When EVERYTHING Goes Wrong In Bowling

[@CaseyGaming-h6k]

Darren really pulled a "My lawyers suggest I dont finish my statement" move.

[@alexreed5010]

This is one of my favorite videos of you. Shows pros are human too. The frustration and talking through it is cool to see

[@steelerheat25]

Athletes in the heat of the moment, gotta love it!

[@anthonyscheeda640]

Hey man, it can't be easy putting a video like this up, but I really appreciate it. Bowled like shit the last 5 weeks. Avgerging 3 opens a game. Unacceptable! But I just keep at it. I'm going to get better. You're an amazing pro. Keep your head up. I'm subscribing today. I hope this helps you.

[@fracturedraptor7846]

I think it's important, and commendable, when professionals post their struggles. It shows people that even they have bad days. Which has helped me a lot with my anger management. I used to get so pissed at splits and random bullshit but after seeing Darren and others struggle too I no longer get so worked up. Because when I get pissy I bowl bad. Once it happens it's a self feeding cycle.

[@dragonman910]

I agree on the self feeding anger. I just finished another night of my local 3 game league. Last game I had two open frames in the first 5 frames due to splits. But I didn't let it get me down because I was having an overall good night. After changing balls and my target, I got my first strike of that game in the 6th, struck 5 more times in a row, and still shot a 216 that game! That comeback eclipsed my previous high game of my night of 195! Moral of the story: I've been through two league seasons and in both I've learned to control my emotions. Once anger starts, it's not easy to stop.

[@CliftonDon74]

Anyone can get lost in transition at times. Having the right pieces in the bag can usually bail you out, but most people have a bag full of super strong pieces and then something like this happens. Hustle RIP/M-M could have bailed Darren out for this one.

[@daverosinski3663]

Couple of weeks ago bowled 5 strikes in a row followed by 5 opens. Where does that magic touch disappear to?

[@fracturedraptor7846]

@@daverosinski3663 I question that myself. Had an okay night tonight. Average 190. It's weird because I'll get three or four in a row then I throw the ball it behaves completely different then it has been. I know it's me. Sometimes I get under the ball too much or throw it out too far/little. Still irritating.

[@CliftonDon74]

@daverosinski3663 that's similar to every start of league for me. I start with 5 strikes, then it's followed by either a split or non strike, then I start going through the bag, trying to see which ball I can consistently strike with even though I never miss the pocket with any of them. I usually end the night with 5-6 strikes. It's the middle 20 frames of the night that's the challenge. My average for my nights range from 205 - 230. The nickname I have given myself is "almost good". Out of my 3 game set last week, I rolled 5 splits and converted 2 of them, but made all the makeables.

[@TyeFrmNC]

Always a great day when darren uploads a tournament

[@lawnmowerdave]

Excited to be bowling there in a couple weeks for the collegiate tournaments! Hopefully I can take your frustration and make some scores happen! Appreciate the real video and being totally honest with your followers. Not every day is sunshine and rainbows, but at least the sun is behind the clouds for a different day.

[@peufemme]

thanks for posting this Darren. really got me motivated. you're an amazing bowler and you had bad days too. when I bowl and the lane is off (e.g. oil's too thin hence the ball hooked A LOT at the breakpoint) or when my muscle memory suddenly went to shit, i get pissed off and wanted to stop. but this video really opened my eyes that no matter what, we gotta keep moving. we love you man!

[@CamdenBraun1119]

Love all of ur guys videos especially the challenge ones. Please keep doing what you’re doing.

[@pauljcohen2007]

Dude, I so feel for you. I have been bowling so consistent lately but the lanes are just not giving me anything. I have be dead flush for an entire game and leave the strangest splits or stone 8s and 9s. It happens. Then I get on a pair and I am so completely lost. I throw one good ball and then the next one just doesn't want to react the same. It has been driving me crazy. I throw a good ball and get bad breaks when the other team misses the pocket completely and strikes. I have been bowling average but it just doesn't feel good if you know what I mean. I just feel like I should be scoring so much higher. I have been chasing 300 all season so far and have come so close at times. I really love your style and your talent. I know we are going to see really big things from you. This is only one tournament, there is always the next one.

[@jamesvarela7409]

this has literally been my exact year so far … it’s been tough and frustrating for sure but past few weeks been better. just keep rollin and control what you can man 🤷‍♂️

[@pauljcohen2007]

@@jamesvarela7409Thanks for the encouragement and good luck!

