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| Subject | Date Asked |
| finger-tip ball? | 2/9/2012 |
| Q: Warren, I have been bowling with a conv ball for many years but I am developing arthritis in my ... A: Phyllis, I'd suspect a grip adjustment would do the trick. A finger tip might put more pressure on ... | |
| Oil Pattern | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: I have been bowling for over 30 years and have been bowling on sport shots for the past 4 years I ... A: William, Don't worry about identify the pattern, as different machine may not apply a given pattern ... | |
| Buying my second bowling ball | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: I have been bowling for about three years on and off. I have a 20 year old ball "AMF ninja"16 lbs. ... A: Mauricio, The stronger reaction you are looking for can be provided by your driller with a slightly ... | |
| displaying pap on bowling balls | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: I'd like to see the pap on my bowling ball so I can tell as the ball travels down the lane that I'm ... A: GW, I've actually done that before. Find your PAP. Get the point drilled out and plugged with a ... | |
| rico drillings | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: my name is glynn and i bowl left handed and just wondering if a pearlized victory road is a good ... A: Glynn, A bowling ball is a tool. What is it you're trying to get the ball to do? What kind of ... | |
| Pain when bowling | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: I used to bowl and quit about 4 years ago. It happened back then and it happens again now that every ... A: Davey, Not sure I am the professional you need to talk to. Fit issues might cause the need for too ... | |
| lane conditions | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: I bowl on Tuesday nights. The lanes are oily. I have a Nano and a Virtual Gravity. I use 2000 ... A: Chris, Is the 10 pin a weak leave or a solid leave? Is the 6 pin whipping around the 10 pin or is it ... | |
| Release | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: In the bowling release in which direction up/down left/right should the thumb have to release to ... A: Id, You have the option of delivering a ball several different ways to seek more axis rotation, more ... | |
| cleaning my Virtual Gravity Nano | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: I bought my VGN about a year ago - bowl once a week. Absolutely LOVE the ball!!! However, I don't ... A: Steve, The local shop should know the lanes, know your game and have options for you to return the ... | |
| Drilling Layouts | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: I have a relatively low track and good ball speed. My PAP is about 4 inches over and 1/2 inch down. ... A: Todd, Not sure what you mean by standard layouts. The pictures in most ball boxes reflect layouts ... | |
| FLIP DRILL LAYOUTS | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: Warren; I would like to know which pin position in a "Flip Drill Layout" will give me the strongest ... A: William, The location of the pin (top of a ball's weightblock) is specific to every player. Because ... | |
| bowling fouls | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: if, while you are releasing the ball, your ring comes off your finger and lands on the lane or in ... A: Joe, The USBC rule details a part of the players body must cross the foul line and touch beyond the ... | |
| Selecting a New Ball, weight and layout | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: I have not bowled since the mid 70's and recently have a renewed interest after coaching a High ... A: Jerry, Where to start? Your going from a bicycle to a Corvette from the Bonanza to a Virtual ... | |
| New ball | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: I haven't bowled on a league or bought a new bowling ball in 7-8 years and I am totally confused how ... A: Dan, Brunswick is not unopposed to keeping around a successful concept. Their mid price reactive ... | |
| BALL | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: I would consider myself a tweener... general question... if i was looking at a new ball with a 1.5 ... A: Id, A 13 pound ball has a smaller core and less dynamic potential because of the weight distribution ... | |
| BALL | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: I would consider myself a tweener... general question... if i was looking at a new ball with a 1.5 ... A: Close pin to Center of Gravity concentrates all the potential dynamics of a ball, making it less ... | |
| Ball Speed & Arn Swing | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: I am 73 years old and left handed. My ball speed at the pins was 12.5 mph before I started trying ... A: Old Art, Your trying the most obvious idea to increase your speed. If you accelerate the ball it ... | |
| Practice bowling swing | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: I want to ask you i have been looking at dick ritgers old bowling videos and explains take a ... A: Efrain, Not sure if I understand your question. When Ritger suggested a practice swing, what was the ... | |
| 3rd game curse | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: this may sound like a stupid question but this is my second year bowling i have picked it up pretty ... A: Mike, The reaction you may benefit from is the Slingshot that you mentioned was your first ball. ... | |
| How much does Black Zone Ball cost | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: My husband has a Black Zone bowling ball that I believe is 15 years old maybe 16. We are looking at ... A: Jennifer, Like a car with low miles, a bowling ball with NOT a lot of games might have some value. ... | |
| 3rd game curse | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: this may sound like a stupid question but this is my second year bowling i have picked it up pretty ... A: Mike, You're probably not going to like what I have to say. As a new bowler, you're trying to find ... | |
| Release | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: I'm practically new to the sport and very much a straight bowler. I wanted to learn how to hook the ... A: Anthony, Getting a feel for the axis tilt and axis rotation which creates hook is a step by step ... | |
| Finger, thumb pain callousing | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: I am 68 years old, not retired, took 15 years off, and started bowling again four years ago. Always ... A: Frank, Splitting, bleeding fingers could be a fit issue or just very dry skin. Try the Ebonite ... | |
| Finger, thumb pain callousing | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: I am 68 years old, not retired, took 15 years off, and started bowling again four years ago. Always ... A: Frank, Sounds like your 68 with the fit of a 30 year old. As we age, the loss of flexibility and ... | |
| ball roll | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: my ball seems to be rolling over the thumb hole by the sound what is this telling me and how do i ... A: Id, you should be able to see an oil track on the ball. If in fact it tracks across the thumb and ... | |
| Squeezing the ball | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: I know that I use excessive force and squeeze the ball beyond what is necessary. Question is how do ... A: Andrew, Change the ball fit until you no longer need to squeeze. Span length and pitches make up ... | |
| Bowling release | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: I am 53 and been bowling most of my life. Im right handed and my release has always been up the ... A: Marty, The keys to their reaction could be their ball speed, ball layout, weight holes, or proper ... | |
| bowling ball | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering what type of bowling ball would react best to old wood lanes with a regular house ... A: John, Wood has more texture, hooks earlier and more than other surfaces. Your stuff may be losing ... | |
| Dry lanes, Lofting, Axis Rotation | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: Well, I think I know the answer to this, because I experienced it, but I guess I like some expert ... A: Erik, Axis Rotation is observed on a horizontal plane. Axis Tilt is observed on the vertical plane. ... | |
| Dry lanes, Lofting, Axis Rotation | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: Well, I think I know the answer to this, because I experienced it, but I guess I like some expert ... A: Erik, Not sure what the question is. It sounds like your hand is turned significantly as you deliver ... | |
| PAP question | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible to find out someone's PAP by just looking at how the ball is drilled or by the layout ... A: Simon, No. The ball track must be identified and verified (as many players don't roll the ball the ... | |
| Phntom Commander | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: As a twenty-something learning to take over the pro shop after my mother, I have found that we are ... A: Danielle, The Phantom Commander was a tool helpful in laying out the original Brunswick Phantom line ... | |
| Wood lanes shaved | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: My local bowling alley has just shaved the wood lanes. Could you tell me what kind of reaction to ... A: Dan, Your local center had the lanes sanded? The process cleans up the lane surfaces (removing wear, ... | |
| track | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: my style is stroker, and all my balls are drilled for high track, My stance begings with my middle ... A: Carlos, Layouts in a bowling ball should be based on the bowlers expected delivery axis. So, your ... | |
| Wrist pain | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I am an above average bowler (approx 195-200 ave) and have been doing alot more open bowling with my ... A: Tom, You may have been gripping the ball a lot in the past but with pitches and spans that didn't ... | |
| on line drilling | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: is there a reputable bowling site "on line" you can recommend for its drilling expertise since i ... A: Louis, I've never thought much of online drilling services. It's said they are provided for areas ... | |
| Bowling Ball Pin Plug | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: and thank you for your answer/advise in advance... Before I was made aware of the dangers of leaving ... A: John, If you don't roll near the pin (hole) don't worry about it. If you don't want to take any ... | |
| layout track 920T | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Warren, I am a player with low revolutions, and my style is stroker, I release with and axis ... A: Enrique, How sophisticated is your driller? A label drill is long and late and would depend on the ... | |
| Drill bit size requirement on Balance Holes | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I had a customer go to Open Nationals and he was told his balance hole was too small. The drill bit ... A: Melanie, The "experts" at Nationals are often local volunteers that (sometimes) must be trained ... | |
| layout track 920T | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Warren, I am a player with low revolutions, and my style is stroker, I release with and axis ... A: Enrique, Where would you prefer to play? Do you want a layout for the Kegel pattern "Bourbon ... | |
| bowling ball drilling options | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a bowling ball which was a second. The CG is 3 inches to the left of the line ... A: Lewis, If you are right handed, having the CG closer to your grip will probably eliminate the need ... | |
| eyes | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: Im nearsighted and wear glasses. Been using them for 10years when i bowl. One day i forgot them and ... A: James, Bowling is about balance and consistency. With your glasses, you may be so focused on the ... | |
| ball choice | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I carry 207 book I started bowling when I was 10 back then to get any turn on the ball you really ... A: Wes, I thought I'd sent you a follow up answer. If not here goes. There will be a new Blue Hammer ... | |
| ball choice | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I carry 207 book I started bowling when I was 10 back then to get any turn on the ball you really ... A: Wes, The way the ball is drilled is contibuting a great deal to what it's doing. A pin axis layout ... | |
| Chossing a ball | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I am a 68 year old senior ball with arthtitic knees. My ball speed is slow(11 to 12 mph at a house ... A: Jerry, No idea what stuff might cost where you live. The Paradigm is a high end product from ... | |
| Ball speed | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I prefer going up the boards but will get into 20 or 25 if the shot calls for it. I have a bad habit ... A: Billy, When you move inside, the orientation (shoulders/hips/feet)of your body must be in the ... | |
