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Originally Posted by 376LS3
Lol! And thats why 178 was a great average back in the day, now its barely adequate. The balls of today can make anyone look good. Thats why we have different oil patterns now, to level the playing field. Forces you to have more than 1 shot in your arsenal. Its all about versatility now.
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I actually think the opposite is true, unless one is bowling in a Sport league where the pattern is set-up differently week-to-week. Or in a region where more challenging patterns are the norm (Wisconsin, for example, so I hear...) Some of the best bowlers on my league (220avg and up) are actually quite one-dimensional in their approach. They play the same line/same hand position/same release regardless of the condition and simply change out balls as needed. Mind you, they deliver the ball VERY consistently and accurately, so I'm not slamming them (kinda jealous actually); but when they run out of balls to try, they are often toast.
Overall scoring has become higher due to generally softer lane conditions and easier-to-hook bowling balls. As participation began to fall off in the late 80s/early 90s, there was definitely an effort to "improve the experience" (I think that was one of the buzz phrases), and frankly the game got easier. Just look at the jump in 300-games that occurred from 1992 to 1994. I believe this was the primary reason for the league drama I encountered a number of posts up. Some folks that never bowled prior to the transformation of the game suddenly thought it was unfair when they couldn't score for shit on a difficult pattern.
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Originally Posted by 376LS3
I dont think thats a very accurate recall! Haha, not saying it cant be true, but very unlikely, considering pros only carry 230ish avgs.
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You're right. The highest recorded league average is 261.7. However, there have been some amateur tournament averages north of that, so perhaps that's what he meant.
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Originally Posted by 376LS3
Great set! I shot 653 last night and my dad shot 663. Loser buys dinner.  |
Been there, done that. Definitely gets a
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Originally Posted by CrzyGamr2
Ouch! Haha. I was a spare away from the 3rd 700 series. And second in about a month. Feels good to bowl good again lol.
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I finally broke my season 700-drought and tossed a 706 last night. Started the second game with a 4-10 split. Missed both pins. Changed balls and line for a 10-bagger, then fluffed the last shot leaving the 10-pin. Won some $, but the team split for the night. We are slowly sliding down the standings having been 7-13 over the last 5 weeks.
