How to Bowl Better Throwing the Correct Bowling Ball

Brad and Kyle discuss when to throw the correct bowling ball in order to throw the most amount of strikes and scores!
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[@Bushy8724]

Anyone pass on the fact that the first ball with the second ball left two pins and he just threw the ball down to reset the pins and still spared, I have troubles picking that up when I tried and he made it look effortless

[@VIN-7567]

Kyle is just Different

[@nevinkinzel]

Did you also notice he did it left-handed? 😂

[@kst1983]

Exactly what I saw! WTH Kyle making it look like all you do is chuck the second ball left handed even and no problemo! Yep there's a "slight" difference with pros vs joes....

[@Batterystang]

@@nevinkinzel That's why it doesn't count ;P

[@rocketsurgeon11]

@@nevinkinzel left handed and just 2 fingers yeeting it from behind the return!

[@Jadanac]

3:52 the cleanest spare I’ve ever seen

[@tjfrye11]

The best part about it is that he's casually doing it with his off hand

[@keithkilgore9725]

I really enjoy your learning and practice videos. I shot 300 after working on something Brad talked about earlier this season. Then I won my first scratch single tournament last month. Keep the videos coming.

[@justingeorge7665]

Congrats on your bowling success. Beginner here after a night shooting 65 and getting roasted by my buddies. Lol

[@dennispoulos6010]

I would love to see a part two with you talking about how/when to switch as the lanes breakdown.

[@danielmann6772]

That would be quite difficult to do on a general video. So many things factor in to lane breakdown. Temp/humidity, your line & arsenal, other bowlers line & arsenal, lane surface topography & oil pattern, your style/power, and the list goes on. Best bet would be to get a coaching session from a local, or get the B&K membership. The membership allows you to upload a video and get customized coaching on your game/style.

[@nationalgeo2191]

When the ball starts hooking too much?

[@monicacolston25]

Nothing like a late night video drop while I’m studying my bowling videos. Great tip. I’m thinking that’s where I went wrong this past week in league.

[@nobobypartiallyimportant1142]

I have had 2 bad weeks in a row after winning a local tournament hands down. This video is exactly what I needed for my psyche. Thank you guys so much. I definately had the worst experience with my arsenal's reactions and thought it was just me.

[@timdetrick3837]

Needed this insight, thanks guys. Keep them coming!

[@xtvdragonx]

Awesome post! Needed this for real🤙

[@umbra9273]

Perfect timing fellas. Need this for state tournament

[@Dreamsindriveways818]

Can you guys do a video on how the ball has to come off the hand and rotate in a proper motion ?

[@stompingpeak2043]

Well you get the ball off of your thumb with the yo and the roll off of the fingers with the other yo. Yoyo style described

[@Dreamsindriveways818]

@@stompingpeak2043 I don’t use my thumb just 2 fingers and one hand , 17 mph 15 pound ball but I feel like I’m not rolling on it the right axis

[@watson956]

Good demonstration guys. We could really see the differences in how the 3 balls react.

[@longshanks878]

These videos are very informative guys. I like hearing about what you are thinking and why you make decisions based on what you are seeing and feeling. Keep em coming please

[@NotQuiteEpic]

Great video, guys. It would be nice to see this ball transition in action over a longer period of bowling like 3 games of 4-person league. I wonder if there's a way to fast play that and give explanations of why you would be switching to what balls, etc. Still great stuff and thank you.

[@StephRenee812]

I know this is an older post but is there any videos out on what you are saying. I love that idea

[@GradyPhilpott]

Maybe the best analysis of this challenge that I've ever seen. As an agied and arthritic amateur, I can say that every point you've made has affected me many times. Thank you!

[@darrinhemenway9750]

Hey guys , good To see you both

[@ISCOBAR21]

can you guys break down oil patterns on tour

[@rogercarlson2330]

i struggled with this coming back after 12 years,. i bought a ton of equipment i throw alot of revs at 17 mph,. i had everything from a top thrill to a legacy in the motiv line,. same with brunswick, have an evo, melee, and a few others......after many months of struggling even not being able to throw a top thrill at state even because it over hooked like mad. i went to a short pin layout and they still hook,. but now its more controllable, but i went to buying things like a tropical surge, and a twist, all bottom line entry level stuff, and what a difference.

