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Bowling Ball Reviews

radical trail blazer solid

Radical Trail Blazer Solid

The Radical Trail Blazer Solid uses the same asymmetrical core design as the original Trail Blazer, but it is wrapped in the MOtion Magic Solid coverstock that was previously used...

radical crypto

Radical Crypto

The Crypto brings a new symmetrical weight block to the Radical lineup. This core features a low RG (2.481") and a medium-high differential (0.046") that revs up very quickly. It...

DV8 Hellcat

DV8 Hellcat

The DV8 Hellcat is the latest ball to use the asymmetrical Hell Raiser DOT core design that was previously used in the Hell Raiser Return and Hell Raiser Blaze. It...

900 global reality check

900 Global Reality Check

The Reality Check is the third ball to use the Disturbance Asymmetric core shape in the 900 Global line. The Reality paired it with S84 Response Solid, while the Altered...

900 Global Wolverine Dark Moss

900 Global Wolverine Dark Moss

900 Global brings back the Wolverine name with the release of the Wolverine Dark Moss. This ball uses the same S70 Pearl coverstock and Lacerate 2.0 core that was found...

columbia 300 messenger pearl

Columbia 300 Messenger PowerCOR Pearl

The Messenger PowerCOR Pearl uses the same weight block design as the Messenger PowerCOR Solid, with both balls featuring the Messenger PowerCOR nugget, an RG of 2.515", and a total...

columbia 300 messenger solid

Columbia 300 Messenger PowerCOR Solid

The Messenger PowerCOR Solid is one of two new releases to use the Messenger PowerCOR symmetrical weight block design. This core mimics the old Titanium ceramic nugget design used in...

Featured Articles

Don't Just Watch...Observe!

Don’t Just Watch…Observe – Part 1

By Phil Regan

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...

Troubleshooting and Fixing Thumb Exit Problems

Troubleshooting and Fixing Thumb Exit Problems

By Tyrel Rose

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...

An Introduction to Axis Rotation and Axis Tilt

An Introduction to Axis Rotation and Axis Tilt

By Bill Sempsrott

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...

Introduction to Bowling Ball Axis Control

Introduction to Bowling Ball Axis Control

By Tyrel Rose

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...

Challenges for Improving Your Bowling Practices

Challenges for Improving Your Bowling Practices

By Dean Champ

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...

Warming Up for Bowling

Warming Up for Bowling

By Heather D'Errico

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,...

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