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Post by Tim2100 » Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:19 pm

Nictrix wrote: I have to ask....... why do you need more than 1 bowling ball never mind 6 or 21?
You can only throw them one at a time. :lol:
And also what kit do you need other than bowling shoes?
Haha. It is a question that is asked regularly.
I bowl hook bowling style (Ball goes in a curve) and the different balls have different strengths depending on the conditions. A nice new centre with lots of oil on the lane will need a super strong ball to cut through the oil, other centres or patterns may have more grip or less oil or a different oil pattern so need a weaker ball and every variation between them.

Need shoes, towels, wipes, cleaners, wrist support, thumb tape and thumb inserts :D:D :rofl: :D:D

21 was taking 4 peoples kit to a large tournament near London.

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Post by Tim2100 » Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:21 pm

Mr Tidy wrote:Welcome to the forum OP.

I used to be in a junior ten-pin league, but haven't been bowling for ages - maybe it's time to get the ball out of the loft! I only ever needed one as I always bowled a straight ball, but can understand why a hook bowler would need more than one (not sure about 21 though) - I still remember the bottles of Nu-Skin from doing tournaments. :lol:

Anyway, I'm sure an E86 would take loads of balls, so to speak! And you'll find it a real treat after the diesels - I had a 320td and a 123d before I saw the light and bought an E86.

Hope you can get one soon. :thumbsup:
Cheers. You should get the ball out and start bowling again! I only carry 6 because I am quite obsesive about it. and often get beaten by somebody who just has one ball so need to get another then!
Nu-Skin is still widely used although I use tape to protect my thumb.

Thank you for the welcome :)

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Post by Nictrix » Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:43 pm

Tim2100 wrote:
Nictrix wrote: I have to ask....... why do you need more than 1 bowling ball never mind 6 or 21?
You can only throw them one at a time. :lol:
And also what kit do you need other than bowling shoes?
Haha. It is a question that is asked regularly.
I bowl hook bowling style (Ball goes in a curve) and the different balls have different strengths depending on the conditions. A nice new centre with lots of oil on the lane will need a super strong ball to cut through the oil, other centres or patterns may have more grip or less oil or a different oil pattern so need a weaker ball and every variation between them.

Need shoes, towels, wipes, cleaners, wrist support, thumb tape and thumb inserts :D:D :rofl: :D:D

21 was taking 4 peoples kit to a large tournament near London.
Sounds very professional and out of my league.
I normally just pick the one I can get my fingers into :)
E89 2014 35i M Sport Black with Black leather :)

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