[@NotQuiteEpic]

Great content for me, specifically as I'm building my arsenal. With the Brad and Kyle membership, I've got the idol Helios and later a Zen ball good. I just joined a 'gear-up' league where I'm getting 2 balls. I've chosen the Zen Master and an RST X-2 for my first asym pearl.

[@SKRUBL0RD]

just seen one of those leagues here for the summer and considering it because the balls offered are world class but i imagine you get them after the league is over which is not so fun as being able to have some new balls for a new league and everyone kinda breaking them in and learning how they react but obviously if they just gave them a lot of people would just not show up after 1st week

[@tongue_twista7557]

@@SKRUBL0RD, I am currently in that same league, and in mu last league, I was able to choose one ball out of three. We were able to pay the whole amount, or pay weekly. If you paid the full amount, you would receive your ball within a week or so. We are able to do the same thing in the Two Ball league. Just ask your league president if you can do that. They said it will take about two weeks to get your ball, but it only took me 4 days to receive mine.

[@rocketsurgeon11]

When I travel for work I can only bring 1 ball. It's a very versatile ball I can do a lot with, but it certainly isn't for all conditions. Until yesterday I thought it was "dead" (it is a 27 year old reactive ball!). I finally got on some lanes where the conditions matched what it originally was meant for and it did pretty well. Still was kinda weak on the finish, but it proved that it still has life left.

[@b.j.thomas8606]

I have a 14 yr. old "Dead" reactive ball. Still looking for the conditions that will show some life. I've tried cleaning, soaking, sanding, etc. but nothing. Not even on real wood-dry. The nearest detox machine is in a pro shop 60 miles away. Last resort. ($60 detox & resurface).

[@ZelphrinsGaming]

Brad and Kyle: **talking** Spare Ball: "Just roll me dawg, I got this..."

[@StephRenee812]

😂😂

[@jakebourassa]

God i needed this video last week before nationals. Whew they were hooking way too much for what I brought

[@denmanfite3156]

QUICK! Brad is telling me I can blame the ball! Lol. Great video dudes.

[@StephRenee812]

This is what im trying to figure out now that im picking up on more with my approach, timing, swing and release. I just buy bowling balls. Which i wish i wouldnt had gone that route. Ball motion and understanding the balls i have is probably the hardest part for me.

[@iscoval6014]

i don’t even have my own ball but i’m still watching this

[@phillight8651]

Brad and Kyle, love the vlogs! I'm writing to tell you guys that you've inspired me to get back to rolling the rock again! I'm 66 yrs old and have survived 2 motorcycle accidents, my last average was 199. As of now, having a hard time getting my timing to return. Is there a process I can follow that will help? I only have a 15 lbs Storm Spaceship and hard plastic spare ball. Thanx for any help you can provide and continued success! Phil Light

[@chuckontal9962]

I love my wolverine. Wish I could bring it to the open.

[@12345678906835]

Love it

[@arikatayou]

Great video. Is it possible to explain what the different types of bowling balls there are from strong to weak because I have 9 bowling balls and I am struggling in the choice on which ball I should use and when I should use it.

[@stevothegreat]

Nice video! Are all your balls have the same drill holes ,pap layouts or are they different on the balls ? It would be nice on how you lay the holes pap patterns for different kind of balls .

[@markeone]

As a UK bowler, with extortionate prices on bowling equipment, not just balls. It's been a challenge to have the multitude of balls in the bag to be able to bowl the pattern. League night can even be hit and miss. I've had some experience of getting bowling balls from the US but I was often taking them as hand luggage on flights. I wish I had the access to the equipment and lanes you gents do! I am a little/lot jealous. I bowl on a VR game and I've been trying some of the tips in there and it's helped my average in a computer game. ;)

[@DelBoy573]

I’m from the UK too. The balls over here are near twice the price compared to the states! It’s ridiculous!

[@b.j.thomas8606]

Blues! Obviously this was in the St. Louis area. Wood lanes? Please consider doing a video on old dry real wood lanes! Thanks!

[@glenkamida9893]

Great video gentlemen! In a six ball arsenal would you have the three Zens in your bag or the two Realitys? I remember the arsenal video you had a couple of years ago. I would be really interested in knowing what your six ball arsenal would be for a house shot or at a center with a sport shot that you have never bowled at.

