What really makes this pattern difficult for a lot of bowlers, is that its proportions are the opposite of most patterns - it's heavier on the outside and drier in the middle, so any shots sent too wide aren't making it back. Because of that, it's damn near impossible to play parallel. You have the biggest room for error playing it somewhere in the middle of the lane (20 out to 10 to start). Depending on rev rate, you might have to move left or right, but the breakpoint is usually around 10
I got my first shot at the Shark a few weeks ago. Book avg 191. Rolled 555 first set, 603 second set. I played 5 (on right side) and rolled over 8. Classified Stroker by my knowledge.
You can wear a "groove" in the pattern, especially if people play the same line. That said, in your typical PBA league you probably won't find that. For me it is slowing down, getting a clean release, with a smooth, long follow through that keeps a well sanded ball on line. I play down the track area, 8/10 board. Just try to stay within yourself and not force the issue. Of course every bowler & house is different
even with the pattern being shortened to 43' it is the hardest pattern i have ever bowled on. on a house shot i averaged 206 but on shark i'm averaging 157
The video said that the pattern becomes easier as it breaks down. What a crock. It just forces you way the hell inside to crappier and more difficult angles until you have to loft the damn thing half way down the lane. How, exactly, is it supposed to become easier
@busdriver1119 I didnt mean straight up the 2nd board. I ment straight at the pocket, or straighter. Very little hook. Naturally im not a big hook player, similar to norm duke so i just go outside and aim towards the pocket.
3:15 is not advisable. LOL!! 3:21 is what you see so much of on PBA Experience leagues. All the 200 Avg house shot bowlers shake their heads when playing this pattern.
hi, i i have a problem, i have trouble hitting my mark (2nd arrow) when the lanes dry up. i play at the 13 board and when i have to move to about the 20 board i cant get to my mark. I have already tried slowing my feet and my ball speed.. but no matter what i either cross over or it goes through the nose.. Do u guys have any suggestions?
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I am a power player. This is my favorite pattern just because I can play the inside line. I am only 14 and last week I shot 640 through 3 games.thats a 213.333333 average I think that is pretty good.
What i usually do on this pattern is start outside (around 2nd board) and keep it going pretty straight. With this my ball retains more energy, gets to the pocket easier, and has alot higher carry percentage. Its difficult to play that far outside but it has always worked for me.
Hey, I don't mean know harm, but if you are playing the shark pattern from the 2nd board then you know something that the rest of us don't know. I have always had to attack the pattern from the middle of the lane and I am averaging 225 to 230 plus on a THS. I bowled on the shark all summer and I averaged 209 on it. If you are playing it from the 2nd boeard, all I have to say is wow, wow, and wow
OMFG this pattern is so hard. I booked a 218 last season on a house shot and in our PBA experience league we started on Shark for 3 weeks... my average is 163 for nine games. Only one 600 series in the entire league on Shark with lots of scratch bowlers competing. So little room to miss and when you hit the pocket carry percentage is low. Even started deeper and dulled up equipment to react sooner, had a good look but speed and release had to be perfect.
I'm in the same situation. My average last season on a THS was 214, and I just shot 656 on the SHARK pattern through 4 games in our league last Monday night. I'll try to bowl a little better on it tonight... haha :D good luck to you as well.
@lionking300 It's definately a little tougher tougher pattern.but due to having to slow your ball speed it's a little easier to play with a mid to agressive ball with a lot of rev's to create better pin action.
What really makes this pattern difficult for a lot of bowlers, is that its proportions are the opposite of most patterns - it's heavier on the outside and drier in the middle, so any shots sent too wide aren't making it back. Because of that, it's damn near impossible to play parallel. You have the biggest room for error playing it somewhere in the middle of the lane (20 out to 10 to start). Depending on rev rate, you might have to move left or right, but the breakpoint is usually around 10
dmoore0079 1 month ago
I got my first shot at the Shark a few weeks ago. Book avg 191. Rolled 555 first set, 603 second set. I played 5 (on right side) and rolled over 8. Classified Stroker by my knowledge.
ZeroTuck 3 months ago
the lanes by my house always changes them around and you cant know what the do so its impossible to be consistent...
