@@thomasleonard9685 Crazy how many people in this comment section don't seem to understand that. When it doesn't help their viewing perspective, it's a bad thing apparently 😕
@@TimAaron Forkel was one of the better lefties out on tour in the early to mid-90s, was a pretty regular fixture on ABC Saturday shows for a bit. That was a great match he bowled here.
You deserve that win Darren, u bowled ur ass off. Ik the feeling when you left those. U bowled very well and got good pay check. Ur day is coming, keep working hard
That moment at the end standing at the ball return looking up at the scoreboard reminiscing where it all went wrong is very familiar to me. I miss a move one or two frames late every week in league.
hey Darren! just wanted to say I recently got into bowling and have been watching lots of stuff on RUclips but your channel especially. its been really fun to learn the sport more deeply watching you and your buds. congrats on your success and hope to see more from you. by the way, i'd love to see a video about a day in the life of a pro bowler and/or vids on technique and tutorials, good things for aspiring bowlers to know. thanks for the vids and info man
I am sorry you didnt get that win my guy... Those back-to-back 2-10's were brutal. I know how you feel. Bounce back... stay positive and keep grinding!
Idk how to say this but thank you darren for inspiring me in so many ways in bowling i mean not just me but to all the bowlers. I've learned alot from you eventho bowling can be a lil bit tricky and confusing but it is what it is. Sometimes small advice from you can help me ALOT actually. I have faith on you Darren. It was a great run, congrats!
You bowled well mr. Tang. Beating some good opponents. To bad about those 2 bad breaks. It shows that even the best can lose and you also are human. Best of luck with the recovery of your elbow and till the next video 💪🏾
Man Forkel still out there slinging the rock. Cool. I know it’s not what you want, competitors never want to be second but nice job, love your one-handed game.
Great bowling Darren! In that second game against Ponzo I was sitting here saying, "don't belly, stay firm...thats the shot!" Lol But thats very easy for me to say sitting here at my desk Lol. Hell of a run man!!
That second game against Kyle - Man I know that feeling. Never on this big of a stage, but I remember that angst. Oh well, time to head to the Arcade and pump some quarters into Mortal Kombat II and Killer Instinct
If you had that M’ So Good trench parka to warm up between shots, you’re easily gaining 50-70 pins total. Always entertaining and informative with your videos. Nice bowling Darren.
I know things fluctuate quite a bit in competition, but the changes you’ve made to your mental game to remain positive (at least on camera) have made the videos a lot better. Mental work isn’t easy, but hard work pays off
Darren - it was great watching you climb through - in the match before Forkel U was wondering if opening up your angle and belly would be a good move - I’m sorry it didn’t work out man - but you fought hard. Love watching the content kid.
Great job working that way up the ladder D. And u wasn't lying about THE HOUSE OF PURPLE HAMMERS. My goodness I think everyone besides u and the Lefty Eric was using the Purple People Beater. Regardless great job!
Great job, and the $2500 prize money sounds nice! Serious question for you, if you don't mind: For the split that you got a few times, is there a reason you bowled it hard / fast instead of slower and really focusing on aiming to get on the left side of the pin to make it slide? It seems like if you have a good probability of getting it to hit that pin just barely, it's worth it (mathematically/expected reward). I suck at rolling strikes, but I do like picking up spares, and going slow always helps me, so I am curious what a professional thinks.
I believe on the first shot, Darren was simply making sure he got the pin for count (given as the count was still close) and not really trying to make the split unless it bounced out of the pit or a miracle happened. The second shot I think he was going for it and just didn't get it off his hand right. Almost always better to go hard and straight at your spares, especially on a sport pattern like this, just to take hook out of the equation.
