Recent content by Wal Brooker

Do we still think the two handed game is not the way of the future? Belmo has really started something that is revolutionising bowling! I'd give it ago (tried everything else) but at my age I'm not sure if my back would handle it all that well. And I agree with the other 'posters' who say well...

Might I suggest that bowlers have a look at the video Jason Doust has put together for IAB bowling. He discusses why the US Open oil pattern is so tough compared to the 'house conditions' that we strike in league play. Very informative Mr. Doust .. keep up the info, it's the sort of knowledge...

Well done Jason (Doust that is) .. with calls like you have provided Ray warren might be in trouble when the League gets underway. Like I said to kick off this post, fingers crossed for the other Jason. All aussie bowlers know what a win in the US Open would mean!

For those who havent noticed ... with one block of matchplay to go Belmo is leading the US Open! It's time to cross those fingers yet again guys. Jason who has already had a great season, in the US, really deserves to win what is considered to be the toughest of all the 'Majors'. There's...

Thanks for reviving some great memories of your dad john. He mentioned that the 14lb reactive hit really hard. Hey, Joe from what I can remember did you not win the Canberra Cup a few months after your heart op? As I recall it your 14lb ball hit pretty decent as well and it was only rubber!

And I thought we were doing ok with this $4.50 practice games at Gosford and Bateau Bay .. we were told that ALL centers affliliated with the TBA (including AMF) had the same deal!! I guess not.

Dont blaim anyone for getting a little mixed up with what Belmo is doing (me included) .. The guy is in everything!! The Pba website is showing Jason as earning Close to $83,000 so far and the season has just got started. Osku is second with $62,500 and daylight third! Is it too early to...

Thanks mate .. didnt realise there was a fourth game .. but still amazing.

Daz there has been three topics that have dominated Tenpin Bowling in the past Twenty years, Synthetic Lanes, Reactive balls and the two handed style of bowling. Just look around the local bowling scene and you will see the youngsters trying this style. Oh yes, if I'm reading it right...

....And Osku won the other one decided today. Anyone still prepared to say the two handed style is not the way of the future? Fantastic result Jason .. somehow I think there is more to come as the season continues.

Just to add my two cents to the debate .. recently I was poking around YouTube and found a series on Bowling Tips by a guy called Richard Shockley. Of particular interest was an item titled 'Bowling Tip of The Week - A Fireside Chat about Drilling'. To me it sought of made sense to me what...

John, I couldnt agree more with you. This is thread that a proud son has put together for his very talented dad. I've been around long enough to compete against (not all that good I might add) as well as watch all the players you mentioned plus very many more. I've said it before and I'll...

Steve, I actually said that Joe coming back after his heart surgery "was one of the best" not necessarily the best. But a inspiring effort all the same. I knew of Percy Talbots great bowling record .. I didnt know of his injury and it's also agreat effort that he used 13lb balls. But I...

John, I dont expect your dad would remember, but I travelled with him (on the plane) back from his win in the 1978 Melbourne Cup. I asked him why he looked so 'down'. He confided in me that he was about to go into hospital for heart surgery which in those days was somewhat more complicated than...

When are bowlers going to get the message? One of the blessings of the sport is that on any given day an 'average' player can take a game or two off a so called 'elite' competitor. However when distance is involved the 'elite' will just about always dominate. That's just the way it is!!