Can different lanes in same alley react different?

[Blomer]

Can lanes int he same alley act differently? On one day I bowl towards the middle of the alley and another day I bowl towards the end. Maybe it's just me, but it seems that my ball reacts differently when I bowl the two nights. At the end there doors to go outside, so maybe the weather has something to do with it? Maybe when they oil the lanes the machine is running out of oil to lay down? Maybe I'm just being delusional?lol

[vdubtx]

Absolutely can be different! Lane topography will be different pair to pair. The way the pins get set from pair to pair. Etc...

[Amyers]

Don't forget the weather I've seen nights where the differences are very noticeable even between each lane on the pair

[Mudpuppy]

I third the motion - sometimes I use two different balls or two different lines on each lane in a pair.

[J Anderson]

Just last night we were on a pair where the left lane had much less reaction than the right.

Of course just because it can happen doesn't mean that you're not delusional

[RobLV1]

If you really want to understand all of the factors that can influence how individual lanes play, you might want to subscribe to Bowling This Month. I have an article coming out later this month entitled "Become a Lane Whisperer," which explains all of the factors in detail.

[epiepenburg]

Just last night we were on a pair where the left lane had much less reaction than the right.

Of course just because it can happen doesn't mean that you're not delusional

I had the same situation in league last night, left lane was playing tighter than the right lane. Therefore I did shoot different balls and lines depending on which lane I was on. Thankfully I noticed it in practice and could start different lines right off the bat.

[RobLV1]

While there are many different reasons for diffrences between individual lanes, lane topography does not change. It's probably a good idea to keep notes on how different pairs play for future reference.

[bowl1820]

While there are many different reasons for diffrences between individual lanes, lane topography does not change. It's probably a good idea to keep notes on how different pairs play for future reference.

I don't think I'd say lane topography never changes. It might not change fast , but over time it does change.

Especially in places that experience large temperature and humidity changes from season to season. Both wood and synthetic are made of wood and absorb moisture from the air and can dry out when the air is dry.

Here's some articles on topography for everyone:

Click for Biggest source of inequity in bowling is relatively unknown factor: lane topography

Click for Topography fix worth every penny to Waterloo, Iowa center

Click for Topography: What does it all mean

Click for Weather, Topography, and Ball Motion


The Basics of the Topography of a Bowling Lane

[Mudpuppy]

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While there are many different reasons for diffrences between individual lanes, lane topography does not change. It's probably a good idea to keep notes on how different pairs play for future reference.

I disagree - every lane in the world has different topography. Even if they laser leveled it perfect identical to all lanes in a house when it was installed there is an inherent settling, like any house or building, that will occur at different rates. All kinds of long haired explanations - tectonic plates, etc. etc.