Fitting my ENTIRE HAND in a Bowling Ball!

Packy Drills a slot in a bowling ball, big enough to fit all of his fingers. Is this practical in any way, or just ridiculous? We're going to put it to the test and compete with it!
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[@abrianmontoya336]

I really like this dude.. he's chill, nice and good conversation. Need to have him on another episode for sure

[@TheHouseBowling]

Richard is a good dude! Very talented player as well

[@lamkahbab]

Whats up Packy, you have been a big inspiration for me and my friends who have gotten into bowling. Keep making content!

[@TheHouseBowling]

Thanks for watching! We love bowling and we'll be making content for a long time!

[@aklushma1690]

Props to Packy for carrying bowling youtube on his back. What a goat

[@TheHouseBowling]

Idk if I'm carrying it on my back!

[@chasecagnolatti9693]

Bros acting like Darrin tang doesn’t exist

[@ChristopherMazzarelli]

Packy I was using a slot like the one in this video 2 years ago because I needed to buddy tape my fingers (1 handed/ straight)(I cracked a few balls because the flat spot causes a weak spot) I switched to 2 handed and I am pain free(mostly) But your slot is something I tried as a solution just to be able to bowl (BTW I’m about to turn 41 so I’m not that old but I’m a former soccer goalkeeper and my old injuries made it hard to even hold a ball before going 2 handed)

[@JonathansColdBloodedCritters]

Huge congrats to you and Madison on the recent engagement! That's so exciting!

[@JoeleyPANTS-Okay-ist-Bowler]

Every hole in the ball needs to house a finger, its legal baby!!!!

[@nickneff6926]

since when? iv got several balls with top or side weight taken out to be compliant for the 3oz max that were looked over by officials at nationals in reno with no issues

[@mistercomple7241]

​@@nickneff6926since 2019

[@EMTDawg]

​@nickneff6926 Rule was changed 2 or 3 seasons ago... 7. Drilling Requirements. All balls used in USBC certified competition must meet the following requirements: 1) Holes. a) Holes or indentations for gripping purposes i) Shall not exceed five and shall be limited to one for each finger and one for the thumb, all for the same hand. ii) Shall not exceed 1-9/16” diameter and 4-1/2” deep, including holes required to install removeable devices. iii) Must be used on every delivery. b) Any secondary hole drilled inside of a gripping hole that is not intended for gripping purpose is considered a void and not allowed. c) No balance holes are allowed. d) Balls without a thumbhole must have a scribed or engraved cross-hair lines (“+”) near the center of the palm to indicate the grip orientation. The ball must be delivered in the marked orientation (i.e. palm must cover the “+”). e) One vent hole for each finger and/or thumb hole, not to exceed 1/4 inch in diameter is permitted. f) One mill hole for inspection purposes not to exceed 5 ⁄8 inch in diameter and 1⁄8 inch in depth is permitted.

[@nickneff6926]

@@EMTDawg gotcha thanks.

[@crimsontide1980]

​​@@EMTDawg Wow, thats really detailed. As a thumbless bowler, I found out about the rule change last season when I returned to league play, much to my disbelief. I have about 10 balls that I cycle in and out. I never bring more than 4 with me to a league but sometimes I'll pull one out of my bag when I've been struggling and swap it for something else. I spent a small fortune getting 10 thumb holes plugged. Ok well 9 because I do use my thumb when shooting at 6 and 10 pins. Any idea why the rule change? Doesn't really seem to affect me much, if at all. Ball still seems to hook fine. I imagine the rule change has something to do with ball reaction and the hugw influx of bowlers who don't use their thumbs due to so many 2 handers these days. Their was one instance though where a 2 handed bowler forgot his spare ball so he used a house ball. I didnt understand why this was allowed since all house balls have 3 fingee holes. I didnt make a huge deal about it, the other team said house balls are the exception to the rule, but nowhere in the rules have I seen any mention of house balls.

[@joeytgolf]

One thing about the 4 finger ball, that I remember from the original video, but never commented... I do believe it would work better if you had put the holes on more of a curve. By putting them in a straight line, only certain fingers can be even slightly comfortable, while others will be out of position to make it possible for the full grip. If you hold your hands up, the top knuckle doesn't line up with each finger.

[@sethc5661]

I think it may technically be legal. The rule, as I recall, only says every hole must have a finger in it for every shot. I don't recall any rule about the size of said hole, or against having multiple fingers. I think it's just one of those things that feels illegal, but is technically fine.

