March 2026 Content Archive
Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
A Thank You to Columbia 300
My name is Eric Martinez, and I am the head of product testing for Bowling This Month. Every month, my team and I review new bowling balls introduced to the market. With the Columbia 300 brand recently announced for retirement,...
Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – March 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...
Three Quick Things: Distraction, Environmental Response Time, and Defining Good Timing
In this recurring feature, I’ll be digging into three quick things to help you improve your game. In each installment, I’ll cover one aspect of the mental game, a lane play/tactical issue, and an element of the physical game. Remember...
Understanding Brunswick Oil Patterns – Part 3
How to read a Brunswick oil pattern sheet
So far in this series, we have looked at the unit of oil and the operation of Brunswick lane machines. In this final article, we will put all of that information together and discuss in detail what Brunswick presents on...
Bowling Ball Reviews
Brunswick Combat Hybrid
The Brunswick Combat Hybrid shares the asymmetrical Rampart weight block with the original Combat. The coverstock has been changed to Alpha Premier Hybrid, and the box finish has changed from...
Brunswick Crown Victory Pearl
The Crown Victory Pearl uses the same Tiered Hexagon symmetrical weight block that was previously used in the Crown Victory and the Endeavor. The coverstock is a new formulation called...
Columbia 300 Piranha Solid
The Piranha Solid is the latest reintroduction of a retro nameplate and color scheme for Columbia 300, and it follows in the footsteps of the Piranha PowerCOR and Piranha PowerCOR...
Motiv Supra Sport
The Supra Sport is the latest introduction into Motiv's Supra line. This ball uses the same symmetrical Quadfire core as the Supra Clutch, with changes to the coverstock and box...
Roto Grip Gremlin Tour-X
The Gremlin Tour-X joins the Gremlin and the Rockstars in the HP3 line for Roto Grip. This ball uses the asymmetrical Rondure TOUR-X weight block, which is a modified version...
Storm Ion Max Pearl
Storm's new Ion Max Pearl shares the Element Max AI core shape with the original Ion Max. This is a very strong asymmetrical design that creates a lot of flare,...
Track Stealth Mode Hybrid
The Stealth Mode Hybrid is the glossy follow-up to the successful Stealth Mode for Track. This ball uses the same symmetrical Stealth core shape as previous balls in the Stealth...
Track Synthesis
The Synthesis is the new hook monster for Track. This ball uses an HK22C-based version of the QR-12 Solid coverstock. It comes out of the box with a very dull...