Kyle Troup
A flamboyant American bowler who brought two-handed technique and neon-colored hair to the professional tour, becoming one of its most recognizable personalities.
Born 1991 (age 35)·American professional bowler·Birthday: June 11·Millennials
Biography
Kyle Troup didn't just join the PBA Tour; he announced his arrival with a visual and technical bang. The son of a professional bowler, he adopted an unorthodox two-handed 'shovel' style as a child because the standard ball was too heavy. He turned this perceived limitation into a devastating weapon, generating tremendous revs and power. With his towering frame, brightly dyed mohawk or mullet, and signature glasses, Troup became impossible to ignore, injecting a dose of punk-rock energy into the lanes. His success legitimized the two-handed approach for a new generation, proving it was more than a gimmick. While his style is modern, his accomplishments are classic: multiple major titles and a reputation as one of the most formidable and entertaining competitors when the television lights are on.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Kyle was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kyle Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Kyle's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the 2021 PBA Players Championship, a major title, defeating fellow two-hander Anthony Simonsen.
- Captured the 2023 PBA Tour Finals title, showcasing his skill in a prestigious invitational event.
- Has collected multiple PBA Tour titles, establishing himself as a consistent winner on television.
- Finished as the runner-up in the 2018 PBA Tournament of Champions, another major.
Did You Know?
He is known for his ever-changing, brightly colored hairstyles, often a mohawk or mullet in shades of green, blue, or pink.
His father, Guppy Troup, was also a PBA champion bowler.
He calls his two-handed delivery style 'The Yeti'.
He initially used two hands because, as a small child, he couldn't lift a bowling ball with one.
“I'm just out here trying to be the best version of Kyle Troup I can be.”
