What is a good average for a new bowler

[Crazyball314]

I've been bowling only three months and I have a 135 average. Is that good or bad for someone with my amount of experience.

[JaxBowlingGuy]

Thats not bad for someone just starting out. I think my 1st average was a 135ish.

[Twisted Minis]

I've been bowling for ~3 months now approximately. I am averaging about 155 the last few weeks (steadily climbing). I just got a new ball that is working for me great though, so I think it will jump soon.

My step dad started on the league with me, and he is averaging about 135 right now too. He's been bowling the same amount of time.

[branstew]

I can not rember what mine was when I stared but what you have is a realy strong starting point.

[Jord_84]

Yeah, 135 is respectable for a new bowler. I think I started out in the 130s-140s.

[manningm]

I think a 135 is a nice start. It will establish a benchmark or baseline so you can improve your skills and average for there.

[JAnderson]

If I remember correctly, my first year's average was 105.

Keep in mind that the fog of memory may be playing tricks on me. I do still have my AJBC 125 Game patch from that year.

[manningm]

JJ,

Speaking of AJBC patches, I still have all of mine!

[JAnderson]

JJ,

Speaking of AJBC patches, I still have all of mine!

Sweet - did you also earn YABA patches as well? I'm not sure anyone could have timed it just right to be able to get all 3 as a junior, but AJBC, YABA, ABC, USBC wasn't too hard.

Anyone have patches from other organizations?

[manningm]

JJ,

No I am sorry that I don't. I can't remember when the change from AJBC and YABA took place, but it was well after my junior bowling eligibility was over.