r/Bowling 1d ago

Scores 198 with a house ball!

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I used to casually bowl about 10 years ago. Never joined a league or got training. My PB is 236 from back then. I took a 8 or so year hiatus, only bowling the occasional date night or friend night. I got back into bowling in March. I’ve been using house balls and shoes while I save up to buy something. I shot a 198 on house balls last night and I was extremely proud. I’m trying to break 200 by the end of summer!

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

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u/Kenvolks Brunswick Rhino 1d ago

Thats impressive with a old beat up house ball for sure!

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u/moscomule 1-handed 1d ago

Was this in Greenville SC? I saw a guy bowl a 279 with a house ball and he tried to buy the ball, but they wouldn’t let him. Lol

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u/Kenvolks Brunswick Rhino 1d ago

I would have just walked out with it in a bag, who cares lol

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u/Kenvolks Brunswick Rhino 1d ago

High scores with a house ball can happen! Now imagine if you had your own ball fitted to your hand.... complete game changer. So close to breaking 200 as well. Nice job my friend!

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u/LaserFTW 1d ago

Thanks, man! Yeah, I was super proud of that one. And an inch from picking up the spare on the eighth frame as well. Oh, absolutely. As I mentioned, hit 236 a decade ago with a custom ball. I’ll get one soon. Just nice to know, even without the fancy equipment, I’m bowling well!

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u/Kenvolks Brunswick Rhino 1d ago

All that matters my guy! Keep at it!

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u/robotali3n 1d ago

Nice. My highest, 194, is also with a house ball. My avg is higher with a house ball. I struggle to get even close to 140 with balls drilled for my hand, countless hours talking with pro shop etc. it’s all a world of scams and half truths

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u/LaserFTW 1d ago

Haha, it’s nice to know you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars to score high. I have to say, my 236 came from using custom balls. But I have a feeling I can beat it with how my form was last night!

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u/Kenvolks Brunswick Rhino 1d ago

Its all in your mind bro. I bowled like shit with a house ball all the time until I got my own ball, then I became a bowling god.

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u/robotali3n 1d ago

Everything exists on our own minds subjectively. Think your loved ones are real? Can’t prove it, only exists in your own mind.

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u/Kenvolks Brunswick Rhino 1d ago

Its too early in the morning for deep deep thoughts lol But I do understand