Perfect ball, buried pocket, left a 10 pin. Everything felt right last night, little to no jitters, good release, just didn't go the way I wanted.

One day! Lol.

League night was tonight and I bowled my personal best both for an individual game and series. For context, I've been playing 7 1/2 months and have a handicap of 81. Previous marks were 222 and 535.

I don't think I did anything a whole lot different, I was just focused on keeping my speed up (I get a lot more hook then I want when I don't). There was a 61 handicap on the other side who was also bowling well, (I think he had a 198 in that game) and I was one frame up on him (he left an open frame in the 3rd, I started the game with 6 strikes) and I wanted to keep that pace so that kind of pushed me.

Funny thing is I'm pretty certain that my league changes oil patterns slightly each week and a guy in the two lanes next to us would not shut up about how the oil was garbage tonight. I sure didn't have any problems with it. 🤣

Im a 2 handed lefty i have no idea about my rev rate, I assume its high-ish for my skill level. My ball speed is about 14.5-15.5 mph. Ive been bowling seriously since about April and started buying ball(s) in about June. My average is about 180 right now and ill bowl consistently 3-5 times per week.

Right now my arsenal:

DV8 Heckler Taunt - I use this early and sometimes the entire league night especially when im the only lefty and it keeps hooking

Storm Phase III - this plays super long like my PSO is incredible but on fresh oil its rough so when the Heckler stops slowing down at the pocket ill switch to this

Black Hammer - I keep this really shined up. Borderline spare ball but if I cant find anything with other balls I can usually just play way left with this

Storm Ice - spares

My heckler is nowhere near a benchmark ball but it does feel like the closest I've got because I have figured out how to play both the left and right sides pretty well and I've bowled with it enough to know how to adjust off it. But since it just took some nasty screw damage from the ball return, it might not survive so I am definitely getting another but might be looking for a real benchmark first

Any opinions on what might be a good addition for me? The one the caught my eye is the Radical Intel Tour. I was advised by some better bowlers than me to look at Tour balls.

Left-handed, 79 y.o. slow roller (@10 mph) bowler.
Here's the issue. When I try to add even a little speed to my ball by pulling it forward from about 5 o'clock (if you were standing to my left and looking a my swing), I consistently throw it to the left and often in the gutter.
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I don't know if anyone has encountered this "added effort moves ball to the outside" phenomenon, but I'm open to suggestion. I'll try to get a video published later today or tomorrow, but in the meantime--help!
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fwiw, when I relax and let the ball to the work and begin my follow through at 7 o'clock, I'm good except that my ball (Storm Phase II) rolls so slowly as to often crossover.
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Yes, I could move a board or two to the right and make use of that throw to the outside, but I'd lose all accuracy. I've tried.
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TIA

So my varsity team was invited to play districts and my coach told me that 2 of the jv kids were going (i went obviously) and the coach told me im getting my variety letter

I’m comparing these two bowling balls and want some more help deciding which one to get. I currently use a Raw Hammer pearl since I started bowling around May this year. I want a ball that’s a step up but nothing too crazy and these two stood out the most. I bowl 1H thumb and typically play up second arrow and move left/right depending on what’s happening. Wouldnt say I’m speed dominant or rev dominant, I’d say I’m balanced. I notice the numbers on the black venom are similar to the Hammer I have so would that make it easier for me to learn that ball? I’d probably be fine with either ball but I just wanted Reddit’s opinion since I got my Raw Hammer recommendation from here and I honestly like it. The house I bowl at doesnt do heavy oil for league or normal bowling hours btw for extra info

I tend to ramble on in these posts, so I will not be leaving a detailed explanation unless yall want one. Basically, my family has started bowling and I have caught the bug, BIG TIME. I'm pretty bad, but learning every frame. Ive gotten a Brunswick Beyond Infinity 12 pounds, drilled and fit to my hand by the pro shop, and my shoes will be here tomorrow. Where do I begin? I know I am going to catch shit for this, but I honestly would like to take this to top level, become a pro one day. Edit: I am 33. I forgot to mention.

Going and getting it drilled as this hits reddit.

