August 2017 Content Archive
Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
Common Injuries and Dysfunctions of the Lower Body – Part 1
The pelvis and hip
If you've been bowling for a while, then I'm sure you know by now that lower back issues are a common problem among avid bowlers. The imbalances created with the lower body during the repetitive movements in our approaches can...
The Resurgence of Urethane Bowling Balls
Over the last few years, we have started to see a resurgence of urethane bowling balls on the tournament scene. I personally credit Ryan Ciminelli for starting this craze. Back in 2009, I decided to take my shot at competing...
Troubleshooting Your Bowling Game – Part 1
Missing your target
One of the most common issues I hear about when speaking with bowlers is knowing what to do when something feels "off" in their game during league play or tournament competition. The challenge here is that you don’t always have...
Welcome Back to the Sport of Bowling – Part 3
Being competitive in the modern era
As I mentioned last time, I started this article series to help bowlers who are just getting back into the sport after an extended break get up to speed on the modern game. With so many changes in our sport...
Bowling Ball Reviews
Columbia 300 Lit
The Lit is the latest introduction into Columbia 300’s high performance Red Line collection. It features the new Reflex XS hybrid reactive coverstock that surrounds the new Lit Asymmetric core....
Columbia 300 Saber
The Saber marks the return of asymmetrical core designs to Columbia 300’s Orange Line collection. The New-Dynamix core shape is the first asymmetrical used in this line since the Ironman...
DV8 Pitbull Growl
The Pitbull Growl is DV8's high performance release for this summer, and it is unique in being a solid-covered follow-up to another solid-covered ball, the original Pitbull. Both balls use...
DV8 Rumor
The Rumor adds a new symmetrical-cored option to the DV8 product line. This ball uses the new Rumor Medium RG Symmetric weight block, paired with the Deception Pearl coverstock. This...
Ebonite Verdict
The Verdict lays down the law for Ebonite this summer with its introduction into their High Performance line. It uses Ebonite's new asymmetrical Justice core shape, which gives the Verdict...
Motiv Forza SS
The Motiv Forza SS is the fourth ball released under the Forza banner. While the first three Forzas used Motiv's Torx weight block, the SS uses a blast from Motiv's...
Roto Grip No Rules Exist
The No Rules Exist is the third ball to use the asymmetrical Chaotic weight block in Roto Grip's high performance HP4 line, joining the original No Rules and the No...
Roto Grip Show Off
The Show Off brings a new core shape and a high-end coverstock down to Roto Grip's very affordable HP2 line. The new Hotshot symmetrical core gives this ball the same...
Track Mako Attack
The Mako Attack shares the asymmetrical dual-density Mako core with its predecessor in Track’s High Performance line, the original Mako. The big differences between these two balls come in the...