[@jessewood3999]

Yeah definitely not an advantage in this case either, maybe even a disadvantage

[@Duskydog419]

But what about when they shave a hole in the side to drop some weight on a certain part on the ball With them wacky cores

[@WestPac-ny9vi]

I have drill out a ball similar to the no grip ball but only to plug the ball due to a cracked bridge.

[@Lovetheducks]

When I was a kid bowled with 4 fingers used pinky as well. I was decent bowler as a kid. I’m counting thumb as finger.

[@malakaithedemigod]

Richard was demolishing those pins with the slot ball

[@johnrhodes5607]

Packy, love your House channel. I have a thought for a challenge: rotate your shots for one game; 1st frame - Dominate hand shot, 2nd frame - a straight shot, 3rd frame - opposite hand shot, then continue rotating theses three styles for the rest of the game.

[@patrickdare5356]

The rule is each hole needs fingers, doesn't say anything about how many fingers or the shape of the hole. A million years ago when I had a pro shop I had a customer who had a cracked bridge, but was a pba regional pro so we couldn't plug it up. I drilled out the bridge and created an oval hole because he wanted to see if he could still use it. It didn't change much but he didn't like the way it redistributed the pressure on his fingers (he didn't use grips) so we abandoned the idea but it was legal.

[@TheHouseBowling]

Legal just not very practical it seems like!

[@justinhampton8874]

We need a House Bowling and 220Avg collaboration...

[@TheHouseBowling]

NEEED it!

[@justinhampton8874]

@@TheHouseBowling yesssiiiirrrrrr

[@lear1980]

At Playmor lanes in Newton, unfortunately now defunct, there was a ball drilled for 4 fingers plus thumb that had been turned into a house ball. As I remember whoever had it drilled had a large hand. I don't think I ever saw anybody successfully throw it. Just about everybody who found it tried, if they could hold it.

[@Flukerrr]

My local alley had a ball with 4 holes it was a 12 pounder and started my 2 handed journey honestly

[@NibbleSnarf]

I have 3 houses. My house, the house, and the bowling alley

[@janderson8401]

I think this is a case were the USBC rules committee could not have anticipated anyone doing this. Therefore I think it meets the letter of the law. Considering that the entire slot is filled with fingers it might even satisfy the spirit of the rule.

[@nkxzombietrix1897]

Packys record on his own channel 4-132. It's a bit of an exaggeration, but it's gotta be close 😂

[@kotogray8335]

I've said it before. Go listen to a young Alan Alda from MASH and you'll hear Packy...

[@russellgilbert3453]

I see Shaggy from Scooby-Doo! 😂

[@Mista808]

That's a dope shirt design Packy!

[@Mattdean76]

Bowl a game with the dinosaus (kid ramps) vs Brent.

[@henrylaycok7453]

Bro when a house video drops instant click

[@giganerd896]

NOOO NOT THE POOR RHINO

[@avos5]

Looked like it was filled at least

[@thebigeasy8609]

This was cool!

[@pukas7389]

You should do a vid where you see if putting your index finger and middle finger or pinky and ring finger in a ball and see how it changes your release

[@edcnoyb3782]

I have done that. For me index and middle finger it hooks less. I sometimes do it on dry lanes. Pinky and ring is actually my go to when shooting the 7 and 4-7 combo yes I'm left handed. For me ring and pinky equals straight with a very slight backup. Hence the reason I will on most lane conditions, shoot my left corner pins that way.

[@KMdominicano815]

Love the content my bro!

[@TheHouseBowling]

Thanks!

[@athlonen]

You know, Packy.. You could just do what Dana Miller-Mackie did, and punch up a ball with all 4 finger holes. It was PBA/LPBT/PWBA legal for her, as the requirements would be met for all holes to be filled. So find a ball, lay it out, use all 4 fingers, and off you go!

[@twelvnrow7070]

He already did that and even showed it on this video.

[@marke219]

I've been thinking of the slot...my fingers are hurting and it would seem to lessen the strain

[@Jason-qt8bm]

I fully expect a set of large googly eyes on the ball next time we see it 😆

[@DowntheLaneBowling]

Love your channel! Taking notes for future vid ideas!

[@russellgilbert3453]

Rut-Row, Packy! 😆

[@gooseman58]

HE MADE THE RECROOM BOWLING BOWL!