[@charlesmayou1741]

It is always interesting to see a glimpse inside the mind of professional athletes when they are struggling to perform at their normal levels. Trying to stay positive on the days where everything just seems off and no matter what you do you can not hit the pocket right and carry a Strike are frustrating. Then the spare game starts to fall apart making matters worse. It really sucks when you know the pair you are on is part of the problem. It is always a fine line of keeping the spirits up and staying positive and exploding in frustrations. Having Friends and Family that help encourage, and you are able to bounce ideas off of are always helpful.

[@makingspares]

Amazing composure a true professional. I got so much out of this video. It’s not always about great bowling it’s about how to be great no matter how your Bowling. Thank you, Darren

[@eeknation]

Thanks for taking us on the ride D Tang. I keep telling my nephews that we all struggle on the lanes it’s what you learn while you’re struggling that will help down the road. Love watching you bowl man. You’ve got the smoothest shot keep it up!

[@TiktokArix]

We always suspect pros to make everything but its never that easy grind hard and you will run into issues just keep doing your best good bowling darren love your content

[@rozarian3136]

This must have been a ROUGH day. I feel like it wasn’t that long ago that every video Darren was being very “zen” about things and really embracing the mental game. This block had this man out here ready to fight 😅😅. He’ll bounce back though. Man got that dawg in ‘em 💪🏾💪🏾😂

[@ahmetdemirors4492]

It just doesn’t go as planned sometimes, I feel u

[@NathanGoesBowling]

Love the channel. I just started one for myself for my league!

[@jmorrison914]

As much as it was hard to watch you struggle is was also a breath of fresh air for me also. Brings me back down to earth knowing even the best of the best have struggles. Even when you couldn’t do anything about it in those two pairs, you kept a cool head, you did your best and you created some good content. Congrats, move on and keep going forward.

[@2slow4this469]

im glad you posted this been in a slump past two weeks as well. Nice to not feel alone in some not so great matches. keep up the grind.

[@iBowlSpares]

This makes me feel better. I bowled a 245, 169, 157 yesterday. Missed my target once all evening. Was fuming.

[@jeffreyr8618]

That stone 10 pin at 3:23....I felt that....

[@GameWiz1305]

Just a couple days ago I had one of my worst nights in bowling in a while. Makes me feel better knowing professionals have the same struggles too

[@CliftonDon74]

I feel your pain. I had a 3 week span in league where I was averaging 185 every night. I tell myself it could have been worse. I only miss the pocket 2 times in 3 games, but knowing when to get out of a ball is the challenge. I still rolled 5 splits this past week, but managed to average over 200... should have been better, but could have been worse.

[@derekderekbgood2240]

I slipped on someone putting powder on their shoes this year and leaving a mess on the lane during league play. It was only time I've taken a spill at the line in over 50 years of bowling so far. I thought there was a rule on using powder on the lanes during a tournament? Great video, keep up the good work.

[@marcuskajer5615]

yup, easy slide is banned

[@kyleb5169]

Anything that changes the condition of the approach is illegal. It's written straight up in the USBC rule book.

[@TraumaER]

@@marcuskajer5615it’s banned for shoes. I use it for my thumb.

[@choop7161]

I’m usually just a lurker, watch every video and don’t comment… this one warrants it. This was needed. Game kicks everyone’s ass, and knowing it’s “not just me” in some way is refreshing. Keep it up goat, have a great year.

[@lesialambertconant6221]

Short stick bowling days really suck! Been there!

[@dalewilliams6440]

It happened to me while in league. One of my mate told me to slow down and get the pressure out of my body, it did help me

Every other Tuesday league night doesn't go as planned 😂 for me.

[@darrenjlew]

Thank you for your evaluation. Makes the mental game for real. I feel normal now.

[@sack943]

Shows you are a professional by posting vids like this , tuff day at the office for sure

[@flippperboy]

You got this Dtang. Next tounament and you’ll kill it!

[@spr_nanno9822]

was waiting for a vid and its another good one haha

[@joeditomaso1865]

I know the feeling Darren. Tuesday Night in league i started with the front 6 and threw the best ball of the game and left a 7 - 10 split. Started the second game with another solid 7 - 10 split.

[@alispie]

Well if it makes you feel any better, I just bought an Eternity Pi largely because of your channel

[@biggiesmalljaws]

Any video where Stu makes an appearance is a great video.

