The Fundamentals of Target Line Adjustments
There are dozens of possible adjustments that we as bowlers can make to change where and how our bowling balls are entering the pocket. The first adjustment we typically learn—usually...
Bowling Ball Reviews
Hammer Zero Mercy Solid
The Zero Mercy Solid is part of a rare triple release for Hammer. It joins the Zero Mercy Pearl and the NU 2.0 as three new options for Hammer fans...
Motiv Nebula
The Motiv Nebula features new technology inside and out. The new dual-density Hadron Symmetrical weight block is a low RG (2.50") and medium-high differential (0.045") design, and the new Dark...
Storm Phaze II Pearl
The Storm Phaze II Pearl features a new pearlized coverstock on the now-legendary Velocity symmetrical core shape. We have seen a mix of glossy pearls and hybrids across the original...
900 Global Viking
The Viking features a new asymmetrical core shape for 900 Global. The new Strobe AI design gives the Viking an RG of 2.51", a total differential of 0.052", and an...
Track Criterion Inverse
The Track Criterion Inverse uses different densities in the weight block compared to previous Criterion releases. Its Criterion ID core has a lower RG, a lower differential, and a lower...
Columbia 300 Ricochet Return
Columbia 300's Ricochet Return uses the same symmetrical Ricochet core shape and the same polished box finish as the Ricochet Pearl from December 2024. While that ball used a black pearl...
Brunswick Energize
The Energize is the latest addition to Brunswick’s Pro Performance line. This ball uses the same Zone Asymmetric core design that was seen in the Vaporize from the fall of...
Featured Articles
Keep Spare Shooting Simple
What makes a good spare shooter? Many people will consider it as someone who makes no more than one open per game. At the beginning level, this is a very...
The 10 Exercises That Every Bowler Should Do
Over the years, I think the most common question to pop up in my inbox is, “What exercises should I do to improve my bowling game?” I have always struggled...
An Introduction to Axis Rotation and Axis Tilt
Almost every day, I feel like I see or hear something that is completely incorrect about axis rotation or axis tilt. Sometimes, people just mix up the two terms and...
Deep Spare Shooting
Before we discuss how to improve your spare shooting, I’d like to go back to how I started my search for the best way for a bowler to make more...
Troubleshooting and Fixing Thumb Exit Problems
One of the most complicated issues to fix in bowling is the concept of “clearing the thumb." This refers to how consistently your thumb exits the ball as part of...