[@rmantey05]

This is what I’d take as a two handed to any unknown pattern as a 210 average two hander if I was limited to 6 from least backend hook to most: 1. Any urethane, I have a purple hammer right now 2. Super Nova (solid asym) 3. Eternity (pearl asym) 4. Phaze II (solid sym) 5. Revenant (pearl sym) Spare: Ice If I could take more I’d bring a sanded RST X-2 or a asym hybrid (I don’t currently have one) and a Zen Soul to fill the gaps. I’m not big on taking balls with the same core, I feel like it gives less versatility since the only thing different about the balls are the covers. As you may notice none of these balls I mentioned have the same core

[@johndecapua3496]

I am getting back into bowling and would like to start hooking. I wasn't taught the correct way when I was younger and now seeing your videos I would like to try. What ball would you recommend for a someone learning how to hook? Any price point is fine.

[@jbramz]

For the yearly membership, can you ship the ball to Australia?

[@flippperboy]

Jake peters held a clinic after the regional practice in Dublin, Ca and told me about the strong symmetrical loves to go sideways as I saw on the lanes and went over the pocket. He then told me to use my asymmetrical because it rolled forward of the spot and it went to the pocket. My perception was absolutely wrong on asymmetrical and symmetrical. Dtang suggested I take Jake clinic and I am glad I did. It is crazy how you subtly mention this here with the zen soul and the ufo alert. I hope people actually try this.

[@aaronspringborn34]

Gentlemen, how are we doing? I’m starting it into your channel I have bowled since I was a little kid having said that I do not bowel on a regular basis and I’m still considered a beginner because I do not bowl regularly. However, it’s so fun. I know I do not have the best technique/fine motor skills. you guys have a Lotta good videos but then again I do not understand the terminology because I haven’t been doing it for so long I am trying to learn and understand, but I am not on your level. I know at the end of the day I want to Simply get better at consistency. I would be open to learn how to hook the ball but for right now I wanna get good at throwing it straight down the middle to increase getting strikes and at least avoiding gutters. Having said that if I would get my own custom bowling ball if I could have one and I’m on a budget and I want to throw straight what do you recommend?

[@brandoncof27]

Fire content

[@tuhammeham2607]

Tough year man really hope we figure something out during jojos historical run

[@brandoncof27]

@@tuhammeham2607 yea ik hopefully we can make sum moves free up some money sign sum competent people that don't forget how to shoot and will shoot a 3 pointer

[@FunnyMoney99]

Many times if your ball keeps missing the mark several boards left and you don't know why, it's the ball hooking before it gets there. Throw a cleaner cover ball for reference, if it hits the mark you know it's probably not you.

[@chuckh5722]

For PBA televised tournaments they put color in the oil so the pattern can be seen, this to me is a huge advantage for any pro bowler. I wish there was a way I could encourage the house I bowl in to add color to the oil during league play. Would this be against USBC rules?

[@kristenanderson5273]

I still struggle with this. When I need to make an adjustment, I don’t know if I need to ball down or move left. Best way to wake up in the morning is with more Brad and Kyle content.

[@startrek4486]

would you send a ball down to Sydney Australia ?

[@mako-ed2xb]

When will kyle be at Imperial lanes??

[@brigham2250]

If the strong ball is hooking early, can't you throw it faster? Having said that, I'm not someone with a lot of ball speed. But you guys are younger and stronger (just not better looking).

[@stevenwestfall9127]

What condition should you bowl on to determine how different your equipment is?

[@wesch6354]

I'm just now getting back into bowling after having not bowled in 20 years. I went to my local alley and had the guy in the pro shop watch me throw a few balls. He recommended a Storm Electrify G/O with a reactive pearl cover. I hope this is right.

[@chrisandtegandossett8764]

Anyone know the name the bowling center where this was filmed? Been looking for a good pro shop in the St.Louis area.

[@tungmingxuan8559]

3:46 sick spare shot tho

[@Kristor333]

♥️♥️♥️…. Been dealing with a lot of houses and leagues changing their oil to be a slower, high viscosity level and I have “too many” revs these changes. Using “weak” balls and throwing left of 30 is a joke!

[@derryckvanish3733]

Just a thought... ever considered giving one of the pwba players the vlog for a couple stops I know you'll get massive views

[@phillip357]

3:50 nice spare

[@garyrood3466]

Give tips to seniors on more revs

[@kristenanderson5273]

I still struggle with this. When I need to make an adjustment, I don’t know if I need to ball down or move left.

