Im sure its happened before. I once bowled league with someone whose ball cracked. They had to throw a house ball the rest of the night.
Id say you better have a plan b! Hahaha
Has a ball ever been damaged to the level of unplayable during a tournament? How is a situation like this handled?
In the Bag: Hammer Nail, Smoke and Fire #13 RG (2.53) Diff (.055) - Bowling a 189 Game
Open Average: 171 High Open Game: 226
Tweener; Deep; Medium Loft; Low Backswing ; Speed: 12 MPH
Im sure its happened before. I once bowled league with someone whose ball cracked. They had to throw a house ball the rest of the night.
Id say you better have a plan b! Hahaha
Not helping the situation since 1983.
Bowling Average: 180
Bowling Handicap: Beer
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Righty / Lefty: Righty
Bowling Balls: Lane #1 Droid (Strike Ball), Storm Crossroad (Strike Ball. I hate the smell...), Hammer No Mercy (Retired Strike Ball. We had a good run. RIP, old friend!), Ebonite Magnum (Spare Ball), Ebonite Maxim (Spare Ball)
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Best Series: 695 (just 5 more pins... I don't wanna talk about it!)
You go grab another ball. Most serious tournament players bring a minimum of four balls and usually more.Originally Posted by unclemantis
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I only have ONE right nowI wonder how many pros buy 2 or 3 of the same ball drilled the same way?
In the Bag: Hammer Nail, Smoke and Fire #13 RG (2.53) Diff (.055) - Bowling a 189 Game
Open Average: 171 High Open Game: 226
Tweener; Deep; Medium Loft; Low Backswing ; Speed: 12 MPH
I had one of my older balls get a huge gouge removed from it on it's return from the back. There was a loose bolt or screw head sticking out somewhere that took a chunk about a quarter inch deep and 2 inches long right in the trackThe lanes tried to repair it the best they could, but it was never the same. Eventually a left handed friend took it and had it redrilled as the damage didn't effect the other side.
In a tournament situation though people more than likely have a few spares with them. Heck I take 3 ball to regular leagues with me.
WOW! I am surprised they didn't just replace the ball outright.I had one of my older balls get a huge gouge removed from it on it's return from the back. There was a loose bolt or screw head sticking out somewhere that took a chunk about a quarter inch deep and 2 inches long right in the track
In a tournament situation though people more than likely have a few spares with them. Heck I take 3 ball to regular leagues with me.
In the Bag: Hammer Nail, Smoke and Fire #13 RG (2.53) Diff (.055) - Bowling a 189 Game
Open Average: 171 High Open Game: 226
Tweener; Deep; Medium Loft; Low Backswing ; Speed: 12 MPH
Like other things in life there is usually a disclaimer somewhere stating they are not responsible for damage. If it would have happened at a house I typically bowl at I'm sure I could have gotten a better resolution.
A disclaimer can only go so far. I can understand if you did something to cause it to happen, but this was out of your control. I wonder if this is something to bring to The People's Court?
In the Bag: Hammer Nail, Smoke and Fire #13 RG (2.53) Diff (.055) - Bowling a 189 Game
Open Average: 171 High Open Game: 226
Tweener; Deep; Medium Loft; Low Backswing ; Speed: 12 MPH
Thanks for all the feedback, I really don't know what I was thinking, I knew it was the return, I was just being stupid I guess.
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