The Pro Bowling world in 2023 was highlighted by the top players in the prize money rankings.
This article looks at the top five players on the 2023 PAB Tour, analyzing their performances and summarizing their similarities and differences.
E.J. Tackett
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Bowling Balls
- Venom Shock（MOTIV 製）
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Pitching Styles
- Right Handed, 1 Hand
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RPM
- 525
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Track Record
- Impressive Victory at the 2023 U.S. Open
- Wins PBA World Championship and PBA Cheetah Championship
- Named 2023 PBA Player of the Year
Anthony Simonsen
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Bowling Balls
- Roto Grip Idol
- Roto Grip Uproar
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Pitching Styles
- Right Handed, 2 Hand
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RPM
- Unknown
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Track Record
- Won the 2023 PBA Wichita Classic
- Breakthrough at the USBC Masters, advancing to the finals
- Won 11th PBA career title
Jason Belmonte
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Bowling Balls
- Storm Journey
- Storm Fate（Signature ライン）
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Pitching Styles
- Right Handed, 2 Hand
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RPM
- 518
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Track Record
- Sets a Record by Winning the Tournament of Champions for the Fourth Time
- Won the PBA Super Slam Cup and $100,000 first prize
- Won 31st career title and 15th major
Kyle Troup
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Bowling Balls
- Pitch Black
- Phaze V
- Reality
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Pitching Styles
- Right Handed, 2 Hand
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RPM
- 500
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Track Record
- Wins PBA Tour Finals for 10th career title
- Won the Group 1 Step Ladder Finals, defeating E.J. Tackett, who finished 2nd, at the Arlington event
Jakob Butturff
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Bowling Balls
- Purple Hammer
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Pitching Styles
- Left Handed, 1 Hand
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RPM
- 500
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Track Record
- Won the PBA Scorpion Championship after nearly four years without a title
- Reached the finals of the 2023 PBA Players Championship
- Finished 2nd at the 2023 USBC Masters
Summary
Each player has his own unique style and technique, and each has achieved remarkable results in the bowling world in 2023.
As if to symbolize the two-hand style era, Tackett and Butturff are one-handers, while Simonsen, Belmonte, and Troup have adopted the two-hand style, with two-handers being more common.
Tackett had the highest RPM (revolutions per minute), with Butturff and Troup also at 500, and Belmonte close behind at 518. The high RPMs of most of the players are also a result of the general popularity of the high-revolution style of play.
Note, however, that high RPM is not necessarily better depending on the lane conditions, bowler style, and physical ability.
The bowling balls they use are also chosen to suit their playing styles, indicating their bowling skills.
The year 2023 is a notable year for these athletes, and their performances will have a significant impact on the future of bowling.
We are very much looking forward to next year's success!
Conclusion.
Recently, the 2-hand style has become all the rage. What styles do you like? Or is there a style you would like to try in the future?
I use the 2-handed style depending on the lane conditions, but I'm basically going to stick to the one-handed style.
I am sure that bowling will become more and more fun, and I am really looking forward to the birth of new styles in the future.
