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GradyPhilpott · 18 April 2017, 07:14 AM

Today, I bowled my first 700 series.

It hasn't been even a month since I told myself it'd never happen.

Whew!

Runnin' Rebel · 18 April 2017, 07:42 AM

Congrats Grady !
Not sure what that means but if your happy that's all that maters !

superdog · 18 April 2017, 07:46 AM

Amazing!!!

sleddog · 18 April 2017, 07:46 AM

Impressive to say the least!

AzPaul · 18 April 2017, 08:31 AM

With all those strikes, hope they didn't charge you full price.

GradyPhilpott · 18 April 2017, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Congrats Grady !
Not sure what that means but if your happy that's all that maters !

Well, it means that I averaged 235.7 over three games.

It's taken me about six years of lessons and a pretty intense schedule to attain that.

Of course, pros do this about every day, but I'm 67 years old.

For what it's worth, I used a new Storm Code Black ball.

This was my second series with this ball. Last week I used it in a different league for the first time and didn't break 500, so I was really looking to do better.

It's a powerful ball used correctly, but it takes very disciplined hand to stay on a good line.

Yes, I'm happy.

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Originally Posted by AzPaul

With all those strikes, hope they didn't charge you full price.

This was a seniors' afternoon league. We play on whatever conditions the lanes are in when we get there. No fresh oil. Sometimes, the lanes are okay and sometimes, they are almost unplayable.

Because of this, we get a discount and pay nine or ten dollars a week, which is a bargain relative to the night leagues that have better and more consistent conditions.

I bowl two afternoon leagues and one night league. Nights and afternoons are both challenging, but in different ways.

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Originally Posted by superdog

Amazing!!!

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Originally Posted by sleddog

Impressive to say the least!

Thank you, gentlemen!

SemperFi · 18 April 2017, 08:54 AM

Wow! Outstanding series Grady...and almost perfect in game two. Nicely done!

GradyPhilpott · 18 April 2017, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

Wow! Outstanding series Grady...and almost perfect in game two. Nicely done!

Thank you, Angelo!

That 292, unfortunately, is my handicap score, so I can't really brag about that. The handicap score counts for the league, but all awards and bragging rights accrue to the scratch scores, which I underlined in red.

I'll get a '700 Series' patch for today's effort.

SemperFi · 18 April 2017, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Thank you, Angelo!

That 292, unfortunately, is my handicap score, so I can't really brag about that. The handicap score counts for the league, but all awards and bragging rights accrue to the scratch scores, which I underlined in red.

I'll get a '700 Series' patch for today's effort.

Still impressive Grady.

RichM · 18 April 2017, 09:19 AM

That's excellent. Congrats Grady.

THC · 18 April 2017, 09:24 AM

Wowser, I hit 200 only 3 times in my 60 years, and I thought I was ballin, lol.. Congrats G.. well done

GradyPhilpott · 18 April 2017, 09:44 AM

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Still impressive Grady.

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Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

That's excellent. Congrats Grady.

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Wowser, I hit 200 only 3 times in my 60 years, and I thought I was ballin, lol.. Congrats G.. well done

Thank you!

DJ TT 2002 · 18 April 2017, 09:55 AM

Huge Congratulations !!!!!!!
Amazing what a truckload of hard work can achieve.

How do you feel from a physical standpoint? Gotta be like running a 10 K or more. I hope you're not too banged up.

rph08 · 18 April 2017, 10:05 AM

That's great man! I haven't bowled in years. A buddy and I used to go quite frequently. I bowled with a Storm Trauma Response, and scores over 200 always generated lots of excitement.

GradyPhilpott · 18 April 2017, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ TT 2002

Huge Congratulations !!!!!!!
Amazing what a truckload of hard work can achieve.

How do you feel from a physical standpoint? Gotta be like running a 10 K or more.

Well, honestly, I was pooped when it was all over and not as excited as one might expect.

I did brag to my coach and the folks in the pro shop.

For a lot of regular bowlers, a 700 series is not such a big deal, although it's still a very good outing.

For someone my age to do it the first time is a big deal (and for anyone at any age, really), but if bowling teaches anything, it teaches humility.

Today, I had the right ball for the right conditions and made precious few mistakes.

It's funny that I told my coach at my lesson on Friday that I thought the Code Black wouldn't be a good ball for league play because it was too aggressive on my first league night with it.

