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
DV8 Smooth Criminal
The Smooth Criminal introduces a new core and coverstock to the DV8 line. It uses the new Larceny symmetrical weight block. This core is a low RG (2.471") and low...
DV8 Outsider
The Outsider features a new weight block shape and coverstock for DV8. The new Renegade asymmetrical core is a design with a lower RG (2.499"), medium total differential (0.040"), and...
Brunswick Strategy Logic
The Strategy Logic is the second ball to use the Dual Centric asymmetrical weight block for Brunswick. This ball swaps from the HK22C2 - EVO Pearl coverstock on the Strategy...
Brunswick Purple Rhino Pro
The Purple Rhino Pro is the latest remake of a retro nameplate for Brunswick. It uses the Savvy Hook 4.0 Solid coverstock that has been previously used on the Ethos...
Track Synthesis Prime
The Synthesis Prime uses the Prime Response Pearl (HK22C2) coverstock, which is a change from the QR-12 Solid (HK22C) cover that was used on the Synthesis. Both Synthesis balls share...
Radical Vexed Variant
The Vexed Variant is Radical's newest innovation for the 2026 fall season. This ball uses the same strong HK22C+ Solid coverstock as the Vexed. It is finished with 500/2000 SiaAir,...
Motiv Raptor Pursuit
The Raptor Pursuit is the updated version of the Sky Raptor and the Raptor Rush. These bowling balls all use the same Affliction V2 Symmetric core shape as other balls...
Featured Articles
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...
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...
Using Urethane Effectively
Should I be using a urethane ball? It's a question that many bowlers find themselves asking, given how popular urethane has become at the highest levels of the sport. At...
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...
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...