I Won’t Leave Until I Bowl 300... | Ten Pin Life

[@babydriver6860]

Ben, what are your answers to your questions during this video? Keep the fun and good videos coming, great job.

[@TenPinLife]

Total honor scores I think is 14 (11 300s 3 800s). Weirdest leave is that 3-4-9 for sure. 8th for when I start thinking about it. Purple balls.

[@A113YC4T]

Highest recorded game is 275, when i was 14 (which is a horrific number of years ago). The tragedy is i was using a 10lb house ball bowling backup (had no idea what that term even meant at the time). The AMF Alley gave me a certificate for it (business no longer exists). I'm now bowling in a league for the first time (at 15lbs) with a crap load of expensive equipment and i can't break 250... It was more fun when i was a kid... 😄

[@dennisung8658]

awesome, yet funny video. I believe you had more bleeps, than strikes....🤣

[@TenPinLife]

Oh I ABSOLUTELY did!

[@keithjuchem2528]

I've had 3 - 299s. The weirdest spare 3-4 for a right hander. Pin slides back on the deck and stands up in the 3 spot. Black or darker balls strike more. Love your content. Keep up the great work.

[@TenPinLife]

Thanks Keith! That 3-4 Leave sounds awful!

[@karenhegemann1822]

I forgive you for swearing 😂. This one was fun!

[@TenPinLife]

NICE

[@anthonymoore915]

Spares win... when you strike. But strikes don't win if you miss spares. Another of the great bowling paradoxes...

[@TenPinLife]

You'll never spare your way to a win. But you absolutely will open your way to a loss.

[@BinghamsBowlingSupply]

Very entertaining video and love how you didn't give up until you bowled 300.

[@TenPinLife]

I’m still tired!

[@nickwilsonbowling]

I don't count honor scores I am a lefty and hit the pocket, the 4 slapped the 7 and it stood up in the ten pin spot, perfectly, TWO times in 1 series. I don't have a lot of 299s. I either miss on the 11th ball, or shoot 300. purple bowling balls strike most, followed by black I enjoy how you do not take yourself very seriously.

[@TenPinLife]

I would have quit after the second one. If I took myself seriously I wouldn’t bowl 🤣🤣

[@raymah7]

Congrats Ben 👏. I'm a no thumb one hand bowler too and I go through the same thought process as you when I'm struggling. It's not me it's the ball right 😂

[@hersheyskwertz9315]

Honestly, as I practice I actually never bow for score but bowing for a 12 bagger seems like a fun thing to do.

[@TenPinLife]

Until your 60 shots deep lol

[@ridenfish39]

15 300s. 3 299 1 298. No 800s lol. A bunch of 780s. Been in and out of the game for 30 years. Weirdest pocket hits are 7-9 for me. I’m right handed, highish rev rate medium speed. Just got to the end. That was awesome!

[@TenPinLife]

That damn upper decker 7 pin is the worst hit. Glad you liked it bud!!

[@dougprw1110]

After first 7 is where I start thinking I better get serious. Get into thinking about every pre shot routine. Last night I got to the first 8 and left a 7 pin on ball 9.

[@TenPinLife]

We’re just about on the same page there!

[@theaveragenick5554]

Oh Beeeeeeeeen! So perfeeeeeeeeekt!

[@TenPinLife]

That’s literally true this time!❤️❤️

[@rebootnut]

Should have put up a S**t counter. 😂

[@TenPinLife]

That number was too high to count 🤣

[@Tcrror]

I had three or four 300s before I had to quit due to neck problems. I've already had one surgery, and I'm likely going to need more. I haven't been able to bowl for ten years, and I really, really miss it. It sucks because the lessons I got when I was a teenager FINALLY started clicking when I moved to the adult leagues.

[@TenPinLife]

Sorry to hear that bud.