| ball cracking | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: the Storm 2fast has the pin beneath the bridge with a small weight hole down on my VAL while the ... A: Mike, Pin distance is about having the core help you. With your rev rate you should be able to use ... | |
| Ball Layout | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I'm an athletic 65 yr. old senior bowler (avg. 205), coming back the last 2 years from a 20 yr. ... A: Ron, Getting more involved in your equipment is an ambitious step. Attaching some numbers to why ... | |
| ball choice | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I carry 207 book I started bowling when I was 10 back then to get any turn on the ball you really ... A: Wes, Your doing great if 207 is struggling. You are doing well, where would you like to be? I'd ... | |
| balls for my rev | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: 1.-Storm, I use this ball for spare with a medium hook, I release it with my thumb pointing at 10 ... A: Carlos, I understand you just fine. I love the sport of bowling, so helping a bowler, wherever they ... | |
| Turn Of The Wrist | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: It seems to me that all this about bowling balls and changing the layout to make the ball finish is ... A: Art, Congrats Art you want to be a bowler, not just a person who bowls. The modern game has evolved ... | |
| damage | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I am a stroker player, my rev is low and my axis rotation is 60-90, my speed is medium, I brought a ... A: Carlos, Your Storm Fast (the weakest ball) is drilled strong, the Lane Breaker is drilled long and ... | |
| Ball cracking | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I am a high rev, high speed two handed bowler, average 235 in league. I have been having problems ... A: Mike, The core position (location of the pin) is potentially pulling the track to the finger holes. ... | |
| Finger Pain | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 34 yo female who recently purchased a 12 lb ball, had it drilled, and have been bowling ... A: Jean, Did the store you bought the ball from know about the fractured fingers? Did they check for ... | |
| damage | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I am a stroker player, my rev is low and my axis rotation is 60-90, my speed is medium, I brought a ... A: Carlos, 15 degrees could be your tilt, not Positive Axis Point (PAP). The PAP is a horizontal and a ... | |
| Ball cracking | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I am a high rev, high speed two handed bowler, average 235 in league. I have been having problems ... A: Mike, Your layout seems to have safe pin positions but how you roll the ball may have the track ... | |
| Ball Cracking | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: Does putting inserts in the finger holes cause bowling balls to crack around the fingers? And does ... A: Mike, These questions and various opinions have been around the business for years. The ... | |
| Ball cracking | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: I am a high rev, high speed two handed bowler, average 235 in league. I have been having problems ... A: Mike, Ball warrantees cover this problem. If a ball cracks within the warrantee period, get it ... | |
| damage | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: I am a stroker player, my rev is low and my axis rotation is 60-90, my speed is medium, I brought a ... A: Carlos, Your axis rotation should already provide a strong down lane move (knowing your Axis Tilt ... | |
| Ball selection | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: i have been bowling for 2 years, im 36, carry and avg. of 150, im using a track 505c 15lbs ball, im ... A: Rodolfo, I'd NEVER put a brand new bowler in a performance ball (your Track 505c is a performance ... | |
| Turn Of The Wrist | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: It seems to me that all this about bowling balls and changing the layout to make the ball finish is ... A: Art, Everytime you adjust how you deliver the ball, you'll change axis tilt, axis rotation, more ... | |
| Columbia yellow dot | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 16# Columbia Yellow Dot #OR20320, that I obtained used in the early 80's. Other than ... A: Mike, There is no "market" for used balls. You can get what people will pay. With E-bay and the like ... | |
| Used plugged ball, LH pin down then RH pin up | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I got a ball used that has been plugged. The first drill appears to be LH, pin down below the ... A: Erik, The Jigsaw Trap is a Hammer ball. The ball worked fine, then why did they get rid of it after ... | |
| ball roll out | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: How or What do you look for or at to determine if the ball has what they call "rolled out" before ... A: Id, Watch the ball as it hits the pins. If (as a right hander - I'm assuming) the ball hits the 1 3 ... | |
| Used plugged ball, LH pin down then RH pin up | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I got a ball used that has been plugged. The first drill appears to be LH, pin down below the ... A: Erik, Hopefully, the layouts didn't work for the former owners, that is why you even have it. So ... | |
| SLIDE POSITION OF RT FOOT | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I am LT Handed. 204 avg. Bowling 5 yrs. I have been noticing that when I slide, I turn my RT foot ... A: Stan, Usually, excess energy/momentum shows up in a bowling delivery as torque in the slide when the ... | |
| what type of ball | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I am a female bowler in my early 50's. I carry a 175 average throwing a 16# C/Beast from a previous ... A: Pam, If there were balls that were very adaptable they'd be the most popular and biggest sellers. ... | |
| Ball Type | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I am a two-handed bowler, but have not really bought a ball to accommodate this. I am interested in ... A: Taylor, Positioning your top hand can help control the axis tilt and axis rotation of your shots. ... | |
| Ball Type | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I am a two-handed bowler, but have not really bought a ball to accommodate this. I am interested in ... A: Taylor, The Bonanza II is a Track Xception. Your strong rev rate can be tamed down by putting your ... | |
| Drilling Pattens | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I've enjoyed reading all the advice, from all the different experts. Please forgive me if this ... A: Rudy, Mo Pinnel developed the Dual Angle layout technique. It can be used on any bowling ball. The ... | |
| Ball Type | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I am a two-handed bowler, but have not really bought a ball to accommodate this. I am interested in ... A: Taylor, A bowling ball should allow you to match your ball speed/rev rate with the lane condition ... | |
| Thumb Pitch | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I know it's hard to give a definitive answer without knowing me or seeing me. Hopefully you can ... A: Tom, There are quite a few things that don't make sense about your fit. Congrats for overcoming all ... | |
| Repainting a bowling ball | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: Is it ok to repaint a bowling ball and then use it on the alley? So far my internet research has ... A: Matthew, Friction created between ball and lane would destroy any paint put on a ball. Don't do it. ... | |
| Thumb Pitch | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I know it's hard to give a definitive answer without knowing me or seeing me. Hopefully you can ... A: Tom, Are you right handed? Sounds like the span, possibly a little long or a little short, ... | |
| Bowling on tough tournament conditions for low rev bowler | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: Am back to bowling after a few years away, and trying to get back to bowling more tournaments. What ... A: John, Without knowing more about the lanes, the patterns, the traffic, I'm at a loss. Without ... | |
| Leaving the 8 pin, changing angles, not working | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I've had the 8 pin blues for awhile. Even now that I've develped a hook, I'm leaving 8's. I ... A: Erik, When you play into a certain amount of friction (and most house shots have friction outside of ... | |
| Leaving the 8 pin, changing angles, not working | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I've had the 8 pin blues for awhile. Even now that I've develped a hook, I'm leaving 8's. I ... A: Erik, I am assuming your right handed. While the path of your ball is true to the pocket the ball is ... | |
| bowlng on block lanes | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I have been having trouble bowling on block lanes. If I aim at 12 board my ball goes straight ... A: Art, Your PAP is 5.5 over and 3/4 up? Or the pin is 5.5 from your PAP (making your horizontal axis ... | |
| bowlng on block lanes | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I have been having trouble bowling on block lanes. If I aim at 12 board my ball goes straight ... A: Art, Your layout reflects your Positive Axis Point (PAP), your axis tilt, ball speed and rotation. ... | |
| CG vs locator pin | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: Is there a standard distance a locator pin will(should?) be from the CG of a bowling ball? Thanks, ... A: Ron, The top of a weightblock has a pin and the mass bias of an asymmetrical ball has a locator pin ... | |
| Buying a new Ball | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 133 average league bowler who's been bowling consistently in the high 140's to 150 range for ... A: Mary, I'd suggest you take a small step up to a urethane bowling ball. It will provide some carry ... | |
| Storm Thunder Road | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I got my first and only 300 game back in 2002 using a Storm Thunder Road (14 lb). The ball is pretty ... A: Gordon, Storm is revisiting the Thunder Road core with the Victory Road, now available. Climate, ... | |
| changing lines and hand position | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I am a 200+ avg bowler who is, dare I say, getting older. I am finally getting a new ball because ... A: Les, Looks like your mass bias would be in your track (or near it), a long and late layout. Axis ... | |
| changing lines and hand position | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I am a 200+ avg bowler who is, dare I say, getting older. I am finally getting a new ball because ... A: Les, It sounds by your description that your current ball skids long down the lane then hooks ... | |
| ball layout | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I am a low to medium rev, low to medium speed (about 14.5) and would like to know the best drilling ... A: Cecil, The ball should be laid out for your speed and skills and the condition you will bowl on. ... | |
| Spinner Bowl | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I am bowling helicopter style. If you could help me I would like to get the right way buying bowling ... A: Natasya, The helicopter style was developed for dramatically dry lanes. If lanes are conditioned ... | |
| oiling breakdown | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I would like some data on lane transition/ oiling pattern breakdown. I'm doing a presentation and I ... A: Cheryl, Sorry, I don't do homework for free. If you're getting a grade or a paycheck for the info, ... | |
| Sticky Thumb | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: At Christmas, I just got an Evil Siege from Brunswick. I am a lefty. I had it drilled with ... A: Chris, Once you hang a little in the ball, you will naturally try to help the ball off your thumb, ... | |
| Back Up Ball | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: How do I break my daughters habit of throwing a backup ball. She is a right hand bowler and throws ... A: Bob, Chances are she's rolling the way her arm dictates. Her elbow has a natural predisposition to ... | |
| ring finger drilled higher than middle finger | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I recently had a ball drilled with the ring finger higher than the middle finger.why would a pro ... A: Keith, Typically, the distance from thumb to ring is from 1/16 to 5/16 longer than thumb to middle ... | |
| Bowling with ring finger, pinky, and thumb | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I started bowling with my ring finger, pinky and thumb due to tendonitis in my middle finger. When I ... A: Jay, A well fit ball just hangs in your hand with little or no grip pressure. Your new grip would ... | |
| Going pro | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I was a steady bowler for 5 years at my local lanes but haven't bowled in 2 years, it's something ... A: Brandon, Having a minimum 190 average for a couple years in sanctioned competition is the base ... | |
| Wierd reaction. | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a Track 715A drilled for good length with a strong backend. I'm not sure of the actual ... A: Brent, You describe some things that don't make sense. The track rolls perpendicular to your fingers ... | |
