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    Put one together this week. Helios all night.

    255/289/234=778. Only open on the night was a 4-9 that was a tug off my hand. Still hit decent enough that it could have easily been a strike. Anything else were single pins, save one 6-10. Ball hits like a truck. Haven't stood this far left in a very long time, and it's working. Average back to 220.
    Old guy with power (15.5-16; 325). Current arsenal--Storm Summit, RotoGrip Idol Helios, Storm Phaze III, Storm SureLock (retired), Storm IQ Tour Nano and Motiv Rebel tank (spare/dry). High sanctioned game - 300 (4). High sanctioned series - 856. A.V. 300-s - 8. Longest string - 25.
    2023/2024 YTD highs--High game-289; high series-739

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    very nice!!!

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    Good night.

    212/241/257=710. Slow first game, hampered by the fact I couldn't hang on to the ball. Finally started blowing in the thumb AND finger holes, and that worked. Did have my first non-split open for the first time in a few weeks (whiffed a 6-10), and 2 more ringing 4-9 splits. Yeah, this ball drives. Average now 221.
    Old guy with power (15.5-16; 325). Current arsenal--Storm Summit, RotoGrip Idol Helios, Storm Phaze III, Storm SureLock (retired), Storm IQ Tour Nano and Motiv Rebel tank (spare/dry). High sanctioned game - 300 (4). High sanctioned series - 856. A.V. 300-s - 8. Longest string - 25.
    2023/2024 YTD highs--High game-289; high series-739

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    Never got that - why does blowing in the holes help you hold on to the ball? (not mocking, not hating. . . genuinely asking)

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    Quote Originally Posted by boomer View Post
    Never got that - why does blowing in the holes help you hold on to the ball? (not mocking, not hating. . . genuinely asking)
    While not very much, there's a bit of moisture in the breath you exhale. In my case, it's just enough to "tack" up the holes a little. This time of year, thanks to my trade, my hands are super dry, even if I'm using moisturizer. Since my thumb and fingers change very little while bowling, I have the holes fitted very close, so tape isn't an option.
    Old guy with power (15.5-16; 325). Current arsenal--Storm Summit, RotoGrip Idol Helios, Storm Phaze III, Storm SureLock (retired), Storm IQ Tour Nano and Motiv Rebel tank (spare/dry). High sanctioned game - 300 (4). High sanctioned series - 856. A.V. 300-s - 8. Longest string - 25.
    2023/2024 YTD highs--High game-289; high series-739

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    Cool! Thanks - I've always wondered. Always felt really goofy to try it myself. . . LOL

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    Just average....

    204/220/227=651. Lanes were odd last night. Big stripe between 2nd and 3rd arrow that just wouldn't move. Inside, and through the nose. Outside, and through the nose. 4 splits last night, all earned. No one else on our pair was stellar last night, either, so maybe just an off night for the oiler. Average backs up to 220.
    Old guy with power (15.5-16; 325). Current arsenal--Storm Summit, RotoGrip Idol Helios, Storm Phaze III, Storm SureLock (retired), Storm IQ Tour Nano and Motiv Rebel tank (spare/dry). High sanctioned game - 300 (4). High sanctioned series - 856. A.V. 300-s - 8. Longest string - 25.
    2023/2024 YTD highs--High game-289; high series-739

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    Position week, and last week that counts.

    237/227/257=721 (30 clean). Week 5 of using the Helios. Averaging 237 with the ball. Safe to say I love this thing. It doesn't seem to want a lot of changes during the night, even when one of my guys is throwing urethane right on the side of my line. Total move on the night was about 3 boards right, and then drifted back to where I was to start. I did leave 3 screaming 9 pins last night, but for once no 4 pin attached to it. Finished the season at 221, and the first time over 20K in pin count (20599). The icing was my second 30 clean. Sweeper next week, and then trap and sporties leagues start. Give my tired arm a rest!
    Old guy with power (15.5-16; 325). Current arsenal--Storm Summit, RotoGrip Idol Helios, Storm Phaze III, Storm SureLock (retired), Storm IQ Tour Nano and Motiv Rebel tank (spare/dry). High sanctioned game - 300 (4). High sanctioned series - 856. A.V. 300-s - 8. Longest string - 25.
    2023/2024 YTD highs--High game-289; high series-739

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    Nice bowling Timmyb. You are right on the Helios that ball is the best piece I had had in a long time. It just has that nice round shape and finishes nice. Perfect for me with a lower rev rate and speed. I just had a Roto Grip Gem drilled and is a bit strong for me but has it's place in my arsenal. Again nice shooting all year!! Steve
    Current arsenal...Roto Grip Nuclear Cell, Hustle PBR, Roto Grip Gem, Idle Helios and Own It Spare. 300 rev rate, 16 mph off hand, 13.3 tilt,61 degrees rotation pap 4 9/16 over 1 1/8 up.

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    Sweeper week.

    227/234/226=687. Ran my streak of clean frames to 44, when some loudmouth 4 lanes over started hollering, and I lost concentration, ending up with a 4-6-7 split. No excuses, he's always yelling about something, but it got me this time.

    Best season I've had since my early 20's. Over 20K in pins, my first (and second) 300, and my first 800. Finished with a 221 average. Stat sheet says I never shot below 550, and only 6 times under 600. Six times into the 700's. Six weeks throwing the Helios, and it's holding a 235 average. Gonna take some time off, maybe hit a few of the sport shot tourneys around town, and just go shooting for a while. If I bowl, I'll post.
    Old guy with power (15.5-16; 325). Current arsenal--Storm Summit, RotoGrip Idol Helios, Storm Phaze III, Storm SureLock (retired), Storm IQ Tour Nano and Motiv Rebel tank (spare/dry). High sanctioned game - 300 (4). High sanctioned series - 856. A.V. 300-s - 8. Longest string - 25.
    2023/2024 YTD highs--High game-289; high series-739

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