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bradl

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2014 USBC Open Patterns
« on: February 27, 2014, 07:12:47 PM »

They're out. Go have at 'em!

http://www.bowl.com/Open_Championships/Open_Championships_Home/Lane_Conditions/

The kickoff show is up on BowlTV as well. Good stuff there, too.

BL.
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Spider Ball Bowler

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Re: 2014 USBC Open Patterns
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2014, 11:10:44 AM »
Looks easy ;)
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Gene J Kanak

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Re: 2014 USBC Open Patterns
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2014, 01:41:38 PM »
Well, any time I hear "more miss room," I am happy. Then again, all that means is that the truly good bowlers will whack it even more than they normally do, and the house hacks like me may be able to grind to 570 per set as opposed to 530. I suck. lol
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Strapper_Squared

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Re: 2014 USBC Open Patterns
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2014, 02:35:08 PM »
"More" is a relative term...  I'm used +/- 3 boards in order to shoot 600 sets...not expecting that to be available. 
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Re: 2014 USBC Open Patterns
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2014, 02:47:55 PM »
When i hear more miss room, i think less big splits. Not that i will carry any better. Just means i might not leave that big split.
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Re: 2014 USBC Open Patterns
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2014, 03:46:07 PM »
I'm always bad with volumes...is this a lot of volume for patterns of these lengths?
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Re: 2014 USBC Open Patterns
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2014, 09:09:30 AM »
as far as hold/miss room.
maybe a slight bit of hold in, maybe 1 board.
as far as miss room outside, i only saw it farther down the lane
1 board outside your mark at the arrows is a washout or split.
Its still a tough pattern that requires good shotmaking and correct equipment choices.
these things they mention about miss room and hold are very minor
just IMO though from what we saw last night during league and practice afterwards
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DrBob806

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Re: 2014 USBC Open Patterns
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2014, 10:29:36 AM »
Quote from: n00dlejester on February 28, 2014, 03:46:07 PM
I'm always bad with volumes...is this a lot of volume for patterns of these lengths?

Look at this... http://www.11thframe.com/news/article/6470

They analyze it as longer patterns with less total volume. Hope that helps.
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Strapper_Squared

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Re: 2014 USBC Open Patterns
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2014, 06:05:06 PM »
Watched a squad of singles/ doubles today.  Shot played quite nicely around 12 at arrows to just outside the furthest range marker.  This seemed to last for the first two games.  Then dried up and everything was hooking early.  Moving in didn't seem to get the ball down the lane further.  A couple guys that really threw the ball well struggled.  Finally it looked like they balled down and really got inside deep about 5th arrow in order to keep the ball near the pocket.  It appeared really, really dry. 

We bowl tomorrow/Sunday...  should be able to comment a bit more then.
« Last Edit: March 08, 2014, 12:01:23 PM by Strapper_Squared »
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JessN16

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Re: 2014 USBC Open Patterns
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2014, 07:12:30 PM »
Quote from: Strapper_Squared on March 07, 2014, 06:05:06 PM
Watched a square of singles/ doubles today.  Shot played quite nicely around 12 at arrows to just outside the furthest range marker.  This seemed to last for the first two games.  Then dried up and everything was hooking early.  Moving in didn't seem to get the ball down the lane further.  A couple guys that really threw the ball well struggled.  Finally it looked like they balled down and really got inside deep about 5th arrow in order to keep the ball near the pocket.  It appeared really, really dry. 

We bowl tomorrow/Sunday...  should be able to comment a bit more then.

That sounds like the results I'd expect, given what people are saying about length/volume. That's a really tough shot, really gets us house bowlers out of our comfort zone.

Jess
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Good Times Good Times

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Re: 2014 USBC Open Patterns
« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2014, 09:00:56 AM »
Anyone received any reports etc on how these are playing?  Anyone have someone they know that has found success?
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Re: 2014 USBC Open Patterns
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2014, 10:30:06 AM »
I typed up a big summary note, but unfortunately BE froze on my phone before submitting and I lost it all.  Haven't had a chance to retype.

Team was much tighter than expected (bowling on supposedly the same shot during lane 81 session).  S/D was decent to start, but really transitioned quickly.  Both were very "touchy" with regards to speed, angles, etc.  Not much room for error.
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Re: 2014 USBC Open Patterns
« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2014, 05:56:45 PM »
More?  I heard scores will be high.
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Dave81644

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Re: 2014 USBC Open Patterns
« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2014, 11:47:45 PM »
If you have solid fundamentals, you should do well
correct equipment and lane play is always a contributing factor

If you can practice on this patten, it will only help, wont be exact, but it should help you realize how important repeating good shots is.
Best thing you can do to improve scores is practice your spares.
Throw straight at all spares (unless double wood)
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