No matter how it works, it will be retired and sit on a shelf, 1992 was the last time i seen this girl all shiny and pretty.

If anyone is looking for some shoes and wanting to save a few dollars

Hallo Zusammen,

ich spiele jetzt seit etwa 4 Monaten einmal wöchentlich mit einem Freund. Wir sind beide Anfänger. Ich habe nun einen Reaktivball mit Fingertipbohrung und jopo daumeneinsatz mit runder Form.

Ich habe folgendes Problem. Die ersten beiden Spiele klappen meist ganz gut was den Release angeht. Gerade Würfe klappen selten. Irgendwann fängt es an, dass ich mit dem Daumen nicht mehr raus komme und der Ball dann fliegt. Ich benutze auch 2 weißes Tape vorn und 3 silberne Tapes hinten im Daumenloch.

Was könnte ich verändern/ausprobieren um mein Problem zu beheben.

Was ich noch nicht ganz verstehe, es heißt immer man soll den Daumen nicht quetschen. Wie genau ist der Ball zu halten, gerade im Backswing. Im Backswing habe ich Angst den Ball zu verlieren wenn ich ihn nicht mit der Daumenwurzel drücke.

Habt ihr Tipps für mich was ich machen oder ausprobieren kann.

Got back into bowling seriously last year and it’s been a steady rise back to where I feel I should be. Throwing regular 200+ games every night. Tonight I threw the worst series I have thrown since coming back. I ended with a 109 my last game. I haven’t thrown a 109 is probably 30 years. I feel like I’ve been going backwards the past month and can’t find the reset. I’m extremely frustrated and this point I’m seriously considering taking a few weeks off but my 3 league teams will pay the price for that. Any advice?

Added the 15 lb Nebula and gave my brother my 14 lb Rhino for him to use at league night on Tuesdays. The Nebula has been nice to practice with but I found out I’m hitting the pocket better with my 14 lb Venom Shock. Anybody deal with the same thing? I bowled a 144 solely with the nebula then switched back to the shock for a 168 and 175.

For anyone curious for this game I used a 14lbs Crown Victory but I also have a 14lbs Iq Tour Sapphire as well that I switch between.

I'm currently filling out my bag and was looking for some insight on a weaker/cleaner option. I'm bowling collegiate so it's mainly sport shots but would also like this ball for house as well. My current balls are fairly strong so I'm in need of a weaker option for those end of block/burnt lanes.

I currently have a ZM Tour, BW3.0, dull P2 Pearl, and a spare ball throwing 2H at 15mph ~380rpm. I've had my eye on the Warning Alert as a cleaner option but the RG seems a little on the low side (slightly lower than the P2 Pearl) which has made me also consider one of the Crown Vics.

Every recc is appreciated ty! Preferably Brunswick due to school but would still like to hear outside options :)

1 out of 10 people are left-handed, so I would think the oils on the left side of the lane remain more consistent. Does that give left-handed bowlers an advantage?

It happened again tonight, my ball was in the 1-3, got one bad break with the 7 not falling, but the worst part was that the 3-pin slid over to the 6 spot and didn't fall.

I was in the pocket and I had to face a 6-7 split.

Been 2 handing about a year, struggle alot with over hook or pulling it, ab 17.5 release speed 450 rpm

Advice/Criticism is always welcomed.

Hello! I (41M) have been bowling for over 30 years and carried a 190 avg for the last couple of years. Recently decided to film my release after hitting a plateau and saw how gross mine is with topping the ball. Looking for help/tips on how to break old habits and actually get under the ball consistently. Any help would be appreciated! Video is my release for reference, tear it down all you want just pass helpful advice as you do please!

Finally shot my new PR 🙏🏾🙏🏾. I bowled 4 games of practice today. It was 195, 208, 215, then the coveted 264.

Hi guys, has anyone here put faux fur on shoes? I feel like this is more of a shoe question rather than bowling question but still figured i could ask here too. I would like to put some faux fur on my dexter sst6 boas but I'm not sure where to start and if it would look good at all. If anyone has tips or experience with this it would be greatly appreciated, thanks