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    First Seniors Done and Dusted

    Hi Guys, I haven’t writen a post on here for a while. So I thought time to type. Recently I bowled in my first seniors event, I left the event feeling very diflated at missing my goal of a top three. Finished 20 odd pins off that goal. Sure we had issues for our Sunday squad with the oiling...
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    Old Urethane Balls

    Hi Seniors, I am looking for a couple of old 16lb Urethane balls. Thought I would post it here for any one that might be at the seniors over the weekend at Campbelltown. Anything 80's or 90's would be good. Drop me a note if you can help, Thanks guys.
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    Pros vs League Bowlers

    Hi All, I fell onto this video this morning. it is a two game mixed doubles match. two pros vs to local league bowlers 9 one being the local pro-shop owner and pretty handy). Its a house shot. I thought interesting, lets see the difference. The pros are really just that good, the roll, the...
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    New Bowling Ball Discussion

    Hi All, Haven't posted for a while, in all honesty more due to a little lack of interest and to many other things going on like enjoying family time. So I am posting this one for Jim. The new Storm Crux, good or bad for bowling? This is a ball that is designed to mend a bad release...
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    Are you a Bowling Geek

    G'Day All, I love my bowling and since comming back to bowling I have had so much fun trying to take it all in. There is just so much to learn and understand. Whilst watching the PBA Pro's going around, with ball reps in tow I think, heck how much do the pros know. Then I watched "The...
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    Columbia Bully x 2 with Bag

    Hi Guys, This is about to sound odd, but Dad has asked me to sell his balls as he no longer requires them. He has two Columbia Bully's, both drilled to around 13.8 pounds. One has 8 games on it ( right hand ball in pictures ) the other has not seen a lane yet. Dad came and bowled twice...
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    Good for the PBA and bowling

    G'Day, I found this today, http://sports.yahoo.com/video/terrell-owens-becoming-professional-bowler-100600321.html I like what has been done here, the PBA Teams has given the sport of bowling a little boost raised some interest, getting guys like Terrel Ownes into bowling and PBA is a nice...
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    The Lesson is Always the Same

    Hi All, I sit back after every event and evaluate how I went, looking at how to improve and start planning for the next event. Basically looking at the performance I put up, evaluating the reason for not reaching my goals for the event. So, with that said, Bathurst Pit Stop has come and...
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    Bowling Shoe Advice

    Hi All, Been a while since I have had the time to be on here. Getting close to the end of my third year back in bowling. Since being back I have had two sets of Dexter SST8's and worn the toe, velcro side, of the two pairs causing the soles to lift. But oddly it is the slide foot I am...
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    Milestone in Australian Bowling

    G’Day All, Monday the 18th of March is a big milestone in Australian Bowling. Many may not realize, but next Monday will be the 50th Anniversary of the first sanctioned 300 game being bowled any were in the world outside of the U.S. Bowled at Northern Bowl Corrimal on lanes 1 and 2 in a five man...
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    How to promote bowling?

    G'Day All, Well after hearing the latest revelations of Australian Sports Commission and seeing that so many sports full of drugs, drug cheats and illegal gambling, is now the time to push bowling with new slogans. "Bowlers Dope Free" or "Bowling, the great drug free sport" Already other...
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    ABC 24- "What's your Story"

    Hi Guys, Just sitting here at work, ABC 24 on and to my suprise a 2 1/2 minute story on Jason Belomonte. Well done ABC 24 for the great 2 minute stories on outstanding Australians. Link here...
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    Analysis and Keys of the 2-handed style bowler

    Hi All, There has been a number of post listed about the two handers, people wanting to know more. Whilst having a look at the BowlingChat Coaching post I came accross the following video put together by one of their Forum Members. 9:01 minutes, worth watching if you want to bowl two hander...
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    Subaru Liberty RS Turbo 1993 - Australian Delivered

    Model: 1993 Subaru Liberty RS Turbo Colour: White VIN#: JF2BC5DR0BG032851 Registration Number: JGV-131 Mileage: 298,000KMs Price: $7000.00 Other Information: Rego, October 2012 Bought as a project a few years back with the intension of restoring the old girl. Not modifying...
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    Understanding the value of a good spare game

    G'Day all, Spare shooting has been the hardest thing for me as a three game a week League Hack. I am working on it when I can. But what is a spare worth to your average, this video spells it out. Richard Shockley is the man in front of the camera. A little tough to listen to if you are...
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    Learn the lesson of the moment

    G’Day all, I have not done this in 2012 from memory, so here I go. 15 odd minutes to put down in writing what I learnt this weekend at the Orange Open. I hope some of the League Hacks like myself will get something out of this that will help and encourage them. The Orange Open was my...
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    Effects of Axis Rotation on your delivery

    H All, For those of you that are still learning like myself. I have been doing some research in the effects of access rotation on your delivery. I found this USBC short video on the effect of release rotation: USBC Coaching: Kim Terrell-Kearney on Rotation at Release - YouTube . This is...
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    MoRich balls and service

    Hi Guys, I decided to buy a couple of MoRich balls to start the new season. Yesterday my new DestroyR and HookR arrived. The HookR is a stunner, sunburnt nipple pink. Appropriate for a HookR I guess. But how is this for service, Mo Pinel, the Mo behind MoRich said, send me some video...
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    Does bowling ever leave your system.

    Hi Guys, I thought I would post these videos up here for those that are interested. Dad's interview on the local TV Station after being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Thank you to everybody that made this possible. Joe Velo - Hall of Fame interview - YouTube I also managed to get...
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    Priority, Surface or layout

    Hi All, It has been a little while, but I have ten or so minutes to spare for a question or two. I am at the end of my first 12 months back in bowling and I am planning my bowling goals for next year. One of the goals I set myself for this year was coming to grips with the ball...
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    Old bowling info required

    Hi All, I am wondering if you can help? The lovely wife has been working on a web site for dad, to move his scrap book from a cardboard box to the web. We are missing pieces of information and hope that some of you may be able to fill the gaps. Articles, photos any thing would be good...
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    AMF AMF -The Big Heist

    Hi Guys, I was looking for a ball to drill pin down for an earlier roll as all of my other kit is pin up. Ok for the drier stuff, but with my 250 odd revs needed an earlier reading ball. Michael from Ballistic Revs hooked me up with an old stock ball, The Big Heist from AMF. My first...
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    Size 11 SST-8 - Black Grey

    Hi All, I have a pair of SST-8's for sale. >Size 11. >Black and Grey >bought new in January ( apart from three Sport Series - they have only been used for league once a week) The will be sold with only the soles that are on them as I have purchased another set. The bags are not...
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    Nationals Pattern - First Impressions

    Hi Guys and Gals, Here is another ten minute thought. I had the chance on the weekend to try out the Nationals pattern at Strike Zone Illawarra, the same as the Mick Camarda Memorial in two weeks. I am not a power bowler, rev rate mid to high 200’s and like to keep the ball down the...
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    Wrist devices, fair or unfair advantage?

    G'Day All, I thought let’s put this argument out there after it appears to have become a topic in the “Rule Change” thread. Chin mentioned a number of bowlers that are Australian bowling legends that wore a wrist device. I could mention a lot more prominent bowlers that did where the...
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