MONKEYmark Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 been playing for a while now.on and off since xmas,been to a few different places but find hollywood bowl in leeds at kirkstall is best one i been to.they also have a chinese buffet place and a good pub with 2 meals for £10 got my highest score today of 220 did about 5 spares in a row then did 4 strikes in a row.got highest score i had and also first time i have done 4 strikes in a row. its good fun trying to beat your score.they got an offer on for unlimited bowling from 10am - 2pm for £6 which was a bargain with kids been at school it was so quiet. managed to get 16 games lol.good offer they have.its quiet and great to get plenty of practice.lowest score i had was 101. anyone else play it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I've tried to get into it but I find it quite boring and very expensive. My best mate Andy is good at it, he usually gets 180+ One time we both got over 200 in the same game (my only time over 200 ever) What really pisses me off with 10pin bowling is that there seems to be a large element of luck in it. Sometimes you can hit the front pin at a slight angle but still have three of the damn things left in an impossible spare pattern. Then some bird dollies one down the middle and strikes And the shoes stink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I love bowling (haven't been in a while though). I agree with Jake about the luck factor, plus it's one of those sports that as soon as you think you're improving, the gutter balls start appearing again. My highest ever score was just over 200, about 206 I think. Then in typical fashion, I barely scraped 100 from the next one. 220 is bloody great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I've only been twice, once for normal bowling and once for glow in the dark rave bowling... which was odd. No idea what I scored but it got me out of the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I've been wanting to get back into bowling since I left uni. It's one of the few sports that is also a drinking game! My highest score is 195 (the 200 was in my grasp and so the nerves got to me on the 10th frame). Me and a mate from uni were both scoring 150+ regularly and we've still got 5 pints riding on being the first to crack the 200 mark. Haven't been in a few months though so I doubt I'll be anywhere near that anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Supra Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Got a 183 last time, best i've had is 231. Only play around 3-4 times a year but 90% of the time i'm 150+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 My highest was 179 IIRC. Probably only ever been about 10 times in my entire life though!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 around 170 for me on a very good day, enjoy a game or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 i normaly go and have about 4 games or maybe 6. when kids off school price goes up.and they move all peak rates about. normally its £2.60 off peak and £4 peak can be a dear thing.they do offers like 3 games for £9 or things like if you get a strike u get a scratch card to win prizes. think i got 35 strikes yesterday and 42 spares.the £6 for unlimited is great to get plenty of practice in and there is not a million kids runing about. if its packed i wont wait,will go for a meal instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I used to play quite a bit but don't think I ever got over 200. My dad used to be really good... and I once played a game with myself, my dad, and the late Emlyn Hughes. He was bloody good too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 On a good day I can get 220 my worst has been 52 but that is down to the fact the beers go down to quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Went last night actually Work thing. Havent been for ages tho. My best is around 220, only hit that once tho. Last night I got about 130, its a good laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 have you seen the real good people who play it all time with reactive balls they do like big curve balls and it looks great to see.i did not do bad with house balls use a size 12lb ball with x large fingers.dont like them tight around fingers.also some use finger tip balls. time flew.will have to go a few times on days off.only work 3 12 hour shifts a week so get plenty of time off. im always watching other people bowling while i wait for my turn.should see some people bowling like they dont want to be there.then u see some people with all the gear glove/writs straps and towles and own balls. good fun for a few hours but can be expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I've always wanted to be able to curve the ball like the pro's, absolutely facinating to watch even if it goes wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I think it's fun but i'm shite at it. Once as I was stepping foward at the alley, I drew the ball up behind me for the swing only to have it fly out of my grip in the opposite diection, up acouple of steps and over into the arcade area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Ive got a high score of 209 i think on my Wii, does that count?