I got the itch...again!

[midtngator]

Hi everyone, been out of the sport for 10 years. I was bowling 5 nights a week with a composite of 207 and quit cold turkey!

WELL my old equipment (balls, shoes and bags that is) have been calling me from the garage. I've really been out of touch with the game and I know the equipment has changed. Any advise from you is appreciated. I'm now 54 and I'm thinking I might drop to a 15lb ball.

[JaxBowlingGuy]

ball speed??? rev rate??? house shot???

[MH1313]

Hi everyone, been out of the sport for 10 years. I was bowling 5 nights a week with a composite of 207 and quit cold turkey!

WELL my old equipment (balls, shoes and bags that is) have been calling me from the garage. I've really been out of touch with the game and I know the equipment has changed. Any advise from you is appreciated. I'm now 54 and I'm thinking I might drop to a 15lb ball.

simple answer...go throw your current equipment. See how it feels. If you don't think you can do it, make the change. If you can stay where you are at. 10yrs is a long time. I wouldn't get into new equipment till I had my whits about me again.

as for the 15lb equipment goes, it helps a lot with fatigue, but you won't see much difference down the lane.

welcome back!

[JAnderson]

Today's cover stocks are strong enough that you won't see much difference (if any) between 15 and 16 pound equipment. When you add to that the strong, center-heavy cores, it's really a non-issue.

I agree with MH1313 - see if you can throw your old stuff and go from there. I'd also suggest having your span and pitches checked, a body can change quite a bit in 10 years. Also, if you're using soft rubber finger inserts, they probably need to be replaced.

[midtngator]

Thanks for all of the suggestions. Guess it's time to hit the lanes and see what happens.

[mrbill]

welcome back to the bowling club midtngator. practice practice practice thats all i do hehe, I just got back after 20years a few months ago and I'm lovin it..

[NoTapNorm]

Welcome back!!! I just finished my first season after being out for 10 years. Use your previous equipment to get the swing and timing back, and maybe even have it refinished. A friend had his equipment refinished with about a month left in the season, and he said it was like brand new. Refinishing is a lot cheaper than purchasing new. If you still dont get the desired effect, then consult with the local pro shop.

[Evilash71]

I agree with the above, having span checked etc. 15lb is what i throw and it is fine. Coverstocks and such are different so maybe just read up a little bit on those to get an idea. Kind of depends on your bowling style, speed etc.

[midtngator]

Getting my span checked is a must now I think. Looked at my equipment last night and had to laugh! Thumb inserts and old tape was rather nasty looking. Yep your right...couldn't resist putting my fingers in.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

[kev3inp]

It's kind of funny how circumstances lead one away from bowling, then back into it. I was lost for 17 years, myself. Mice had colonized my bowling shoes. But a guy from work invited me out to bowl, and my love for the game came rushing back.

Can I get an AMEN? Do you feel the power?

There's just something magical about it. The smell of conditioner, the crash of the pins, the taste of the beer, the whole experience. Hallelujah, I've been saved!