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...
Bowling Ball Reviews
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...
Brunswick Alert
The Alert introduces a new symmetrical core design to the Brunswick lineup. The Alert core is a low RG (2.478") and low differential (0.037") design that revs up earlier and...
Featured Articles
Using Urethane Effectively
Should I be using a urethane ball? It's a question that many bowlers find themselves asking, given how popular urethane has become at the highest levels of the sport. At...
Improving Release Consistency
What does it mean to have a consistent release? Many bowlers want a "better" release and point to having more revs and more consistency. Taking the revolutions out of the...
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...
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...
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...