Switching from One-Handed bowling to Two-Handed bowling

I’ve been bowling one handed for 15 years and at this point I don’t see any reason for me not to switch over and join the dark side of two handed bowling

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I bowled 1 hand righty from 1980 (6 years old) until 2020 (46 years old). Due to nagging injuries that never quite completely got 100% better (left knee, right wrist & shoulder), I decided the Covid shut down was the perfect time to either get 100% healthy, or just make the switch. So after the local bowling alleys re-opened, and I was still in mild pain from bowling even after 4 months of solid rest from bowling, I switched to 2H lefty. Now my experience is different from yours, but it took me the better part of a year to retrain myself how to bowl lefty, and actually get back to the 400 rev rate I had as a 1H righty. I'm still not as accurate, and about 1-2mph slower than I was before, but I'm getting better faster now. In another year I expect to be back to where I was before the switch. The big advantage... like you said finger/thumb holes. No more tape, powder, rosin, tweeking pitches... the entire box of supplies I used to carry just to keep my hand in good shape isn't even needed anymore. I took a massive step backward in my game for the past year and a half... but it's worth it now that I'm getting back to near where I was before... and there is none of the old nagging aches and pains involved. IMHO the best time to make a change is now. If it's something you want to do... do it. I put off making a change for a long time, and just dealt with it. So glad I finally did it.

[johnhuck]

I like it 100% correct on all of your observations. Keepin it fun! I was the guy who said to try with a regular ball when you was bowling with the 20 pound. Love your humor too thanks 🙏

[danielflack]

im a 67 yr old 2 hander with a tournament avg of 204 & am headed to the USBC Open Championsips for the 2nd year & 12 years of 2 handed bowling has been an incredibly fun journey !!

[Jbmccain]

I switched in April this year and plugged the thumbs in my balls as well. When you do that, do keep in mind your new PAP and how the balls are laid out. Also note how deep your finger holes are. Since you no longer have a thumb, it will have more mass. I know Mo Pinel always suggested at least 3.5” deep for no thumb bowlers to help compensate.

Switching to two hands I think is the smart move! Your a natural at it and I’m excited to see how you do at your next regional!

[markomicovic]

It’s a good switch for you and I don’t hate on any style. You’re more consistent at the foul line throwing it with two hands. It looks more natural, and you’re not having swing issues now. Kudos, I know you’re gonna kill it man!

[Samuel-xsyv]

I'm a 2 finger (no thumb) one-handed bowler and you're 100% correct. It's fun as hell getting high rev and crazy pin action. Good luck, holmes!

[jeremypotato]

I just recently plugged a few balls I wasn't using as well and my first two series in league were 556 and 678 and I have to agree that it is a lot more fun. Still got more practice to do with it before I decide to go all in. Good luck to you as well!

[anthonymartinez]

YES! So excited to follow your two handed journey. Hopefully it isn’t short lived bc it looks like it comes so naturally to you. You’re right, it’s so much more fun than one hands and easier. Best of luck!

[jayminer]

This video popped up in my list of suggested videos and, I have to say, I'm reconsidering the switch. Pretty much for the same reasons you gave. I'm just worried that my ball speed will take a dramatic dive but, I also understand that it'll take time and practice to get it back up to where I'm at now (about 16.5-17 mph one handed). Best of luck to you in the regional tournament!

[UhKimboze]

I like that you’re good and able to do both. I started 2 hand, but I want to learn one hand eventually. I think it would be really cool! I aspire to be like a younger Robert Smith.

[timanders]

Gotta get that elbow in. Took me almost a year of practice to learn how to do that when I switched. But it's been a huge difference in terms of accuracy and consistency.

[Popsplace]

The most important thing is to do what you like, without regret or worrying what anyone else thinks. Go with your heart!

[JoshCosta]

I did the same thing. Over 10 years of one handed bowling switched. The biggest thing is the approach & doing a gallop. You’ll love the consistency of the feel (thumb feel annoyed the crap out of me).

You’ll figure out soon if you’re like me that it has its own challenges (near impossible to flatten hand and makes 10 pin spares harder) but it’s definitely worth

[DaJoost]

I can throw both styles very well and I already have 450 rev rate one handed and 2 handed is just(as you said)fun to see all of the mayhem with the pins. I really learned to 2 hand when I broke my shoulder and I couldn't handle the weight of my ball until a few months ago and its honesty great to be versatile like that for different conditions

[sdness]

I'm currently in highschool and bowl for my team. I am mainly a 1 hander but have been trying out 2 handed for a little. It seems like 2 handed is easier at the start with faster revs and more power, but it seems to be harder to be consistent imo. With 1 handing, you wont get the revs immediantly but once you learn how to handle the ball its really nice and I feel more accurate with it. I also think people who are injured/injury prone should probably go 2 handed. There's a big discussion around 2 vs 1 handed bowling but honestly I think its based on the person.

[brandontraynum]

You’re not throwing anything away. You’re building up on what you already know just with extra tools. I bowled 1 handed for about the same 15 years. A couple 300’s, no 8’s. Made the switch in 2019 and within 3 years. 4 300’s, 3 800’s with an 879 included…. And like you said bowling is just more fun now…. Go for it dude. One thing I will say is take a look at some different layouts for your balls. 2 handed pap’s can get wild. Good luck!

[MOTORCITYBIG]

im 53 a one hand no thumb righty started bowling 6 years ago with 1 hand thumb in and could not get it to hook had a 125avg took my thumb out avg went up almost 50 pins in 5 years even after having a quadruple bypass. but im not really getting any better maybe more consistent but its battle of the balls on the old wood lanes. one night a week and two tourneys a year. but im having fun.

[Jalreal]

If one can get the "power throw" down I have to imagine that is extremely satisfying since it is difficult to do. At least I find it satisfying to watch guys like EJ Tackett whip that ball down the lane with such smoothness, I have to imagine that it feels the same way for him when he can do it.

[sonicassaultstudiosfl]

Been seeing you practicing two handed over at Earl Anthony's. Form looking good!

[getsmartpaul]

Yeah ! We could make the same analogy to Tennis One vs Two Handed Backhand. Prior to 1970s it was ALL one handed but then slowly players like Jimmy Connors, Bjorn Borg, Chris Evert ( women ) demonstrated how good it was. Now 50 years later, a two handed backhand is the norm.
You are very skilled bowler and the transition is probably easier for you. But it is inspiring to see that you want to improve and believe that two-handed is the way ( duh watch Belmo, Simo etc). I have had problems with thumb grip and losing control forever and I stopped bowling because of it. When I ( as a Senior bowler ) start again, it will be two handed for sure ! Thanks !!!