inmate Bowlers?

Partagaspete · 12-19-2008, 03:19 PM

Any Inmates like to roll a few? I am an average league bowler (170-180 ave.) and I really enjoy it. I currently throw a Roto-Grip Epic Saga with a Columbia Spirit as my back-up for dry lanes and ten pins.

Last year I bought my son his first hook ball. a Columbia Action packed (I think) and when he was gettin it I told him "I think it is too light for you." he is now about 18 and it is a 12 pounder...He didn't realise that there is a difference when a ball is drilled for your hand versus a house ball. Well last weekend he did the raqrest thing a 17 y/o boy will do, he admitted he was wrong and dad was right.

As luck would have it my house got in some discontinued but NIB Tracks at a very reduced price so I picked him up a 14 lbs. Power Machine for $80 bucks for CHristmas. But I noticed they also had a Robo-Rule for Dad...WTH at $80 bucks NEW it was a steal. Yes that included Drilled and inserts.

I'll post a review of the ball after CHristmas but I love the color. I refer to it as "multiple orgasm"

SOrry for the long story but I can't wait to throw these with my boy.

T

ucla695 · 12-19-2008, 03:35 PM

Does the Wii count?

Otherwise, I only bowl every decade or so.

croatan · 12-19-2008, 03:59 PM

I bowled a lot in college. Carried an average in the high 220s then.

Don't really have anyone to bowl with now, so I'm very out of it. Went to the lanes maybe two months ago for the first time in a couple of years and bowled something like a 160s and a 180s. Kinda disappointing but I blamed it all on using crappy house balls and being woefully out of practice

hotreds · 12-19-2008, 04:01 PM

I loved to bowl, but my back just does not allow me to do so anymore. My wife's bank had a bowling night awhile back, after one game, I couldn't bend anymore. Very aggravating!

12-19-2008, 05:32 PM

I bowl, no tournies or anything, just a good old handicap league. I currently am averaging right around 190ish.

Love the sport and buy way to may bowling balls.

TonySmith · 12-19-2008, 05:53 PM

You guys carry nice averages. I like bowling, but no lanes close.

dannysguitar · 12-19-2008, 05:56 PM

I just started bowling again. 159 avg here. I suck. Roto Grip Illusion for me. Sweeps in Laughlin in April baby!

Ashcan Bill · 12-19-2008, 06:29 PM

I bowl Sunday nights in a pretty non-serious league. Right now I'm sitting at a 180 average. I figure I'm still doing passable for an old guy.

RGD. · 12-19-2008, 09:59 PM

I bowl on a Thursday night league - and sub on a Tuesday night team when needed.

Haven't bowled in over ten years - started last summer again as part of my rehab deal. Not doing to bad - not great either. High game so far is a 276. Most nights I have a good 1st and 2nd game but am worn out by the time the third game gets around. Also just can't seem to get past 7 strikes in a row - pissing me off. Most nights will have two games in the 195 to 240 range - and then throw a freaking 160 or some damn thing. Sucks on the average.

I'm rolling an Ebonite NV Complete and the NVD. I also have the Rapid Fire and Gravity Shift by Storm.

Ron

jonharky · 12-19-2008, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RGD.

I bowl on a Thursday night league - and sub on a Tuesday night team when needed.

Haven't bowled in over ten years - started last summer again as part of my rehab deal. Not doing to bad - not great either. High game so far is a 276. Most nights I have a good 1st and 2nd game but am worn out by the time the third game gets around. Also just can't seem to get past 7 strikes in a row - pissing me off. Most nights will have two games in the 195 to 240 range - and then throw a freaking 160 or some damn thing. Sucks on the average.

I'm rolling an Ebonite NV Complete and the NVD. I also have the Rapid Fire and Gravity Shift by Storm.

Ron

I have the same problem but in different order 2 weeks ago I bowled a 138 the first game (40 pins under avg) then bowled 235 and 245 there after

Partagaspete · 12-20-2008, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RGD.

I bowl on a Thursday night league - and sub on a Tuesday night team when needed.

Haven't bowled in over ten years - started last summer again as part of my rehab deal. Not doing to bad - not great either. High game so far is a 276. Most nights I have a good 1st and 2nd game but am worn out by the time the third game gets around. Also just can't seem to get past 7 strikes in a row - pissing me off. Most nights will have two games in the 195 to 240 range - and then throw a freaking 160 or some damn thing. Sucks on the average.