| question | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a question? Do you are have you had anyone come to you are neck surgery c4 - c7 Cervical ... A: James, Haven't had anyone seek advice about a spinal injury. I'd strongly suggest you follow your ... | |
| bowling balls | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: can you tell me which manufacturer of balls who produce a 13# ball that has the "original core" as ... A: Id, When the weight of a bowling ball contains a heavy mass inside it's hard to keep it under 14 ... | |
| Pro Shop Drilling Machines | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking in to opening up a pro shop! Do you have any web-sites I can go to for drilling ... A: Eric, Go to the distributors in your area (you can find recommended distributors at www.ibpsia.com). ... | |
| Brunswick wild thing..color bleed | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: I use a Brunswick Wildthing reactive ball,and i have noticed when cleaning my ball the red color ... A: Roger, Not sure if color bleed is normal for that ball, your ball or any red bowling ball. I'd ... | |
| About a yellow dot /shadow | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a light columbia shadow yellow dot. Is this a urathane, reactive or polyester ball. It is a ... A: Ray, Columbia produced Yellow Dots (poly) and Shadows (urethane). But, the specific Yellow Dot soft ... | |
| Help finding a particular ball | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: A little background first... A am 31 years old and average around 200 in two different bowling ... A: Christopher, You are looking for a "magic" bowling ball. Worked great when you were younger, what ... | |
| Too Much "Headpin" | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I switched to a 16 lb ball and got better pocket hits. The only time I didnt carry a strike (more ... A: Gordon, Leaving the left corner (4-7 and 7), is too strong a move right at the pocket. The optimum ... | |
| Too Much "Headpin" | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I am a left handed bowler with a 167 average and a 300 ring. I use a "Storm High Road" Reactive ... A: Gordon, Try adjusting the surface of your bowling ball. If you keep it clean and shiny, a surface ... | |
| How to Adjust & Ball Speed ? | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I have just started back after 25 years away from bowling. I am 71 yr old left hand bowler and I am ... A: Art, Ball speed is the best asset to have in your game these days. Trying to generate ball speed is ... | |
| bowlingball cleaning machines | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I am a work-study liaison at a local high school. I work with students that have had little or no ... A: Kathy, There is some sanding/cleaning/maintenance info on the Ebonite website under maintenance. ... | |
| Bowling Balls | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me if today's 13# bowling balls have a generic core or the as advertised core. Someone ... A: Id, I wouldn't call what you might find in a light performance ball generic so much as typical ... | |
| bowling grip change | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I have returned to the sport after a nearly 20 year absence, having joined a local league about 8 ... A: Doug, Experimenting with a new grip option is a great idea. Something I suggest often. If you have ... | |
| Very Large Pin (8") | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: Hey there guys, I'm writing from Mexico looking for someone to help me, I've just bought a ... A: Fernando, If it is not obvious you bought a defective bowling ball (great for full rollers though). ... | |
| My bowling thumb | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: On my bowling thumb, at the base of it on the inside, it cracks into a sore right where it hits the ... A: Lacy, Somethings causing you to hold/grip the ball differently. Take your and an old ball to the ... | |
| 2 finger bowling | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: If you use 2 fingers, no thumb, must your palm cover the thumb hole, or should the bowl only have 2 ... A: Cliff, By strict rule the thumb is a gripping hole if covered, weight hole if not covered. A second ... | |
| Pulling every shot to the left | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: Ever since I had My hip replaced,I pull all My shots to the left..I cannot get down on My slide foot ... A: Tom, Evaluate your ball fit, if you are hanging onto the ball a little later than optimum, you'll ... | |
| full roller | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a dilemma about my ball layouts.I am a right handed one night a week bowler with a 220 ... A: Jeff, Congrats on your success. Sounds like you are a full roller. But your rev rate is not that of ... | |
| Bowling Grip | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I think I have problem with the way I grip my bowling ball. I tend to bend my thumb inorder to grip ... A: Nasser, A well fit ball should just hang from your hand. The majority of the support in a ball fit ... | |
| re-finishing a ball | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about re-finishing my bowling balls. I recently purchased a spinner and love using ... A: Michael, Balls often need different attention depending on finish, use, etc. Check the Storm website ... | |
| screw driver grip | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: do you have any info about the screw driver grip, by Bill hall,,,and how its drill. thanks, Ike. ... A: Ike, I contacted Bill and he's "putting it on paper". When I get more info from him I'll pass it ... | |
| Slowing down | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I am currently throwing my ball too fast. I am throwing around 17.70 to 18.4 MPH. This ... A: Joe, Ball speed is a great asset in the modern game. I'd suggest that with more surface and a layout ... | |
| Crossing arm over on release. | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I am female 61 who has been bowling over 30 years. I have a conventional grip and throw a straight ... A: Linda, Sounds like you're wrapping the ball around your body. Try to hold the ball in front of your ... | |
| Bowling ball repair | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I am converting a fingertip drilled bowling ball to conventional style. New holes drilled and ok. ... A: Leo, You are attempting to fully plug a bowling ball, that's not a repair. You are trying to perform ... | |
| Best ball available | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: Warren, I am a youth bowler that shoots down and in. What is currently the best ball out there for ... A: Joe, I recommend practice and coaching for Junior players. The more you can develop your skills, at ... | |
| abralon by hand | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a virtual gravity and a pure swing as well as a pearl tremor, I was wondering which pads I ... A: Keith, I've attached a Storm ball maintenance schedule. Check with the Ebonite website or Columbia ... | |
| abralon by hand | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a virtual gravity and a pure swing as well as a pearl tremor, I was wondering which pads I ... A: Keith, Doing anything to your bowling equipment by hand, could lead to a very inconsistent finish to ... | |
| bowling ball suggestions | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: .. I'm pretty lazy in carrying and bringing multiple balls into the bowling alley during my ... A: Archie, Which golf club do you golf with when you only take one? That will give me a little idea. ... | |
| Highest differential | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I know the limit use to be .80 then it was lowered to .60, I was a little curious to find out what ... A: David, If I'm not mistaken, when they set the parameters for Differential Radius of Gyration they ... | |
| Storm Dimension versus Brunswick C-System 3.5 | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I own a Storm Dimension and a Brunswick C-System 3.5. They are both drilled with pin above fingers. ... A: Ruud, Over reaction is a ball doing more than expected, not providing you mistake room. If you miss ... | |
| Storm Dimension versus Brunswick C-System 3.5 | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I own a Storm Dimension and a Brunswick C-System 3.5. They are both drilled with pin above fingers. ... A: Ruud, Some clarifications: Overreaction is the volatility you mention (difficulty in controlling ... | |
| Storm Dimension versus Brunswick C-System 3.5 | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I own a Storm Dimension and a Brunswick C-System 3.5. They are both drilled with pin above fingers. ... A: Ruud, First, any layout must be created off your specific Positive Axis Point (PAP). And, created ... | |
| balls coverstock | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: which type of bowling balls these days have the most agressive coverstock...particle...urethane... ... A: LD, Depending on what you need them for a heavier load of large particles in a performance ball ... | |
| drilling ball with 1 | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: First off THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME !! I have ask you questions in the past which you have answered! ... A: Dan, You're scaring me a little. You have a scale but don't know how to use it? You should have ... | |
| drilling ball with 1" pin | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: First off THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME !! I have ask you questions in the past which you have answered! ... A: Dan, You are asking a very basic question. No disrespect, but putting the top of the weightblock in ... | |
| handicap | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: how i calculate handicap on 60 is 210 to 130 A: Margot, Is your question, you need to calculate handicap? Handicap is calculated as a percentage ... | |
| the field | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: What's the best way to get involved in the field? Bear in mind I'm 54, been back to bowling for 2 ... A: Jim, Unfortunately, the sport has situations like yours all over the country. I think that the ... | |
| Layout or me? | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I've recently returned to bowling after a long time away (25+ years#, I'm 56 years old and have ... A: Calvin, You are going from a basic three piece ball (most likely rubber) to a high tech, high ... | |
| Layout or me? | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I've recently returned to bowling after a long time away (25+ years#, I'm 56 years old and have ... A: Calvin, Not sure where to start. Lets start with the end, the layout numbers you mention aren't ... | |
| ball layouts - drilling | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm a newbie in bowling. Been playing for couple of years no and planning to take it to the next ... A: Kiko, Before any bowler can use a layout to significant help them, they must be consistent. If you ... | |
| balance hole | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: if you want the ball to be more potent say positive balance for moreangle what is the proper ... A: Roy, Good analogy, but bowling ball weights, dynamic imbalances and altering the core influence with ... | |
| balance hole | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: they say you can use a balancehole for negative balance or for positive balance or to fine tune. ... A: Roy, Did the driller sell you the ball? If they had to do something goofy because of the weights, ... | |
| drill/layout | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: i have a bedlam columbia 300 drilled on strong layout 4x4with pin under my ring finger i am a left ... A: Roy, The Ebonite Total NV was very smooth, Storm T-Road not so much. You basically stand so that the ... | |
| drill/layout | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: i have a bedlam columbia 300 drilled on strong layout 4x4with pin under my ring finger i am a left ... A: Roy, Ball reaction is all about utilizing your skills (ball speed, rev rate, tilt and rotation) to ... | |
| Ebonite Infinite One layout | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I would like to ask for the best layout for Ebonite Infinite One. Its a used ball from my brother we ... A: Armando, Try smoothing the ball to 2000, roll it. Then if the backend isn't improved enough hit it ... | |
| Ebonite Infinite One layout | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I would like to ask for the best layout for Ebonite Infinite One. Its a used ball from my brother we ... A: Armando, A strong rough surface maybe what's causing the ball to quit. What is the pin to Positive ... | |
| Ebonite Infinite One layout | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I would like to ask for the best layout for Ebonite Infinite One. Its a used ball from my brother we ... A: Armando, Not knowing anything about what you do rolling a ball, suggesting a layout is premature. ... | |
