I would have to agree that bowling has become easier for the average bowler in the past 10 years due to improvement in technology. The same can be said about golf.

But when you really look at the players at the very top percentage of their sport whether it's bowling (their averages aren't much higher) or golf (their averages aren't much lower), the conclusion I reach is that the manufacturers of equipment have made it easier for the recreational player to score better and therefore enjoy the game more. It's just good marketing.

Please let me emphasize that when I refer to the top percentage of players, I'm mostly talking about those in the professional ranks.

Furthermore, as a former bowler and mediocre golfer, there is no doubt in my mind that to carry a 200 average on bowling is tough, and agree it was even tougher 10 years ago But golf is far and away a lot more difficult!