[@BARBELLS-AND-BUDS]

If I stay to the bowling alley until I got a 300 I might be there a year. I've never got a 300 I bold for 3 years between 7 years old and 10 years old and then I started blowing again at 49 years old and it's being 6 months of going once a week and league Learning Boeing from scratch 40 years later isn't easy. Plus finding out that your thumb is to messed up to use, making you switch to two-handed.... As a kid, I think I got a 225 or 226 as my high game. As an adult my average is 140 lol But I've had some mid and highway 90s and a 207. There's a lot of factors involved in me not bowling well vision. My thumb a partial tear in my bicep from trying to do one-handed with no thumb and I'm just too old to learn something new maybe lol

[@TenPinLife]

Bowling can still be fun even if the scores aren’t there. I’m just stupid enough to try hard enough to be bad enough in the good crowd!

[@BARBELLS-AND-BUDS]

@@TenPinLife I don't do poorly at anything. That's my mindset but now I'm old with some disabilities like fibromyalgia and some some condition that's yet to be determined. It's affecting all my joints randomly. So I'm either going to get better at bowling or it's going to be the first time I give up on something. People told me in junior high in high school that I couldn't get big lifting weights. When I graduated junior high I was 6'1 128 lb I have been lifting weights for 2 years already. In high school I grew another half inch and by the time I graduated I was 146 lb I continue lifting weights by the time I was 28 years old. I was finally able to break 200 lb of body weight. At that point I started working out just iron 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, not including running a couple miles a day playing tennis and playing with my kids. By the time I was 35 years old, I had reached 230 lb. 50-in chest 19 inch arms, 28.75 inch thighs and a 36-in waist with no steroids ever. Fast forward. I just turned 50. I weigh 204 and I have trouble working out because I have so many issues but I haven't given up

[@mtrithart]

Congrats.

[@TenPinLife]

Hey thanks Michael!

[@WaliKhan-rm5jd]

I’ve left the 7 8 10 off a pocket shot. It was my first year bowling and I was using a 10 pounder

[@TenPinLife]

That’s awesome!

[@chasbari]

One honor score when I was 17..and that was a long time ago. Close since returning.. I will get my name on the house board. Oh, and all the guys around me who are well past ten.. they still count and can reel off the number plus one on nights when they, yet again, pop a 300 or an 800.. ho hum.. Weirdest leave? compressed a three pin dead into the 6 pin spot on a dead flush hit. so, a pocket six pin... that was a three pin..

[@TenPinLife]

Ahh yes. The ol’ moonwalk. I’ve don’t that one too! I saw a lefty turn a 2 pin into an 8 pin once without it falling over too.

[@guezwho67]

2 298's, a handful of 270's, been bowling 8 years now.

[@TenPinLife]

The big one is coming! I can feel it!

[@BowlingWithTheFef]

Cool! I have honor scores, but not as many as you (no matter who “you” are).

[@TenPinLife]

Well, USBC only cares about the first ones, so as long as you have that box crossed off you’re in the same boat as anyone else!

[@Kristor333]

Never shot in the 290’s… I have three 300’s, only one 280 and about a thousand 279’s!

[@TenPinLife]

I think that just means your clutch!

[@Kristor333]

Lucky 🍀!

[@TenPinLife]

That works too!

[@gregamerson9172]

I had a 279 twice in 2 different states in the same day back in the 90s

[@TenPinLife]

That’s gotta be some sort of record or something.

[@bowlingwithhuntermullen241]

Weirdest leave that I left on a pocket hit was a 5-7-10 as a 2-hander…the three pin was at a good 45 degrees so that would explain it

[@TenPinLife]

I saw a guy leave a 4-5-7-10. That was a thing.

[@bowlingwithhuntermullen241]

@@TenPinLife I’m not even going to question how

[@steveczerwonka1194]

Funny video Ben!

[@TenPinLife]

Thank you Steve!

[@Cartel336]

Glad I pre-ordered that Black Venom 😂

[@TenPinLife]

It's actually been really good for me, just not this day!

