1)  Wrist supports.  These should only used as a training aid and not allowed in sanctioned competition.   Unfair to those who actually have strong wrists and hands.

2)  High tech bowling shoes.   Unfair to those who can't afford them.

3)  The use of throwing a reverse hook.  (Backup ball)   Unfair that these people have the option to use the other side of the lane if they choose.   (Like Robert Smith when he won the Japan Cup.)

4)  Excessive ball speed.   Everyone should roll the ball at 25 mph or less.   (Not everyone is a freak of nature fireballer like Eugene McCune).   Those of us that roll at a 'normal' speed are at a disadvantage.

5)  Any ball that thumps over the thumbhole on spare shots should be declared illegal.  Not everyone can roll the ball end over end and not miss a single-pin spare in over two seasons like Walter Ray. 

6)  Any backswing that goes over the bowlers head should be declared illegal.   Most of us would dislocate our shoulders trying that.

So, everyone should use their thumb, wear house shoes, and gently stroke the ball up the 2nd arrow.   Have fun!

"Stacked Leverage" drillings.

Quote from: DP3 on May 13, 2014, 11:47:10 PM

"Stacked Leverage" drillings.

I honestly thought this died in '04. Yet, I come on this site and read "I drilled my Hyper Cell stacked leverage, I bowl on wood lanes, its goes long and flips hard". Sure buddy.

About 75% of balls I see on the for sale forum, eBay, and Facebook groups are drilled stacked. No wonder you're selling it after 2 games.

1)  Wrist supports.  These should only used as a training aid and not allowed in sanctioned competition.   Unfair to those who actually have strong wrists and hands.

2)  High tech bowling shoes.   Unfair to those who can't afford them.

3)  The use of throwing a reverse hook.  (Backup ball)   Unfair that these people have the option to use the other side of the lane if they choose.   (Like Robert Smith when he won the Japan Cup.)

4)  Excessive ball speed.   Everyone should roll the ball at 25 mph or less.   (Not everyone is a freak of nature fireballer like Eugene McCune).   Those of us that roll at a 'normal' speed are at a disadvantage.

5)  Any ball that thumps over the thumbhole on spare shots should be declared illegal.  Not everyone can roll the ball end over end and not miss a single-pin spare in over two seasons like Walter Ray. 

6)  Any backswing that goes over the bowlers head should be declared illegal.   Most of us would dislocate our shoulders trying that.

So, everyone should use their thumb, wear house shoes, and gently stroke the ball up the 2nd arrow.   Have fun!

Are you serious or delirious?

Quote from: squirrelywrath1 on May 13, 2014, 09:07:38 PM

1)  Wrist supports.  These should only used as a training aid and not allowed in sanctioned competition.   Unfair to those who actually have strong wrists and hands.

2)  High tech bowling shoes.   Unfair to those who can't afford them.

3)  The use of throwing a reverse hook.  (Backup ball)   Unfair that these people have the option to use the other side of the lane if they choose.   (Like Robert Smith when he won the Japan Cup.)

4)  Excessive ball speed.   Everyone should roll the ball at 25 mph or less.   (Not everyone is a freak of nature fireballer like Eugene McCune).   Those of us that roll at a 'normal' speed are at a disadvantage.

5)  Any ball that thumps over the thumbhole on spare shots should be declared illegal.  Not everyone can roll the ball end over end and not miss a single-pin spare in over two seasons like Walter Ray. 

6)  Any backswing that goes over the bowlers head should be declared illegal.   Most of us would dislocate our shoulders trying that.

So, everyone should use their thumb, wear house shoes, and gently stroke the ball up the 2nd arrow.   Have fun!

Are you serious or delirious?

Delirious?  Yep.

Just trying to be funny here.   If the governing body ultimately decides to ban no-thumbers & two-handers.... might as well ban everything else that's a little out of the ordinary.

What really bugs me is that I've seen no-thumbers and two-handers since the late 80's, so the technique has been around awhile.   But only recently has some guys been successful with it at our highest levels.   I believe that if Belmo wasn't kicking butt on tour right now, no one would really give a rip about it.

I so absolutely love this post!

As I love two handed bowling!
I love high Backswings, Pete Weber!
I love stacked leverage and revs leverage drillings!
I love finger thumb and side weights.  More coming from the USBC on this shortly!
I want 2nd tier shoes in wide!
I like to play deeper than the second arrow(lefty).
I love to use a wrist brace!

Best post ever, yes I did get the sarcasm.

Regards,

Luckylefty

Just ban the USBC.  It's time for something new.  We need someone to grow the sport and not just piss on the members and tell us it's raining.

I can see it now!

New post: Splinters from my thumb hole. Way to fix?