| More info on turning the ball with my thumb | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: None of the above are problems. I have a some what moist hand, I track high(close to the fingers and ... A: Sean, High track could be low axis rotation, but you said your axis rotation was 45 degrees, could ... | |
| new bowling ball question on 7-29 | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I asked you about buying a new ball, I throw straight etc.... What do you think of the STORM "REIGN" ... A: Cheryl, Probably too strong for your slower speed. It would probably either hook to violently (as to ... | |
| RE: Turning the ball with my thumb | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: The Bill Hall article is in a Bowling This Month magazine from May, 2002 (What your hand is telling ... A: Sean, The BTM cover story was "How to Read Your Hand". I will try to get a copy, unless you could ... | |
| RE: Turning the ball with my thumb | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: What my coach means by "turning the ball with my thumb" is that I am holding the ball with my thumb ... A: Sean, Can you tell where you saw the Bill Hall article? Or a way to see it? I still can't imagine ... | |
| new bowling ball | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I am in the market to purchase a new ball. I haven't in 4 years. I am a right handed 53 year old ... A: Cheryl, Thanks for getting back so quick. When players start rolling lighter equipment, slowly, I ... | |
| new bowling ball | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I am in the market to purchase a new ball. I haven't in 4 years. I am a right handed 53 year old ... A: Cheryl, Congratulations on the improvement. Unfortunately, without knowing more about what you ... | |
| Turning the Ball with my Thumb | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I am a 12 year old boy, averaging 196, and have been bowling for 2 1/2 years. I have calluses on ... A: Sean, Callousing on the sides of your thumb is an indicator of bending (or squeezing with) the thumb ... | |
| Should I get a lighter ball? | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 21 year old male, I'm 5'10 around 190Lbs. I workout regularly and I'm pretty strong for the ... A: Jean, You have the potential to benefit from the weight, and obviously can control the ball ... | |
| Long-term Thumb Issues | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: Wondering if you can help. I have a very longtime issue with the thumbhole. Right now I think the ... A: Bill, Thanks for following up. One or two quick points: First, The interchangeable thumb inserts ... | |
| More Background, Long-Term Thumb Issue | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: This is just more background on my thumbhole issue. I putting this in because there can be many ... A: Bill, Your switch of the thumb pitch is a good idea. My concern is you've maybe gone too far in the ... | |
| Long-term Thumb Issues | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: Wondering if you can help. I have a very longtime issue with the thumbhole. Right now I think the ... A: Bill, 1/2 forward is more than 3/8 could the change be to 1/4, 1/8 is a a lot less? How does your ... | |
| lane conditions | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: My question is a two parter: First, what does a "unit" of oil mean exactly? Second what is a common ... A: Gabe, I don't remember the physical equivalent of a "unit". I'll follow up when I come across the ... | |
| wrist braces | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: when i bowl my wrist will become extremely sore, i herd of a brace called pro grip but i dont know ... A: Scott, I don't know what is causing your wrist to be sore, so getting a wrist device may or may not ... | |
| Bowling Ball damage | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Four bowling balls were in bags (two each) in a trunk of a car, a drunk left the road and struck the ... A: Steve, Glad to hear there was no OTHER damage. From what I know of physics, anything COULD happen, ... | |
| One pound of difference? | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: In heavy oil, would one pound of weight make that great of a difference in the traction of a 16 ... A: Regi, Most bowlers will roll the heavier ball slower. When it's got more time to hook (slower ball ... | |
| Thumb issues | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: Hey; I am on the newer side of bowling and am having some serious issues with beating up my thumb. I ... A: Hey, You probably bent the thumb that's why it felt so tight before, but are more relaxed now, so ... | |
| Thumb issues | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: Hey; I am on the newer side of bowling and am having some serious issues with beating up my thumb. I ... A: Jake, It is likely that using a ball that doesn't fit has created a muscle memory of needing to grip ... | |
| down lane markers | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: what is the distance to the tracer markers around 30-40 ft. I recently bowled nationals and when I ... A: Robert, While I don't know the exact distance to the tracers off the top of my head, the downlane ... | |
| speed, carry issues | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: My wife is a pure stroker. Low revs, low ball speed. Her speed has become an issue. She only really ... A: Michael, A move in should not be huge, but getting less axis rotation will get the ball rolling ... | |
| How to stop breaking the wrist | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I have been bowling since I was a little kid, and I was at the peak of my game in high school. Now, ... A: Zach, Has your fit changed? Or more specifically, has the ball fit NOT changed and you've grown (to ... | |
| speed, carry issues | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: My wife is a pure stroker. Low revs, low ball speed. Her speed has become an issue. She only really ... A: Michael, Timing is very important, but in players with slower speed, I find they can use help with ... | |
| Bowling ball types | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: May you explain the differences between a blem bowling ball, 2nd quality bowling balls, X-outs, ... A: Cindy, All are descriptions of balls that don't meet first quality standards, as a second quality ... | |
| Ball Selection and Layout for Carrydown | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I would like to apologize for my English because I'm from a country in South East Asia. I'm ... A: Noer, I'm familiar with helicopter style players. But they're tighter tracks usually don't strip oil ... | |
| Ball Selection and Layout for Carrydown | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I would like to apologize for my English because I'm from a country in South East Asia. I'm ... A: Noer, Your center's lane maintenance is about what we used to do in the early "80's (without the ... | |
| selling equipment | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: my name is darwin manuel and i have owned a proshop for about 7 years now. I have all Ebonite ... A: Darwin, Why don't you sell the business rather than dismantle it? I'd suggest ads in Bowlers ... | |
| bowling ball | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: i stand on ten and throw the ball down five i have a little hook but the only thing that i do is ... A: Carroll, Brunswick didn't make Rhino Pros 25 years ago. Please check the ball and let me know what ... | |
| Need Stronger Ball for Full Roller | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I am a full roller. I average around 213 on a house shot but I think I need more to get more strikes ... A: Roger, The layout you suggest is full roller leverage (positioning the center of gravity as he does, ... | |
| Need Stronger Ball for Full Roller | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I am a full roller. I average around 213 on a house shot but I think I need more to get more strikes ... A: Roger, You're playing at a high level, congratulations. Improving your strike percentage and ... | |
| Lighting Specification | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: Iīm a lighting designer and this is myIs there any regulation or specification about the minimum ... A: Sergio, I'm not sure if I understand the question. Wood lanes are comprised of specific materials, ... | |
| Bowling Alleys | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I recently went bowling with some friends and just before we left I stupidly went to retrieve a ... A: Jerry, The lane conditioner is usually a mineral oil base, with additives. The extra shoes, if not ... | |
| Leverage vs. Axis | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: What is the difference between leverage weight and axis weight? Also, top weight, positive weight, ... A: Ryan, You have quite a list. Getting too deep into terms that are not big influences on ball ... | |
| balls | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: what is the major difference between a symmetrical and a assymmetrical ball and how would you ... A: Id, Like screw drivers, or wrenches, bowling balls are tools. Different core dynamics (symmetric ... | |
| pitches | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: Tired of tearing up my thumb. Usually blisters will occur at the knuckle part of the thumb, which ... A: Ryan, Sounds like the spans are OK but without knowing the length and finger pitches I can't give ... | |
| pitches | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: Tired of tearing up my thumb. Usually blisters will occur at the knuckle part of the thumb, which ... A: Ryan, Pitch adjustments probably will allow for the ball to just hang from your hand (the best ... | |
| rolling over the fingers | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: im having problems with my track rolling over the middle finger and sometimes the thumb hole, ... A: Isaac, Your span and pitches probably create a need to squeeze the ball at least a little, if you ... | |
| Three year old bowler | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a three year old son who is really into bowling. I take him bowling three to four times a ... A: Mark, A child as young as yours doesn't have a long attention span. My experience with kids would ... | |
| HANDICAP | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: HOW CAN I GET A PRINT OUT ON HANDICAP BASS ON AVERAGE. FOR A EXAMPLE, SOMEONE BOWLS A 475, HIS ... A: Allen, Handicap basis is different for many leagues. It is a percentage of a base number. If your ... | |
| carry and push away | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I have two questions: The first question I have relates to ball weight and carry. I am struggling ... A: Collen, First, congratulations on your successes so far. You are playing at a high level. It ... | |
| carry and push away | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I have two questions: The first question I have relates to ball weight and carry. I am struggling ... A: Colleen, Before I'd recommend anything, why do you believe at 215 you're not carrying? What do you ... | |
| THUMB PAIN | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: Not sure whats wrong but i developed thumb pain by the knuckle close to the wrist. Not sure if its ... A: James, I'd suspect fit and footwork, culminating in not enough slide. Your approach needs to be ... | |
| THUMB PAIN | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: Not sure whats wrong but i developed thumb pain by the knuckle close to the wrist. Not sure if its ... A: James, The over turning is part of the problem, where either the weight change, fit change and/or ... | |
| THUMB PAIN | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: Not sure whats wrong but i developed thumb pain by the knuckle close to the wrist. Not sure if its ... A: James, Trace back any changes before the pain started. Are you talking about the thumb joint (the ... | |
| bowling ball and shoes | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: i bought a performace ball so i can get better and help my score, and i bought it in 11 pounds bc ... A: Les, A custom fit for you should allow you to handle more ball weight. I'd use an 11lber for someone ... | |
| bowling ball and shoes | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: i just recently bought a Hammer Vibe Onyx in 11 ibs, and i cannot throw strikes with this ball no ... A: Les, A bowling ball should fit so the need to grip it is minimal to unnecessary. Your experience ... | |
| Soreness in first joint on my middle finger | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm left-handed using a fingertip grip and I've noticed lately that the first joint closest to the ... A: Gary, Ball drillers should cause no pain. Take the ball to the person who drilled it, explain the ... | |
| Soreness in first joint on my middle finger | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm left-handed using a fingertip grip and I've noticed lately that the first joint closest to the ... A: Gary, From your description, you seem to have an opinion of the problem and want confirmation of ... | |
