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...
Bowling Ball Reviews
DV8 Intimidator Pearl
The Intimidator Pearl uses the same asymmetrical Assailant core shape as the original Intimidator, wrapped in the Inciter Max Pearl coverstock that is finished with 500/1000 SiaAir and Crown Factory...
Columbia 300 Dynamic Swing
The Dynamic Swing is a hybrid-covered asymmetrical release from Columbia 300. Its ERT Hybrid cover is the same as what was used on the Baller, although this version is from...
Radical Results Solid
The Radical Results Solid uses the same asymmetrical core as the original Results and features the brand new TS-1 coverstock. We got a small glimpse of this coverstock family with the...
Storm Fast Pitch
The Fast Pitch is the latest urethane offering in Storm's Thunder line. This ball uses the new Controll XL Urethane coverstock, which is a different formulation from the previous urethane...
Storm Axiom Pearl
The Axiom Pearl joins Storm's Master line for the fall 2020 season. It features the same symmetrical Orbital weight block as the original Axiom, but the coverstock is a brand new formulation...
Motiv Jackal Flash
The Jackal Flash is Motiv's newest high performance release. This ball uses the Predator V2 asymmetrical core design that is also used in two other current Motiv balls, the Alpha...
Lane Masters The Black Pearl Bloody Ocean
The Black Pearl Bloody Ocean from Lane Masters features the asymmetrical Objet core design that is paired with the pearlized XRT 1321 coverstock, which comes out of the box sanded...
Featured Articles
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...