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 Hazmat Pearl
The Hammer Hazmat Pearl introduces a pearlized coverstock to the symmetrical Hazmat core. This is the third version of the Hazmat, with the original being a hybrid and the follow-up...
Ebonite Turbo X
The Turbo X returns in name and color scheme to the Ebonite line. This ball uses the Turbo core design, which is a higher RG (2.517") and medium differential (0.040")...
Track Cypher Pearl
The Track Cypher Pearl shares the symmetrical Synergy weight block with the original Cypher. It uses the Prime Response Pearl (HK22) coverstock, finished with 1500 SiaAir and Factory Compound. The...
Brunswick Crown Victory
The Crown Victory uses the same symmetrical core shape as the Endeavor from 2024. The Tiered Hexagon design has a medium-high RG (2.540") and a medium-high differential (0.045"). It uses...
Motiv Max Thrill Hybrid
The Max Thrill Hybrid is the third installment in Motiv's Max Thrill line. We reviewed the dual release of the Max Thrill Solid and Max Thrill Pearl in July of...
Columbia 300 Rally
Specs-wise, the Rally should look familiar to Columbia 300 fans. The asymmetrical Shifter core returns to the C300 High Performance line after previously being used in the Speed series. This...
DV8 Dark Side
The Dark Side introduces both a new coverstock and a new core design into the DV8 line. This ball features the Inciter Hybrid cover, finished with 1500 SiaAir and Factory...
Featured Articles
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...
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 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...
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...
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...