I did admit that the ball had a tendency to amplify any mistakes with the release, so today, I focused on staying behind the ball and leading with my ring finger straight down the ten board.

That strategy worked very well.

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I hope you're not too banged up.

If you're not a bowler, I can't really explain how difficult the sport is or how taxing it can be physically.

It's not a 10k race, but you need near perfect stability, consistency, and mental focus over a 2.5-3.0 hour stretch.

Knappo 1307 · 18 April 2017, 11:02 AM

Throwing rocks tonight!!

GradyPhilpott · 18 April 2017, 11:12 AM

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Throwing rocks tonight!!

Good!

Let us know how you do.

sea-dweller · 18 April 2017, 11:48 AM

Well done!

GradyPhilpott · 18 April 2017, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

Well done!

Thank you!

Knappo 1307 · 18 April 2017, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Good!

Let us know how you do.

Sorry, I meant you were throwing rocks. Great Job!!

GradyPhilpott · 18 April 2017, 12:11 PM

Well, not tonight.

Tomorrow night.

AzHadEnuf · 18 April 2017, 12:12 PM

That's some great bowling Grady! I'm thinking, I know, part of those scores can be attributed to the new lean Grady. An extra 50 or 60 lbs takes its toll. Mentally and physically. Great job slim!

GradyPhilpott · 18 April 2017, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AzHadEnuf

That's some great bowling Grady! I'm thinking, I know, part of those scores can be attributed to the new lean Grady. An extra 50 or 60 lbs takes its toll. Mentally and physically. Great job slim!

Thank you, very much and you're correct.

Actually, losing nearly 80lbs has had a great effect on me physically and has helped my game and my stamina, but it has actually been something that I've had to correct for.

I don't have the 'ballast' that I once had, so the ball can cause some instability in the approach, but also, now that I'm not as round, I can keep the ball nearer my body and stay behind the ball better.

Actually, today's success had much to do with developing a better, more consistent arm swing and release.

dddrees · 18 April 2017, 03:55 PM

Very impressive Grady, huge congratulations!!

james1787 · 18 April 2017, 05:35 PM

Wow, congrats!!! I'm happy if I can break 100 when I bowl..

travisb · 18 April 2017, 08:06 PM

Impressive! Congrats Grady!

sco · 18 April 2017, 10:15 PM

Big congrats. I just recently beat my high score, which also happened to be my wife's high score. It was 185 for YEARS. I just upped to 186, with a few friends a couple weeks ago. She was not happy!!

Etschell · 19 April 2017, 12:03 AM

the only time i ever bowled these types of scores was on the wii.

that is very impressive, like pro bowler impressive.

GradyPhilpott · 19 April 2017, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rph08

That's great man! I haven't bowled in years. A buddy and I used to go quite frequently. I bowled with a Storm Trauma Response, and scores over 200 always generated lots of excitement.

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Very impressive Grady, huge congratulations!!

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Impressive! Congrats Grady!

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Big congrats. I just recently beat my high score, which also happened to be my wife's high score. It was 185 for YEARS. I just upped to 186, with a few friends a couple weeks ago. She was not happy!!

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Originally Posted by Etschell

the only time i ever bowled these types of scores was on the wii.

that is very impressive, like pro bowler impressive.

A big 'thank you' to you all!

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SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Wow! Outstanding series Grady...and almost perfect in game two. Nicely done! __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

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THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,500	Wowser, I hit 200 only 3 times in my 60 years, and I thought I was ballin, lol.. Congrats G.. well done

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DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,061	Huge Congratulations !!!!!!! Amazing what a truckload of hard work can achieve. How do you feel from a physical standpoint? Gotta be like running a 10 K or more. I hope you're not too banged up.

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rph08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 992	That's great man! I haven't bowled in years. A buddy and I used to go quite frequently. I bowled with a Storm Trauma Response, and scores over 200 always generated lots of excitement. __________________ Can you name the truck with four wheel drive, smells like a steak and seats thirty-five... Canyonero! Canyonero!

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james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,365	Wow, congrats!!! I'm happy if I can break 100 when I bowl..

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sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Big congrats. I just recently beat my high score, which also happened to be my wife's high score. It was 185 for YEARS. I just upped to 186, with a few friends a couple weeks ago. She was not happy!!

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