I'm rolling an Ebonite NV Complete and the NVD. I also have the Rapid Fire and Gravity Shift by Storm.

Ron

Dayam!

I hate to see what your like when your at 100%.

I am a tweener with medium rev's and throw at about 14 mph. I'd gues you to be a cranker.

T

14holestogie · 12-20-2008, 04:16 AM

I bowl regularly on Thursday nights and every other week in a Saturday couples league with RevSmoke and Pauline. A great excuse to break out a cigar in a warmer climate once or twice a week.
I average 200-210 with the occasional flash, but usually nothing spectacular or terrible. Games in the 190's to 230's usually. Had a couple 700's this year, a couple of 299's in past years.
I throw a 10 year old Bully for the most part. I get a lot of looks from the guys who are throwing new equipment it seems every other week, but I can usually hold my own against them with that old rock. More of a down and in type thrower, but I can still crank it up if need be.
I purchased a used Columbia Action Packed off Ebay for about $11 plugged, but need to see some more oil for that one. Perhaps it'll make the trip to Vegas in March for the USBC Nationals (24 years participation and counting).
You may think, Nationals, this guy must really be special. Nope, they'll take anyone's entry fee and humble you in the process. I believe in the close to 200 games I've thrown there, I've had a high of 277, but a whole lot more 160's. Probably a total of 10 600's, if that, but close to 100 400's. I think I'm averaging about 175 there in all my years. Humbling to say the least, but it's a great excuse to get out and about in the dead of winter.
Roll on.

jonharky · 12-19-2008, 10:32 PM

I am on a league every Monday night 180 avg. Use a Rhino on oily lanes and a Head Hunter on dry

12-20-2008, 10:47 AM

My current favorites are Roto Grip Cells in the original variety and the Pearl offering.
Hammer Black Widow Bite
Brunswick Twisted Fury
Brunswick BVP Rampage (spare and real dry lane ball)

And probably 15 others that just chill in the spare room closet. I'm sick.

Partagaspete · 12-23-2008, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHowe

My current favorites are Roto Grip Cells in the original variety and the Pearl offering.
Hammer Black Widow Bite
Brunswick Twisted Fury
Brunswick BVP Rampage (spare and real dry lane ball)

And probably 15 others that just chill in the spare room closet. I'm sick.

The week I bought my Epic Saga the Cell went on sale for less than I bought the Saga. I felt ill but I do like it so it's okay. I really can't wait to get back stateside and get some better quality more consistent lanes. My friends that go back (to different areas of the states) all tell me that they increase thier averages 8-10 pins almost instantly.

Since this is my first Particle (the track) Do any of you guys have any maintenance tips i.e. what to clean it with and such?. Someone mentioned that in the summer they leave thier balls in the car to "sweat out" the oils. ANy thought on this??

T

RGD. · 12-23-2008, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Partagaspete

Since this is my first Particle (the track) Do any of you guys have any maintenance tips i.e. what to clean it with and such?. Someone mentioned that in the summer they leave thier balls in the car to "sweat out" the oils. ANy thought on this??

T

Stop by your Pro shop and discuss it with them. I use the Ebonite ball cleaners for quick touch ups. Otherwise every two weeks I stop by and let the shop clean them. My NV Complete they put on the drip machine then spinner - the NVD gets hand cleaned on the spinner and then a 2000 or 4000 grit light sanding depending on how the lanes have been.

Sometime I will just invest in my own ball spinner - but since I have spent enough money they don't charge me for the cleanings. Not that it's that much anyway - $4 bucks if my guy Gee isn't there.

Ron

12-23-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Partagaspete

Since this is my first Particle (the track) Do any of you guys have any maintenance tips i.e. what to clean it with and such?. Someone mentioned that in the summer they leave thier balls in the car to "sweat out" the oils. ANy thought on this??

T

Do not put it in your car to release the oils. Yes the oil will come out of the coverstock however it will also soak in at the same time. Not only that, it is unevenly applied heat, this is not ideal.

As to what to clean it with, use a microfiber towel to wipe down the track (where the oil is on your ball) and I recommend Ebonite Clean 'n Dull, it will take out the belt marks and if you're on synthetic lanes it will take off the gunk from the dry side.