[@rjthedrumer69]

DAWG ON WEDNESDAY LEAGUE WE TALKED ABOUT HOW YOU COULD BOWL WITH LEGO HANDS 😂😂

[@curtpol]

Next drill a 5 inch diameter hole over your track and see if the ball will still roll correctly

[@thepokernick]

Good video. I expect the 220 version to be out soon :)

[@SirGriefALot]

Most bowlers like to swing their arm around like a softball pitcher, but if you like to throw the ball straight off your hand I think some of these weird 4 or 5 finger balls might actually work. 🤔

[@TheHouseBowling]

The 4/5 Fingered balls are good if you can get the right fit on the bowling ball. The slot grip seems a bit less practical!

[@Guy-s8u]

Will that be legal in the Nationals? The judges might call that an extra hole for weight.

[@revinIII]

Packy drill a asymmetric ball stacked leverage and instead of weight hole drill a hole exactly at neg side of ball opposite where axis hole would be and add lead weight to simulate what weight axis hole would remove and plug.

[@revinIII]

See if results are same as drilling weight hole

[@revinIII]

It would solve extra weight hole problems. Just add the weight to neg axis hole location.

[@revinIII]

Not axis point neg location.. wherever the extra weight hole location would be and drill out and add weight to exact opposite side of ball.

[@ripvanrevs]

I still have my OG teal!

[@ericpender2280]

We used to call that the shark in highschool 🦈

[@ScottyThompson-lt7wl]

Cool video talk tech bowling ball packy

[@bcjaay]

you should make a silicon mold inside the hole to make giant rubber insert for all your fingers

[@phillymac2316]

can u do a vid on how to keep ur elbow tucked when 2-handing bowling bc i can't keep my elbow tucked and when i tuck my elbow at my swing my elbow becomes un-tucked

[@MrBruceDmoose]

How about trying a bowling ball that has been engraved for grip pattern

[@zanyboy8k]

For the splits count as strike rule do you not count baby split?

[@gigeo48]

Pack, u threw some awesome balls, maybe u should try it more

[@Ursi_]

Ouch.. I can feel how painful that is 😅

[@brycemurray1829]

Hey pac the rules do state “Layouts such as the duo-grip are considered to have two gripping holes and a balance hole in each orientation. Balance holes are not allowed to have an insert or interchangeable device, and they cannot have grooves, slots, etc.,to hold an insert or interchangeable device as that is not the intention of a balance hole. So, basically, for a duo-grip to be legal, inserts or interchangeable devices are not allowed.” lol the is the

[@PM.LANDXN]

When the say put more hand in the ball this is what they mean 😂😂

[@lightingnut]

That is an interesting question if it is legal. One hole per finger so in theory that is one large hole so only one finger? Is there anything in the rule regarding multi fingers in one hole?

[@s1l3nc3r3]

Should see if you can find a rubber grip that is a little larger then the hole and try to see if you can glue it into the slot.

[@user-fd2dc8us8n]

That ball looks like you took the head off a Cylon or maybe Klaatu.

[@Boardsplitter]

From the thumbnail I thought you were gonna use that ball that has the retractable handle

[@kason3297]

you got me into bowling last year and now i avg 175 in league

[@TheHouseBowling]

That’s awesome!!!

[@gfx2006]

PH2? Where does the 2 come from??

[@TheHouseBowling]

Packy Hanrahan Jr

[@gfx2006]

@@TheHouseBowling Never knew you had Jr in your name. PBA and Wikipedia need to update your bio LOL!

[@aleslie300]

Richard is an absolute beast I love to see it

[@rexjohnson1081]

you guys are to funny. By the way he is bowling you might be on to something lol

[@BIG_GAME_WAYNE]

And I thought RING FINGER Only was FLEXIN boi was I WRONG🤣.

[@thomasleonard9685]

Packy - your next 1v1 challenge Your opponent gets 1-2-3-4???? You decide how many pins. Anywhere they want them Use one pin to turn a 9 into a strike, turning 279 into 300 If I had bowled more than 11 games or so the last 3 years, I’d come to witchita and whup up on ya…. But alas, I suck these days The last honor score was the night DJT was elected.

