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...
Bowling Ball Reviews
Storm Dark Code
The Dark Code is the newest Storm bowling ball to use the asymmetrical RAD4 core shape that was used in previous balls such as the Code Red and Code Black....
Track Strata Hybrid
Track's new Strata Hybrid shares the asymmetrical Strata core design with 2020's solid-covered Strata. This new release utilizes a hybrid version of the QR-11 coverstock that is finished with 500...
Radical Maximum Results
The Maximum Results joins the Top Shelf price point for Radical. Its asymmetrical weight block has been changed to give it a lower RG, higher differential, and higher intermediate differential...
Hammer Raw Hammer Orange/Black
The Raw Hammer Orange/Black is the hybrid-covered option in Hammer's four-ball Raw Hammer release. Like its pearlized and solid siblings, it features the symmetrical Raw Hammer core design, which gives...
Hammer Raw Hammer Blue/Silver/White
The Raw Hammer Blue/Silver/White is one of two new pearlized Raw Hammers, along with the Raw Hammer Purple/Pink/Silver. Like the other three new Raw Hammer releases, this version features the...
Hammer Raw Hammer Black
The Raw Hammer bowling balls are at a new price point for the current Hammer line, replacing the previously discontinued Vibe series. They feature a new symmetrical core design, which...
Motiv Trident Horizon
The Trident Horizon joins the Trident Nemesis to carry on the Trident banner in the current Motiv lineup, with both balls sharing the Sidewinder Asymmetric core shape. The Horizon uses the...
Featured Articles
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...
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...
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,...
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...