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  • John Congdon 8:18 am on December 6, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

    Bowling Tips 

    Did you know that bowlingball.com offers the most bowling tips of any website out there?  bowlingball.com prides themselves on being bowlers first, and business people second.  The competition has bragged about not being bowlers and only being marketers.

    That’s why bowlingball.com has gone out of their way to hire an experienced bowler, Rich Carrubba, to write the best bowling tips available.  Sure others will copy, but we know that we are generating the content for our community first.  Be sure to check out all of the great bowling tips over at bowlingball.com.

    We feel that a strong community is what is needed to improve the bowling industry.  Please read the articles and join in the discussion in our intense debate comments that are available on every article. 

     

  • John Congdon 11:12 am on November 29, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

    Automation Sucks 

    Automation is a double edged sword that often slices the wrong way. 

    The negative impact of not thinking everything through can be devastating.  You intend to do one thing, and something else happens.  I often get blamed for doing something automatically, which in the end the blame does fall on me.  I often do these automated tasks to make the lives of my co-workers easier. 

    * Note to self: don’t do it.  It’s not worth it.  The risk is too high.

     

  • John Congdon 9:31 pm on October 24, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

    My Poker Night Rules 

    On poker nights at my house, we play Texas Hold-em tournament style. 

    Each tournament lasts for 1 1/2 hours, and each round is 15 minutes.  And we usually play 4-5 tournaments, as long as people want to stay and play.

    The buy in is $20, and you get 2,500 chips to start. 
    You can buy back in for the first 45 minutes.  So if you are eliminated in the first 3 rounds, you can buy back in for $10 and get 1,500 chips. 
    At the 45 minute mark, there is a chance to add on chips. 
         If you have less than 1500 chips, you can buy 3,000 chips for $20. 
         If you have less than 3000 chips, you can buy 1,500 chips for $10.

    We then continue to play for the final 45 minutes.  No re-buys at this point.  And we play for position.  We will announce the number of positions paid and the payout during the break.

    Round/Blind structure (15 minute rounds)

    Round 1: 50/100
    Round 2: 100/200
    Round 3: 200/400
    Break (Add-ons done at this time)
    Round 4: 300/600
    Round 5: 400/800
    Round 6: 500/1000
    Winners paid out.

    There are some side games that are optional.  These will be discussed before starting.

     

    • Texas Fold'Em 5:49 pm on October 28, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Are n00bs allowed?

      • John Congdon 10:50 am on October 29, 2010 Permalink | Reply

        Depends on who the nOOb is. :-)

  • John Congdon 6:21 pm on July 21, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Brunswick Anaconda Bowling Ball 

    [bowlingball value="8535,i150"/]

    Based on my speed and rev rate, I expected the [bowlingball value="8535"/] to match up well for me because of the polished coverstock. I seem to throw polished bowling balls better because that helps me get the ball further down the lane. This bowling ball was very smooth, controllable, and the color combination worked well for my eyes to see the motion.

    You can see in the bowling ball reaction video that I had a lot of area at the break point. If you watch the video, you can see me swing it out to about board 7 on one shot and tug it to only about 13 on another, and both gave me great looks into the pocket.

    [bowlingball value="8535,longdesc"/]

    The [bowlingball value="8535"/] is currently selling for [bowlingball value="8535,price"/] and rates a [bowlingball value="8535,ps"/].

     

  • John Congdon 12:09 pm on April 6, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: , , Slingshot   

    Brunswick Slingshots 

    I threw the new [bowlingball value="8150"/] last night and think I found my new favorite bowling ball. I will get a chance to try it out in league a little more before I make such a grandiose statement.

    This bowling ball goes very long, which I tend to like with my lower ball speed. But it still hits like a truck. I know it has the old Danger Zone coverstock, which doesn’t mean a ton to me, but that used to be a bowling ball that people absolutely had to have when it came out.

    The Brunswick Slingshot comes in 5 different colors.


    [bowlingball value="8150,i100l"/]
    [bowlingball value="8151,i100r"/]


    [bowlingball value="8152,i100l"/][bowlingball value="8153,i100r"/]


    [bowlingball value="8154,i100"/]


     

  • John Congdon 2:28 pm on February 24, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: 7-10 Split   

    Brian Voss Converts the 7-10 Split 

     

  • John Congdon 8:08 am on January 20, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

    Lane #1 Curve Bowling Ball 

    [bowlingball value="7825,i150"/]

    [bowlingball value="7825,longdesc"/]

    Currently selling for [bowlingball value="7825,price"/].

     

  • John Congdon 6:05 pm on December 31, 2009 Permalink | Reply  

    Equality Florida 

    I can not believe this happened so close to my house.  Not that I think that we are immune to hate crimes, it just hits home harder when it is closer for some reason.  I think it’s the fact that you aren’t so removed by distance.

    I saw this and just have to say that I don’t understand people.  I get so ashamed that people like this exist. 

    Watch the video below and then read the story at http://eqfl.blogspot.com/2009/12/three-years-ago-our-son-ryan-was.html.

     

  • John Congdon 6:57 am on September 25, 2009 Permalink | Reply  

    Brunswick announces the new Diamond Back Bowling Ball 

    Continuing on their recent series of snake bowling balls, Brunswick has just announced the [bowlingball value="7587"/].

    This Advanced Performance series of balls has been a great seller for Brunswick.  Again, the information was just made available yesterday, I will put some more out as soon as I can.

    [bowlingball value="7587,i150"/]

    Strike at will with Brunswick’s new Diamondback!  The [bowlingball value="7587"/] registers a [bowlingball value="7587,ps"/] and is current [bowlingball value="7587,price"/].

    Coverstock
    Activator Solid Coverstock: The Diamondback™ is the first ball with Activator Solid coverstock available at the Advanced Performance price point. The original Activator coverstock used on the Diamondback is a proven formula that provides strong downlane recovery, longevity of ball reaction, and unprecedented durability with superior resistance to cracking.

    Core

    Low RG Rocket Core:
    The Diamondback uses the proven Brunswick multi-sided Rocket™ core system, providing a low RG core that when combined with the original Activator coverstock produces a ball reaction that is unmatched at the Advanced Performance price point. Clean through the front with an aggressive move at the breakpoint, the Diamondback gives amazing bang for the buck. There isn’t another ball in this class that’s even close.

    Reaction Characteristics

    Ball Motion:
    With its 2,000 Siaair Micro Pad finish, the Diamondback will provide good length with a strong continuous backend reaction that matches up on medium to oily lane conditions for a wide range of bowling styles.

    Reaction Setup:
    The Diamondback can be drilled using the standard drilling techniques developed for symmetric bowling balls.

     

  • John Congdon 6:52 am on September 25, 2009 Permalink | Reply  

    The new Brunswick Wild Card Bowling Ball 

    Now you can hold the Ace up your sleeve with the new [bowlingball value="7586"/]!

    This bowling ball is set to release in November.  The information was just release about this new bowling ball today.  As soon as more is available, I will be sure to put it out there.

    [bowlingball value="7586,i150"/]

     

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