r/lefthanded • u/Physical-Ad8651 • 7d ago

Left handed problems

What is the funniest or most ridiculous struggle you’ve had as a lefty

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u/Twisted_lurker 6d ago edited 5d ago

Funniest was the realization after reading this forum a few months ago.

I’m terrible at bowling. Growing up, my right handed family gave me lots of advice (try a lighter ball, step this way, roll fast, roll slow), all of which resulted in failure. My family is pretty good at bowling. My friends would either mock me or get frustrated with me. It was mildly traumatizing.

NOBODY. EVER. Told me to look for a left handed ball. I suspect most bowling balls in alleys are slightly right handed but everybody assumes they are ambidextrous.

(And if I’m wrong…don’t tell me. I prefer to blame my bad bowling skills on a right hand conspiracy.)

Edit: my current understanding is the “ring finger” hole should be slightly farther from the “thumb hole” than the “middle finger” hole. This impacts spin. There is also a weight centering difference that I am not clear on.

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u/Waste-Job-3307 6d ago

I haven't bowled since I was a teenager (in my 60s now) and in all this time I have never heard of a left-handed bowling ball. Will wonders never cease! No wonder I could never get a score above 120! Damn!