[@GrantWalker-pu1op]

rec room bowling ball

[@robertgrexer4943]

At 49 YO I am actively attempting to teach myself to bowl two handed

[@carlitos4505]

Imagine if the USBC allowed this😂

[@PHAZGAMIN]

I mean, I've seen some balls with 4 individual holes, but never one with them all being the same hole.

[@evilsmith957]

Rules state you have put in 1 finger in each hole sense thier one hole I think you can do what ever you want 1 finger or all 4 :)

[@jefferydaniels6717]

I'm much more interested in what you did to the top of the core doing that drill.

[@TheHouseBowling]

Luckily I used a ball with a tiny tiny core in the ball!

[@uhhhi-cl5ef]

rec room bowling ball?

[@damarapoledna3636]

😁

[@snubsterwalts5659]

Try putting like 100 grit on a house ball

[@LR11Gaming]

Lol sup RP

[@richardpaul8108]

Yoo sup MC 🎤

[@bowlinggod900]

hi

[@Logan_Golf]

Let’s goo

[@_tuktuk]

next video will be full hand with thumb

[@PaceWC]

Wake up, the new bowling meta dropped.

[@JusticeExplorer]

BRO 💀

[@jaydouglas1090]

This ball and the 4 finger ball have a fatal flaw. You drilled both like all your fingers are the same length. If they were drilled with an arch based on finger length, it wouldn’t put as much pressure on your fingers. How do I know? Because arthritis destroyed my game and I have four finger balls drilled for years.

[@skisrw]

I think it’s probably easier for a two handed. It’s looking like.

[@TheHouseBowling]

Richard is a one handed bowler

[@skisrw]

@@TheHouseBowling wow looked like he was a two handed bowler

[@davidaronson9475]

you've been thumped

[@darrelmurphy3360]

Would usbc even endorse such a thing.....

[@therealdarriusjames]

I busted my ass once trying to bowl in my socks lol never again

[@ThatDudeTonyB]

How are you two using the same ball when you don’t even bowl with the same hand?

[@gam3rguy166]

wii sports ball lol

[@jonathanmaestas2115]

thou shall not use God's name in vain interesting concept great bowling

[@DynamicGracer]

Well if you need less revs, go 4 holes

[@TheHouseBowling]

Should I have different bowling balls for different releases hahaha??

[@DynamicGracer]

@@TheHouseBowling absolutely!!!!!!! My spare ball has bigger holes and it’s less revs I have a red ball with different holes and it gives me less revs too I throw a back up ball in league that has a thumb drilled. I use the thumb for my back up balls on house shots and get the whole lane to the ten pin I also throw out of my ring and pinky finger %80 of the time The other %20 I throw it like you and Belmo and Osku etc I prefer pinky and twist, but I throw the PBA way also no twist I use conventional grips now, so all my balls are two in one (pinky is long and skid snap (slightly more accurate, regular is PBA roll)

[@jonmayer]

why wouldn't it be legal, all holes are filled with a finger(s). lol

[@kingof1nsanity]

Is that against the rules? Lmao

[@santaklauzeofficial]

It’s good to see another dude out there who likes “womens” bowling shoes better. 🤷🏻‍♂️ haha mens are dull women always have the best colorways.

[@AdamStockard]

Rules says you just have to use all the holes that is on your ball. There isn’t a rule against having a ball the fits all your fingers

[@druggish78]

That sounds like some ladies i know,

[@anthonymoore915]

It's legal. Every hole is used to grip the ball. It doesn't say how many fingers per a hole. So... if it showed up at my league I'd allow it.

[@letscheckitout1985]

Please don’t do this bullshit. They’ll actually approve this and start bowling like this.

[@cyan0xide]

reminds me of my ex gf

[@jadal-dahshan7708]

yo, send me a ball pls.

[@84-Po-209]

no 💀

[@CliftonDon74]

Hand ball? According to the USBC rules, as long as there are fingers in all of the holes, it is legal. Bowling socks should be a thing. Moral of the story, Packy needs to work on his trick shots game.

[@David-jt5ry]

learn how to bowl 1st amateur.............. wannabe PRO

[@annwatts7002]

Show the windmill style. I'd like to see a 300 done with all 12 strikes with the WindMill style. I seen the last ball thrown for a 300 as the WindMill here on KZbin..

[@Jacobthebear246]

Click bait it's just all his fingers now his entire hand 😊

[@annwatts7002]

Your fingers are all different lengths therefore a slotted bowling is not a good thing.