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The thing I find funny about this comment, is that that's exactly how it is whilst bowling on a sports condition, PLUS all the extra required knowledge of todays game. Every one is aware that house shots are killing the sport, that horse has been beaten enough on this forum already. (re...

I find it easier to hit targets at the dots, but I also put the ball down a lot earlier when I do this, compared to when I look at the arrows. It really depends. If I need more length, I look at the arrows. My goal is to hit my target at the arrows or dots, but ultimately make it to my...

If it was a crossfire, than it was more than capable of putting down the provided pattern. http://www.totalbowling.com.au/community/threads/newcastle-cup-2013-open.42925/ The pattern is specific to a wick machine, Crossfire is part of Kegels wick technology range. I'm also fairly certain one...

What lane machine did the center use?

I think last time they gave us up to 16 lanes, out of 34? with 60 bowlers, that's 4 to a pair which isn't bad (3.75 tbh) edit: Nope, 3.75 to a lane! Lol.

Ahh good point!

What happens with Michael Craig & Ross Brown? Does Michael go through due to higher last game? The standing sheet is a bit confusing~

Looking incredibly difficult!

Are they? I figured it was something a little less forgiving, considering the steady amount oil outside 10, compared to a 1:10 pattern http://www.qubicaamf.com/QubicaAMF/files/66/66070862-e9b9-4966-bf30-cad8e03e0b79.pdf

No, I agree completely. I had never given thorough thought about the idea until the last 2 days. At first I believed that it would make things easier - but in reality, bowlers still need to make shots. This could be used as a tool to train bowlers as well. I also came to the conclusion that the...

I just found that article as well. Innovation? Not sure. Perhaps I'm looking at this from the wrong perspective. Perhaps being able to see conditioning will benefit the sport in terms of visible difficulty?

One main reason averages reach those dizzying heights in America is because more technicians over there understand lane conditioning, surfaces, oils, etc a lot more than most Aussie technicians do. So they can further adjust their ditches to allow for the highest possible scoring. I know of one...

In a perfect world, with perfect weather, 100% consistent centre temperatures & humidity, every centre would change their condition gradually - lowering the ratio ever so slightly every month so that bowlers aren't given a rude shock - & perhaps as the conditions slightly increase in difficulty...

I love the sport series tournaments in Sydney, I've only just recently started bowling in them. For me, it's the ability to play different parts of the lane, & the tournament mentality which I enjoy & can't experience at home. I'm currently bowling a 221 average in league, but when I go away...

What about a lane surface which destroys balls? Jokes aside, perhaps that's exactly where the innovation is - creating more durable lane surfaces. I'm obviously no expert on ball companies, but I guess they would react by creating even more aggressive coverstocks. What are some things we can...

I think it's more a question of what's next for lane surfaces? Ball companies have covered each extreme end of the spectrum when it comes to covers & cores, I'm not sure (or probably just not capable) of thinking of any way ball companies can further innovate, until they have a reason to...

It's a term used to explain the lack of oil outside 10 board in most house shots.

Interesting concept, back when I was a junior, my coach & I used to play that exact format when training (highest pinfall wins the frame - if tied, replay the frame until someone wins) We'd usually do a first to 10 points or something.

^ I love the way you think, CHIN :)

lol what... Don't seniors generally complain about how easy todays sport is, compared to the golden days? Some really valid points have been bought up - I especially agree with the multiple condition theory, though it is harder than it sounds to put into effect - patterns need time to...

So the last time I posted in this topic, I had left the industry & was moving. Well when I finally got to where I was moving to, I ended up picking up a casual tech job whilst trying to complete an apprenticeship. Due to financial issues, I had to accept the FM position which was offered to me...

Not technically true - GS 98's & lower need to have upgraded firmware to do this. I'm fairly sure the feature comes standard with GS-X on nex gen electronics though. I wish I could have made it to this event, definitely going next year!

Bummer, wish I had known about this. Would be great bowling in memory of the big fella, bless his soul.

Cheap & easy.. Maybe 30 years ago.

Funny how a proprietor won't make any money off of this, if all of those fees go towards membership. Bowling centres don't run them selves, electricity & rates are not free, neither is maintenance costs. I see how this 'might' work if it was a TBA owned centre, but with all costs going to...