I don't know. If I'm averaging 207...I'm keeping that ball until it breaks in half.
New Equipment make a difference?
I just started up bowling again after about a 8 year layoff. I'm using my old Columbia "The Game" ball and am averaging 207 after 3-4 weeks. Do you think updating my equipment will make a big difference?
I don't know. If I'm averaging 207...I'm keeping that ball until it breaks in half.
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If you are averaging 207 with an older ball after an 8 year layoff, then I see no reason to change. What is it that is keeping you from going higher? Missing spares?
You obviously have the skill to make adjustments etc. While new equipment is nice, it does not automatically make your average higher. You will have time needed to adjust and learn what the new ball can/can't do.
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Spares and just throw a bad shot here and there. I throw a lot of strikes but am getting the 10pin here and there mixed with some splits. I'm probably going to ride this out until xmas. Once I stop making mistakes and see where i end up. I do have my eye on a rotogrip wrecker though.Originally Posted by vdubtx
You could be right. thxI don't know. If I'm averaging 207...I'm keeping that ball until it breaks in half.
After being off for 8 years you are still working out the kinks. Keep at it and get your accuracy up and you will see that average going up.Spares and just throw a bad shot here and there. I throw a lot of strikes but am getting the 10pin here and there mixed with some splits. I'm probably going to ride this out until xmas. Once I stop making mistakes and see where i end up. I do have my eye on a rotogrip wrecker though.
Once you feel comfortable with your game, then get into a new ball. The RG Wrecker is a nice ball. Not too aggressive, but enough that you can compete with it. We have a young (Cover your eyes ASLAN) 2 handed bowler in my Tuesday league that uses a Wrecker, couple weeks ago he had an 876 series with it.
High Sanctioned Scratch Game - 300(12) Hi Sanctioned Scratch Series - 822(3)
2016/17 Book Average=221, 2017/18 Composite Average=223
Equipment in the bag - Storm Crux Prime, Storm Physix, Roto Grip Idol, Roto Grip Idol Pearl, Roto Grip Hyper Cell Fused, Storm Sure Lock, Storm Drive, Roto Grip Winner Solid, Roto Grip Haywire, Storm Fever Pitch, Roto Grip Red ball spare.
Rev Rate 400. Speed 18 at heads, 16.5-17 at pins. Axis tilt 10, Axis Rotation 55. PAP 5 5/8 x 5/8 up
I think you nailed it! I appreciate the advice.
if anything maybe just have it de oiled, resurfaced but other than that id say keep doing what youre doing
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Yeah my bowling ball could probably use a cleaning. I will give the bucket wash a go. thanks for the ideas.
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