| Soreness in first joint on my middle finger | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm left-handed using a fingertip grip and I've noticed lately that the first joint closest to the ... A: Gary, Don't try the drill the hole bigger/deeper idea, it will create more problems. Does the ball ... | |
| "TUGGING" the ball | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: im and older bowler (61) have been a 200 average plus for ever. the last few years have gotten in ... A: Tod, Are you left handed? A righty might miss right, but its not a tug. Loss of grip strength may ... | |
| ball for son | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: My son is 16 and is currently using a storm virtual gravity. He is what I would call a stroker. He ... A: Don, Your son has a very aggressive cover and core in Storm's Virtual Gravity. When I find a ball ... | |
| How to find pin location | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a ball with the pin drilled out, and i am not sure where it is. Can it be found with a ball ... A: Richard, No, the pin is at the top of a ball's weightblock or its a fill hole from the mold the ball ... | |
| thumb sleeves and finger inserts | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: My wife has been bowling for less than 5 years and is 65 years young. She uses a conventionalh8i ... A: James, A conventional grip does NOT utilize finger grips (while available some years ago, they are a ... | |
| counterclockwise motion | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I know that the bowling ball should roll in a counter clockwise motion in order to move right to ... A: Karl, You are a two finger/no thumb player? Some two handers use the top hand to help control axis ... | |
| counterclockwise motion | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I know that the bowling ball should roll in a counter clockwise motion in order to move right to ... A: Karl, Ball fit is crucial in having the ball exit properly. The ball should let go of you, so there ... | |
| No hook at all | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I own a Virtual Gravity. I bought it from a Pro shop in Farmington hills, and they have wood lanes. ... A: Sandy, You should have quite a bit of hook. Do you bowl on wood lanes or synthetics? You are right ... | |
| Rasing Ball Track | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: Looking for information on rasing ball track for a bowler who has changed from a 4.5" x 0.25" UP to ... A: Tommy, It sounds like your telling me the grip is a little short. Unless fingers are short and hand ... | |
| a bowling ball life | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: How long does a bowling ball last in terms of time, no one i ask can tell me.... I just got the ... A: John, Don't sweat a chip. The usable lifespan for a ball is as long as it performs the needed task ... | |
| Semi-Grip (finger-tip) | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: What should the thumb and finger pitch be for a semi-finger tip grip, my regular span is 4 1/2 and 4 ... A: Tim, A semi-finger tip grip is significantly more difficult to roll as your fingers must bend where ... | |
| Semi-Grip (finger-tip) | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: What should the thumb and finger pitch be for a semi-finger tip grip, my regular span is 4 1/2 and 4 ... A: Tim, Don't understand some of your terminology. A semi-finger tip is a grip where the fingers are ... | |
| pin .5 inches from CG | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: How do I lay this ball out with the pin so close to the CG? I want the Jigsaw to hook at the back ... A: Ed, Knowing exactly where your axis is, is the only way to lay out a performance ball. A shorter ... | |
| pin .5 inches from CG | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: How do I lay this ball out with the pin so close to the CG? I want the Jigsaw to hook at the back ... A: Ed, oooppps. Internet ball. How much top weight does it have? 15# or 16? Depending on what you want ... | |
| Track Flare Over Weight Hole | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: My bowling balls all have my track flare rolling over my weight hole. Will this affect performance ... A: Jon, If the balls roll OK, don't worry about it. Having each roll over the weight hole seems like ... | |
| stroker to play inside? | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I'm a right handed stroker (180 avg) with my "A" game of course playing the outside line. As the ... A: Jim, Have your driller layout the Mission stronger than the Angular One, with the idea of moving ... | |
| stroker to play inside? | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I'm a right handed stroker (180 avg) with my "A" game of course playing the outside line. As the ... A: Jim, Sounds like you're trying a bunch of things to solve one problem. When lanes dry out, move out ... | |
| upgrade to new ball | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Just started bowling in a league again after about 13 years off and was looking to upgrade to a new ... A: Keith, If you intend to continue to use the Beast (for spares or as the lesser of two in ball ... | |
| Medium Oil Arcy Ball | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a Brunswick Diamondback and I am looking for a ball that has the same reaction but ... A: Josh, I'm a fan of using a ball I like and altering the drilling/surface to compliment the reaction ... | |
| upgrade to new ball | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: Just started bowling in a league again after about 13 years off and was looking to upgrade to a new ... A: Keith, The Avalanche series from Brunswick uses a similar core to the Beast (like their reactive ... | |
| 11 lb bowing ball | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: What is the best 11lb reactive ball that will hook at the backend and not loose momentum before it ... A: Ola, You've been bowling for a year and a pro shop is recommending reactive resin for 8-10mph ball ... | |
| release | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: in the so called "hand shake release" is the thumb stationary at 9, 10, or 11 o'clock position and ... A: Id, The handshake is a visual reference to get the hand in proper position at release. You can't ... | |
| Keeping the pins low? | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I see some hits that have the pins jumping and some that keep the pins low. I was looking but ... A: Chuck, I can't respond to you with a definite, researched answer, but in my experience, I'd suggest ... | |
| momentum swing follow up | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Dont get me wrong, I have use reactive balls before and have no problem throwing a swing shot. the ... A: Robert, Your U2 is a little bit of surface and a very center heavy core (similar in concept to the ... | |
| Damaged Ball | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a Scout Reactive 16lb, and I got it about 4 weeks ago. The first time I used it it got stuck ... A: Chance, Any explanation as to what caused it from the center? Can't think of what might cause the ... | |
| missing my mark | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I have no problem usually getting my ball to hook to the pocket when I hit my mark on the lane. The ... A: Larry, Approach consistency help with hitting your target. Do you drift when you take your approach? ... | |
| ball drillin | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Im looking at the momentum swing i want to get max length with strong back-end. the ball i seen has ... A: Robert, A Momentum Swing will do a lot more than a U2. Why a duller ball? Anything dull, even if ... | |
| ball suggestion | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a question regarding ball selection and layout. I'm a medium rev, 16-18mph off the hand, RH, ... A: Michael, As a former center GM, the league base has always dictated the availability of lanes, but ... | |
| Columbia Big Bully | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Could you give me any information on Columbia's Big Bully? Is it a pearl or a solid? In your ... A: Regi, Without knowing anything about your game I can't evaluate a ball and if it fits your skills. ... | |
| Lane Conditions | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a Virtual Gravity and the pin is next to my ring finger. I bowl on Tuesday nights. I use a ... A: Chris, You didn't offer more information about your game, how you slide, about the Virtual Gravity ... | |
| Lane Conditions | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a Virtual Gravity and the pin is next to my ring finger. I bowl on Tuesday nights. I use a ... A: Chris, Probably smoother will save some energy. You could be throwing too hard, turning it to little ... | |
| ball suggestion | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a question regarding ball selection and layout. I'm a medium rev, 16-18mph off the hand, RH, ... A: Michael, Layout and ball choice is influenced by lane condition and your skills. Your pin under ... | |
| choosing a ball | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I am getting frustrated with my current balls.,black widow and storm dimension.Both seemed to have ... A: Will, Ebonite recommends hot water, Brunswick is OK with commercial oil extraction. I stumbled ... | |
| Next Level | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: On Monday night, I had a 8-10 split in the first and fifth frame of the first game. Do you have any ... A: Roger, Short of "the lane is too oily for your ball in the first game, play closer to the friction ... | |
| choosing a ball | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I am getting frustrated with my current balls.,black widow and storm dimension.Both seemed to have ... A: Will, You have good balls, just maybe need better maintenance. Cooking isn't recommended, so you may ... | |
| Next Level | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I am a 53 year old, right handed, that throws a slow ball, 12-13mph according to the lane readout. I ... A: Roger, I may have just answered this. But had a thought about the 8-10's. This split for a right ... | |
| Pin Action | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I am a 53 year old, right handed, that throws a slow ball, 12-13mph according to the lane readout. I ... A: Roger, Your smoother Vibe helps (be sure to keep it shiny) retain more energy for better pin action. ... | |
| FINGER PITCHES | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: MR. FRIEDL: I AM A NO-THUMB BOWLER, TWO LEAGUES, 14 AND 15 LB EQUIPMENT, USUALLY URETHANE ... ... A: Gary, WANT TO TRY DIFFERENT PITCHES/SPANS. Spans for a thumb hole or do you have a thumb drilled ... | |
| pro shop equipment | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in some used bowling pro shop equipment. Do you have any idea of where I can ... A: Robert, Check with IBPSIA at ibpsia.com. Many bowling distributors carry used/reconditioned/new pro ... | |
| BOWLING | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I,was reading an answer to another bowling question when it occured to me what i may be doing wrong ... A: William, A breakpoint system will help you determine how to traverse the lane optimally. You need to ... | |
| do i need a new ball? | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I am currently getting more upset with myself each time we bowl. I currently have a 12.4 lb ... A: Leann, yes, A matte finish ball uses more energy through the lane than a shiny or smooth one. My ... | |
| do i need a new ball? | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I am currently getting more upset with myself each time we bowl. I currently have a 12.4 lb ... A: Leann, Have your local pro shop guy smooth your ball a little. The Gyro has a fairly rough cover ... | |
| what tpe of ball do I have? | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a brunswick axis LE97239, what I don't know is what type reactive or plastic. I have had the ... A: Dave, Your ball is basic plastic (polyester). It was a brand sold through Big Box stores. Probably ... | |
| bowling balls | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: What newer available ball is the equivalent or very similar to the Ebonite Black Ice? A: Janet, Tough call. The midprice Ebonite series ball the Smash would probable be a little stronger ... | |
| Bowling with a cracked ball | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Is it legal to use a ball with an eighth of an inch crack in it. The crack encompasses the entire ... A: Dennis, There is a size requirement (circumference) in the specifications section of the USBC rules. ... | |
| PIN, CG and MB location on old equipment | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: In an effort to get started on learning how to drill, I recently plugged up an old Rhino I had in ... A: Kelly, If it's plastic the surface is polyester. A polyurethane ball (also described as urethane) ... | |
| PIN, CG and MB location on old equipment | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: In an effort to get started on learning how to drill, I recently plugged up an old Rhino I had in ... A: Kelly, Is the ball plastic? Pin shouldn't be opposite the label! You've chosen a very basic ball, ... | |
