I need a proper coach to correct me on my methods. I think I still bowl inconsistently because I notice my hook balls are not always on target. Sometimes it hits the left side of front pin, sometimes it hits the right side of the front pin. Another weakness I notice is that I have trouble hitting the single pin on either the left or the right end on my second throw.

Btw, I just got a PM from cooldreamer, asking me to meet up for a couple of games in JB. Woo hoo...finally got kaki to play bowling.

I hope I don't get my butt kicked by cooldreamer.

Hahaha straight ball is easier to target then a hook ball. When you hook a ball, you really need consistency to ensure it hooks properly. If I am tired that day and I play bowling....my score cant even reach 120.

Eh cooldreamer which college you went to? Inti or Nilai College?

Seremban is an old town, not much entertainment.

Ah ic, inti boy. You know what I like most about INTI college. the amount of chicks there. Bawhahahaha....some of my friends studied there as well. Fav past time when they studied there : Counter Strike and Snooker.

You mentioned you need some tips on how to hook a ball. I think bonzaimy and benzene can give some good tips on how to do it.

As for me, I had to learn myself by observation and pratice.

The first criteria for hooking is to get a ball (not plastic ball) drilled at a certain angle as well as to fit your fingers. Then only can you start on hooking.

Plastic balls are not for hooking.

Lol benzene88, I am also nubbie here. Nubbie teach nubbie = total disaster. Might end up with cooldreamer breaking a finger or two.

I totally agree with Benzene88 on getting an own ball. I am currently using a 13lbs ball and to hook properly, a wrist guard is a must for me.

Can still remember a couple of months ago, I was walking into the bowling alley carrying a bag containing my own ball and shoes. Wah look like pro nia, then throw the ball end up straight in longkang. Pai seh like hell man.

I got mine...shoes, ball, and wrist guard for RM400.

It was a good bargain actually. We can try ask the shop at Pelangi if we meet up for a game.

See what the shop has to offer. I have seen the owner bowl a couple of times. Damn he is good with the hooks.

Any cheaper, it would be plastic balls.

WTF? Phuuk phuuk? Bomb em all?

You still can have fun with any balls. Most important is that you strike. That gives you the thrill of playing bowling.

Good morning everyone!

cooldreamer, invest in one ball la. It can last you for years. Then next time you play, you dont need to worry about the looking for a ball at the bowling alley. Most of the plastic balls at the alley are oily, does not fit your finger size, some have cracks on it that could injure your fingers, etc.

Good morning everyone. I am back.

My scores improve more after I get an own ball and reverted to playing hook.

Good morning cooldreamer, sorry bout last night. I went out and forget to reply you at msn.

Haha, I can give you basic tips only. Anyway, I am still waiting for you to set a date for bowling.

faryzanis what kind of style do use to play bowling?

Too bad I am in JB not in KL or might join you guys.

cooldreamer : Ok wait for you to plan yah.

Hehe, I goin today after work. Interested to come? 6pm at pelangi ampang bowl.

Cooldreamer : Anywhere near perling got bowling alley? Angsana or Skudai closer?

This post has been edited by jbbeng: Oct 31 2006, 12:22 PM

Which one closer. I think angsana. But I don't think I know how to get to your place.

That is the problem, I probably pass perling once on my way to second link. That's about it.

Benzene88, I tried the lanes before using the plastic ball there. New lanes very nice, but I dont think I can hook using my ball there. I prefer the wooden lanes, easier to hook.

Got big ass 42inch LCD tv to display scores on each lane.