If you notice your ball is not hooking as much as you would like first clean it. If still new, talk to your pro shop fellow and ask him to sand it down some. A lot of people are using 1500-1000 grit Abralon. Although you may notice too much hook and may want to polish it.

After using your ball for a while you may notice it 'dying.' I recommend hot water and unscented dish detergent. Let it soak for about 30 minutes and then rinse it thoroughly. If that does not work you may want to try an Ebonite Hook Again. If still nothing, you'll want to get it resurfaced.

Good luck in your bowling ventures.

Moglman · 12-20-2008, 11:24 AM

Good thread Tony. I haven't been out much over the past few years and thus my game is so off it's silly, not that my scores were ever that good. I don't have a feel for it anymore and need practice to come around again. I roll a Hammer Black Widow Pearl now and no longer have a spare ball. I'll pick one eventually. I tend to be an cranker, which leads to inconsistency.

Mugen910 · 12-20-2008, 11:25 AM

In college I was a consistent 160-170 bowler...Now I'm a 140 if lucky.

Tikihut27 · 12-20-2008, 11:48 AM

I bowl in two leagues when I'm home. The National Guard sponsored my men's league- me and four Vietnam era vets- a Marine and a Soldier who were in-country, and a Marine and a Sailor who weren't. Team name: 5 Vets. I wanted "4 Old Vets and 1 Young Vet", but it wouldn't fit on the display.

My wife and the Sailor bowl with me and his wife in a mixed league. My wife bowls in three leagues, how about that.

I bowl about 190 or so and roll an old Chaos ball that is totally out of date, but works for me.

12-19-2008, 03:19 PM	#1
Partagaspete I Do Medical Things Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The 1st State Posts: 676 Trading: (8)	inmate Bowlers? Any Inmates like to roll a few? I am an average league bowler (170-180 ave.) and I really enjoy it. I currently throw a Roto-Grip Epic Saga with a Columbia Spirit as my back-up for dry lanes and ten pins. Last year I bought my son his first hook ball. a Columbia Action packed (I think) and when he was gettin it I told him "I think it is too light for you." he is now about 18 and it is a 12 pounder...He didn't realise that there is a difference when a ball is drilled for your hand versus a house ball. Well last weekend he did the raqrest thing a 17 y/o boy will do, he admitted he was wrong and dad was right. As luck would have it my house got in some discontinued but NIB Tracks at a very reduced price so I picked him up a 14 lbs. Power Machine for $80 bucks for CHristmas. But I noticed they also had a Robo-Rule for Dad...WTH at $80 bucks NEW it was a steal. Yes that included Drilled and inserts. I'll post a review of the ball after CHristmas but I love the color. I refer to it as "multiple orgasm" SOrry for the long story but I can't wait to throw these with my boy. T

12-19-2008, 03:35 PM	#2
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: inmate Bowlers? Does the Wii count? Otherwise, I only bowl every decade or so.

12-19-2008, 03:59 PM	#3
croatan Missing Peter Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: James Location: la Vuelta Abajo Posts: 3,727 Trading: (6)	Re: inmate Bowlers? I bowled a lot in college. Carried an average in the high 220s then. Don't really have anyone to bowl with now, so I'm very out of it. Went to the lanes maybe two months ago for the first time in a couple of years and bowled something like a 160s and a 180s. Kinda disappointing but I blamed it all on using crappy house balls and being woefully out of practice __________________ Fumo ergo sum.

12-19-2008, 04:01 PM	#4
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: inmate Bowlers? I loved to bowl, but my back just does not allow me to do so anymore. My wife's bank had a bowling night awhile back, after one game, I couldn't bend anymore. Very aggravating! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

12-19-2008, 05:32 PM	#5
BHowe Guest Posts: n/a	Re: inmate Bowlers? I bowl, no tournies or anything, just a good old handicap league. I currently am averaging right around 190ish. Love the sport and buy way to may bowling balls.

12-19-2008, 05:53 PM	#6
TonySmith Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 653 Trading: (1)	Re: inmate Bowlers? You guys carry nice averages. I like bowling, but no lanes close.

