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...
Bowling Ball Reviews
Hammer Bubblegum Vibe
Hammer's new Bubblegum Vibe features an HK22-based version of the CT Max Pearl coverstock. This hot pink ball uses the symmetrical Vibe core, as seen in many previous Vibe releases....
Brunswick Ethos Solid
The Brunswick Ethos Solid is the third entry into the Ethos line. It uses the same symmetrical Ethos core shape as the previous two Ethos releases, which gives it an...
Columbia 300 Super Cuda PowerCOR Pearl
The Super Cuda PowerCOR Pearl brings a new color scheme to this throwback nameplate for Columbia 300. It uses the same symmetrical Cuda PowerCOR core design as the Super Cuda...
Track Paragon Shadow
The Track Paragon Shadow is the second hybrid-covered ball to enter the Paragon line. Its coverstock has been updated to QR-12 Hybrid (HK22C), which comes out of the box at...
Radical No Doubt Solid
The Radical No Doubt Solid is the follow-up to the pearlized No Doubt. This ball shares several similarities with the original, but these similarities don't cause too much overlap in...
Radical Power Hitter
The Power Hitter is the third entry into the Hitter line for Radical, following The Hitter and The Hitter Pearl. While the original used a dull solid coverstock, the Pearl...
Storm Ion Pro Solid
The Storm Ion Pro Solid is the second Ion Pro release and the third under the Ion nameplate. This ball uses the same asymmetrical Element Tour AI core design as...
Featured Articles
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...
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...
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 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...