| PIN, CG and MB location on old equipment | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: In an effort to get started on learning how to drill, I recently plugged up an old Rhino I had in ... A: Kelly, Your looking for stuff: MB, there isn't one on a symmetric bowling ball until it's drilled, ... | |
| Full Roller Pin Placement | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: Background: I'm typically a full roller, average about 158, and just switched my grip to tips. I ... A: Ian, The International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association members usually represent ... | |
| Full Roller Pin Placement | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: Background: I'm typically a full roller, average about 158, and just switched my grip to tips. I ... A: Ian, A correctly drilled ball will react much MUCH better. Print the Storm drill sheet for your ... | |
| over/under conditions | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I am 69 years old, retired and bowl in three very good senior men's leagues. I average between 194 ... A: Ed, Ball layout and cover stock can often help tame down the over under. Since changing layouts is ... | |
| Pete Weber's thumb glove. | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: Are the gloves like Pete Weber wears with only the thumb protected, commercially available? A: Richard, Pete basically uses a golf glove. His need is the hundreds of games a month that he rolls. ... | |
| SPLIT | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: THE LAST COUPLE TIMES OUT SUDDENLY HAVE ACQUIRED THE "SPLITS" THE MOST NOTEABLE ONE HAS BEEN THE 5-7 ... A: LD, I'd think, without seeing you actually play, the Mutant Cell has picked up a little oil shine ... | |
| SPLIT | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: THE LAST COUPLE TIMES OUT SUDDENLY HAVE ACQUIRED THE "SPLITS" THE MOST NOTEABLE ONE HAS BEEN THE 5-7 ... A: LD, 5-7's show up for a right hander when a weak hitting ball deflects off pocket, half pocket or ... | |
| How do I stop from pinching the ball on my delivery? | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: Warren, Thank you for taking the time to read over this. I am a 32 years old 6 ft 10 inch 320 pound ... A: Ryan, A couple suggestions: try to identify how long a first step you take, then try to cut it in ... | |
| Ball Layouts | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I've been bowling several tournaments on real long oil patterns, I was wondering what type of ... A: Ricky, Controllable, according to how strong your rev rate and ball speed are. The harder you throw ... | |
| Black Widow Pearl? | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: Warren, Thanks for you response, sorry for the delay with my reply. I had a great holiday, I hope ... A: Regi, The Red Pearl Widow is a long and strong pearl with an asymmetric core. If anything you might ... | |
| Ball track issue... continued | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: Warren; Thanks once again for such a prompt reply. My christmas was great thanks. Quiet one with my ... A: Kelly, Try to keep your hand inside the ball as you get to your release point. Wrist and hand ... | |
| Ball track issue | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I've noticed that the track on all my balls, even the spare ball, tends to go over the thumb. ... A: Kelly, You could be very up the back of the ball and have a 6" plus PAP, you have a little tilt and ... | |
| SCUFFS ON BALL | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: i BOUGHT A NEW STORM VIRTURE GRAVITY 15 LB BALL FIRST TIME I USED IT THERE WERE SCUFF NARKS ABOUT ... A: Robert, Did the shop do anything about them? Scuffs may indicate, as the shop guy suggested, that ... | |
| ball and drilling | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: Warren, after a hiatus of 15 years. I am coming back to bowling. I carried 200+ when I quit. I ... A: Ed, You might want to try a Scout from Columbia, or AMF Smoke pearl drilled to match your revs and ... | |
| Black Widow Pearl? | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: Warren, Much respect for what you have done and continue to do for the game of bowling. I wanted ... A: Regi, Strong ball, but asymmetrical (strong dynamic core), so the core does contribute to overall ... | |
| Info. | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Sir:As a winter-time project I have studied up on how bowling balls are made and drilled. I have ... A: Roger, Volunteer at a local pro shop (you can help out around the store for the information you ... | |
| virtual energy/lanes | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: Happy Holidays Warren. Purchased the Virtual Energy recently. The lanes that I bought it at were ... A: Sandy, You changed the surface so it bites earlier. It might be a touch too early, so you might want ... | |
| re-drilling | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I recently learned how to throw a hook while bowling and need to get my ball plugged and re-drilled, ... A: Crystal, Chances are you can. Moving the core to change it's influence is a possibility, but if this ... | |
| SPORT SHOT LAY-OUT | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: have a global 900 lunitic 2-3 pin. need idea's for use on a sport pattern say 39ft. A: Charlie, I'd need way more info than you've provided. There are multiple sport patterns, with the ... | |
| target | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: in targeting your mark do you walk towards the target or walk straight from your starting board with ... A: LD, One way to control the reaction of a bowling ball is to keep it on enough oil to retain energy ... | |
| right ball to use | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I want to know when to use a ball that has a controlled arc and when to use a ball that goes long ... A: Joe, Typical lane conditions consist of more friction close to the gutter. If you roll straighter, ... | |
| Full roller | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know if theirs any advantage in drill a ball as a full roller? A: James, A fuller roller is a type of release/delivery. If you don't roll the ball through the grip, a ... | |
| tv commentary | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: and happy holidays! I have 2, but this 1st is just curiosity. Ive been watching the pros on tv for a ... A: Sandy, The tv shows are presented by the PBA. The PBA charges ball companies (and any provider of ... | |
| Fix a small chip in the thumb hole | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: The other day I noticed a small chip inside the thumb hole of my bowling ball. It doesn't pinch or ... A: Shawna, Have you tried a piece of tape? A little dolop of plug should fill it in. But you'll need a ... | |
| ball selection | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I am a 51 year old 182 average bowler and have been bowling for 35 years. Ball speed is 17 mph with ... A: Dave, Getting the ball into a roll seems to be what you need. You said layouts are reflecting the ... | |
| fit adjustment | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: In response the your question. I am right handed, all of my finger pitches are zero as well, thumb ... A: Al, Not sure how long your span is, but if your coming out of a zero zero fit, it is probably around ... | |
| Switching Hands | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: Warren, I recently injured my left hand and am being forced to learn how to bowl right handed. I ... A: Jason, Nothing can speed up the change in muscle memory but practice. Practice makes perfect, but ... | |
| Lane Conditions | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: Is there a normal length of oil for a house shot in a recreational league? Also, what pattern would ... A: Ron, USBC stays out of the what you can put down controversy, with a minimum rule of 3 units of oil ... | |
| ball equivilent | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to find a newer bowling ball that reacts like my ebonite crossfire. Thank You Jan A: Jan, The Black and Red Bash from Ebonite has the Big Bang XL reactive coverstock, but your Crossfire ... | |
| Need to Drill a New Ball | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I lost the link to reply to your answer, but I did get it. As of right now, my thumb is doing much ... A: Ren, There are several ways to change the surface. First, try not to let it change. Wipe the ball ... | |
| Heavy Oil - Little back end | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: well I have been bowling in leagues over here in England for the past 3 - 4 years. I am planning on ... A: Ashley, The Ultra Zone is a strong cover and core. Before recommending something, I'd rather know ... | |
| fit adjustments | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I currently have moved finger and thumb pitches all to zero but i still don't fill the ball in my ... A: Alvin, Are you right handed or left? What are your laterals for the fingers? Your spans are 40% of ... | |
| damaged thumb | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: Upon recently getting back into bowling, I purchased a couple of new balls and had them drilled by ... A: Don, Look forward to getting the email from your shop guy. I'll check on freight (don't expect it to ... | |
| lanes | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: do i look for where more or less oil is in analyzing the lanes?? esxplain....thnaks A: LD, Most lanes have more oil in the middle and fronts (heaviest at the foul-line tapering to roughly ... | |
| Two-handed bowler equipment | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: My 14 year old son bowls two-handed and is throwing a Storm Street Rod and is finding on medium to ... A: Gary, Your son's 13 lb ball doesn't have much of a core. So, surface on a lightly oiled synthetic ... | |
| damaged thumb | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: Upon recently getting back into bowling, I purchased a couple of new balls and had them drilled by ... A: Don, Some pro shops carry it. Costs around $10 (retail) but comes in several sizes, we need the ... | |
| Two-handed bowler equipment | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: My 14 year old son bowls two-handed and is throwing a Storm Street Rod and is finding on medium to ... A: Gary, One of the nice things about a two handed delivery is you can use the top hand to control the ... | |
| lifting head during delivery | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: i have a problem with picking head up and not seeing spot during delivery taking a lot of roll off ... A: Mike, A big head bob at the point of release sounds like fast feet and a yanked swing (when the ... | |
| BOWLING | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I have returned to League Bowling after a 22 year layoff to focus on career(lots of travel)I now ... A: William, Thanks for the feed back. What have you changed that is causing you to struggle? Be ... | |
| delivery | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: in the bowling delivery should you keep your elbow locked or not? is it correct to lock the wrist ... A: LD, NOT a dumb question. Probably the key question for most bowlers. Your skills will often ... | |
| damaged thumb | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: Upon recently getting back into bowling, I purchased a couple of new balls and had them drilled by ... A: Don, It sounds like your bending your thumb. A tighter hole is meant to force you to relax your hand ... | |
| BOWLING | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I have returned to League Bowling after a 22 year layoff to focus on career(lots of travel)I now ... A: William, Don't take this wrong, but you may have more equipment than a 150 average bowler can ... | |
| delivery | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: in the bowling delivery should you keep your elbow locked or not? is it correct to lock the wrist ... A: LD, The more controlled your swing, the more difficult to duplicate what you're doing (unless you ... | |
| BOWLING | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I have returned to League Bowling after a 22 year layoff to focus on career(lots of travel)I now ... A: William, Ball fit is crucial. A ball that let's go of you will allow you to work WAY LESS hard when ... | |
| heavily oiled lanes | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I have bowled for several years and have always played between the 7 and 10 board with no problems. ... A: Donovan, Every bowling center conditions their lanes the way they believe is best for their bowlers. ... | |
| bowling conditions and proper ball selection | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I have bowled all my life practically in a league once a week. I averaged 213 in 2001 and since my ... A: Ray, A drop in average usually indicates a change in lane conditions, wear and loss of performance ... | |
| hooking on oil - ball | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I am in my mid60s,left-handed and have bowled for over 30 years...recently suffered some heart ... A: Owen, The Ultra was one of Brunswick's stronger entries in the last few years. Most bowling centers ... | |
