The chapter delves into the intricacies of professional bowling, contrasting the skills of amateurs with elite players competing on the tour. It emphasizes the importance of understanding invisible oil patterns on lanes and the challenges faced by pros in varying settings. The conversation sheds light on the unique aspects of the sport, from lane conditions to the individual knowledge required to excel in different alleys.
Zach Harris is a journalist whose latest article for Rolling Stone is "Meet the Gen Z Hothead Burning Up Pro Bowling."
“I'm not like a staff writer who has … status and access. But if I come up with something fun that you've never heard of that might connect to the larger culture, then it kind of hits a nerve and a sweet spot for me. Someone like a pro skateboarder or a pro bowler, you guys have never heard of. And so being able to present a person and a culture and a world to a wider audience, I think suits me well and has been really a fun way to do profiles.”
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