The dreaded 7-10 split is by many accounts the toughest shot in bowling. WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez went to the U.S. Bowling Congress to meet a pro bowler, an engineer, and a robot named Earl, to ...

Is the 7-10 the hardest shot in all of bowling? The announcer’s claim is certainly the conventional wisdom—quick, name another difficult split—but might there be a shot that’s more difficult?

The reason why the most difficult split was certified is that the 4, 6, 7, 9, 10 pin remained " Greek Church (Greek church) "Split named, its success rate is how 0.3%.

That shot you always think you’ll pull off at the bowling alley and never do? Anthony Neuer actually did it at the U.S. Open.

Watch 18-year-old 10-pin bowler Anthony Neuer bring down the two remaining pins with an incredible '7-10' split - the first time the shot has been completed on television in 30 years.

18-year-old Anthony Neuer becomes only the fourth player to convert a 7-10 split on national television during the US Open Championships in Reno, Nevada.

It seems no matter what you do, your ball either comes in too light or too heavy. Even when you are actually throwing the ball well, you still leave the 7 or 10 pin or a stone 8 or 9 pin.

The only other bowlers to convert a 7-10 split on live television are former Islander Mark Roth, John Mazza and Jess Stayrook — the latter did it last on July 13, 1991.