| bowling straight or target line | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: i am somewhat confused in the approach....do i walk as straight as possible to the foul line or do i ... A: LD, The numbers you mentioned (2-3 inch pin and 2.5-3.5 top weight) are fairly standard (right in ... | |
| bowling straight or target line | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: i am somewhat confused in the approach....do i walk as straight as possible to the foul line or do i ... A: LD, To allow you to use the front part of the lane (heads) to control when and how much a ball ... | |
| hooking on oil - ball | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I am in my mid60s,left-handed and have bowled for over 30 years...recently suffered some heart ... A: Owen, One of the keys to ball reaction is ball speed. How hard do you roll the ball? What Ball and ... | |
| Entry level? | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend has wanted to get into bowling and getting her own ball.She has only really thrown a ... A: John, Thoughtful gift but be careful. When venturing into a performance grip, especially when ... | |
| forfiet of game | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: My question is if a team does not have a legal line up at the start of the first game and they show ... A: Jackie, Each game must be played with a minimum legal lineup. If in game 1, there are not enough ... | |
| trying to find the fight ball setup | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I live in an area with small bowling centers with no pros. There is only one pro and he would rather ... A: Klark, Not sure what you mean by "almost dead like" can you explain? Your center conditions the ... | |
| Plugging and re-drilling rules | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I have heard that you can only have a ball plugged and re-drilled twice and still be legal to use ... A: Lee, There are no rules restricting plugging and re-drilling, but when a ball starts getting to ... | |
| Bowling | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: Iam 82 years young and have been bowling for over50 years,in my younger years I have had averages of ... A: Ken, Hows your ball speed? Without knowing more info, i can make some generalizations of what ... | |
| trying to find the fight ball setup | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I live in an area with small bowling centers with no pros. There is only one pro and he would rather ... A: Klark, You've got a couple different balls with different surfaces, and play them all from fourth ... | |
| trying to find the fight ball setup | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I live in an area with small bowling centers with no pros. There is only one pro and he would rather ... A: Klark, You're using the whole lane from the first frame of the first game? Attacking the lane from ... | |
| Helicopter balldrilling | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I am bowling helicopter style, I know it is hard to find someone that knows how to drill helicopter ... A: Adrian, I've not drilled for any helicopter style players but I've discussed the ideas with a ... | |
| Need to Drill a New Ball | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I just received a Storm Reign that I ordered, and am now looking for a pro-shop to drill the proper ... A: Gudziel, Sounds like you found a concerned driller that tried to help, the best he knew how. That's ... | |
| Need to Drill a New Ball | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I just received a Storm Reign that I ordered, and am now looking for a pro-shop to drill the proper ... A: Gudziel, If you bought a ball from me, I'd want you to get the best out of a ball. We take players ... | |
| Creating Teams | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I organized a bowling party a few months ago ceated teams by having everyone report their average ... A: Philip, Kind of gives the teams with extra players an advantage. I'd create another team with ... | |
| ball verses wood lanes | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: Have been bowling for two years, Iuse both a stingray urethane and a the beast polished pearl ball. ... A: Joe, The surface doesn't help with accuracy. The dull Stingray, especially if it has a fresh ... | |
| chipped ball | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: i got 2 chips taken out of my black Widow Pearl ball. they are both on the rotation of my ball the ... A: William, You had the center fix a cosmetic problem, even if the chips are in the ball track, passing ... | |
| Getting a new ball | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I am currently in the market for a new bowling ball. I am 24 years old, relatively athletic, weigh ... A: Mike, The Mutant Cell looks to be quite a bit of ball. Should fit the bill. But, for your size and ... | |
| Thigh pain | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I have been bowling only for two years. I'm 34, in avg shape. I bowl 10 pin, in Canada. I have in ... A: Mike, As usual, I'd recommend first and foremost to see a doctor. The type and location of the ... | |
| val | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: when starting to lay a bowling ball out, how do you find the vertical axis line on a assummetic and ... A: Richard, Finding the VAL, on a ball, means mapping for the pin buffer, mapping for the Mass Bias ... | |
| lane conditions | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a Virtual Gravity and a Attitude Shift. I bowl in a house on Tuesday nights and the lanes are ... A: Chris, Are your two Storm balls drilled the same? The Virtual Gravity will retain more energy at ... | |
| lane conditions | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a Virtual Gravity and a Attitude Shift. I bowl in a house on Tuesday nights and the lanes are ... A: Chris, Typically the rougher you go (2000, 1000 or rougher) the earlier the ball will read the lane. ... | |
| backswing correction | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: Im 55 years old and after a 3 year layoff am getting back into bowling. I have a question for you: ... A: Rick, You sound like you need to grip the ball. Most spinners use too much grip pressure and are ... | |
| Equipment | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I have been try to find the right ball for my fiance. She just started bowling 2 years ago, but has ... A: Kyle, The ratio is small but it sounds like the volume is higher. How many units at the heaviest ... | |
| New Bowling Ball | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a new bowling ball. I have been throwing 2 old hammer bowling balls that were my ... A: Caleb, The Widow line is a good one. The Pearl stores alot of energy and is more angular than the ... | |
| weights | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: With all the new technology available in bowling balls, Does finger/thumb and side weight ... A: Jan, The research I've seen and experiments I've done, reflects that weight imbalances effect the ... | |
| Equipment | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I have been try to find the right ball for my fiance. She just started bowling 2 years ago, but has ... A: Kyle, The pattern ratio is like a sport shot. The numbers may be different then what you relayed to ... | |
| i was wondering if you could help | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: i throw a decent hook on the ball.the bad thing is i have very little back swing and i was also ... A: Jeremy, Grip pressure generates tight tendons and muscles in your hand and arm, which severely ... | |
| Need suggestion / help with drillings | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I've been bowling for 20 plus yrs and I have farily high rev rate, moderate speed and VERY HIGH ... A: Rob, Your pitches in the fingers can help get the ball off the grip. Send me a copy of your ball fit ... | |
| i was wondering if you could help | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: i throw a decent hook on the ball.the bad thing is i have very little back swing and i was also ... A: Jeremy, You mention you are ALMOST flat on the ball, does the ball just hang from your hand when you ... | |
| i was wondering if you could help | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: i throw a decent hook on the ball.the bad thing is i have very little back swing and i was also ... A: Jeremy, Sounds like you may have a ball fit problem. People that control their swing, usually do it ... | |
| picking up the ten pin | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: Picking up the ten pin is the hardest thing. I've tried all the tips my buddies have suggested with ... A: Fred, You are on the right track, but I'd invest in a shiny, smooth, hard plastic three piece ball ... | |
| What type of core and reactive ball do I need | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: Hey there, my name is SGT Stover and I am station in germany and I just got back from IRAQ and I ... A: Michael, Core and cover matching up to your skill set and the lane conditions you bowl on is what ... | |
| drilling for index finger | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I am currently 51, having bowled most of my life. I am a strong league bowler averaging 210-225 over ... A: Don, Yes, I've drilled a few players with injuries/accidents and drilling the finger holes to ... | |
| drilling for index finger | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I am currently 51, having bowled most of my life. I am a strong league bowler averaging 210-225 over ... A: Don, I'm not a doctor and don't know your prognosis for the finger injury. If waiting for it to heal ... | |
| buying a new ball or spare ball | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm back. 52 year old female bowler, right handed, reverse hook. Had to go back on question menu, ... A: C, As mentioned before, you're limited to how much core effect you'll get out of a lighter ball. ... | |
| Rapair bowling ball | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I have three bowling balls a friend of my gave to me that have been burried for who knows how long ... A: Joey, Can't tell from your description how bad they may be. Without seeing them I'm kind of ... | |
| buying a new ball or spare ball | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm back. 52 year old female bowler, right handed, reverse hook. Had to go back on question menu, ... A: C, Do you roll it straight and let the ball hook in from the left side of the lane? or swing it from ... | |
| back up spare bowling balls | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I joined a sport bowling league and I'm really struggling. On regular conditions I average about a ... A: Donna, Balls are the tools of the trade for bowlers. If there is a ball that can help you and it ... | |
| Bowling shoes | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: How often should bowling shoes be replaced, either privately or rental shoes? Are there any signs ... A: Anna, You've posed a very broad question, so please don't take my answer the wrong way. Shoes to ... | |
| buying new ball and spare ball | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a 52 year old female that bowls in a league once a week. I am currently using Wrath XP (12 lb) ... A: C, Layout could be the key. Your current ball (Wrath XP) doesn't have much inside in 12 pounds. Your ... | |
| buying new ball and spare ball | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I am a 52 year old female that bowls in a league once a week. I am currently using Wrath XP (12 lb) ... A: C, Your ball should match up to your speed, rev rate and the lane conditions. If your ball isn't ... | |
| Proper weight ball? | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to figure out what size ball for my son. He is 2 1/2 (3 in a couple months) and weighs ... A: Wendy, A 6 pound ball has been the lightest available for years and years. But, a company called ... | |
| release | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I am getting a bruise on the end of my thumb every time I bowl. I throw a 15lb Jigsaw, fingertip, ... A: Lee, Sounds like a span that is too short or too much reverse pitch. Hard to diagnose a pitch ... | |
| 13 pounder | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I am a 60+ year old right hander throwing 14# bowling balls from high end Brunswick, Roto Cell and ... A: Scotty, I don't know of any 13# balls that have the same core dynamics of their 14# or 15# big ... | |
| follow through | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: On my follow through should my arm come up beside the head or in front of the face, In articles in ... A: Rod, There are a couple schools of thought. Part of where you want to follow through is determined ... | |
| buying new ball and spare ball | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I am a 52 year old female that bowls in a league once a week. I am currently using Wrath XP (12 lb) ... A: C, Spare balls are typically smooth, shiny, and roll very straight (basic plastic). Are you having ... | |
