2024 PBA World Championships 🎳 FULL EVENT | PBA on FOX

[@foxsports]

What was your favorite highlight from the PBA World Championships?

[@Fake_Wiggle]

Ej”s messenger in match 3

[@who8mahbacon]

Baby Tackett

[@reinnegroni8462]

EJ & his talent, enough said.

[@james3282]

It's a sporting event right? Have those watching make some noise and cheer!!!! If someone is channel surfing, they won't stop if everyone is quiet.

[@andrewphillips2179]

My Favorite Highlights were the fantastic finishes in the 1st and 2nd matches of the Pba World Championship.

[@Kendopilor1992]

Ej tackett keeping the one handed game very much alive

[@gideon7932]

single handedly cause were getting full 2 handed step ladders now.

[@BornIn1500]

@@gideon7932 Not really "single-handedly". The Illinois Classic this year had all one handers in the final 5. Full one hand step ladder. In fact, the top 9 in standings for that tourney were one handers. We still have many great one hand bowlers.

[@akbarshabazz-jenkins7847]

​@@BornIn1500Any one handed lefties on that list?

[@jusdesireable3224]

Ok why people acting like one handed is gonna be replaced fully? Majority of tournament winner are still 1 handed, most are still righties. When did this sport have so much whiners man...

[@BornIn1500]

@@akbarshabazz-jenkins7847 no. The first one hand lefty in standings for that tourney was Graham Fach at like 19th.

[@lefty9419]

EJ is just a beast. 23 titles in only 13 years. Crazy resumè he has. Fun to watch

[@oldgoat50]

Indiana boy , like the Oldgoat.😅

[@sonofnothing]

Yep, and what 7? of those in the last 2 seasons? Wild man

[@Steve.Orland]

I think he has a great chance to beat Walter Ray’s title record

[@nunnaurbidznez3367]

That many titles in that many years bowling a fraction of the tournaments every year the HOF's bowled back in their day.

[@sonofnothing]

@@Steve.Orland no chance, they bowled so many more events back then. Ej would have to get 8 per year for the next 10 years, or 4 per year until he's 51? won't happen

[@joey.cs2]

Yep, EJ is player of the year already and it's not close. Guy is on another level.

[@JimFourOneTwoThree]

Personally I think the TOC could determine it

[@caseykoll5750]

Simo?

[@gunz300]

@@caseykoll5750 Not even close. EJ has made almost every show this year.

[@CoCoa504]

​@@caseykoll5750down year for him for his standards

[@jakeschutz6342]

@@JimFourOneTwoThree If Bill wins it and EJ flames out then maybe because that would get O'Neil pretty clear in the earnings race. All other metrics though it is EJ. He is pacing Belmonte in a lot of the all time metrics (remember he is nearly a decade younger). If he stays healthy he is easily top 3 all time. 40 titles and 10+ majors well within range.

[@PuReXVetEraN1]

I am so used to seeing EJ explode with emotion after a win. Today he had ice in his veins and never looked so focused. Player of the year right here.

[@JacHatesSports]

There's nothing more EJ Tackett than missing a 3-6-10 on your final shot after winning the world championships. Congrats EJ!

[@E4123-t4f]

Bro I literally thought of your video when I saw that

[@ainelawlor5755]

he all ready won it before that shot lol

[@JacHatesSports]

@@ainelawlor5755 right, “after winning the world championships. Congrats EJ!” lol

[@ainelawlor5755]

@@JacHatesSports yeah but he won

[@Ironfangzu]

He had already won by that point. He just threw random balls down in celebration, like he does when he needs 2 pins to win and he just fires his spare ball at the head pin. I would definitely not qualify this as a "missed spare" by any more. It was just a victory lap and he didn't feel the need to run real fast.

[@ColemanMulkerin]

Winning as a one handed right hander in the tournament that was supposed to be for the 2 handed left handers is Player of the Year material.

[@CurdBros]

Love seeing the one hander with reactive winning. EJ is my favorite. I don’t hate urethane or two hands, but as an old school bowler and from Indiana, I love to see EJ win! Let’s go!

[@TuPapaChief]

❤

[@akbarshabazz-jenkins7847]

I think this was less about one handed or two handed and more about the lefties simply messing up each other's lines lol especially the two handed urethane throwers. That's always going to be their downfall. That and the unwillingness to at least try to switch to reactive.

