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Title: mcpherson-rico
Post by: 1fife on January 18, 2009, 04:01:08 AM: Another rico member
Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: Pat Patterson on January 18, 2009, 12:48:26 PM: If you noticed Wendy's ball and lay-out was the only ball Randy Petersen didn't talk about, other than mentioning she was using Columbia.

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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: charlest on January 18, 2009, 12:58:09 PM: quote:
Another rico member

I don't think it was.

To my eyes, the pin was (almost) on the negative side and the CG was too high and too angled. I'd guess the PAP-pin-CG/MB angle was more like 30 degrees.
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"None are so blind as those who will not see."
Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: bluerrpilot on January 18, 2009, 01:03:50 PM: Regardless of the layout, It looked like shat
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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: TWOHAND834 on January 18, 2009, 01:05:29 PM: Yeah. That ball rolled terrible or should I say never really got into a roll. I can't believe how that game ended.
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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: no300tj on January 18, 2009, 01:42:44 PM: It looked like she was getting around the ball too early. The ball was still spinning on impact.
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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: Mvpbowler on January 18, 2009, 02:10:25 PM: I am almost positive it was a Rico layout. She has been working with these alot more lately.

The reason the ball was still spinning going through the pins was because they were on 40 feet with a pretty good volume. The ball just never thought about getting into a roll to much, she never could really find the dry early enough.

But as usual champions do what they have to do. She got up in the 9th and 10th and threw strikes somehow!! Putting some pressure on and winning. Congrats to Wendy!
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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on January 18, 2009, 02:46:26 PM: Nation really made that new Wild Ride look AMAZING...errrr....
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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: bluerrpilot on January 18, 2009, 02:46:50 PM: It looked like it was a Loud noize with a bunch of surface. And when it did get to the hole it was DOA. It just didnt look like it was making a good transition from hook to roll
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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: spinboy on January 18, 2009, 02:47:21 PM: quote:
I am almost positive it was a Rico layout

cg was kicked out to far to be a rico drilling.

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The reason the ball was still spinning going through the pins was because they were on 40 feet with a pretty good volume

Dont think it had anything to do with the amount of volume of oil that was used, the female commentator even mentioned that it was a lighter volume of oil.

Maybe the reaction that Wendy had earlier in the week with that ball worked better compared to what she experienced during the match. The lanes I am sure changed a bit with the practice and the 2 matches prior to the ladies bowling. Both girls looked kind of lost and really couldnt get anything going.....
Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: charlest on January 18, 2009, 02:47:50 PM: quote:
Nation really made that new Wild Ride look AMAZING...errrr....
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she did??
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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on January 18, 2009, 02:51:02 PM: quote:
quote:
Nation really made that new Wild Ride look AMAZING...errrr....
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Ahhh Disco Biscuits!

she did??
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the errrrrrr gives a hint of sarcasm
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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: jkiser01 on January 18, 2009, 02:59:11 PM: I honestly fast forwarded thru that match. I normally like to watch the ladies but that match was boring and as bad as Wendy thru the ball, its hard to believe she won..

Nation gave it away, thats for sure..

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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: charlest on January 18, 2009, 04:05:55 PM: quote:
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Nation really made that new Wild Ride look AMAZING...errrr....
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Ahhh Disco Biscuits!

she did??
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"None are so blind as those who will not see."

the errrrrrr gives a hint of sarcasm
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Yes. I didn't think it did much at all.
When you come in at the angle she was trying, most balls carry well, but she was rather erratic.
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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on January 18, 2009, 04:07:54 PM: No I was looking into possibly getting one of these. I don't need it, but I was thinking of punching one up for the State tournie, but ehhh, probably not now. I'm sure it's a good ball on china, but the states put out something tougher, and that ball looked like dookie in her hands.

She looked good though
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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: on January 18, 2009, 04:15:03 PM: To her credit, Stephanie throws everything pretty straight. This is why she'd probably beat any of us on that difficult a pattern. If the men were comparing it to a U.S. Open shot it could not have been easy.

As was mentioned earlier neither woman had much of a reaction today, but the only shot that hurt her was the last one that no way was getting back to the pocket.

Wait until you see others start to throw the Wild Ride in your area, then don't buy one. Your opponents will thank you.

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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: tonybowls on January 18, 2009, 04:17:16 PM: That match was hideous. It felt like it took an hour to complete. The woman drag down the show. I've seen enough of them already.
Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: jkiser01 on January 18, 2009, 04:20:19 PM: I have to agree with you... I used to enjoy watching the women bowl, but not today..

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That match was hideous. It felt like it took an hour to complete. The woman drag down the show. I've seen enough of them already.

