What type of bowler are you?

[Flyer41]

I am a serious bowler when league comes around, but when it's purely recreational I just have fun. I shoot consistent 220's during competition/practicing, but when I'm messing around with friends I have to really struggle to get 200. I guess my mindsets are just that different in the two situations.

[remix]

I consider myself a serious bowler but not necessarily a competitive bowler. I am somewhat obsessed with having the right equipment. Always trying to add balls or try drillings that will up my performance under different conditions. I've taken lessons from Pros to correct problems, bought the videos and read as many things I can to add to my game when if fits. When I bowl it's always for fun. Whether it's League or a Tournament if I bowl great it's rewarding, if I bowl poorly I try to adjust and correct the problems. I still enjoy it no matter the outcome.

[The German Shepherd]

I thought that the answer to this question was pretty simple, and then I sat down and thought about it. What would you call a recreational bowler who really really really wants to beat you, really wants to be continually improving, feels completely committed to his team mates and is now addicted to keeping up with the bowling tech?

Jay

[GeoLes]

Serious and fun are not mutually exclusive. It is possible to have both. Serious simply means paying attention to details and taking the time the master the art. That can be lots of fun once you understand the inner working of the game. Try it.

[swingset]

I thought that the answer to this question was pretty simple, and then I sat down and thought about it. What would you call a recreational bowler who really really really wants to beat you, really wants to be continually improving, feels completely committed to his team mates and is now addicted to keeping up with the bowling tech?

Jay

You're like a tiger in a petting zoo.

[backlasher]

This is a more complex question than I thought at first. I bowl in a senior league and , once in a while, someone begins to experience dementia, has a stroke or diminished physical capabilities. Even if that person is on another team, we all pull for them to do well. I guess that makes the social aspect more important.

[billf]

Can't one be serious abouth their game, have fun and want their opponent to do well too?

[jbeck]

I'm serious when I bowl by myself or if I'm competing...but I always have fun with friends and family.

[Bizwan65]

For the most part I'm serious when I bowl, but that's mostly cause I'm trying to get better. That being said, I try to keep that confined to when I'm on the approach. Otherwise I socialize/joke around. That could change if I join a serious league.