[@RobertTaylor.94]

Kinda nice to see people legitimately frustrated about this sorta stuff. Its your livelihood, its good to see some raw emotion

[@russellgilbert3453]

That's OK, Darren, just keep "doin' the damn Tang". 😂😂😂

[@backtoschool9760]

a night of chops and bad breaks. i had that a few weeks ago. i was throwing my best strike shot, absolutely crushing the pocket and driving through the pins. Every frame for 5 in a row left a stone 8 or 9. And i had a bunch of silly spare chops usually the 6/10 chopping the 6 shooting straight from the 1st board (From the left). I mean it was so silly i think it happened 4 times that night? It made me rethink bowling in general which is absolutely hilarious. But its all temporary (usually) and within a few weeks im back to normal. It'll happen again and i'll be laughing when it does. Stick with it D-tang, you got this!

[@curtisjackson5579]

That intro was hilarious, Mikey 😂

[@jxrreth.lee_]

Haha "Cleaning up after the children again" 5:45 😂

[@PokeDuck1743]

Keep ya head up ✊

[@40beretta1]

I love how heavy competition brings out the inner monster. You did a Vlog (7) thing that will make you a better bowler.... "control your emotions".... 🤣🤣🤬🤬

[@joshdichoso3216]

Damn what a tuff bowling session at least you made cut which is the most important part of the day. Good stuff on not losing all your cool on the lane and pattern as they look like someone threw up and decided to run across it with a sweeper. only leaving a smidge of a clean lane for you.

[@drsudz]

"I feel there is never enough Dri-Slide on the approach." - Mr. IWearMyShoesToThe Bathroom

[@Sebastian_K512]

I had the worst day yesterday playing for a high school match. It sucked but I somehow came back with a 214 in the third game.

[@HaroldJackson]

You're human 😮! Now after watching that I have to go and bowl. Love the channel 😊

[@razorbear4222]

What app was that with the pair breakdown

[@SteveSmith-mx1bu]

So sorry to see you didn't make cut. Is there another chance to get into masters or do you have to just wait now and see. By the way love your jersey. And definitely l9ve all your content.

[@Ramsfan555]

Ey darren don’t worry your gonna win on tv here very soon.

[@f8alsean260]

Are you ready for tomorrow, cause I am, gonna be there for "a night on the lanes with Darren Tang"

[@ilikeeggs1599]

all good bro shake it off onto the next

[@patrickfortune1687]

I’ve never seen you struggle like that online before extremely tough conditions

[@loob9166]

i bowled my highest set during the TAT on that pair. I think i had a solid 630 for 3 and i used my OG zen. Ik the pattern was obviously different and much harder but idk, you just gotta get lucky and get the right ball in the right zone

[@bobwashington4176]

yeeeesh yeee u were forcing pitches ...you stay smooth 😮

[@joeanderson9267]

It happens sometimes... bad lanes, no oil, etc. They'll tell you it's your fault, though... ask the ladies

[@ryanjonas5841]

You’re a great bowler, I enjoy watching your content very much! Just some times mid match you gotta cool yourself and stay out of your head or it’s only gonna cost you, I’m a very bad bowler when I get frustrated. So I try my hardest to not let stuff bother me when I’m on the lanes! Keep grinding and keep up the great stuff ❤❤

[@torayurijanessahoaivern]

Thank you love all your sharing

[@coopergates9680]

Do you normally throw a straight ball at a 3-6-9-10?

[@BlueJimmie48Fan]

I split 5 times in one game this past week in league so I can relate.

[@davidkricsfeld6774]

I would love scores like that.

[@gdborns77]

Definition if insanity is throwing the black ball for every frame and expecting different results

[@coopergates9680]

1:10 Are most of those lanes raised more toward the right gutter?

[@jayveenaredo]

You'll bounce back!🎉

[@stevenbraykovich9710]

I bowled like ass for the first time in months last league night. Had trouble sleeping afterwards. Its crazy the pressure we put on ourselves. If i let it get in my head to much ill borderline give up. I need to learn to keep my cool, but its harder said then done. Especially when everyone around you is striking off off bad shots.

[@chuatyvang3817]

I rewatched the part where his vape blew up a bunch of time.. Yalls faces 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Post_Bellone]

I feel like I deal with that same awful pattern every time I bowl at my local alley. Can't get the ball to do anything you want. All you can do is laugh when you do hit the pocket and 1 pin stays up.

[@bgoggin88]

You should try hooking at your spares when you're angry. When I'm mad I can't throw accurately enough to make spares.

