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So this would be the equivalent of the NBA raising the hoop by a foot without telling anyone that they did this making it look like the players aren’t much bett

So this would be the equivalent of the NBA raising the hoop by a foot without telling anyone that they did this making it look like the players aren’t much better than street ballers? Did the pros do this simply because otherwise everyone would play a perfect game every time making it boring?

nemo44x 5y ago
Yes, pro's would roll 300 after 300 on a typical house pattern. It wouldn't be interesting. I haven't watched in many years but I recall they started to show on broadcasts the oil pattern being used (they had 6 different types and they each had an animal name I think) and the announcers would detail how the pattern needed to be played for different types of bowler styles and left/right handedness. Lefties always have an advantage because fewer people bowl from that side so the oil doesn't get pushed around as much and they can create a "channel" from their own shots that "groove" the ball for them. Each pattern has a different length down the lane (some are long, some are short) and different application of oil from side to side. A Google image search will show you examples. I've bowled on them and they are humbling for someone who reliably shot over 200 on a typical house shot.
dangerbird2 5y ago
As a counterpoint, golf courses drastically increase the course difficulty prior to tournaments by growing out the rough and cutting grass on the green shorter (which lowers friction and makes the ball roll/bounce off the green easier). Of course, golf is an inherently difficult and frustrating sport even on the friendliest course conditions, so it's pretty hard to think the pros are no better than average joe.