that hook won't occur until its most beneficial.
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