[@stevedekerf9988]

This video was great. I don’t count honor scores and my guess is black just bc there is more of them than any other color

[@TenPinLife]

Purple. It’s always purple. Make sure you tag Gail again 🤣🤣

[@stevedekerf9988]

He would want to see proof and why you think this is an opinion not a fact even if u give facts

[@terryrunion4282]

I've thrown 12 in a row multiple times with a high of 19 in a row and I still have no 300's. F'n bowling man. 289 and 783 are as close as I get to honor scores.

[@TenPinLife]

Ahh yes the ol’ polish 300. Have you had three in a row over multiple sets that were 800 too?

[@terryrunion4282]

@@TenPinLife Not that I can remember because I've never actually thought about it like that before when it comes to 800. I doubt that I have.

[@machinethesun9243]

Your night road is replicating every session I have with mine. I want to love it, but if I open my angles and get it a hair right, it 10 pins. Then I reel it in just a tiny bit, and then I get a 7 pin. So then I jump left a couple boards and it sails past the head pin. You gave up at this point, but I usually stick it out, and jump right and throw it super straight up the track to get 2 strikes in a row, just to start the whole thing all over again.

[@TenPinLife]

Oh I’ve loved mine. This is almost entirely operator error! Lol Try 3000 on it!

[@machinethesun9243]

@@TenPinLife thank you, I need the encouragement. Every week, I take it out like its a puzzle to solve, practiced with it for 4 games. Maybe in a couple years I'll finally have it figured out 😀 PS, yeah, I'll try 3000. I've tried 1500 + polish. 2000 + polish, and 4000 fast it came with but have not tried 3000! Next week.

[@TenPinLife]

@@machinethesun9243 I meant my own operator lol. You’ll find it bud! Patience is the greatest asset for a bowler!

[@machinethesun9243]

@@TenPinLife thank you, love your videos!

[@notonyourlife7939]

The Night Road has been a strange ball for me...I can strike at will with it in practice. A 15-bagger on one occasion, and 17 a few days later. But in any kind of competition it's been useless. It's either 10 pin city, or it just stands up 30' down lane and rolls out. Very weird...

[@Jbmccain86]

Nice job and great content!

[@TenPinLife]

Thanks Jarred!!

[@dudeafk6292]

I have left on a pocket hit of a 7 - 5 - 10 twice in one day which is the weirdest part.

[@TenPinLife]

Oof. That’s a rough day

[@AJAE_2002]

You did it!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@TenPinLife]

Thank god. 12 more and I think the arm falling off option would have been much more likely.

[@MikeDCWeld]

I'm not sure if they were pocket hits or not, but I've left both the 2-10 and the 3-7 in the same game.

[@TenPinLife]

That’s something I can’t say I’ve ever done!

[@anthonydorazio9650]

That was fun sir. Good job. I have one 300 and 1 299.😊

[@TenPinLife]

Thanks Anthony! Hopefully the second one comes your way soon!

[@bgoggin88]

Nice work dog

[@drkslider1182]

I wish my night road moved like yours.

[@TenPinLife]

Well I do put about 450 on it. Most days it hooks too much!

[@Onesongperweek]

Is this a solid ball you used. Why did you choose a solid over pearl?

[@TenPinLife]

The Night Road is a Pearl.

[@Onesongperweek]

@@TenPinLife Oh okay, my bad. Awesome video...I was entertained, @ the edge of my seat.

[@johnvendettiri]

stopped counting 300s still counting 8s lol

[@TenPinLife]

Same!

[@TrandafirRuby]

1. 0 300s 2. Left the lily/sour apple 3. 0 299s 4. Purple or black.

[@TenPinLife]

Always purple!

[@TrandafirRuby]

@@TenPinLife if I remember, black is just a really dark purple when it comes to making pigment for bowling balls.

[@TenPinLife]

@@TrandafirRuby 🤷‍♂️

[@outofthecutbowling]

Next video you release better be bowling till you shoot 900.

[@TenPinLife]

I’ll die. Not figuratively. Literally. I will die.

