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Bowling Ball Reviews

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Hammer Raw Hammer Red/Smoke/Black

The current Raw Hammer line was introduced in May 2021 with dull solid, shiny hybrid, and shiny pearl options. The new Raw Hammer Red/Smoke/Black shares the Juiced Hybrid coverstock with...

Roto Grip Duo

Roto Grip Duo

The new Roto Grip Duo is the result of a collaboration with PWBA stars Stefanie Johnson, Shannon O’Keefe, and the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. It pairs the polished MicroTrax...

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Motiv Supra Rally

The Supra Rally marks the return of the Supra nameplate to the Motiv line, and along with it comes the introduction of the new Quadfire V2 core. This core has the...

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DV8 Trouble Maker

The Trouble Maker introduces a new symmetrical core shape for DV8. The Dualistic core design features a 2.496" RG and a 0.045" differential. Its design aims to provide a wider range...

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Track Kinetic Cobalt

The Track Kinetic Cobalt is the first Kinetic to use the HK22 base coverstock formula, with the QR-7 Hybrid cover and the Shuttle core returning from the Kinetic Black Ice....

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Track Tundra Fire

The Tundra Fire brings another dry lane option into the Track line. This new release features the same core geometry, but with slightly different densities, as the Tundra and Tundra...

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Ebonite Game Breaker 4 Hybrid

The Game Breaker 4 Hybrid brings the HK22 coverstock base formula into the iconic Game Breaker line. The Game Breaker 3 Black/Blue used the GB 12.0 Hybrid coverstock, but the new...

Featured Articles

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...

Warming Up for Bowling

Warming Up for Bowling

By Heather Sterner

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,...

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

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...

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...

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...

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