200 Average-still a benchmark?

[AdrianS]

Does having this number next you your name on a leauge sheet or tournament results still mean something? Has a 200 av bowler got "something" that a 196 or 197 av bowler hasn't? Do averages matter at all or is where you finish the main factor in determining how good a player you are?

 

[wchester]

This is from someone who has held a 200+ average since 1969.. I can honestly say that it's not what you average that means anything in bowling, but rather what you accomplish in the sport.

 

[craig]

from my vacation down to mildura for the marathon a few weeks ago, i found that 200 can be a benchmark in some places, and for all those who bowled, would probably agree.

no area, heaps of oil, tough but very fair.

hardest par score i have ever thrown

 

[mickey]

craig
i also bowled the marathon and i must admit
that it wasnt that easy..
and it did come down to accuracy and consitancy....but back to the topic i think the benchmark has raised a bit but not a lot.
and in some cases the centre and oiling does play a part in it. but that is what all of this new technologies in equipment can help by giving u more choices in adjustments to get the higher averages.
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from the mind of mickey

 

[makka]

Speaking for myself, I currently hold a 195 average, I must say that a 200 average isnt the be all and end all. But it is something that i would love to attain. Its more for a mental edge over your opponent. But having said that, bowling of bugger all handicap anyway makes it damm hard to win a point in league anyway.But it would be nice to look up at the scoreboard and see that you are bowling of scratch.

 

[boybrowny]

Wayne - fantastic accomplishment, despite what you say about averages meaning nothing - to be able to hold such an average from centre to centre, state to state, country to country with lane, conditioner, equipment changes all the time, my hats of to you...

As for my view on a 200 average... I have placed out of the top 5 in a tournament having averaged over 240. Likewise, I have won a tournament against several of the same bowlers with a 199 average.

A good bowler should certainly average 200 in their home centre, but thats just my opinion (and by the way, I am averaging well under 200 in my new home center, despite the 30+ practice games a week and bowling better than I ever have in my life).. I will get there.

IF A 200 AVERAGE IS GOOD ENOUGH TO WIN, THEN I'LL TAKE IT, IF ITS NOT, I DONT WANT IT. EACH CENTRE, DAY, FIELD DICTATE THE SCORE, NOT US...

 

[TMK]

Just a shared opinion on a 200 average..to me there are 2 types ..call them squad A & B.
Squad A average 200 in league,make 50% or less cuts in quality t,ments,seldom make step ladders,and may have a win or so under their belt.
They seldom if ever travel interstate,and dont aspire to anything higher then perhaps Rachuig.
Averaging 199 in a t,ment,or missing a cut is liveable.

Squad B..average 200 in league,make 75% or better cuts,make lots of step ladders,and win lots of tournaments.
They travel interstate,and aspire to bowl FIQ..pro circuit.
Averaging 199 in a tournament or missing a cut is a real bad hair day.
Getting a 200 average is one thing..knowing how to use it is another.