[@iceman5117]

​@@akbarshabazz-jenkins7847it was this. The lanes got carried down, but it was worse on the left side because of all the urethane being thrown over there. Russo didn't have a strong enough ball to cut through it, EJ could put enough hand on it to make it work. Otherwise he would have been balling up to a Jackal Ghost

[@pilotageandfitness]

I bowled with EJ at the Dayton open. This was probably in the 2013-2014 timeframe. I don’t think he had made it to the tour yet, but the guy bled Motiv. He would talk about them in between shots. Little did I know that kid would turn into this guy. Small world. Gotta say. One of the nicest people. Crazy to see where he is 10 years later.

[@kenthanson]

Before last year there was a large group of people saying that he should leave because he could make tv but couldn’t win…I’m sure he’s glad he didn’t change.

[@fartydog420]

Its crazy how much more enjoyable the telecast is when rob stone is commentating

[@durteedan7836]

Agreed, the other guy has been okay but there's clearly no chemistry at all. Plus Rob stone seems to know what's going on and excited to be there

[@GlobalStormGrip]

Yes totally agree!!!

[@chiefbeefz3499]

EJ these last two years has been on another level.

[@BornIn1500]

3 two handers wrecked by the greatest one hander all in one show. Great to see. 🖐

[@teddybruckshot1188]

You have to be a giant dork to care about it either way

[@edwardranno7119]

But the one handler won.nothing against the 2 handlers I really like 2 handers

[@DS-qz2gu]

⁠@@edwardranno7119What do you mean “but”, you literally just repeated what he said

[@victorsmithjr4352]

Actually 4 two handers. But doesnt matter. Ej is just amazing. Fun to watch

[@Wolfman12395]

Wow, I really felt for Jesper in that semi-final game. He couldn't carry almost anything.....

[@gideon7932]

And just like that EJ Tackett jumps to first in the player of the year race

[@benchisholm1836]

Thank you Fox Sports for being generous enough to upload these bowling events!

[@Philycheeze222]

I love how EJ raised his hand and waved at the audience after every time he struck. EJ is my favorite. He’s good.

[@kevinmyers332]

PBA is amazing, love bowling! Love it when Rob is with Randy....great combo!!

[@honda4rlifesi]

Started bowling no thumb one handed earlier this year but since watching ej Tackett I switched to traditional one hand with the thumb. Isn’t easy but I like the challenge! Congrats ej!

[@Tamjin]

The 7 pin did not like 2 handed lefties today

[@geordiehalma7323]

They had to deal with carry-down because there were 4 of them on the broadcast. Lefties have no clue how to bowl with traffic on their side of the lane and it really showed today.

[@Ironfangzu]

Yep, that 7 pin was like a big middle finger to Jasper and Matt. Every time they HAD to have a strike, the 7 pin stood up to mock them.

[@draymondrob4818]

Russo had a bad line to the pocket. I was pretty much predicting the 7 pins. It got a little better after the ball change on the left lane.

[@jefferydaniels6717]

Live by urethane, die by urethane........ Grats EJ!

[@chrisgonzales8616]

EJ is my favorite bowler and I’m so glad he won. He truly deserves it.

[@treball8230]

Knowing angles and having that much power makes him almost unbeatable when he’s dialed in. EJ will be right there with Belmo, Earl, and PDW when it’s all said and done

[@michaelmarsico9740]

Actually enjoyed watching the lefties struggle from the high usage of urethane. They did themselves zero favors today. Great bowling all week to all!

[@Ironfangzu]

Yep, usually it's the righties who have to deal with all the oil being pushed down by the urethane balls. Tonight both Jasper and Matt had to deal with all that pushed down oil, and even with balls as great as theirs, those 7 pins stood up way too often.

[@tigerex777]

Tackett was just on another level compared to the rest. What a performance.

[@davidmister8037]

congratulations EJ. PBA World Championship trophy in one hand and your beautiful baby boy in the other, that’s as good as life can get ❤️❤️❤️

[@bigmarshall0997]

Ej tackett’s ball revs is unreal 😮‍💨🔥💯

[@Sasfoot]

And the one hander reigns supreme. I didn't mind the two handers when it was a novelty early on with guys like Palermaa and Belmonte, but it's like more than half the people on tour do it now. As someone who grew up watching Norm Duke, WRW Jr, Parker Bohn III, Jason Couch, Chris Barnes, Patrick Allen, Pete Weber, etc, I always enjoy watching one handers more.

[@joaobaeta5440]

I just love watching EJ winning! Much love from Brazil 💛💚

[@djrickysmith]

I really wanted to see Eric Jones run the ladder .. that kid has balls of steel .. to bad the carry said otherwise

[@h2bsol648]

Congrats EJ. You have worked very hard and you earned it and deserve it. Keep up the awesome bowling.

