bigbadbuff23835 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I actually just joined a league a couple of weeks ago, and it's really fun. I started bowling consistently last year and it's a great way to get the competitive edge out. I'm looking for any tips on balls, or any other discussion really. I currently have the Storm Fight ball, which is awesome but I'm looking at getting another one and I'm looking for recommendations. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Used to go every now and then in my early 20's with my buddies for something to do while we drank obscene amounts of awful beer, but never in a serious manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKTexans Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I can bowl a killer slower ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I think @Bowler1215 was a serious bowler. I think I've been bowling about six times in my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowler1215 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I use to bowl quite a bit. Since I bought my house I haven't done it as much as I would like. Usually if I go, I'm with my niece. A few tips: Use the heaviest ball that you can control. Don't use a 16 pound ball just because it's the heaviest. Spares, go for the lowest number pin, you'll have the best chance of making spares. Always remember to have fun. Leagues are a good way to meet new people, and improve your game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom cody Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Used to bowl as a kid but haven't done so in yrs. A bowling alley has been discussed in my area for a few years but nothing has ever come of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Doyle Rules Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I bowl in 2 leagues, have around a 200 avg. But I'm no help when it comes to balls and which one you should throw depending on how aggressive it is. I use 1 ball and just adjust to how the lanes are breaking down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJ Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 On 9/16/2017 at 11:40 AM, bigbadbuff23835 said: I currently have the Storm Fight ball, which is awesome but I'm looking at getting another one and I'm looking for recommendations. It really depends on how you bowl. You'll want to go to a local pro shop and make friends with the pro there. They can ask you questions about how your technique, grip, how the ball responds, etc and recommend a ball and finger placement based on that. I used to bowl quite a bit back in college, when i could get lanes for $1/game. Now that i'm a full adult ( ) and have to pay full price, plus have two little kids, i rarely go. I've talked with friends about starting a team in a league, but we're all too busy at this stage in our lives. Seems it's a game for 40+ and up adults. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Doyle Rules Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Also depends if you hook the ball or a straight bowler. I see people in fun leagues by agressive balls but still throw it straight and is just a waist. Also the age thing is definitely not true. I bowl 5 man, 36 team league and half the league is probably under 35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJ Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 20 minutes ago, O'Doyle Rules said: Also depends if you hook the ball or a straight bowler. I see people in fun leagues by agressive balls but still throw it straight and is just a waist. Also the age thing is definitely not true. I bowl 5 man, 36 team league and half the league is probably under 35. Maybe it's just my area. When i go to open bowling after leagues, i see mostly 50+ year olds leaving the league play. Good call on the hook or straight. I was just assuming hook. If you bowl straight, just get a heavy ball that you can throw reasonably hard and have fun. No sense in investing in anything other a cheap plastic ball and shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbuff23835 Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 I definitely throw a hook. lol sometimes it bites a little too much haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohnson2009 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 1 hour ago, theJ said: Maybe it's just my area. When i go to open bowling after leagues, i see mostly 50+ year olds leaving the league play. Good call on the hook or straight. I was just assuming hook. If you bowl straight, just get a heavy ball that you can throw reasonably hard and have fun. No sense in investing in anything other a cheap plastic ball and shoes. Bowling is very popular for all ages in the Toledo area. Jugs has a lot of league with younger teams. I bowl at Forestview and the average age is probably 35 for 12 teams. Some teams are younger 24-25 some are near 60. I don't know anything about balls or shoes or anything. I bowl with 2 fingers. I've bowled the last 3 years. Halfway through last year I bought a more aggressive ball. My year by year averages are: 2013: 168 2014: 175 2015: 186 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Doyle Rules Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 1 hour ago, bigjohnson2009 said: Bowling is very popular for all ages in the Toledo area. Jugs has a lot of league with younger teams. I bowl at Forestview and the average age is probably 35 for 12 teams. Some teams are younger 24-25 some are near 60. I don't know anything about balls or shoes or anything. I bowl with 2 fingers. I've bowled the last 3 years. Halfway through last year I bought a more aggressive ball. My year by year averages are: 2013: 168 2014: 175 2015: 186 Shoes are more about if you slide with you lead foot or just stop, but I never look to much into that. When you say you bowl with just two fingers, is it still one handed or two? I only know two people that bowl one handed but only use their fingers, not something you see everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbuff23835 Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 3 hours ago, O'Doyle Rules said: Shoes are more about if you slide with you lead foot or just stop, but I never look to much into that. When you say you bowl with just two fingers, is it still one handed or two? I only know two people that bowl one handed but only use their fingers, not something you see everyday. Huh? I think that's the more common way. That's how I bowl at least lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Doyle Rules Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 21 minutes ago, bigbadbuff23835 said: Huh? I think that's the more common way. That's how I bowl at least lol Normally it's 2 fingers and your thumb. So when you said you just use your 2 fingers I assumed you ment you didn't use your thumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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