| Robert Smith (bowler) | |
|---|---|
| Born | Robert Smith 16 January 1974 Simi Valley, California, United States |
| Occupation | Professional Ten-Pin Bowler |
| Years active | 1998–present |
Robert Smith (born January 16, 1974), is an American professional bowler currently on the Professional Bowlers Association tour. A native of Simi Valley, California, Smith has previously held residence in Captain Cook, Hawaii and Columbus, Ohio though now he resides and works in Hong Kong.
An eight-time titleist (including 7 PBA Tour titles), he is considered by many to be the world's most powerful bowler. Smith's ball roll has been tracked as high as 27 revolutions per shot and traveling at up to 34 miles per hour (55 km/h) - the average professional achieves about 16 revolutions per shot, travelling at 18 miles per hour (29 km/h).[1] This high rev-rate (up to 720 RPM) is more than most bowlers have been able to produce. Based on this characteristic, he was known on tour as "Maximum Bob."
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| Season | Location |
|---|---|
| 2000 | U.S. Open - Phoenix, Arizona |
| 2000 | Erie, Pennsylvania |
| 2001-02 | Latham, New York |
| 2002-03 | Tokyo, Japan |
| 2003-04 | Council Bluffs, Iowa |
| 2003-04 | Tucson, Arizona |
| 2007-08 | Vernon Hills, Illinois |
| 2010-11 | 8th Euro-Med Storm Int'l Masters Challenge - Manila, Philippines |
Of these eight titles, the most notable is the 2000 U.S. Open, a major PBA tournament that features what many consider to be the most demanding lane oil pattern of any bowling event.[2]