[@CapnDiego]

Ej is the definition of consistency, absolutely phenomenal performance.

[@electrician240]

"Now he's trying to get inside EJ's head." Good luck with that!" EJ then proceeds to split!😂😂

[@matevo7745]

EJ Tackett truly a freak of nature with a monstrous release. Also, Jesper's game was so sad and frustrating to watch.. Those breaks were unforgiving towards southpaw 2 handers today. Only Eric got something out of it, but wasn't enough to stop a dialled in EJ.

[@JimmyTheUglyBard]

I think Eric Jones will be big. Seems to have a good mental game as well, despite his young age.

[@thesprinklerguy2598]

as a beginner I like the silence and space as I notice the difference in my score. Today barely was getting 150 bowling between two groups . when one group left and the other took a break I bowled 191

[@keatoncrandall2471]

I call it the Happy Gilmore effect. Energetic crowd helps a player perform better in a typically quiet environment.

[@edwardyocca5910]

Congrats EJ, the best on the planet!!!!

[@hotstovejer]

When the first 3 lefties use urethane and make the left side weird.

[@davidwilliams5350]

And the ten pin, or seven, determines the games again ! Tackett sure had his fair share of splits though to keep the games lnteresting ! 1:17:08

[@cameronmorgan0203]

Definitely was a great show. I know the lefties had trouble carrying the 7 and 10 pin. They were throwing nothing but urethane except Matt Russo

[@hectordehesa2118]

Haha I love the “ninja assassin” name really dig the commentary from these two.

[@IamEazE5]

Thunderbowl is known well for its 7&10 pins standing

[@bnegs521]

EJ was vulnerable at times today but the rest were not good enough

[@suebraschio6763]

You guys did a terrific job the commentary was very enjoyable thank you 😊

[@shakycameratheater]

The PBA telecasts were non-stop noise with the Gold Pins in the 2010's. The PBA can set its applause standards, The WSOB is a Major championship .

[@thaddeusganster1295]

Congratulations EJ Tackett you deserve it

[@greatbowl]

Congratulations EJ tackett🎉

[@bowlersunanimous1983]

RUN THAT LADDER! EJ is soooo back after some early tv struggles.

[@AndrewHeuer-e1i]

There will never be another Nelson Burton JR

[@robertraber4770]

Form Indiana my home state. And close by!!!

[@Zac-k7e]

Love having Rob on the PBA

[@temmersbowl]

I don’t understand the ball choice by Russo or Svensson… ball choice was clearly the problem not finishing through the pins, they all finished toward the 8 pin not the 9 like they should have.

[@sonofnothing]

Noticing that all week with the urethane. Hits the headpin and deflects

[@iceman5117]

I don't think Russo has a ball in his bag that could carry. Pins on his solid asymms were likely too short to give him the length he needed

[@Ironfangzu]

Matt Russo is an up and comer and has a bright future ahead of him. EJ is a generational Great who will go down in the annals of the PBA as one of its brightest stars, and he's in the middle of his prime. It would have taken a fantastic effort from Russo to keep this trophy out of EJ's hands.

[@scottthomas6720]

EJ WITH A DREAM COME TRUE FOR RIGHT-HANDED BOWLER AGAINST LEFTHANDED FIELD

[@XxxxxX-j7e]

EJ Tackett is a Bowling Guru. 😂

[@cruise2023]

EJ ~ definite advantage to be the only righty on the lanes, no one messing with his side.

[@Mista808]

Tacketts kid is super cute

[@GlobalStormGrip]

EJ is the new Norm Duke of this tour. A fan favorite and an really nice guy!! Congrats EJ!!! 🎳

[@robertask9027]

Fair enough, Tackett grinded from the bottom seed! Big congratulations!!!

[@johnnyg5129]

"Got a great story about his mom" 21:35 XD

[@Ritza.Elefteria.Michaki]

Respect to the Winner 🏆

[@chipgoode]

EJ is the nicest dude! I love the announcers too! Those guys are sooo funny!

[@LOLMAN9538]

EJ Tackett's just built different.

[@ainelawlor5755]

Ej climbing the ladder to win its just mind blowing

[@lolermanlols9141]

nasty massacre by the only righty

[@innocentrage1]

EJ using the pride today

[@FidelisLeoYT]

Really nice to FINALLY see a Pride ball winning championships!

[@royal_ish]

44:11 The man, the myth, the Legend.

[@아꼬미-j7m]

이제이 타켓선수 실제로 한국에서 뵈었는데 멋지신분입니다

[@nunnaurbidznez3367]

Agreed! He is!