[@petergoossen1130]

Not that I'm hating but that is a short video. Do they pratice after that? driving all the way to the center just askin...

[@pcdclilpandajunior2695]

Any one know the name of the song in the intro

[@PhdFloat]

Exactly what’s happening to me. A hammer dark legend from someone’s closet they gave me is hooking WAY less than my rhino. (Plenty of reasons why) but it’s definitely a misconception people have

[@hammerhead6194]

If two bowling balls have the same cover, diff, and rg, will they act the same on the same pattern and lane? If not, why not?

[@rocketsurgeon11]

It depends on a lot of other things. How is it drilled? How is it released (speed, rpm, angle, axis rotation)? Are they at the same temperature (affects surface hardness)? How old are they? Are the surfaces in the same condition (clean, dirty, new, used, etc.)? In short: maybe.

[@johndecapua3496]

I was watching the championship match last night and they kept talking about how Troup needed to switch to the reactive. Why did they both start with the non reactive balls?

[@johndecapua3496]

I would really appreciate an answer. Thanks guys.

[@DrewbyFN]

I am a kid and I try to hook one handed and I can easily pick up my ball and throw it hard but I can't hold my wrist up to hook it any tips?

[@ElvisElgarEllis]

Wrist braces are great for that. You can get one online or at a proshop

[@amotivbowler6655]

should set the lane up for 7 pin no tap when shooting the video

[@AV8R_1]

lol... I wish over hooking was a problem I had to manage.

[@supersentallupinurmouf]

Personally I think bowling balls are just ridiculous priced and come out to frequently with tiny adjustments... look at the zen zen soul zen master just make a awesome bowling ball, I feel this will keep regular people from excelling to fast and allow these bowlers to dominate for some yrs to come. Again this is only my opinion. LEAGUE NIGHTS THO LETSSSSSS GOOOOOO!!!

[@rocketsurgeon11]

Just like fishing lures, the balls are made to attract the bowler, not the pins (lures are meant to attract the fishermen, not the fish). Oh, and the price of balls is the same as it's been for at least 30 years. Top tier balls are still around the $200 mark. That's what they were in the 90's. Honestly, that's kind of amazing considering the amount that everything else seems to have increased.

[@scottythompson940]

Cool video talk to tech bowling ball I use 2 bowling ball Brunswick igniter soild 14 pound bowling ball urarthane bowling ball and my radical the spy plastic bowling ball 14 pound bowling ball with dynamic core technology in the bowling ball more strike and spares hitting power at time Brad and Kyle I like those both bowling ball of mine Brunswick igniter soild 14 pound bowling ball urarthane bowling ball and my radical the spy plastic bowling ball 14 pound bowling ball

[@kevinhemphill1482]

What I still don't understand is if you take 5 balls to the lanes and they all go high. Do you try to flat hand or something else?

[@BiggieTurms]

Move left or loft

[@bowlervtec]

Lol, nice spare

[@Jeff0608]

I still can hook the ball to save my life I love bowling I have a twist its a great ball and have a rhino and purple hammer I basically throw straight but I average no less than 140 with my high game being 182 maybe oneday I'll be able to hook lol

[@DaJoost075]

Hey we all started somewhere. Just keep putting the work in and you'll be there eventually. Took me months to learn how to hook

[@coreyosborne2874]

Anybody else notice him pick up the spare lefty at 3 mph

[@steve4880]

The only thing I learned with my game is I can't throw polished balls. They are just way too snappy for me. The only one I have left I could use is one of the weakest balls in my bag for when the lanes are just destroyed.

[@ElvisElgarEllis]

If the lanes are dry enough, they won't be as snappy

[@sooner300]

This video made me wonder...What goes better with movie theater nachos, a cherry or Coca-Cola flavored ICEE? 🍒

[@nationalgeo2191]

I watched just one of your videos and I’m already bowling 300s every game! Thanks!

[@pokiis3108]

NEFERPIITOU!

[@redcat5697]

I like the fact you guys are still throwing the balls that usbc said were to soft lol. Way to go guys on sticking up for SPI family 👪 👏 # STORM STRONG

[@ElvisElgarEllis]

STORM 👍

[@pamelacass9642]

Weird. The video stopped running...but the commentary keeps a-runnin'!

[@1981troublemaker]

I always thought it’s how you throw & not what throw. Heavy balls seems to go down lane when you build up energy from your arm form & lose energy once the target is met. If not, a light “spare” will do the clean up.

