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
Storm Nova
The Storm Nova features the Ignition core, which is an asymmetrical design that gives it an RG of 2.49", a total differential of 0.052", and an intermediate differential of 0.019"....
Track Paragon
The Paragon is the newest heavy oil beast in the Track lineup. Its coverstock is the very aggressive QR-11 Solid formulation, sanded to 500/1500 SiaAir. It is wrapped around the...
Brunswick Knock Out Black and Blue
The new Knock Out Black and Blue uses the same symmetrical Melee core as the previous Knock Out. It is wrapped in the Savvy Hook 3.5 Solid coverstock, with some...
Radical Double Cross
The Double Cross is the first urethane-covered bowling ball for the Radical brand. Its U73 Pearl coverstock comes out of the box at a sanded 500/1500 SiaAir finish. The Double...
900 Global Wolverine
The Wolverine changes things up in 900 Global's Tour Preferred 700 line. This ball goes away from the asymmetrical Grapnel 2.0 core that was used in the Honey Badger Revival and...
900 Global Altered Reality
The Altered Reality is the new high-performance pearl for 900 Global. For this release, the successful Disturbance Asymmetric core from the original Reality is wrapped in the S84 Response Pearl...
Roto Grip Rubicon UC3
The Rubicon UC3 is the third entry into the Rubicon line for Roto Grip. While the original Rubicon was a sanded solid reactive and the Rubicon UC2 was a polished...
Featured Articles
Challenges for Improving Your Bowling Practices
Using your practice time on the lanes effectively is essential to consolidating technique changes and to fast-tracking your skill development. If your training only consists of getting lined up and...
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...
Don’t Just Watch…Observe – Part 1
As a serious bowler, you know you can do a lot of your practicing from the comfort of your living room. The pre-shot routine, the setup, hand positions, the armswing—these...
Introduction to Bowling Ball Axis Control
Two of the key variables in ball reaction that a bowler has control over are the axis rotation angle and axis tilt angle of the bowling ball. These angles, along...
Warming Up for Bowling
How long does it take you to warm up or feel loose during your bowling practice sessions? If you’ve ever bowled in a tournament that has very limited practice time,...