@@blankk9517 So you mean that, by being gentler with the ball on the spare, it could accidentally hook? I suppose that if you are as good as he is, that aim is less an issue than it would be for me. I have to go slow just to get it in the right ballpark! LOL
@@dennisdesormier6886 That's you and me both! Speed is more a result of the swing and footwork. It would take more for these guys to add or remove speed to their spare shots than it is worth. Despite Darren's spare shot being "fast," I'd reckon it was pretty soft/natural off his hand, benefiting his overall accuracy
Hey Darren, I’m a two hander, any advice to bring the hand more higher on my back swing I try to bring it higher but I end up bringing it halfway up to my hips.
I'd say good choice. Everyone I know that got one has bowled well with it. We have a weekly ball raffle in one of my leagues. The pro shop there punches for our anchor and he won the ball raffle. Told the guy, "Hey you know my game, pick one." 10th frame second game he brings it out. We've got the game won so he throws it. Gets 3 and the all 12 in the last game. Right out of the box 15 in a row.😄
Intense is the perfect description for such a long and grueling day and ladder to come down to two first balls being the difference between closing it out or slipped away. GG anyways, quite a performance through this climb!
This tournament is the best this channel has ever provided with game to game scoring. Please keep doing this
AGREE!!!
Absolute Cinema. Wouldn’t expect nothing less from THE Darren Tang. Wishing you got the dub broski, gl with the rest of the year.
Great step ladder, and having to win twice in a row is a big advantage for the #1 seed. You had a great performance.
I like that. Qualify first should be an advantage.
@@thomasleonard9685 Yeah, not that big of an advantage, that's fucking huge.
@@thomasleonard9685 Crazy how many people in this comment section don't seem to understand that. When it doesn't help their viewing perspective, it's a bad thing apparently 😕
Darren - Very teachable moments seeing you so far right - Understand just how precise your form and delivery truly are - Thank you
Nice to see a great still out there crushing it with Eric Forkel.
dude legit i have vhs tapes of him from back in 1994 against Marshall Holman
@@TimAaron Forkel was one of the better lefties out on tour in the early to mid-90s, was a pretty regular fixture on ABC Saturday shows for a bit. That was a great match he bowled here.
@@jakeschutz6342 Theres a reason why I kept the VHS tapes.
Great content DTang we appreciate ya!
You deserve that win Darren, u bowled ur ass off. Ik the feeling when you left those. U bowled very well and got good pay check. Ur day is coming, keep working hard
That moment at the end standing at the ball return looking up at the scoreboard reminiscing where it all went wrong is very familiar to me. I miss a move one or two frames late every week in league.
As a tourney player, I’m so glad to see tournaments back on your channel than ball reviews.
You are AWESOME Darren !!! .. keep it up man !!! .. you bowled absolutely LIGHTS OUT !!! .. awesome stuff ! .. I'm always pulling for you Darren !!!
hey Darren! just wanted to say I recently got into bowling and have been watching lots of stuff on RUclips but your channel especially. its been really fun to learn the sport more deeply watching you and your buds. congrats on your success and hope to see more from you. by the way, i'd love to see a video about a day in the life of a pro bowler and/or vids on technique and tutorials, good things for aspiring bowlers to know. thanks for the vids and info man
I am sorry you didnt get that win my guy... Those back-to-back 2-10's were brutal. I know how you feel. Bounce back... stay positive and keep grinding!
Back to back vids
Match play from the dtang channel is always so good
Man Darren was killing it there! That Ion looks pretty sick too
You did great out there bro!! Keep up the work👍🏼
Love the SP bowling stadium, but Darren is right - it's always FREEZING in there!
That was an amazing performance Darren! Love your channel man, we live and we learn
That was a good run Darren. Keep plugging away.🤙🏿🤙🏿💯💯
I love seeing the more competitive content🔥🔥
Idk how to say this but thank you darren for inspiring me in so many ways in bowling i mean not just me but to all the bowlers. I've learned alot from you eventho bowling can be a lil bit tricky and confusing but it is what it is. Sometimes small advice from you can help me ALOT actually. I have faith on you Darren. It was a great run, congrats!