12-19-2008, 05:56 PM	#7
dannysguitar Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: SoCal Posts: 734 Trading: (36)	Re: inmate Bowlers? I just started bowling again. 159 avg here. I suck. Roto Grip Illusion for me. Sweeps in Laughlin in April baby! __________________ Proud Member of Team Death! aka PBC *Follow Me on Twitter*

12-19-2008, 06:29 PM	#8
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,901 Trading: (6)	Re: inmate Bowlers? I bowl Sunday nights in a pretty non-serious league. Right now I'm sitting at a 180 average. I figure I'm still doing passable for an old guy.

12-19-2008, 09:59 PM	#9
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: inmate Bowlers? I bowl on a Thursday night league - and sub on a Tuesday night team when needed. Haven't bowled in over ten years - started last summer again as part of my rehab deal. Not doing to bad - not great either. High game so far is a 276. Most nights I have a good 1st and 2nd game but am worn out by the time the third game gets around. Also just can't seem to get past 7 strikes in a row - pissing me off. Most nights will have two games in the 195 to 240 range - and then throw a freaking 160 or some damn thing. Sucks on the average. I'm rolling an Ebonite NV Complete and the NVD. I also have the Rapid Fire and Gravity Shift by Storm. Ron

12-20-2008, 04:16 AM	#12
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: inmate Bowlers? I bowl regularly on Thursday nights and every other week in a Saturday couples league with RevSmoke and Pauline. A great excuse to break out a cigar in a warmer climate once or twice a week. I average 200-210 with the occasional flash, but usually nothing spectacular or terrible. Games in the 190's to 230's usually. Had a couple 700's this year, a couple of 299's in past years. I throw a 10 year old Bully for the most part. I get a lot of looks from the guys who are throwing new equipment it seems every other week, but I can usually hold my own against them with that old rock. More of a down and in type thrower, but I can still crank it up if need be. I purchased a used Columbia Action Packed off Ebay for about $11 plugged, but need to see some more oil for that one. Perhaps it'll make the trip to Vegas in March for the USBC Nationals (24 years participation and counting). You may think, Nationals, this guy must really be special. Nope, they'll take anyone's entry fee and humble you in the process. I believe in the close to 200 games I've thrown there, I've had a high of 277, but a whole lot more 160's. Probably a total of 10 600's, if that, but close to 100 400's. I think I'm averaging about 175 there in all my years. Humbling to say the least, but it's a great excuse to get out and about in the dead of winter. Roll on.

12-19-2008, 10:32 PM	#13
jonharky Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jon Location: The Yak, MI Posts: 892 Trading: (1)	Re: inmate Bowlers? I am on a league every Monday night 180 avg. Use a Rhino on oily lanes and a Head Hunter on dry

12-20-2008, 10:47 AM	#14
BHowe Guest Posts: n/a	Re: inmate Bowlers? My current favorites are Roto Grip Cells in the original variety and the Pearl offering. Hammer Black Widow Bite Brunswick Twisted Fury Brunswick BVP Rampage (spare and real dry lane ball) And probably 15 others that just chill in the spare room closet. I'm sick.

12-20-2008, 11:24 AM	#18
Moglman tongue tied and twisted Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Colorado Front Range Posts: 218 Trading: (7)	Re: inmate Bowlers? Good thread Tony. I haven't been out much over the past few years and thus my game is so off it's silly, not that my scores were ever that good. I don't have a feel for it anymore and need practice to come around again. I roll a Hammer Black Widow Pearl now and no longer have a spare ball. I'll pick one eventually. I tend to be an cranker, which leads to inconsistency.

12-20-2008, 11:25 AM	#19
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: inmate Bowlers? In college I was a consistent 160-170 bowler...Now I'm a 140 if lucky. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

12-20-2008, 11:48 AM	#20
Tikihut27 Learned to Love the Bomb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 818 Trading: (3)	Re: inmate Bowlers? I bowl in two leagues when I'm home. The National Guard sponsored my men's league- me and four Vietnam era vets- a Marine and a Soldier who were in-country, and a Marine and a Sailor who weren't. Team name: 5 Vets. I wanted "4 Old Vets and 1 Young Vet", but it wouldn't fit on the display. My wife and the Sailor bowl with me and his wife in a mixed league. My wife bowls in three leagues, how about that. I bowl about 190 or so and roll an old Chaos ball that is totally out of date, but works for me.