[@outofthecutbowling]

@@TenPinLife Take out a good ole purple ball and start throwing. I believe in you.

[@TenPinLife]

I’m no lefty.

[@zua7834]

5-7-10 is the worst I’ve left on a pocket shot.

[@TenPinLife]

Lots of lilies being left up in here!

[@nothumbbowler1802]

I have zero honor scores. All my 300's are in practice, and those don't count. I have one, 299 ever, in practice. And it was after my first practice 300. I never again have come close to throwing 23 strikes in a row. Color is blue.

[@househackbowling1]

Waiting for all the “Spares Makes Checks” comments

[@TenPinLife]

Somehow there’s been ZERO

[@househackbowling1]

@@TenPinLife must be practicing spares somewhere lol

[@jeremiegrund]

9 300s, 8 299s, 2 800s. I've shot 800 on the back 3 of a 4 game set 3 or 4 times (which makes me soooo happy!)

[@TenPinLife]

Those are a great feeling! I needed a front ten for my last 800 and nailed it. Way more fun than just striking the whole time lol

[@jeremiegrund]

@@TenPinLife I've had many a shot rounding the corner 500+ but I can't seem to put a 3rd game together to save my life. Love this video by the way!

[@TenPinLife]

@@jeremiegrund glad you liked it bud!

[@AngryChris9215]

Its gotta be the front 8 before its even real. Even then I'm not considering 300 till I have 11. At 11 I'm trying my best not to think about it. lol

[@TenPinLife]

So you go from not thinking about it to trying not to think about it. Do you find that works? I tend towards struggling if I try to block it out rather than just getting excited and smiling through it.

[@AngryChris9215]

@@TenPinLife In my limited experience (League bowling for 10 years now), I've had the front 8 enough to say that yes...using the phrase "its not real till you've got the front 8" has helped me stay level as those strikes start to mount. #'s 9, 10, and 11 are more of a rarity and I've been in position to have a look at #12 twice now and I'm 1 for 2. The first time I remember thinking, "I'm about to shoot 300". Then I grabbed my ball and couldn't feel my legs. I somehow still made my approach and delivery but was too slow and left the 6-10 (Lefty). The second time I got interested in some article on my phone as soon as I hit the front 5. After each ball I high fived the teammates, drew my cards, sat down and continued reading. Strikes 10 and 11 were without incident, but I took an extra moment before 12 and stretched my arms, took a couple of deep breaths. I still had noodle legs as I took that first step but I exhaled through it and delivered for the X. I do think just keeping my brain elsewhere helped. What I think helped even more though, was after each ball, I took note of the reaction, the finish, etc and made a quick mental note of any adjustment I might need to make for the next shot (all while I was still at the approach). I would make a decision before I headed back to the table (same shot, half a board right, 2 and 1, etc) and then go immediately back to reading whatever article it was until it was my turn again. I guess it was the perfect mix of staying mentally present, and distracted. Making decisions before I sat down prevented me from thinking about it while at the table, and also prevented me from forgetting [what my last shot did, or where I stood, or what I needed to do next] while getting lost in a conversation or reading something. Sorry for the novel. Dig the content.

[@brettleitz5020]

The weirdest leave i've left was a pocket 7-9-10

[@TenPinLife]

Wait. What? How? Lol

[@brettleitz5020]

I have no idea. I was throwing my ufo alert down the 4 arrow and it hooked and left that

[@jenniferboone-sz1lo]

Props, dude. I hate you. (just kidding) 🥰

[@michaelw_yee]

I’ve left a 7-5-10 on a pocket hit before no joke

[@TenPinLife]

Oh I think many of us have lol

[@jackifore1112]

High game 287 high series 699 😭😂😭

[@TenPinLife]

I feel that pain. I had 3 797s before I shot 800. It’s crazy how high of a wall one pin can feel like.

[@noweanji]

layouts?

[@TenPinLife]

All that technical stuff happens on the other channel. Check out Bowlers Paradise.