You bowled well mr. Tang. Beating some good opponents. To bad about those 2 bad breaks. It shows that even the best can lose and you also are human. Best of luck with the recovery of your elbow and till the next video 💪🏾
Amazing content Darren!
Man Forkel still out there slinging the rock. Cool. I know it’s not what you want, competitors never want to be second but nice job, love your one-handed game.
Excellent content!!
Good Stuff Darren, remember most of us wish we could bowl as consistent/good as you!
Good run, Darren. A pair of 2-10 splits was unfortunate. Still an awesome event. Thanks for sharing guys!
So close! Keep on going!
Excellent shooting D Tang!!! Thanks for sharing this great run! Not the perfect ending but you shot your ass off!
Great bowling ! Keep going and you did great.
truly inspirational
Great bowling Darren! In that second game against Ponzo I was sitting here saying, "don't belly, stay firm...thats the shot!" Lol But thats very easy for me to say sitting here at my desk Lol. Hell of a run man!!
That second game against Kyle - Man I know that feeling. Never on this big of a stage, but I remember that angst. Oh well, time to head to the Arcade and pump some quarters into Mortal Kombat II and Killer Instinct
Keep going Darren!
Great bowling either way. Nice climb to the final
Gooooooooooo Darren Tang 5:26
Keep going you will hit it eventually, also whats that on his arm at the end of the video?
If you had that M’ So Good trench parka to warm up between shots, you’re easily gaining 50-70 pins total.
Always entertaining and informative with your videos.
Nice bowling Darren.
I know things fluctuate quite a bit in competition, but the changes you’ve made to your mental game to remain positive (at least on camera) have made the videos a lot better. Mental work isn’t easy, but hard work pays off
Awesome bowling Tang you win it next time keep grinding
You should try this challenge! Try and hit 1 pin, 2 pins, 3 pins, and so on. See if it is possible! 1:13
That Ion Max hits like a Mac truck. 🔥
Is that what it is that pour had me confused
Oh my goodness, a tournament video!!!! Finally!!!!
Congrats on the 2nd place. Great run!!!
Darren - it was great watching you climb through - in the match before Forkel U was wondering if opening up your angle and belly would be a good move -
I’m sorry it didn’t work out man - but you fought hard. Love watching the content kid.
Can you please share how you tape your arm and what is it that you put on your arm right after you finished bowling? Thank you in advance!
Great job working that way up the ladder D. And u wasn't lying about THE HOUSE OF PURPLE HAMMERS. My goodness I think everyone besides u and the Lefty Eric was using the Purple People Beater. Regardless great job!
Darren going crazy 🤯
Every shot sounds like Darren has tic tacs in his pocket
It was VERY annoying.
1:04 I like to see Storm Balls to be Hurricane Levi. 2:11
Great job, and the $2500 prize money sounds nice! Serious question for you, if you don't mind: For the split that you got a few times, is there a reason you bowled it hard / fast instead of slower and really focusing on aiming to get on the left side of the pin to make it slide? It seems like if you have a good probability of getting it to hit that pin just barely, it's worth it (mathematically/expected reward). I suck at rolling strikes, but I do like picking up spares, and going slow always helps me, so I am curious what a professional thinks.
I believe on the first shot, Darren was simply making sure he got the pin for count (given as the count was still close) and not really trying to make the split unless it bounced out of the pit or a miracle happened. The second shot I think he was going for it and just didn't get it off his hand right. Almost always better to go hard and straight at your spares, especially on a sport pattern like this, just to take hook out of the equation.
@@blankk9517 So you mean that, by being gentler with the ball on the spare, it could accidentally hook? I suppose that if you are as good as he is, that aim is less an issue than it would be for me. I have to go slow just to get it in the right ballpark! LOL
@@dennisdesormier6886 That's you and me both! Speed is more a result of the swing and footwork. It would take more for these guys to add or remove speed to their spare shots than it is worth. Despite Darren's spare shot being "fast," I'd reckon it was pretty soft/natural off his hand, benefiting his overall accuracy
@@blankk9517 Gotcha. Makes sense. Also, thank you so much for your patient, thoughtful responses!