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Just been to play unlimited bowling today not played for 2 weeks. had a flying day today got my highest score of 245 with 10 strikes in 1 game and 1 spare and a 9.did 6 strikes in a row and its most i have done in a row. was consistant today.we had 21 games in for £6 each.getting a lot better now.only been playing it since xmas.i ache all over now.but was good fun. X = Strikes / = Spares Game 01 133 3X 1/ Game 02 125 1X 4/ Game 03 138 2X 4/ Game 04 146 2X 5/ Game 05 193 5X 3/ Game 06 122 3X Game 07 119 2X 2/ Game 08 166 4X 2/ Game 09 168 5X 3/ Game 10 170 5X 1/ Game 11 136 2X 3/ Game 12 130 2X 2/ Game 13 137 3X 3/ Game 14 199 5X 4/ Game 15 181 5X 3/ Game 16 183 5X 4/ Game 17 168 1X 8/ Game 18 148 1X 5/ Game 19 158 5X 1/ Game 20 245 10X 1/ Game 21 155 4X 4/ 75 Strikes in total 63 Spares in total 3320 Pins in total 158 Average over 21 games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Play regularly... Mondays and Thursday in Basingstoke and Thatcham, usually a good laugh, don't take it too seriously. Although we do look rather flash with our own balls and shoes (cue jokes).... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Good going! We are going with work next Wednesday I think, I'll be lucky to score 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 21 games!!! I can remember going to tournaments, playing 6 games and coming home absolutely knackered! Good scores though! Wish I was always that consistent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Play regularly... Mondays and Thursday in Basingstoke and Thatcham, usually a good laugh, don't take it too seriously. Although we do look rather flash with our own balls and shoes (cue jokes).... we just use house balls and shoes.we both do pretty well.makes u laugh when you see posh folk in there own gear and them terminator style gloves.with all fancy moves and curve balls missing shots.does look good to see though. what kind of ball you use.is it a finger tip ball.are you in a league? there was loads of handicap people intoday.can get a bit noisy when kids off school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 21 games!!! I can remember going to tournaments, playing 6 games and coming home absolutely knackered! Good scores though! Wish I was always that consistent.6 games goes so fast lol. was wanting to do seperate lanes to get more practice in but not same having some competition. what was tournament like.we always thought we would not be good enough to enter a league or competition. we was playing from 10am to 250pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 we just use house balls and shoes.we both do pretty well.makes u laugh when you see posh folk in there own gear and them terminator style gloves.with all fancy moves and curve balls missing shots.does look good to see though. what kind of ball you use.is it a finger tip ball.are you in a league? there was loads of handicap people intoday.can get a bit noisy when kids off school Nah, we aren't in league we are simply fun-bowlers... But since we do it twice a week, we invested in our own balls and shoes... Own balls so that we can perfect our crapness and own shoes because well.... I don't like sticking my feet in other people's shoes... The scores aren't high, range from 100 to 204... Ben and phil are on standard polyester balls full drill hold.. I've just bought myself a new ball since my old one was knackered. Went for a fingertip grip Columbia 300 Scout/F hi-flare ball, which does have some curve at the backend, still getting to grips with it... On monday, my score was pretty much -/ -/ -/ -/ X 81 22 -- 41 -/2 So random as hell really... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Side note for hampshire/berkshire people... The alleys usually have a special offer... Basingstoke, thursday's it is 3 games for £6 Thatcham, monday after 9pm it is £1.50/game Hence the reason we go on those days.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Nah, we aren't in league we are simply fun-bowlers... But since we do it twice a week, we invested in our own balls and shoes... Own balls so that we can perfect our crapness and own shoes because well.... I don't like sticking my feet in other people's shoes... The scores aren't high, range from 100 to 204... Ben and phil are on standard polyester balls full drill hold.. I've just bought myself a new ball since my old one was knackered. Went for a fingertip grip Columbia 300 Scout/F hi-flare ball, which does have some curve at the backend, still getting to grips with it... On monday, my score was pretty much -/ -/ -/ -/ X 81 22 -- 41 -/2 So random as hell really... we normally go when kids are at school as hollywood bowl do a unlimited bowling for £6 sometimes its a bit dead on a morning. when you see someone using them reactive balls its good to see.i would not mind one of them smiley face balls or them in style of a football. would like to enter a mini league.or set up something up with loacal supra owners.something different to do. been to a few different bowling places.hollywood bowl is best one i been to.they have just bought all new shoes there too.they had a pair of size 17 shooes on display too.and said they have got a pair of size 20 shoes.what kind of person weres a size 20 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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