Expert: Chip Aki - 5/18/2005

Question
Hi Chip,
I have heard of a "free style" ball fitting.
1. do you know of that system?
2. if you do could you explain it to me?
3. I have been fitting and drilling bowling balls
for 6 years now and take extreem care for the bowlers comfort ball in hand. yet have not found one method that complys to all bowlers how do you go about it? I am searchi0for ang and devising methods to achieve better comfort with ball control.

thanks in advance,

Jeff s

Answer
I have heard of this too, but have not found any concrete information on how it is done.  It could just be a new term for something we already do.  I will continue to search for info, and if I find any, I will get in touch with you.

There have always been fads that have come and gone, but each hand is different and by using powers of observation, each hand can be fit.  It is not always possible to hit each person right on the first try......especially the pitches.  If you get Bowling This Month, they have some good articles on fitting there.  If you have Bill Taylor's book on fitting and drilling, you should be fine by adding your experience to it.

Good luck,
Chip