Hi Drewy,its good to see you back on the bowling scene,and searching for improvement.
Last time I bowled with/against you was on the televised Gold pin Coke classic..the year it was a trio,s event.
As i read your post,your statement about "seeming to give away 10-15 pins" to the new gear,made me sit back.
Fubar Al can tell you about the gear,but id like to just give you something to ponder about.
Its not re inventing the wheel stuff,but just backtracking about what you already know.
Through my observations,i know that there are a handfull of bowlers that throw a type of shot where equipment really has only a minute bearing.
There is one in WA..John Morss..he buys lots of the latest gear,throws a bomb,but he makes each ball do the same thing.(Not in his eyes/mind)
Few would argue that he doesnt have one of the best swings in the game.This strength is technical..and equipment related.
You are another such type..except your natural technical strength comes from your roll and speed.Im not in the least surprised that you are competitive with the black u dot.
The other 99% of bowlers have much more reliance on equipment.The trick is to realise that what they are all talking about..ie tripping 10 pins,better carry blah blah blah,doesnt really apply.
If you bowl a 500 block.then a 350..,and someone with new gear bowls 450--450..its not about carry.
Guess what im saying is that if you are entering t,ments with 10--15 pins negative thoughts,remind yourself (and your black u dot)that it doesnt apply to you.
Like THEY say.200 avg..its 10% physical..90% mental.
Yours/Morss is 1% physical..99% mental.
Just do it.
