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
Track Proof Hybrid
Track's new Proof Hybrid uses the asymmetrical Proof core shape with the Prime Response Hybrid coverstock. The Proof core is a higher RG and higher differential design compared to the asymmetrical...
Brunswick Knock Out
The Knock Out is the newest ball in Brunswick's High Performance line. It uses the symmetrical Melee core design, which was seen most recently in the Uppercut, along with a...
DV8 Warrant Solid
The Warrant Solid uses the same asymmetrical Captive core design as the original Warrant, which features a higher RG (2.505") to help get the ball downlane, with plenty of overall...
Motiv Fatal Venom
The Motiv Fatal Venom is the latest ball to use the popular Gear symmetrical core shape, and it is paired with the Infusion Pearl coverstock that was used previously on...
Motiv Forge Flare
The Forge Flare is the latest hook monster from Motiv. This new release shares the same symmetrical Detonator core design with the Forge and Forge Fire. The difference comes in the...
900 Global Ordnance C4
The Ordnance C4 joins the Honey Badger Revival in the current Tour Preferred 700 series line from 900 Global. It uses a new version of the symmetrical Shrapnel core and...
Swag Graffiti I-Con
Swag's Graffiti I-Con features a unique hybrid coverstock formula that is advertised as both antibacterial and odor-resistant. This new cover is wrapped around the strong asymmetrical Ballistic core design, which gives...
Featured Articles
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...
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...
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...
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...