[@1013fly]

The way Kyle nonchalantly just slow rolls the ball and doesn't even look as it picks up the spare perfectly, ha!

[@stephenmiller1396]

Kyle hits spares even when he isn’t trying 🤣😅

[@enigmazero8624]

Ok so the two bigger balls went dead left; obviously you need to ball down. BUT… What do you do when your big asyms hook early and puke downlane, and your cleaner syms shoot through the break and go sideways off the end of the pattern? If you say throw urethane I will thumbs down.

[@ElvisElgarEllis]

I'd go with the good ol' trusty iq tour. A middle strength symmetric. A great benchmark ball

[@enigmazero8624]

@@ElvisElgarEllis can’t argue with that. I had two of them and loved both. Alas both had weight holes and I’ve since changed my grip so they’re basically useless to me. Maybe I should drill a third one.

[@americanhorsies4921]

#wedonttalkaboutthecheetahchampionship

[@ericbowers1620]

Funny how the banned ball worked better in this situation :)

[@anthonydorazio9650]

Ufo alert also is gone.

[@ericbowers1620]

@@anthonydorazio9650 so true

[@anthonydorazio9650]

@@ericbowers1620 I have the Phase 4 and Altered Reality. 🙂✌️💰

[@alexmerel9924]

Score better

[@jvmiller1995]

Anyone that will not invest into a 6 ball arsenal minimum will never reach their top potential. It took me years to figure that much out. Then you have to practice with them all on different patterns to learn when to use them. That often means shooting a lesser game in practice to learn what ball does what best.

[@Himanu92]

Aw man too bad you don't have hammer as option i only use hammer balls

[@ElvisElgarEllis]

They're sponsored by storm 😂 they don't use other brands

[@ubuildmarketing]

"So no... it DID NOT get down the lane..." 😂

[@ChrisStephensiom]

So all I hear is I need new balls, on it. Mrs won't be happy but I'll tell her to talk to you guys

[@Freemoney1000]

Isn’t the wolverine banned?

[@ElvisElgarEllis]

Only at national usbc events

[@dorky_squid7394]

Ha

[@dorky_squid7394]

Lololololeeeee

[@dennisparker7090]

Back in my day most bowlers had an arsenal of two bowling balls, a hard surface like a Brunswick Black Diamond or Columbia Yellow Dot. Then a softer surface Manhattan Rubber. We knew how to adjust our delivery, speed and positioning. And I might add we did this within the bounds of the lanes on the approaches. None of this using part of the approach that belongs to the lane to our left. None of this lofting the ball 1/3 of the way down the lane. In fact most proprietors would stop you from bowling for lofting the ball. I'm not even going to comment on two handed players. We "bowled" back then.

[@rocketsurgeon11]

Times have changed. There are no rules on HOW to deliver the ball to knock down the pins. Just that it has to be done by a person and there are specifications on how that equipment can be prepared. Just like you can have different pitching styles in baseball. As for the lofting, the REASON that proprietors would stop you is because the lanes were wood. You could physically damage the lanes doing it. Synthetic surfaces are much more robust and more difficult to damage from impact. I would even bet that most bowlers don't like to loft the ball because you can lose an element of control and the reason they do it is to adapt to the conditions they are facing. There's one house I went to where the first 3 feet of the lane had NO OIL! I don't know if it was because of the way their machine was set up or what, but it caused me to HAVE to try and get the ball over that section of the lane before making contact or it would have a REALLY poor reaction.

[@ElvisElgarEllis]

Bowling 2 handed is tough! But yes it is easier to hook the ball more that way

[@lenbosket7766]

A ball that isn't available yet, followed by two illegal balls 😆

[@ElvisElgarEllis]

They're only banned at national usbc tournaments

[@lenbosket7766]

@@ElvisElgarEllis oh cmon. Don't take the piss outta my joke

[@ElvisElgarEllis]

@@lenbosket7766 sorry. Just here on behalf of the disinformation committee 😆

[@allenlilly4652]

All I heard is it's the ball's fault 🤣

[@rbd6661]

Great video! Keep up with the videos! Thanks for the positive energy! Unlike “the house bowling”. They’re disrespectful and snobby and give zero about the bowling community. Legit sounds like a spoiled brat. Can’t even win a PBA title and probably never will.

