Chapter
Bowling Lane Patterns
25:25 - 35:43 (10:18)
Bowling alleys have specific oil patterns on their lanes that professional bowlers are familiar with and use different balls for. However, some bowling alleys could stand to get more creative with their patterns to help entice more people to bowl.
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Ed Young talks about how bowling lanes are made from individual pine and maple boards or synthetic resin made from formaldehyde called phenolic which is kept as a trade secret by lane manufacturers.
25:25 - 28:52 (03:27)
Summary
Ed Young talks about how bowling lanes are made from individual pine and maple boards or synthetic resin made from formaldehyde called phenolic which is kept as a trade secret by lane manufacturers. While most look like traditional lanes, there's room for creative design.
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Bowling alley lanes are coated with mineral oil in a specific pattern that changes daily to challenge bowlers.
28:52 - 32:56 (04:03)
Summary
Bowling alley lanes are coated with mineral oil in a specific pattern that changes daily to challenge bowlers. Despite the already slick surface lane, the oil patterns make bowling even more challenging.
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Bowling shoes are crucial for any bowler to glide smoothly down the floor without slipping all over the place.
32:56 - 34:30 (01:33)
Summary
Bowling shoes are crucial for any bowler to glide smoothly down the floor without slipping all over the place. They have the right amount of slip and grip, and pro bowlers use different shoes than those rented by casual bowlers.
ChapterBowling Lane Patterns
EpisodeWhy Bowling is Awesome
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hosts discuss the equipment typically used in bowling, including balls, shoes, and wrist braces.
34:30 - 35:43 (01:13)
Summary
The hosts discuss the equipment typically used in bowling, including balls, shoes, and wrist braces.