Hi guys, baru nak active balik in bowlin' lepas after few years bertapa..

Just asking those who play in Shah Alam, how's the lane in Ole-Ole store now? Cause the last time i played few months after opening i had bad experience with lane machine there (and it seems i'm not alone everyone complaining the same).

Btw tengah fikir nak upgrade bowlin' ball to size 14, if anyone interested to buy used Track Kinetic ball (13lbs) feel free to pm me.

The shape you described is more a 'hook' pattern, not spin which is another style of playing (basically the ball just head straight all the way but with 'helicopter' motion). To get that hook reaction most common newbie's mistake is they tried too hard to 'hook' it by doing all kind of movements using their hand, twisting their wrist and all. Whereas all you need to swing the ball naturally (your hand pointing backward) then release the ball in 'handshake' position, it's like ur reaching someone to shake his hand. Provided timing must be right and follow through after the release (means even after ball already released hand must still maintain the swing not quickly do some other gestures).

Most common ball layout for hook bowlers would be 3 finger holes but the ring and middle finger only grip by fingertips. Just google bowling ball pics to get what i mean. Usually rubber inserts be put in the holes so more comfort when holding the ball.

Bowlers usually categorized as either 'stroker' or 'cranker', a bowling coach will help greatly improve the way you bowl, but no coach will ever tell you what technique is most absolutely right way of playing. After all your goal is just to strike the damn pins.

Another thing bout hook it's very much depending on lane's condition. Some can hook 'pretty damn good' even using house ball but try do the same when lane is very oily. General rules is the drier the more ball can grip the lane and turn, the oilier the ball will just skid.

Infinite Theory used.. agak payah tu bro. Brand new 14lbs current stock pun distributor only had very few unit left, unless they plan to bring in another batch lah.

This post has been edited by shadoxicated: May 14 2011, 10:04 AM

Save money and get Dexter SST8..

On top of that it's the lane condition, rules of thumb the drier the lane the more ball (coverstock) grip the lane and react, the oilier the more skid. So big rev (whatever way you throw it) + very dry lane = yes plastic ball should hook, but don't expect it to have same reaction as reactive balls. I'm just talking about lanes generally.. of course different lanes do have specific oiling pattern set by set by their machine and all.

The trick to hook the ball is actually not to 'hook' the ball i.e doing big wrist turn and all that. Just swing all the way as in you're about to throw perfectly straight ball but towards release point there be transition something like you're about to make handshake (salam orang). This should be something smooth not something you really put effort to turn it. Make sure you maintain this handshake position even after ball made its exit to complete the swing, what we call good follow through.

I'm thinking of selling my used ABS Robo Wrist guard (regular size, silver / black finish), got it exactly a week ago only 3 session used, basically in very good shape. Reason thinking of replacing exact model with smaller size one.

Google for more info bout this guard (but most description in Japanese), pretty flexible cause cupping dial doesn't lock (something like Storm Gizmo) plus interchangable finger extension.

Got it at rm250 retail, pm me offer if anyone interested..

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I don't play in One Utama regularly, but i do hang out and sleep in pro shop there regularly lol.

nama you?

Macam menarik je..

Slingshot is pretty good dry lane ball.. use twice think you shouldn't let go that soon.

You can get 3 roller dv8 at either sunway pyramid or endah parade proshop (they're the same owner btw)..

Upcoming monday feel like playing 1U open house event.. average 100+ only.. belasah je lah!

Actuallly you should.. or the least is seek clarification how come he drilled like this at first place.

Okay.. maybe what you wrote may not be the exact words that Simon dude explained, or maybe he's just trying to speak general terms as not to confuse newbie bowler.. but trying to interpret based on what you wrote i *think* i might be able to solve the mystery how your ball end up drilled that way.

It is common for driller to choose lefties layout for right handed ONLY if he determines that a) you're a BACKUP bowler which means using right hand to bowl but hook it like lefthanded bowler does (ball goes from left to right) b) ..and you're a casual bowler with no intention to change your release so might as well just drill it to suit backup style. Possibly that's the reason he drill that way, do you throw backup?


This post has been edited by shadoxicated: Oct 13 2012, 10:22 AM

your name?

Ibrahim..