[@andrewphillips2179]

Fox Sports, Thank you for uploading the 2nd Show of the Stepladder Finals of the Pba World Championship. Also, Is Matt Russo going to bowl in the Pba Playoffs in a couple of weeks?

[@Javierjr1224]

Loving the commentators!

[@WaddahAlyemen]

EJ deserved it. Congrats 👏 👏 👏

[@Repotakenthat]

I love the commentator 😂 hattteeeerrrr

[@dennisjohnson2870]

9:36 Did somebody have to retrieve that runaway pin that rolled out front?

[@Ritza.Elefteria.Michaki]

I love bowling since I was addicted playing it as a scjampion, I had funn and released stress

[@wowthatsawesome2762]

Why does fach start left in his highlight and in the match here start right? Is it just based on oil patterns and how the lanes are playing?

[@Philycheeze222]

22:08 What is EJ’s song here? Is it a country song?

[@greatbowl]

Congratulations EJ. Tackett 🎉

[@transgendernewsweatherandt8867]

I bowled against Mr. Anthony in the late 70s.

[@oldgoat50]

Well gee, tell us your bowling name. I have Earl's autograph made out to me when he was at a casino in Wisconsin. I bowled against Don McCune and his kid when Eugene first started with the men in Munster Indiana.😊

[@antlivejj]

EJ is that dude!!!

[@Repotakenthat]

Skinny jeans was the best comment I heard from the commentator 😅

[@JackpotsAfterDark]

So happy for EJ

[@nunnaurbidznez3367]

Reading comments everyone is crying for Jesper. What about Eric? Stone-9 likely changes the outcome of that match, and then things are pretty even as every leftie fights the transition hoping to find something that works.

[@russellgilbert3453]

This show made a good argument about why I hate urethane. 🤔

[@nathanligt5137]

Great win for EJ.

[@Froto-T-Baggings]

Love you Randy!

[@CTK1201]

Mannnn Jesper couldn't BUY a break that semi-final match. I don't blame him for spiking the towel in frustration.

[@bobsmith-y3j]

Congratz to EJ and Family!

[@oOByEhAtErZOo]

How they throwing so fast 😆

[@Krranski]

What's with the flaccid handwaves after every shot now?

[@bowlersoup]

EJ was locked in 🔥

[@radinsyah1574]

EJ is a real dad ❤

[@TitayniumH2]

Thank you bowlingplanet

[@IIXIIXVXIIXII]

Omg! Why does Svensson insist on playing that 78u? To say he has a poor look is putting it mildly! Be better of sticking with good old Pitch Black

[@yusryrostam]

Pitch black is already banned from pba

[@IIXIIXVXIIXII]

@@yusryrostam Ohh yes i guess they did. Too bad for Svensson they havent released a good replacement. Not the U78 at least. What was it something about the hardness of the ball?

[@akbarshabazz-jenkins7847]

EJ Tackett vs his stunt double for the championship lol

[@nickganiron2730]

Mount Rushmore of releases without Kris Prather, cmon now?

[@iceman5117]

Or Mike Fagan. Or Big Nasty

[@frothyshoes]

Congrats EJ!

[@valipiros6423]

Mount Rushmore of releases without Robert Smith? No way, Mr. Mark Baker!😀😀😀

[@brich6875]

Randy Saying he likes the crowd cheering while bowling is laughable. The guy used to jump on anyone for making the smallest of noises or moving

[@evgrin1507]

He also beats his wife. So there’s that.

[@matthewberwald1691]

There's a difference between sudden unexpected sounds in a dead silent environment versus the constant predictable sound from cheering. Your point does stand though lol

[@gunner-qf9eh]

@brich6875 Times change and people change, especially when they step away from the sport and see it thru the eyes of a fan. Take a look at Tom Brady and Peyton Manning's comments since they retired. Some of the things they say now, they would have ripped someone's head off when they was playing.

[@nunnaurbidznez3367]

Not sure this is a comment that should have been made. Randy was upset by UNEXPECTED NOISES when everything was quiet. Big difference between that and constant noise.

[@agrove6757]

Jesper needs to stop throwing Urethane so late. It's been the literal detriment to his game this season

[@emandude]

SPOILER: We're gonna have an EJ Tackett oil pattern at some point. This dude is the realest deal, running the leftie ladder like a total champ. Unreal, love to see bowling excellence.

[@gunner-qf9eh]

@emandude Already exist. Tackett has a 44 ft pattern on the PBA Jr Circuit, along with Bill Oneill and Danielle McEwan.

[@emandude]

@@gunner-qf9eh good to know! Dude is a legend, love to see the greatness on display.