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...
Bowling Ball Reviews
Track Strata
The Strata is Track's first high-performance release as part of the Brunswick family of brands. It features the brand new Strata asymmetrical core that is wrapped in the QR-11 Solid...
Roto Grip Idol Synergy
The Idol Synergy is the fourth entry into the Idol line and it is the first to feature a hybrid coverstock. Wrapping the symmetrical Ikon core with the hybrid eTrax...
Hammer Web MB
The Hammer Web MB features an elongated version of the Spheroid core from the Web, Web Pearl, and Rhodman Pearl, combined with the brand new Semtex NE Pearl coverstock. The...
Hammer Black Widow 2.0
The Gas Mask core makes its return to the Hammer lineup in the Black Widow 2.0. This ball shares the same color scheme as the original Black Widow, but features...
Brunswick Zenith
The Brunswick Zenith features a new core and once again builds on the famed Activator coverstock family. The asymmetrical Zenith weight block is built to rev up early with its...
Roto Grip RST X-1
The RST X-1 is the first entry into a new series in the HP4 line for Roto Grip. This ball features the brand new asymmetrical Roto Star Tour (RST) core,...
Ebonite Omni Hybrid
The Ebonite Omni Hybrid uses the asymmetrical Omni core design and the GSV 2.0 Hybrid coverstock. It comes out of the box finished with 500/1000 SiaAir and Crown Factory Compound....
Featured Articles
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,...
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...
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...
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...