@dennisdesormier6886 No problem friend!
Cool video talk tech bowling tournament Darren tang
Nice job Darren!
Do you think switching back and forth between two hands and one hand will affect your timing?
Had a good run. Paralysis by analysis... sometimes staying put and not moving is the best call
Great bowling Darren
This was a legendary step ladder salute Darren
Just got ion max today. Can’t wait for league Wednesday.
Nice work
Enjoy the competition. What was the thing that Darren put on his right arm afterward?
Great bowling 🎳
The Colin Raye quote...
We all know it...
More should know the man it came from.
LEGEND MATERIAL.
Love showing the running score. Wish all creators did it.
W VIDEO AS ALWAYS
you bowled awesome there. what was that thing you put on your forearm after the last match?
Good bowling Darren
FIRST BEEN WAITING FOR THE NEXT VID
Outstanding performance, Darren 👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💐
Tough break.. still congrats for a great run.
GOAT
Need the Ringo Star song: It don't come easy. One heck of a run tho, no need to hang your head.
Great Bowling
Should be 3 games for the final, such bulls^^%$!
Hey Darren, I’m a two hander, any advice to bring the hand more higher on my back swing I try to bring it higher but I end up bringing it halfway up to my hips.
You bowled well, Darren! Could have, and should have, won the final. Move and win the next one.
Needed that 2 handed carry. Great bowling tho!
Damn 2 same split near the end when you were already ahead. I would have raged quit
“Oh that’s not great” oh wait it’s fantastic shot
“DIRTY BIRD” 😂🐦
Really pulling for you on this one. We'll be pulling for you next time, too!
I love your videos but I’ve noticed in videos past too, the emotional part of it effects your game the most
Darren The Goat 🐐
You are really good
That ball reaction is money.
Get em Darren
Getting my ion max monday because of this video.
I'd say good choice. Everyone I know that got one has bowled well with it. We have a weekly ball raffle in one of my leagues. The pro shop there punches for our anchor and he won the ball raffle. Told the guy, "Hey you know my game, pick one." 10th frame second game he brings it out. We've got the game won so he throws it. Gets 3 and the all 12 in the last game. Right out of the box 15 in a row.😄
@@josephelden4573 Sounds amazing, i cant wait to see what it does with my hand
Intense is the perfect description for such a long and grueling day and ladder to come down to two first balls being the difference between closing it out or slipped away. GG anyways, quite a performance through this climb!
another upload?????
Darren that was all you bro!!!
Was this at one of the southpoint alleys?? What was the oil pattern??
It almost looked like that kid looked back at Darren for approval after he knew he won. Even though Darren lost that has to be kinda cool.
Darren can you please tell most bowling alleys to TURN THE GODDAMN THERMOSTAT UP 5 DEGREES
I remember watching Eric Forkel on TV when I was a kid!
Very good performance you really should have won that match. So close you got them next time
Hey Darren, how fast do you throw your strike ball on average? Was curious since no where said what your ball speed was
What's the music at the end?
Didn't realize you could apply surface in between games in a tournament
You can't at sanctioned events. Darren said this isn't one on the previous video/
@mfloorsz a masters qualifier isn't a sanctioned event? That seems odd
Dallas Leong is a helluva bowler. Great friend of mine, tough to lose on a great shot
I know Kyle duster I bowled in a junior tournament years ago against him in a doubles baker match
The lefty with that wrist device if you won the tournament wouldn't he have to take the wrist device off for the u s b c masters 🤔
That’s a PBA rule, not USBC. Masters is a USBC event. So no, he wouldn’t have to.
No, it’s only a PBA rule. Eric Forkel has been a PBA member for a very long time.
No. That’s a pba rule. Masters - USBC.
Said lefty is also a major champ....might want to do some homework.
Nice to see Eric Forkel. He along with David Ozio were always my favorite bowlers. Smooth and classic
Daaang I’m early early for once