[@randyzeitman1354]

Total time?

[@TenPinLife]

Too long lol. Couple hours

[@kingpinjustin1]

i hit the pocket and left the 5-7-10. imagine that. and you know how i throw.

[@TenPinLife]

Should probably put some hand in it lol

[@bigdaddymatt27]

I try to not think about it..even a 9 spare in the first and striking out the rest still feels like a 300

[@TenPinLife]

But, 290 isn’t 300 tho lol

[@bigdaddymatt27]

@@TenPinLife the anxiety and feelings are about the same..

[@scottmadden7481]

With all those shots wouldn't that be a Andy Varipapa 300 game ?

[@TenPinLife]

What

[@mtrithart]

Just be careful. You can overdo it, and damage your shoulder, elbow, wrist, or even back. I have seen it happen to bowlers.

[@TenPinLife]

Oh this was never meant to be a smart move 🤣

[@01C5SemperFi]

Pocket 6 pin. And I mean more then 5 times in my time in this sport. Yes I am a right hander.

[@TenPinLife]

All at the same place?

[@adang2272]

i was on front 8, left a 2-8-10 in the 9th

[@TenPinLife]

Did you make it tho?

[@adang2272]

@@TenPinLife nope, i only made it once, 2 years ago..

[@TenPinLife]

@@adang2272 once more than me!

[@adang2272]

@@TenPinLife ive gotten close, made the 2-10 off it, not enough to bounce back

[@jaybird22486]

49 300s 38 800s 20ish 299

[@TenPinLife]

Dang.

[@hersheyskwertz9315]

7-9 on front 10. 😂

[@TenPinLife]

OUCH

[@hersheyskwertz9315]

@@TenPinLife last week after 2 months off went xx-/ sheet for 270. Fml 😂

[@TenPinLife]

YES. I saw a guy go front 11 ditch. I’ll never forget that day.

[@davidbeckwith2403]

5-4-7

[@TenPinLife]

At least you got the 10 out?

[@AJAE_2002]

I have 2 300s and my highest non 300 was a 296 lol

[@TenPinLife]

Oh I’ve been there! Everything 295 and up! My goal in life is to have every 290 possible. 292 might be tough.

[@AJAE_2002]

@@TenPinLife I just wanna say I love what you do and please don't ever stop!!! I plan to hopefully be on the tour in the next 2 years! And I would love to meet you and possibly explain my story and my upbringing? I'm doing regionals and I'm getting better every single year I feel like!!! Anyways lol, if you read this I just wanna say thank you for everything you do again!!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@TenPinLife]

@@AJAE_2002 hey bud thank you!! Best of luck pushing for that your life. You’re a greater man than I! No plans on stopping anytime soon that’s for sure! Some new fun and crazy ideas on the way!

[@gregamerson9172]

@@TenPinLife pros had a 2 count.last week telecast. I think it was Vai

[@TenPinLife]

@@gregamerson9172 he’d hate me for even bringing it up be AJ Chapman missed the cut at the US open last year by less than 10 and had a 2- on a double without it going in the gutter.

[@MikeDCWeld]

Zero so far. Best score I've managed to put up to date is 222.

[@TenPinLife]

Keep grindin!

[@him_houseday]

Does the PBA keep track of a huge list of useless statistics like the NFL? Because I’d like to know if there really is a a ball color that gets more wins!!

[@TenPinLife]

I wish they did! If you went through the entire history it would definitely be black because all balls used to just be black. But in the last 10 years, I’d bet a whole lot that it’s purple.

[@jesse3621]

I have 10 299 1 300 and two 800

[@TenPinLife]

That’s rare to see more 800s than 300s!

[@dikualamdinabale5612]

7-10 split, lost by 1 pin to advance.

[@TenPinLife]

Ouch

[@No_Lucks_Given]

Just switch to 2 handed. It would make being consistent easier.

[@TenPinLife]

Hah. I am FAR to old to do that.