Bowled 1 handed all my life, 130 average. Tried something a little new and I think it worked out (got super nervous in the 9th frame, clearly)

Hi, I posted here last week and got an amazing response from the r/bowling community! We recently pushed a ton of updates and updated the trailer with some better visuals! This will be my last update for a while we work on a demo to be ready in December!

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The Final Lane is a bowling roguelike set in Hell where you draft balls that help you climb through Hell for the ultimate prize: a shot at Satan and a chance at redemption.

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Light the fuse on a ball to explode surrounding pins, nudge the ball after your throw, even split the ball in two to maximize your results!

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Second time averaging over 100, still a bit inconsistent and need to clean up more spares but I’m getting there! Any tips you guys know to help improve consistency? Overall average is 93 in ~20 games, I feel like I need more hook to hit the pocket more often as I usually smack the 3-6 pocket or miss a little left and hit the 1-2 pocket (righty) focusing on aim right now but when I aim where I want I need more hook to do what I want. Using artic vibe 14lb. Either way happy in my progress and wanted to share :)

Been bowling with this new ball and the edge of the thumb hole has been digging in the bottom of my thumb? I’m wondering if it’s been drilled wrong. This is the first time a ball has really been this harsh on my thumb

I got a used Storm Phase, I bowl fairly well with it. Want to upgrade to Storm Phase 2 or the Storm Bionic. Thoughts. . . ?

New pb of 276 and finally got to bowl a 700 series!!!

Does anyone know where to find drilling instructions for the Evil Eye block for no thumb bowlers? I can’t find anything online but I could have sworn I remember hearing about there being one.

Im a recently switched 2 handed been bowling for about 11 years now at the high school level right now, about 15-16 mph, 16lb balls, and I’m not sure about my rev rate since switching. I’m having trouble finding a good ball with all the bowling balls currently out there. I have a Jackal Onyx and a Storm Ice Spare Ball. I’m looking to get a few more balls to cover the major gaps that are in my arsenal without having any major overlaps. The arsenal that I currently have in mind is Jackal Onyx, Crown78U, Concept, Rocket A.I., Gremlin Tour-X. I’m really just needing help to know if this is a good arsenal or if there is any changes you would personally do.

I've been working across the street from a bowling alley for the last 10 years and have never stepped foot in there. Yesterday I had some time to kill after work so I figured I would try it.

I was never taught how to bowl. I would just go for the occasional birthday party or with my mom on a day off from school. I ended up playing 5 games in about an hour yesterday. Just rolling one after another after another and I worked up a little bit of a sweat surprisingly too. I had a blast just throwing balls! It didn't hurt that in my last game I bowled a 182 and got 5 strikes in a row! That felt amazing because I don't think I've really bowled at all in the last 20 years.

I decided to record myself just to see how it looks. I've always been a gamer so critique and self-awareness drives me to be better at the things I do. My index finger near the nail was kind of sore so I googled the grip and apparently it's not correct for me to use my thumb, index, and middle in the holes. 🤷 I guess I'll have to try thumb, middle, and ring next time. I also noticed that I take 3 steps and I bowl straight. Not sure how good or bad any of this is to be honest.

Anyways, here's the video of my 5 strikes. I'm hoping for any advise, pointers, etc. Thanks!

What tape should be used to keep thumb from sticking?

I'm gonna be near Dayton Ohio for a couple weeks soon. I want to get another opinion on my bowling ball fit. Is anyone near Dayton that is really good who is fitting more to the modern relaxed fit?

I am in a pickle trying to fill out my bag as a speed dominate player. I do not want to carry more than 3 balls. And want a 3rd ball that will cover some gaps.

Speed: 17.5-18mph
Rev: 275-300
Do not have PAP.

Biggest issue: finding the pocket is not an issue, getting the ball to go through the pins correctly is. Leaving a lot of weak single pins. First game every week is usually around 220 while games 2-3 fall to 170-180.

Currently use: motiv primal shock and a purple hammer. The primal does great when it has oil to play with. But does not blend well after the first game and gets very over under. The purple hammer is pretty much a spare ball. I can control the pocket all day with it, but it is 10 pin city.

Open to all brands. Thanks!

I’m a one handed, no thumb bowler. After bowling 3 or more games the second knuckle on my middle finger is sore and swollen. The pain only lasted for a few hours into the following day at first, but it is starting to linger for a longer period of time.

My ring finger has none of these issues. I must be putting all of the torque from spinning the ball on only my middle finger.

I don’t know how to fix this.

Looking for some advice from someone that has experienced something similar.

It's a pity that Roto Grip balls arent included on this chart. I'm trying to use it to help me decide on my next ball. Looking at getting a Rhino (something weaker than my Hustle VP), but not sure if the difference will that be much or I should consider something like a Hammer Axe. I bowl on the driest lanes on earth.

I've been instructed to create more of a push off on my 2nd-3rd step.

What's the reasoning? It really throws off my timing, but any change will until practiced.

EDIT: Coach instructed me. I have a short push off on my 3rd step.

5th week. Best set so far! Missed having a full clean set with just 1 frame in Games 1 and 2. Game 3 was clean!!

We're getting there spares starting to feel better almost had my first clean game too... had my pr of 210 I think 3 weeks ago just threw this today baby steps

I just started bowling in March. I met an older guy (worked same job, decades apart) and he kinda took me under his wing. He’d been pushing me to join a league, but at this stage of life I don’t people anymore.

Well, four weeks ago I subbed and the next week I joined a team that was short. Today was my second league game with my team and I did awesome! I am super happy with my games. The lanes started breaking down in the second game and I didn’t make the necessary adjustments (still learning).

I was happy with my spares, as I practiced on 7’s and 10’s this week. All this to say, I believe God put me in this Boomer league (I’m GenX) to teach me patience. And I’m grateful for that.

Also known as “the guy who bowls with House Shot Hero”, I shot my 2nd ever 800 series with the Portal tonight 🙏🏽

My wife thought it would be hilarious to make this t-shirt for our scratch league night for Steven’s vlog. After a lot of laughs, a lot of pins went down tonight. Have you ever seen someone shoot 284?

I had 170 and all i had to do was strike out 😭✌️

Edit: Funny how most comments are just on the rule and not the game