# Why bowling alleys are replacing pins with strings: YouTube Video Stats

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## Key stats

- Channel: [Phil Edwards](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@philedwardsinc/)
- Published: 2026-07-26
- Format: Long-form, 17:19
- Total views: 766,799
- Views per hour: 99
- Likes: 18,476
- Comments: 3,841
- Engagement rate: 2.9%
- [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhjp--rA9ho)

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