February 2026 Content Archive
Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – February 2026
In this recurring feature, I answer questions from Bowling This Month readers and bowlers that I work with. If you have questions, please leave them in the comment section below so I can address them in a future installment of Coach, I’ve...
The BTM Player Profile: Chris Via
Chris Via became a household name on the PBA scene in 2021 after bowling the 30th and 32nd televised 300 games in PBA history, while also winning the US Open. But those who have been bowling in amateur tournaments around...
The Four Factor Framework for Better Lane Play
Observe, accept, decide, and commit
Every bowler wants to get better at lane play. While many will point to the need to understand what's going on and to know which adjustment to make, these aren't the only areas of concern. Sometimes, a bowler can have...
Bowling Ball Reviews
DV8 Dark Side Curse
The Dark Side Curse is the second ball under the Dark Side nameplate for DV8. While the original featured a hybrid coverstock, this ball uses a reactive solid veneer. Both Dark...
Motiv Evoke Mayhem
The Evoke Mayhem is the third entry into the Evoke line for Motiv. This ball shares the Overload Asymmetrical weight block with the previous two Evokes, but uses a different...
Radical Deep Impact
The Radical Deep Impact uses a modified version of the Torpedo Asymmetric core shape. This ball has a slightly lower RG and differential, but a larger intermediate differential than the...
Radical Outer Limits Black Hole
The Outer Limits Black Hole is the latest entry into the Outer Limits line for Radical. This ball uses the same Outer Limits Asymmetric core shape as previous Outer Limits...
Storm Bionic
The Bionic is the newest introduction into the Master line for Storm. This ball uses the NRG Hybrid coverstock, which comes out of the box with a 4000 Abralon finish....
Storm Concept
The Storm Concept is the second release in the new SPI Lab line. Like the Level before it, the Concept uses a lower-flaring design, but its new symmetrical Radius core...