November 2018 Content Archive
Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
An Introduction to Axis Rotation and Axis Tilt
What they are, how to measure them, and how (and why) they affect your ball's motion
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 say "tilt" when they should have said "rotation." Other times,...
Don’t Just Watch…Observe – Part 1
The setup and first step
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 are a few aspects of your game you can work...
Bowling Ball Reviews
Brunswick Tenacity Grit
The Tenacity Grit joins Brunswick's Pro Performance line as the follow-up to the original Tenacity. The Grit uses the new pearlized URG coverstock in conjunction with the same asymmetrical Tenacity...
Brunswick Vintage Vapor Zone
The Vapor Zone is the latest ball to get the vintage treatment from Brunswick. It uses the same color scheme from the original Vapor Zone, as well as the same...
Columbia 300 Spoiler Alert
The Spoiler Alert is the pearl-covered complement to the original Spoiler release from last year. This ball features the same symmetrical Spoiler core shape as the original that is paired...
Ebonite Impact
The Impact uses the CB-2 Asymmetric core from the Pivot and pairs it with the GSV-1 Hybrid coverstock from the Choice. This lower RG and medium-high differential core produces less...
Hammer Web
The Web is part of a dual release offering from Hammer in their Upper Mid Performance line. This ball uses the Spheroid weight block from the Rhodman Pearl, which saw...
Motiv T10
The limited-edition T10 celebrates Motiv's 10th anniversary by combining the core and logo style from their very first ball—the TX1—with an updated coverstock. The symmetrical Thrust weight block provides an...
Motiv Villain Scorn
The Villain Scorn is one of two new balls in a rare dual release from Motiv. It features the pearlized Hexion SE Reactive cover that rolls out of the box...
Radical Conspiracy
The Radical Conspiracy pairs a new asymmetrical core shape with the new Forged 2 Solid coverstock to create a monstrous motion off the end of the oil pattern. The new...
Radical Sizzle
The Radical Sizzle combines the color schemes of the orange Beyond Ridiculous Pearl and the green Beyond Ridiculous. Its new Ai-38 coverstock is finished with 500 SiaAir and Crown Factory...