October 2010 Content Archive
Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
Breaking 900
Developing your own full potential
We live in a world of numbers and statistics. The first thing that non-bowlers ask of serious bowlers (you) is whether or not you have bowled a 300 and “What is your average?” Players trot out title records like that...
Follow Through Low, Long, and Outward
Deliver the ball into the lane, not upward
In a previous issue, I stressed the importance of avoiding the lift and loft method of execution. Although this was popular and perhaps a necessity in the rubber ball era, it became a detriment with the advent of urethane bowling...
Four-Tenths of a Second That Can Change Your Life – Part 1
A variation of the four step standard
I know what you are thinking already just from reading the title. FOUR-TENTHS OF A SECOND! Ron Clifton has absolutely lost his mind. There is no way I can repeat shots well enough to adjust my game by less than...
Making a Ball Change On the Fly
When to switch in the heat of battle
Many modern bowlers use ball changes as an adjustment to changing lane conditions. Very few do it effectively. Let’s take a look at what makes this strategy work and what prevents it from working. The successful ball change comes as...
Staying Behind the Ball Better and Getting the Most Out of Practice Sessions
Welcome back to the Round Table! Once again we have two excellent questions and I think the answers provided by our elite panel of coaches will be a big help to many of you. The first question deals with the...
Bowling Ball Reviews
Lane #1 Gemstone Silver/Garnet
The Gemstone Silver/Garnet is the newest release in what is considered Lane #1’s entry level line. The core/cover combination of this ball is the same as the original. The Hybrid...
Lane #1 Pink Panther
The latest release from Lane #1 features a bold hot pink color which is sure to be noticed on the lanes. The ball reaction should be noticed as well. The...
MoRich RipR
The RipR is the first release from Morich that uses the new Unique core. This ball also uses a new Vigor HT pearl reactive cover combined with the new core....
Seismic Solaris Blackout
The Solaris Blackout is the first release from Seismic for the new bowling season. This new release features the same core shape found in the two previous balls in the...
Track 715T
The 715T offers the proven Catback core from the 715C and 715A combined with the new UMP GEN4T cover. This cover is a variation of the UMP GEN4C veneer found...