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bcw1969

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If A Bowling Ball Is A Tool...
« on: September 13, 2017, 07:40:59 PM »
Bowling balls are often referred to as a tool. If that is true, how come some people are criticized for wanting to find the right/best tool for the job??? Sure, I can take flathead screwdriver and tighten a Phillips screw , but a Phillips head screwdriver is better suited for the job and can do it easier.

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Re: If A Bowling Ball Is A Tool...
« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2017, 07:49:27 PM »
Because a lot of people bring their whole tool chest to unscrew the same 2 screws every week.

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Re: If A Bowling Ball Is A Tool...
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2017, 08:23:52 PM »
Most keep buying tools without investing in ones abilities.
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Re: If A Bowling Ball Is A Tool...
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2017, 08:26:28 PM »
Because a lot of people bring their whole tool chest to unscrew the same 2 screws every week.

Okay, you get a thumbs up for that! That's one of the best replies I've seen.

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Re: If A Bowling Ball Is A Tool...
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2017, 09:14:12 PM »
^^ Brilliant ;)

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Re: If A Bowling Ball Is A Tool...
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2017, 09:27:11 PM »
^^^^ +3

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Re: If A Bowling Ball Is A Tool...
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2017, 10:02:32 PM »
Well stated guys... You have your answers op.

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Re: If A Bowling Ball Is A Tool...
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2017, 10:03:36 PM »
It shouldn't take 5 different tools to screw one simple bolt in place.

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Re: If A Bowling Ball Is A Tool...
« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2017, 10:16:17 PM »
Finally decided on my league tool chest having only a pin down IQ Tour, a pin up Hy-Road and a Blue Hammer.  Have a shit ton of others especially urethane balls because I enjoy throwing them, don't have many other hobbies, and still cheaper to own a closet of bowling balls than a boat.  Only buy a few balls to score with and the rest to roll for fun.  But its good not to be that guy at league at least.
« Last Edit: September 14, 2017, 12:17:45 PM by HackJandy »
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Re: If A Bowling Ball Is A Tool...
« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2017, 10:40:36 PM »
That sounds like a strong lineup. I really loved my blue hammer back in junior league in the 80's ;)

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Re: If A Bowling Ball Is A Tool...
« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2017, 10:48:34 PM »
That sounds like a strong lineup. I really loved my blue hammer back in junior league in the 80's ;)

I probably average nearly as high with my urethane considering urethane or reactive throw a lot more 2nd balls than I should.  If I wasn't able to put up clean games as consistently would probably throw both in a lake.  Still considering at like 15 or 16 balls total guessing might be on the low end compared to some of the folks on here.
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Re: If A Bowling Ball Is A Tool...
« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2017, 11:35:50 PM »
I used to have a pretty large collection myself, but since I rededicated and altered my style due to health reasons, I only use the spare ball and the Hy-Road right now, with most likely a Code Red in the very near future. I do have a NIB Sinister that I am saving for a long oil sport pattern tourney I may bowl in in the spring...had it a long time, just wasn't ready to use it yet, lol.

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Re: If A Bowling Ball Is A Tool...
« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2017, 11:28:48 AM »
Our league shot changes frequently as the proprietor keeps tweaking the shot due to changes in the weather and changes in lane oil.  We bowled last night and we bowl tonight as well.  He said "the shot you bowled on tonight will be different from what you bowl on tomorrow night".  I usually take an extra ball or two due to the changes.

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Re: If A Bowling Ball Is A Tool...
« Reply #13 on: September 14, 2017, 11:55:31 AM »
I can't understand the issue this seems to bring to others. who cares if somebody just like to thrpw a lot of different stuff? For me half the fun is contemplating bowling balls and throwing new stuff

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Re: If A Bowling Ball Is A Tool...
« Reply #14 on: September 14, 2017, 12:25:26 PM »
I can't understand the issue this seems to bring to others.

I don't think it's an "issue", I think it just brings comedy to a lot of us.

who cares if somebody just like to thrpw a lot of different stuff?

No one "cares", you do you.

For me half the fun is contemplating bowling balls and throwing new stuff

Manufacturers, you hear this?   :P

Posts like these is why some of us (DOOM!  :P  :-X ) always make the little comical jabs.
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