WCGwkf 7 months ago
You can wear a "groove" in the pattern, especially if people play the same line. That said, in your typical PBA league you probably won't find that. For me it is slowing down, getting a clean release, with a smooth, long follow through that keeps a well sanded ball on line. I play down the track area, 8/10 board. Just try to stay within yourself and not force the issue. Of course every bowler & house is different
jvs257 7 months ago
even with the pattern being shortened to 43' it is the hardest pattern i have ever bowled on. on a house shot i averaged 206 but on shark i'm averaging 157
wvuis1 9 months ago
The video said that the pattern becomes easier as it breaks down. What a crock. It just forces you way the hell inside to crappier and more difficult angles until you have to loft the damn thing half way down the lane. How, exactly, is it supposed to become easier
Fukkensaved 1 year ago
Had to add more rotation and less momentum on the ball to get a solid pocket hit. Otherwise it overshot the pocket nearly half the time.
Fobmuska 1 year ago
@busdriver1119 I didnt mean straight up the 2nd board. I ment straight at the pocket, or straighter. Very little hook. Naturally im not a big hook player, similar to norm duke so i just go outside and aim towards the pocket.
Thecoasterchannel 1 year ago
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3:15 is not advisable. LOL!! 3:21 is what you see so much of on PBA Experience leagues. All the 200 Avg house shot bowlers shake their heads when playing this pattern.
Taksells 1 year ago
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Taksells 1 year ago
i've bowled on this pattern before i had to throw my ball way inside because my ball couldnt hook because it was good for light oil
ShadowWolf10000 2 years ago
whats the difference in strokers power players, and tweeners
tyman967 2 years ago
This is old news with the new Shark @ 43'.
banjoec 2 years ago
i think i'm all types of bowlers lol. i don't need 2 worry about the oil bc i'm a lefty lol
MasterBowlerShawn 2 years ago
DAMN YOU LEFTY!
KoryoJin 2 years ago 2
i think im in love with the second girl bowler. a female power player. thats awesome
spazmatron1 2 years ago
hi, i i have a problem, i have trouble hitting my mark (2nd arrow) when the lanes dry up. i play at the 13 board and when i have to move to about the 20 board i cant get to my mark. I have already tried slowing my feet and my ball speed.. but no matter what i either cross over or it goes through the nose.. Do u guys have any suggestions?
kid1424654844 2 years ago
Is Shark anything like the Dead Mans Curve pattern?
82centsforacoke 2 years ago
yea the lenth is simaler and the out of bouns aria is simaler
brunswicksucks 2 years ago
The 2009 PBA Shark pattern is even harder lol
rmx01indiana 2 years ago
This pattern is fun to play on because you can play on differnt angals of the lane and even the viper pattern.
SoopaBowler 2 years ago 7
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I am a power player. This is my favorite pattern just because I can play the inside line. I am only 14 and last week I shot 640 through 3 games.thats a 213.333333 average I think that is pretty good.
hazelnutj1994 2 years ago
im a stroker, this is my favoirte pattern baby
t0mt0mm 2 years ago 3
What i usually do on this pattern is start outside (around 2nd board) and keep it going pretty straight. With this my ball retains more energy, gets to the pocket easier, and has alot higher carry percentage. Its difficult to play that far outside but it has always worked for me.
Thecoasterchannel 2 years ago
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Hey, I don't mean know harm, but if you are playing the shark pattern from the 2nd board then you know something that the rest of us don't know. I have always had to attack the pattern from the middle of the lane and I am averaging 225 to 230 plus on a THS. I bowled on the shark all summer and I averaged 209 on it. If you are playing it from the 2nd boeard, all I have to say is wow, wow, and wow
busdriver1119 1 year ago
OMFG this pattern is so hard. I booked a 218 last season on a house shot and in our PBA experience league we started on Shark for 3 weeks... my average is 163 for nine games. Only one 600 series in the entire league on Shark with lots of scratch bowlers competing. So little room to miss and when you hit the pocket carry percentage is low. Even started deeper and dulled up equipment to react sooner, had a good look but speed and release had to be perfect.
lionking300 2 years ago 8
I'm in the same situation. My average last season on a THS was 214, and I just shot 656 on the SHARK pattern through 4 games in our league last Monday night. I'll try to bowl a little better on it tonight... haha :D good luck to you as well.
BowlerScott 2 years ago 2
@lionking300 It's definately a little tougher tougher pattern.but due to having to slow your ball speed it's a little easier to play with a mid to agressive ball with a lot of rev's to create better pin action.
kreijosh1 1 year ago