7-10s on 7-10 | All Four PBA Televised 7-10 Split Conversions

The 7-10 split has been converted four times on PBA national telecasts. Mark Roth converted the split in the 1980 ARC Alameda Open. 11 years later, John Mazza made the 7-10 in the 1991 Bud Light Classic. Later that season, Jess Stayrook picked up the split in the 1991 Tucson Open. All these conversions took place before the fourth player to do it was even born. Anthony Neuer made the 7-10 split in the 2021 U.S. Open.

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[PinoyBowlerGS]

Anthony Neuer is that not only he converts the 7-10 first time in 30 Years but also he’s the first PBA Pro that converts it on a Brunswick GSX Pinsetter on TV, the GSX is the hardest pinsetter to get any pins flying out of the pit because the pit curtain and pit cushion were separated from each other. The last 3 Pros that converted the 7-10 before on tv were all on easy pinsetters (Roth & Stayrook on Brunswick A2 and Mazza on AMF 82-70) since the pit curtain and pit cushion were connected.

[derekm.toohey]

The fact that Rob Stone was on commentary for the last one made it even more special, no one else would have shown that much enthusiasm

[Zudoarichidoari]

Mark Roth remains the only righty to convert the 7-10 on PBA televised events.

[CometMedalChavez]

The fact that it was only ever done 4 times in PBA history really puts into perspective how hard that split actually is. Sending all my congratulations to all who picked it up.

[Aaron-kzek]

its so sad Anthony Neuer didn’t get a crowd it’s part of the excitement

[Zaiqahal]

There were 2 7-10 splits in '91. Thinking we might have a whole lot more in the near future, but it took 30 years for the next one.

[sirosis]

I don't even bowl, so I don't know how I ended up here. But the PURE ABSOLUTE JOY of that commentator at 4:20 is so goddamn great! God bless that guy, he makes the clip 1000x better!

[nasty_splashyyt]

It’s amazing to see the transition from the old days of bowing to the atmosphere of bowing now.

[Wolfman]

Neuer is the only bowler out of the four to shoot cross lane to convert the 7-10 (being left handed shooting for 10 pin, as opposed to right handed shooting for the 7 pin), it really is crazy that this year marks 30 years in-between the last time the split was converted!!!!

[jimmaloney]

Chris Schenkel and Bo Burton. Voices of my childhood Saturday afternoons. I used to bowl Saturday morning league and then watch PBA on ABC at 3:00 PM, with Wide World of Sports at 4:30. Good times.

[mauize]

Still cant believe I just saw that 7-10 split conversion, like I've always wanted to see that on TV, that day was just amazing, definitely after almost 30 years, it was totally worth it for a lot of bowling fans, a day that i will never forget!!! JUST

[AndrewWarrenPatriotsfan]

RIP Mark Roth! You will be missed in the bowling community.

[joecafferata]

the difference in the style and content of the announcers is astounding.

[watson]

Releasing this today was a good call, @PBABowling. Thanks!

[justinjoseph]

R.I.P. Mark Roth. One of the greatest ever.

[DEADLOK]

JOHN MADDEN CALLING IT with chalkboard action: Here is the ball taking out the 10, ball shifting to left "BAM!", 10 hits the wall, "BOOM!" 10 bounces of the ball, "BOOM!" 10 taps the 7.

[Lexzim]

Out of these four televised 7-10 conversions, the latest one from Anthony Neuer is the most impressive. The pinsetter used in the 2021 U.S. Open was a "GSX Pinsetter", which usually is almost mpossible to bounce out pins from it due to its very loose curtains, but somehow Anthony Neuer pulled it off flawlessly.

The other 3 televised 7-10 conversions were still legendary and unbelievable to watch as well, especially the 3rd one being 30 yeears ago!!

[FG-Supercharged]

As a former Pinspotter & Lane Tech. from the 80's through 90's, seeing this stuff just makes my heart glow! I know the countless nights of pain, frustration, effort that went into making these kinds of feats possible - and without any possible reason for disqualification for what you've just seen. 12 strikes in a row in a game is another level of panic/joy that we experience when you're in charge of the equipment.

[Soxruleyanksdrool]

Announcer: Mark Roth is only going for one pin.

Roth: Hold my beer.

[MrNostalgiaX]

Man it’s great someone else finally did this on tv. I remember I was like 5 or 6 years old when i saw Stayrook did it on live tv too. That was awesome. I used to hate Stayrooks form but he’s a true gentleman. Nice guy I heard. Man that means the 30 year drought of the 7-10 on tv conversion is over! Congratulations, Neuer!