ICEMAN has found a Mom and Pap 6 lane WOOD bowlling alley!!!!

[MICHAEL]

Looks like their sign painter needs a spell check.

No spell check available, AVAILABLE!!! (

Hey, Iceman didn't make the sign,,, but believe me, (as most of you know), spelling was not my cup of tea! Iceman is and IDEA MAN.... the mechanics of using correct spelling, or even grammar is for the nerds that think correct ENGLISH is worth the effort!!

[Mudpuppy]

Iceman there is a good reason that alleys did away with wood - it's an inferior lane surface. But dream on big kahuna. Enjoy it. Keep posting about it. And please go get your 3rd 300 game there.

[MICHAEL]

Iceman there is a good reason that alleys did away with wood - it's an inferior lane surface. But dream on big kahuna. Enjoy it. Keep posting about it. And please go get your 3rd 300 game there.

Not sure its and inferior surface, just a lot more expensive to keep up! I sure, that's the real reason why the change took place. Not to mention the fact that it would cost a fortune to have a wood ally installed vs synthetic.

I really fine the wood, even with my modern arsenal, more predictable to play then synthetic. Hey Gene has the high game so far with his 240, he liked the play!

Wood died for financial reasons mainly! Not the only reason, but maybe the MAIN REASON!

Sure,,,,,,,, its not as durable, and it can be damaged by a loftier throwing 16lb balls toward the celling, but to me its a lot like playing tennis on GRASS vs asphalt!

Both are great play, one is just more vintage!!

[Amyers]

The reason a lot of places have switched to synthetics is to remain USBC approved wood must be resurfaced every year reguardless if it needs it or not. Synthetics only have to be checked at three points if their within tolerance nothing else has to be done.

there is a great article about this and some of the problems on synthetics up on Jeff Richgels 11th Frame Blog right now

http://11thframe.com/news/article/6743

Also a great piece on leveling some lanes here:

http://11thframe.com/news/article/6742

[MICHAEL]

The reason a lot of places have switched to synthetics is to remain USBC approved wood must be resurfaced every year reguardless if it needs it or not. Synthetics only have to be checked at three points if their within tolerance nothing else has to be done.

there is a great article about this and some of the problems on synthetics up on Jeff Richgels 11th Frame Blog right now

http://11thframe.com/news/article/6743

Also a great piece on leveling some lanes here:

http://11thframe.com/news/article/6742

Yep,,, pretty much what I said above,,, and they do have it checked each year, and follow the guidelines required for sanctioned scores. Yes the expense of a grass court in tennis is HUGE,,, but to some its worth the expense, due to the UNIQUE play!! I don't want to see all wood lanes close, so support them in your home town,,, keep this part of history alive!

[MICHAEL]

The reason a lot of places have switched to synthetics is to remain USBC approved wood must be resurfaced every year reguardless if it needs it or not. Synthetics only have to be checked at three points if their within tolerance nothing else has to be done.

there is a great article about this and some of the problems on synthetics up on Jeff Richgels 11th Frame Blog right now

http://11thframe.com/news/article/6743

Also a great piece on leveling some lanes here:

http://11thframe.com/news/article/6742

great articles Amyers,,, but here is the UNIQUE thing about these Wood Lanes,,,, ( THEY DON"T GET MUCH USE at all, compared to high volume bowling establishments in big cities)

So,,,,, The amount of surface change between seasons is very small I would imagine! Look at how few leagues bowl at this establishment. Open bowling only on weekends for 3 hours on Friday and Saturday!

I am telling you guys,,, this is wood at its finest!! A unique wood bowling alley that his VERY LOW volume of use, and meticulously taken care of and inspected by the governing bodies that be! Chris said a sanding each year at the end of season, and a resurface every other year!

Worth the trip out here just to bowl the sacred way they did in Biblical Times.... WWJBO!!!!!!!! (

[mc_runner]

WWJBO? I think the answer would have to be water!

[Mudpuppy]

Not sure its and inferior surface, just a lot more expensive to keep up! I sure, that's the real reason why the change took place. Not to mention the fact that it would cost a fortune to have a wood ally installed vs synthetic.

I really fine the wood, even with my modern arsenal, more predictable to play then synthetic. Hey Gene has the high game so far with his 240, he liked the play!

Wood died for financial reasons mainly! Not the only reason, but maybe the MAIN REASON!

Sure,,,,,,,, its not as durable, and it can be damaged by a loftier throwing 16lb balls toward the celling, but to me its a lot like playing tennis on GRASS vs asphalt!

Both are great play, one is just more vintage!!

Nope. I am calling you out on this one. Synthetic lanes are engineered materials and are far better than wood. Wood varies from plank to plank from tree to tree, etc. and is extremely variable based on ambient temperature and humidity. It's not the correct surface for bowling. Just like you wouldn't make an automobile out of paper. You could do it and some might argue it gets better gas mileage and it is cool to color stick figures on your hood but is it really the best solution? Absolutely not. Engineered materials are far superior to their non-engineered counterparts. Wood, like an honest politician, is dead in terms of bowling and a thing of the past. Just like the rubber ball.

[MICHAEL]

Nope. I am calling you out on this one. Synthetic lanes are engineered materials and are far better than wood. Wood varies from plank to plank from tree to tree, etc. and is extremely variable based on ambient temperature and humidity. It's not the correct surface for bowling. Just like you wouldn't make an automobile out of paper. You could do it and some might argue it gets better gas mileage and it is cool to color stick figures on your hood but is it really the best solution? Absolutely not. Engineered materials are far superior to their non-engineered counterparts. Wood, like an honest politician, is dead in terms of bowling and a thing of the past. Just like the rubber ball.

mud, good info,,, we will see how my average goes this winter! I am going to drive that 37 miles and bowl that men's league in Plattsburg, on WOOD! (

Its way to early for me to judge personally, if wood or synthetic is better for ICE! LOL. I do know this mud, don't take vitamins that are synthetic, like many of the one days out there. (synthetic vitamins, for instance vitamin E for example can cause cancer!) Where are non GMO E is actually wonderful and has many benefits! Synthetic.... LOL is not always better, especially when it come to supplements! BEWARE!

If the wood is more difficult it will be FUN to see in reality how much! Call Ice OLD SCHOOL,,,, but I like the sound, and looks of Real Wood!!!! (

Grass is not the best surface for tennis, but Wimpleton has and does use it,,,,,, it's a Tradition like wood in bowling lanes... I hope they all don't go synthetic.... I like the idea of wood being around, so it's specific challenges you mentioned, can be engaged!!!

[Amyers]

Nothing wrong with wood or synthetics I like them both. Both have their issues and I hate to rain on you parade mudpuppy but the oil is affected by temperature and humidity more than the the wood both types of surface change with the weather.