April 2026 Content Archive
Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
Beyond the Lane
Building a sustainable and impactful career in bowling
By Panagiotis Vardakis

Bowling has traditionally placed a strong emphasis on the mental game, which includes visualization, consistent routines, and composure under pressure. Athletes are told to focus on each frame, use muscle memory, and maintain composure even when the outcome is unclear....
Observations From the 2026 European Youth Championships
By Curtis Hooper

I recently returned from the 2026 European Youth Championships, hosted by the Deutsche Bowling Union in Berlin, Germany, where I was a coach for Team England. This event is always exciting for bowlers, coaches, parents, and supporters alike. The atmosphere...
Why Bowling Can Get Boring, and How to Fix It
Brain chemistry's role in training and competition
By Tyrel Rose

If you're an experienced bowler, you've probably gone to practice and bowled fairly close to a group of open play bowlers. You've likely seen these bowlers get incredibly excited at getting a strike or a spare. You might even have...
Bowling Ball Reviews

DV8 Double Trouble
The DV8 Double Trouble is the latest evolution of the Trouble Maker line. It shares the symmetrical Dualistic weight block with the Trouble Makers, which is a core shape that...

Ebonite Game Breaker 5 Hybrid
The Ebonite Game Breaker 5 Hybrid uses a hybrid version of the HK22 - GB 12.7 coverstock. This cover surrounds the Enhanced V2 weight block that has been used in...

Hammer Full Effect
The Full Effect is Hammer's latest high-performance release, and it is the fifth ball in the Effect line. This ball uses the same asymmetrical Huntsman core design as the original...

Hammer Purple Pearl Urethane 78D
The Hammer Purple Pearl Urethane 78D is approved for most USBC competitions, outside of a few select events. This ball features the Urethane Pearl 78D coverstock that was used previously...

Radical Vexed
The Vexed is the latest entry into Radical's Top Shelf line. While the weight blocks of the symmetrical Evil Eye and the asymmetrical Vexed share some visual similarities, they differ in...