[@braxal6983]

What are good bowling shoes for wide feet?

[@geraldwilliams6972]

I'm 62 years old and I have never had where I felt like I was living me dream and I feel like you have that. Even when it a bad day . Keep dreaming Bro.

[@brandonhuggins1736]

Stew was damn near wearing the same thing from last year. 😂

[@rotoryan]

What happened to the notebook and all the mental stuff Darren was doing from team USA a couple years ago?

[@russellgilbert3453]

...And I have days like that on a house shot! 😂

[@azriazhar6288]

Question Why not you use urethane balls?

[@James-lk2mr]

Darren what was the difference in that pair than the rest. If you can tell us without hurting an association's feelings. Or you getting fined

[@CaptainHealJoy]

What was that app on your phone you showed at the start with the topography of the lanes i think? Haven't seen that before

[@Cowter4]

What center is this? I like how well lit it is.

[@marcx9176]

The tournaments only lanes at South Point in Vegas (different from the recreational center at South Point where they bowl league).

[@joekuhn8052]

lol never fails when he says no not good then it strikes lmao silly

[@BNatoAk]

Man i totally have days like that where i know for a fact i can bowl better... so frustrating 😫😅

[@Erick-yl3zi]

I was at a tournament this past weekend where a guy on my pair stated "230s are cheap" as I struggled to finish with 20X that was game one never broke duce again and the guy didn't make the cut. So the comment he won high game pot with 230 hit close to home lol.

[@tonwarriorlol5326]

This venue hates darren bro 😂💀

[@DuffyJ1111]

Interesting this was uploaded this week as I was in the WORST HEADSPACE this past Tuesday night league and threw a 519 my worst series in 5 years (159/186/174) I also blurted out an F bomb after missing a 10 pin which almost never happens.

[@johnchojnowski3951]

I like the slim David Haynes🎳

[@christinahockmuth7533]

The way Stu said the f is that

[@zmccabe74]

I had the same lane conditions on league last night real struggle. Just like lane 33-34. However, i know it was a league shot, but it was weird.

[@matthewjoslin6777]

That's a lot of games to bowl at once. I give credit to anyone to can go over 7 or 8 games and keep it together

[@41Anonymous21]

Very REAL!

[@AussiePillow1]

Can lane topography change in the duration of a tournament?

[@Ewigi]

It’s really frustrating when you get put on a pair that is just not right. I was on the same pair 5 weeks in a row for one of my leagues and my average went from 215 to 190 in that time 🙃

[@whiteriverangler9670]

A lot of times it is hard to convey exactly how hard a pattern or certain pair is when watching through a screen...but man you could SEE it. Like what the heck do you even begin to DO with that lol.

[@Slowhiteguy]

What tournament was this

[@mrbing3214]

I’m just asking cus I want to know how was it a bad pair?

[@Ivyxaps5]

Did you actually go bone 8 pin sheet for a 290? That basically summed up your day. Lol

[@curtokay8046]

why the tape on your arm Darren?

[@DallasVideos]

I know that feeling it happens to me to

[@Yite69]

I need to learn that move @4:39

[@shaunbell549]

That’s insane of how bad a pair that was. I know that pain in my main alley we have 2 pairs that should be shut down until fixed but it won’t ever happen

[@brienvoll8083]

Recap: Ah *beeep*

[@srellessemaj]

4:39 😂

[@LeviHarris-t3e]

what app or how did he have the topography of the lanes???

[@thompsonjsaf]

I would hit the subscribe button again but I think that would make me unsubscribe I think so I won't. I'll just keep watching your awesome content and see you overcoming struggles. In all seriousness, it would seem logical that if one pair in the tournament was significantly lower than all the other lanes in the house you wouldn't use them for match subsequent rounds. If only there was a system that could track such things and give real time analytics :). Stay in the fight D-Tang

[@Telecasterland]

When lanes have an obvious issue they should not be included in the final block.

[@chriscinnamon2256]

What difference does it make, everyone's bowling on the same lanes!!

[@tallcatshortdog]

@@chriscinnamon2256 Except that isn't true, that's the point. Cashers round only had 3 rounds not everyone bowled on that pair.

[@Icemanx1791]

@@chriscinnamon2256no they are not. Topography is a thing. Just because the lanes look flat to the naked eye, doesn’t mean they are

[@CliftonDon74]

Keep grinding Darren! 💪 IQ 78U!!!