[@pamelacass9642]

Which one have you won? 🤔

[@nevinkinzel]

How many of The House's videos have you watched? I disagree with your assessment of their content. Watch their videos from actual tournaments. Several of them have won.

[@dennisfredell7586]

You realize Brad and Kyle are founding members of The House? Lol

[@ElvisElgarEllis]

Who are you? Lol

[@rbd6661]

@@ElvisElgarEllis why do you ask?

[@JeffBoski]

FIRST!

[@dorky_squid7394]

Nooooob

[@drocho8197]

I’m not making my amazing point as a detriment to bowling, quite the contrary. I want it to be known as a sport. I have 2 issues. 1 is what I wrote prior about being a physics major (which I am), and the 2nd is the house shot. It cheapens bowling to the point that it’s like everyone using that big red wiffle bat when they hit. That’s what the house shot does for lousy bowlers. Do you guys want the hole in golf to be 6 feet in diameter next?? Again, we can discuss. But I’ll win

[@greenmachine6146]

I just went from Nationals... tight pattern where I averaged 203 for 9 games to a 9-pin tourney where I shot 1198 for 4 games. 300-300-298-300. I'm in the no more house shot camp!

[@drocho8197]

@@greenmachine6146 BOOM!!! and it isn’t like you can’t throw a bowling ball. Clearly you have talent. And that lousy house shot cheapens your achievements.

[@chandlerr8988]

Some people don't want to take the game as seriously as others. That's what a house shot is for. It's not so PBA Pros can feel good about themselves, it's so your average Joe can still have a good time even though their skill set is not as developed.

[@donkeydiehard879]

Being a "physics major," means very little. 🤔Let me know when you get a degree and/or become a physicist. Then your opinion will be qualified. I'm an actual engineer, not an "engineer major," so we can talk physics if you'd like. Next, your comparison is little dramatic and not comparable at all. A closer relation would be using old wood drivers on today's PGA courses. Last I checked, nobody is doing that. Another closer relation would be a house shot to a par 3 course and sport shot to a pga course. Do you think very many people would want to keep golfing if they started by getting quad bogey's on the easy holes of a pga course? No they certainly wouldn't. Harder courses are fun to watch the great play on but very few golfers would enjoy playing them. Just like sport shot. Not very many people have fun on sport shot. So people usually start at the driving range/putting green, then go to par 3 course, then to 9 holes of par 72, then 18 holes of par 72. Last, a select few may do a full weekend tournament if they are really good. Even fewer will play on PGA courses. Bowling alleys have to make money and they make more money on house shots. The same reason tournament directors in most areas run house shot tournaments; there is exponentially more participation for house shot than sport. Just the way it is. We wouldn't expect everyone to participate on PGA courses, regardless of skill. Why would you expect everyone to participate on sport shot, regardless of skill?🤔 It's a progression. I bowl both and don't complain either way. Both take a certain degree of skill, just different skill sets.

[@greenmachine6146]

The closer house shots mimic the PBA, the more accurate self opinions will be on skill.

[@drocho8197]

This is like what ocho talked about on straight up 5 with Johnny Petraglia JR. Basically it proves my point that it’s a skill and not a sport. You can be as athletic as you want, throw the ball exactly where you want, and you aren’t rewarded. Should you be an athlete, or a physics major? I dare anyone to challenge what I say.

[@nevinkinzel]

You are wrong. Baseball is a sport. In baseball, you can swing the bat precisely where you wanted to, at the precise moment you wanted to, and still not hit the ball. Does that mean baseball is a skill? No, it doesn't. Pros are pros because they have a collection of skills that allow them to do well in the sport. Being able to see the pitcher's mechanics, the rotation on the ball, and judge the velocity in time to swing a bat to the right place doesn't require them to be, nor make them physicists. It's no different from the pro bowler that analyzes the pattern on the lane and what their ball is doing to make adjustments to what they're doing. Saying house shots should go away is like saying batting cages should all throw the ball 100mph. How many people do you think would be able to hit that? It would suck the fun out pretty quickly.

[@drocho8197]

Today’s lesson, it doesn’t matter if you’re an athlete and doing what you should, it’s a matter of what round object you use which looks exactly like all other round objects. That’s why bowling will never get back to where it was in the 70’s and 80s. Makes me sick. No, I’m not wrong. Regardless of who this offends.

[@DelBoy573]

Dude stop having a conversation with yourself. Nobody cares. The only person who sounds offended is you. Cope.