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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: MI 2 AZ on January 18, 2009, 04:27:32 PM: Who pays for the women's portion of the prize money? Do they get enough entries and sponsor fees to pay it or is the USBC paying a portion of it?

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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: Z Jellsey on January 18, 2009, 04:39:56 PM: The USBC pays all of it, which means WE are paying for it.
Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: mrbowlingnut on January 18, 2009, 06:19:21 PM: Does Jon still drill for her???

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I am almost positive it was a Rico layout. She has been working with these alot more lately.

The reason the ball was still spinning going through the pins was because they were on 40 feet with a pretty good volume. The ball just never thought about getting into a roll to much, she never could really find the dry early enough.

But as usual champions do what they have to do. She got up in the 9th and 10th and threw strikes somehow!! Putting some pressure on and winning. Congrats to Wendy!
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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: jbuzz31 on January 18, 2009, 06:23:45 PM: quote:
as bad as Wendy thru the ball, its hard to believe she won..

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Roto Grip.. King of Them All!!

i 2nd that for sure.

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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: fishbowler on January 18, 2009, 07:05:48 PM: wendy ended with a 4 bagger none looked worthy of striking. ball looked like crap at the pins. never going the right direction at impact. how the hell she carried those 4 in a row was amazing.
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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: 1fife on January 18, 2009, 07:21:06 PM: cg kicked out to far for a rico-???

isnt that rico?

45 degrees

if its a 2 1/2 pin

that would be about 1 1/2

It was only on tv for a sec-but it was close to a rico(maybe not exact-but pin was in palm and cg kicked
Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on January 18, 2009, 07:24:25 PM: quote:
To her credit, Stephanie throws everything pretty straight. This is why she'd probably beat any of us on that difficult a pattern. If the men were comparing it to a U.S. Open shot it could not have been easy.

As was mentioned earlier neither woman had much of a reaction today, but the only shot that hurt her was the last one that no way was getting back to the pocket.

Wait until you see others start to throw the Wild Ride in your area, then don't buy one. Your opponents will thank you.

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My opponents won't thank me until I get rid of reactive bowling balls period and start throwing house balls. My Hy-Road is more than enough, and the Wild Ride isn't going to improve my average or scores. I'm at the point that the only way I get better scores and higher averages is if I make a huge effort and get a good coach that can fix the couple things I do wrong.
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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: NtheDitch on January 18, 2009, 07:26:39 PM: The women should be bowling on a fresh pair the pattern plays so different after you get the high rev guys on there for 2 games + 30 mins of practice. They dont have the ball speed or revs to do justice for how good they really are.
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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: on January 18, 2009, 10:35:09 PM: quote:
My opponents won't thank me until I get rid of reactive bowling balls period and start throwing house balls. My Hy-Road is more than enough, and the Wild Ride isn't going to improve my average or scores. I'm at the point that the only way I get better scores and higher averages is if I make a huge effort and get a good coach that can fix the couple things I do wrong.
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I have to agree that no ball, by itself, will be the "miracle pill" to fix flaws. What I have found out, though, is that some are more forgiving than others if used by the right bowler and on the right condition.

The Hy-Road is a good ball, so I'm not surprised that it's found a home with you. However, how do you know that a different ball won't help you until you've actually thrown it?

The very fact that you're admitting that it won't help (before trying a different ball) is proof that you are correct. Nothing ventured, nothing gained...

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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on January 18, 2009, 11:24:21 PM: quote:
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My opponents won't thank me until I get rid of reactive bowling balls period and start throwing house balls. My Hy-Road is more than enough, and the Wild Ride isn't going to improve my average or scores. I'm at the point that the only way I get better scores and higher averages is if I make a huge effort and get a good coach that can fix the couple things I do wrong.
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Ahhh Disco Biscuits!

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I have to agree that no ball, by itself, will be the "miracle pill" to fix flaws. What I have found out, though, is that some are more forgiving than others if used by the right bowler and on the right condition.

The Hy-Road is a good ball, so I'm not surprised that it's found a home with you. However, how do you know that a different ball won't help you until you've actually thrown it?

The very fact that you're admitting that it won't help (before trying a different ball) is proof that you are correct. Nothing ventured, nothing gained...

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Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah
Brunswick Amateur Staff
www.brunswickbowling.com[/quote]

psssst, I'm a former ball whore...chances are I'll get one anyways Trying to fight the urge lol.
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Title: Re: mcpherson-rico
Post by: on January 19, 2009, 07:09:54 AM: psssst, I'm a former ball whore...chances are I'll get one anyways Trying to fight the urge lol.
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... so you're in that 12 step recovery program?

Come on, "Luke, join the dark side!"

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