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
Roto Grip RST X-2
Roto Grip's RST X-2 uses the same asymmetrical Roto Star Tour core design as the RST X-1. The X-2 uses the new eTrax PLUS Pearl coverstock, which we found to...
Ebonite Polaris
The Polaris introduces new technology inside and out to Ebonite's Pro Performance line. Its GSV-3 Solid coverstock is the latest evolution in the GSV family of veneers, wrapped around the...
Hammer Infamous
The Infamous brings a new core design into the Hammer line. This ball features a multi-density symmetrical core shape that is wrapped by the Envy Solid coverstock. The final result...
Motiv Supra Enzo
The Supra Enzo is the second Motiv ball released under the Supra banner. It shares the High Impulse Symmetric core with the original Supra, which gives it an RG of...
Columbia 300 Power Torq
The Power Torq brings back an old-school name to the current Columbia 300 lineup. The name and color scheme are where any comparisons to the original end, as this version...
Hammer Obsession Tour Pearl
The Hammer Obsession Tour Pearl uses the same asymmetrical Obsession Tour core shape as its solid counterpart. This new version uses the new TourV2 Pearl coverstock, which comes out of...
Track Legion Pearl
The Legion Pearl brings back the asymmetrical LT-2 core from the Logix and older Legion series. This design has an RG of 2.500", which is higher than the Strata but lower...
Featured Articles
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...
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...
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,...
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...