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txbowler

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Is the Ultimate True Ball Review Even Possible?
« on: June 30, 2015, 11:25:27 AM »
Don't ask me why I have this thought, but wouldn't the ultimate ball review require the following:

1) The bowling robot for consistency

2) The robot would have to be set up to throw the ball at several different rev rates to match the common ones "most" bowlers have.  If you are an exception, I guess you are out of luck.

3) The robot would have to be set up to throw the ball at several axis, tilt, ball speed and PAP locations  with holes drilled in the ball to allow bowlers with those stats to see how the ball will react.

4) The robot will have to be set up to bowl on various THS and sport patterns of different volumes and lengths so that bowlers might find one that matches the house they bowl on.

5) The robot would need to play different parts of the lanes and break points and also fresh and broken-down conditions so that the bowler can see how the ball might match up on their particular lane pattern.

6) The robot would have to be transported to various parts of the country to record correct humidity and time of day oiling patterns of various centers along with with older wood lanes, and different synthetic lane options available across the country.

Feel free to add additional requirements necessary.  And of course, since we are bowlers, this information shall be provided FREE OF CHARGE to us.   ;D

 

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Re: Is the Ultimate True Ball Review Even Possible?
« Reply #16 on: July 07, 2015, 11:02:42 AM »
At one time I was told that they were never able to get a 300 game with the throwbot.  I am sure that is no longer true, however it does bring to mind an old story we use to joke about in the late 70's.  Those were the days of flat oil on super hard astro lane finish.  We use to joke that we would love to see the guys setting up a throwbot that started leaving buckets and washouts after 4 or 5 frames. 

JustRico

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Re: Is the Ultimate True Ball Review Even Possible?
« Reply #17 on: July 07, 2015, 09:36:55 PM »
No machine (robot) has shot 300 or recorded more than 7 or 8 (can't remember) strikes in a row...due to the precise duplication of the shots it takes that long, in breakdown, to go from a light in the pocket strike to a higher flush strike...the robotic arm is secured to floor and by no means easily moved or altered

This is the equivalent of bowling a vacuum or perfect world
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Re: Is the Ultimate True Ball Review Even Possible?
« Reply #18 on: July 08, 2015, 12:26:21 PM »
It does point out an interesting challenge in bowling though.  In golf, despite the more difficult mechanics involved, Iron Byron can split the fairway at 300 yards shot after shot in anything less than gale wind conditions.  In bowling, even a house shot can present challenging transitions. 

I do wonder why you couldn't manage a 300 from throwbot by adjusting ball speeds, and possibly changing balls during the course of a game.   Probably still couldn't do it 1 out of 100 games, but I would think it could be done.