Question from Phil:
Q - That was an interesting discussion of “sport leagues” and lower averages, but you neglected to explain just what a sport league is. Why would you expect the averages to be significantly lower?
A - Great question and we are sorry for assuming that our viewers knew what that was. We always try and think of it from every angle and sometimes we miss, thanks for the question.
bowl.com define sport bowling as a competitive on-lane adventure like no other. High-tech equipment and forgiving lane conditions tend to conceal weaknesses in the games of even the top bowlers. Competing on the same lane patterns used in the highest level of competition can help you fine and eliminate weaknesses in your game.
Basically using tougher lane conditions sport bowling helps bring averages back into range of what a bowler may actually be at. This is why we said it would most likely lower averages because due to equipment and lane conditions most averages are inflated quite a bit.
Question from Michael P:
Q - I was wondering what you guys think about pin placement and top weight when ordering a ball. What do you suggest that we get? Cause I ordered a new ball and got a 3-4 oz top weight and a 3-4” pin placement. I wasn’t sure what they give if you do not ask for the specs.
A - As for what pin and top weight you should ask for that depends a lot on what type of drilling you are planning on doing with your new ball. If you do not have something specific in mind and you may just use the manufacturers suggested layout then I would suggest asking for either a 2-3” or 3-4” pin and top weight would not really matter.
Remember that the biggest factor in the layout of a ball is the distance the pin is from your PAP and the placement or distance of the Mass Bias in relation to your grip or your PAP. Top weight does not play a large factor at all and the use of a balance or wight hole will bring the ball back to legal specs statically.
If a request is not made on an order our warehouse selects a ball at random. Please keep in mind that all the products we sell are first quality unless clearly stated otherwise and the specs of those balls fall within the manufacturers limits for pin distance and top weight.
Just a real quick reminder also that on bowlingball.com we guarantee your specs will be met within a 1/2” on pin placement and a 1/2 oz. on top weight. If we can not meet these specs we will contact you before we ship your order.
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Answer to last weeks question:
Q - What was the highest beginner’s first league score ever bowled?
A - It was a 253 by Bud Terrell of Bloomfield, Iowa, in 1974.
This weeks question:
Q - What is the oldest certified bowling alley in the United States?
Closing:
Please remember that bowlingball.com is free shipping on every item, every day. No hidden handling fees, no packaging fees, no added insurance fees. The price shown is the price you pay at checkout. No Surprises.
Q - That was an interesting discussion of “sport leagues” and lower averages, but you neglected to explain just what a sport league is. Why would you expect the averages to be significantly lower?
A - Great question and we are sorry for assuming that our viewers knew what that was. We always try and think of it from every angle and sometimes we miss, thanks for the question.
bowl.com define sport bowling as a competitive on-lane adventure like no other. High-tech equipment and forgiving lane conditions tend to conceal weaknesses in the games of even the top bowlers. Competing on the same lane patterns used in the highest level of competition can help you fine and eliminate weaknesses in your game.
Basically using tougher lane conditions sport bowling helps bring averages back into range of what a bowler may actually be at. This is why we said it would most likely lower averages because due to equipment and lane conditions most averages are inflated quite a bit.
Question from Michael P:
Q - I was wondering what you guys think about pin placement and top weight when ordering a ball. What do you suggest that we get? Cause I ordered a new ball and got a 3-4 oz top weight and a 3-4” pin placement. I wasn’t sure what they give if you do not ask for the specs.
A - As for what pin and top weight you should ask for that depends a lot on what type of drilling you are planning on doing with your new ball. If you do not have something specific in mind and you may just use the manufacturers suggested layout then I would suggest asking for either a 2-3” or 3-4” pin and top weight would not really matter.
Remember that the biggest factor in the layout of a ball is the distance the pin is from your PAP and the placement or distance of the Mass Bias in relation to your grip or your PAP. Top weight does not play a large factor at all and the use of a balance or wight hole will bring the ball back to legal specs statically.
If a request is not made on an order our warehouse selects a ball at random. Please keep in mind that all the products we sell are first quality unless clearly stated otherwise and the specs of those balls fall within the manufacturers limits for pin distance and top weight.
Just a real quick reminder also that on bowlingball.com we guarantee your specs will be met within a 1/2” on pin placement and a 1/2 oz. on top weight. If we can not meet these specs we will contact you before we ship your order.
Sponsors:
ShoeBuy.com.
ShoeBuy.com is the World’s Largest Site for Shoes. They have over 750,000 products from 950 top name brands in all sizes, widths, and colors for men, women, teens and children. ShoeBuy.com customers enjoy free shipping both ways on US orders. TalkBowling viewers can save 10% on their purchase at ShoeBuy.com by entering the promotion code TALK during checkout. Help support us by supporting our affiliates.
Answer to last weeks question:
Q - What was the highest beginner’s first league score ever bowled?
A - It was a 253 by Bud Terrell of Bloomfield, Iowa, in 1974.
This weeks question:
Q - What is the oldest certified bowling alley in the United States?
Closing:
Please remember that bowlingball.com is free shipping on every item, every day. No hidden handling fees, no packaging fees, no added insurance fees. The price shown is the price you pay at checkout. No Surprises.