| Track on bowling ball | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I have been bowling for 15 years now and still to this day my ball hits the edge of my right ... A: Bryce, I've had a couple players that roll the ball like you do. The way the ball comes off your ... | |
| Track on bowling ball | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I have been bowling for 15 years now and still to this day my ball hits the edge of my right ... A: Bryce, Several things you mentioned lead me to the following conclusions. Do you roll a back up ... | |
| where to stand for a right hander | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: where do I stand on the approach to find the 1-3 pocket. I stand on the 1st board target board 10 ... A: Irene, I always want to make sure I understand the question so please bare with me. When you say ... | |
| Flash force pin position and reaction | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Attached is a picture of the Flash force bowling ball my uncle gave me. I'm just wondering based on ... A: Archie, The position of the pin reflects the intent of the driller and can be determined by the ... | |
| type of ball to use | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I have an elbow injury which causes the elbow to pop out if a ball is thrown to hard. I am looking ... A: Kevin, Without knowing your Positive Axis Point (PAP), revealing the axis about which your ball ... | |
| new ball | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I am in the market for a new ball. I currently throw a storm secret agent. I am a stroker who throws ... A: Larry, Depending on layout, you may just want to shine your Secret Agent. I'd suggest you look at ... | |
| Spare Ball! | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: First off if I may...After my visit to your pro shop and have the chance to speak to you directly ... A: Leo, Most spare balls are valued for there ability to do so little! Straight is Great. So while I ... | |
| type of ball to use | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have an elbow injury which causes the elbow to pop out if a ball is thrown to hard. I am looking ... A: Kevin, Performance balls are all a base material of urethane. Need to know more about what you roll ... | |
| Bowling Ball | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: Well my wife bought me a new ball (Hammer Black Widow Venom) I was out of bowling for a few years ... A: Ron, First change the surface of the ball from the very shiny out of box (4000) to something that ... | |
| type of ball to use | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I have an elbow injury which causes the elbow to pop out if a ball is thrown to hard. I am looking ... A: Kevin, What were you using before? If you were throwing hard, the motion has you hit up on the ... | |
| Do I need a New Bowling Ball? | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I have been bowling for a little over 2 years now. I am using the same balls that I start with - the ... A: Floyd, I am aware of it (the Hole Pounder product line), not familiar with it. If it was working, it ... | |
| Back Again - Dude with Tendon Issues | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I started league bowling tonight and OUCH! I really need to call the pro shop and see if there is ... A: Jason, The option of shortening the middle finger, like a Sarge Easter shortens the ring would put ... | |
| delivery problem | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: my average is dropping i bowl with a fingertip i seem to be crossing my body with my swing cant seem ... A: Doug, The symptom you explained (pulling the ball) is occasionally caused by: a bad fit (is the ball ... | |
| Ball Upgrade | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have been out of the sport for quite awhile, well before all these reactive resins became popular. ... A: Tony, A skid flip ball reaction is the most violent change of direction (a hockey stick kind of ... | |
| Tendon Issues in Finger - Forward Pitch? | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I went to a pro shop and had my ball plugged and redrilled. I told him that I have some tendon ... A: Jason, The only way for me to get a good idea of what is going on is to see a picture or video of ... | |
| Ball Upgrade | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have been out of the sport for quite awhile, well before all these reactive resins became popular. ... A: Tony, You had a better time with plastic than you think. The Yellow Dot was a soft plastic ball. ... | |
| Tendon Issues in Finger - Forward Pitch? | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I went to a pro shop and had my ball plugged and redrilled. I told him that I have some tendon ... A: JASON, The amount of pitch is not very obvious. If a little has helped encourage the driller to ... | |
| wood lane or synthetic lane | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: 1.I have the old (2nd hand) wood lane. I 'll install them for my bowling lane or I buy the new ... A: Bora, There is more maintenance on a wood lane (sanding, screening and keeping the wood protected ... | |
| Fragrance | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: When reading ball descriptions, the description includes a certain fragrance. Now I know I'm not ... A: Tony, One ball line, Storm Bowling, adds fragrance to their bowling balls. It has set them apart ... | |
| Sore fingers/callous | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: Can you offer a suggestions why I am getting calluses and both my fingers are sore. I have changed ... A: Yolanda,, Are the grips causing you problems pitched grips? The burn/broken blood vessels under the ... | |
| Sore fingers/callous | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: Can you offer a suggestions why I am getting calluses and both my fingers are sore. I have changed ... A: Yolanda, If your fingers aren't used to new inserts they exert a lot more friction. The ... | |
| Pro Shops | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I live in a rural area, pro shop employees seem to have little knowledge, keep irregular hours, ... A: Jerry, Some of the value of the IBPSIA program is you're taught by experienced shop operators. ... | |
| follow up for Urethane or Reactive Resin for Very Heavy Oil | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a question concerning the purchase of a new ball. Is Urethane or Reactive Resin better for ... A: Steve, When sanding across the track is most aggressive, a cross hatch is next (not as aggressive) ... | |
| Urethane or Reactive Resin for Very Heavy Oil | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a question concerning the purchase of a new ball. Is Urethane or Reactive Resin better for ... A: Steve, All your bowling balls are a base material of urethane (actually polyurethane). The resin or ... | |
| Hooking the ball | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: First I want to say that because of back problems I can only bowl once a week in a Friday mixed ... A: Joe, Again, I apoligize for the rant. But this happens over and over and over. The "evil Internet" ... | |
| Balance Hole | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: Is USBC going to do away with balance hole on the bowling ball and the exotic drilling because of ... A: Mike, A regulation was submitted eliminating weight holes a few years ago. The suggestion was ... | |
| Hooking the ball | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: First I want to say that because of back problems I can only bowl once a week in a Friday mixed ... A: Joe, You dug yourself a hole. Lets examine what you saved? You spent $130 instead of $220 from the ... | |
| drilling | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: but just because someone is IBPSIA certified doesn't mean they know how to drill a bowling ball ... A: Ron, "Thanks for the lack of help" what do you expect? My magic wand is broken. I am sorry that the ... | |
| Drilling | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: Do you know of anyone close to the Tucson, AZ. area that is exceptionally good at drilling bowling ... A: Ron, Check out David Williams - Active Strike Zone Coaching in Tucson or James E. Tantlinger, Desert ... | |
| Thumb stops the ball spin | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: sir. I'm sure you've heard this and have been asked this a lot of times but my thumb just doesn't ... A: Joey, Best description of the release is that the ball should let go of YOU. Late release retards ... | |
| full roller drilling | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: i just had my ball drilled for a full roller. i just found out its set up for max hook and backend. ... A: Chris, Stuff like your Gyro is still manufactured. We can discuss it if the Freeze doesn't work out. ... | |
| full roller drilling | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: i just had my ball drilled for a full roller. i just found out its set up for max hook and backend. ... A: Chris, As I mentioned the layout can be tweaked. Do you want less but earlier? Less and later hook? ... | |
| full roller drilling | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: i just had my ball drilled for a full roller. i just found out its set up for max hook and backend. ... A: Chris, As with most layouts, modifications can be made to get variations of reaction. You didn't say ... | |
| Drilling | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: How do you find your PAP on a brand new ball.Mine is 5 1/4 over 3/8 up Im right handed. i got a ... A: Tony, Your PAP is your PAP (generally). You roll the ball the same (assuming you are somewhat ... | |
| Arm braces | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: What is the purpose of using an arm/wrist brace when bowling..which is better arm or wrist. I have a ... A: John, Wrist and arm devices are targeted at specific issues with the wrist or helping create ... | |
| bowling | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: ANSWER: Chip, Sounds like the ball may have absorbed oil. Does it feel slick/oily when you remove it ... A: Chip, What did you clean it with? Have you had it sanded at any point? Was the ball cleaned with a ... | |
| cleaning and target aiming | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I want ask is my driller told me that for my ball cleaning on my t-road solid and hyroad that i ... A: Welcome back Efrain, Hot water will help remove oil. NOTHING else is necessary. Your ball will not ... | |
| Backswing Issues | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 185-195 average bowler, I've been bowling since I was 8(im now 20) and I have developed a bad ... A: Lynn, Your swing is controlled by your footwork base. You can push the ball anywhere, if you walk in ... | |
| Bowling advice. Throwing off my back leg. No slide at all. Drift sometimes. Can't square up. | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I would just like to ask for some advice to help improve my game. I just started about a year ago ... A: Knock, With no bowling experience, why did your ball driller, drill you a high performance bowling ... | |
| want to know | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: i want to know about functional of major pin (pin), center of gravity (cg), mass bias (mb) and ... A: Wadud, Position of the major pin (top of the weightblock) determines how much flare you will get out ... | |
| pin position | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: i have a follow-up qs to one of Chip's replies on pin position: in what direction/s are the ... A: Ian, When you look at a ball, the surface identifiers are there to help you position the core in an ... | |
| Pin placement and ball revs | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm right-handed male bowler, 20+ yrs experience, 190avg. How does pin placement affect ball ... A: GW, Pin placements help match core influence to what a bowler wants their ball to do. The core ... | |
| fingertip layout | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: i see most of the pro bowlers with the finger tips staggered. does this help with rotation or grip ... A: Pete, Different bowlers have different grips. Flexibility, length of the fingers, clamminess, etc. ... | |
| sliding/hip pain | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I am afraid to slide b/c I think I might fall into the lane. I am a very clumsy individual. I notice ... A: Wendy, Do you have your own shoes? That helps with consistency. Universal soles will limit how much ... | |
| Tendentious In Finger - Drilling Layout? | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: My middle finger has been bothering me since March of 2009 and I have been told that I have ... A: Jason, I am not a doctor, but for years I've come across injuries like you've mentioned. You can ... | |
| top weight/pin placement | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm left-handed and looking to buy a new ball over the Internet. When requesting top weight and pin ... A: Rich, Why buy on the net? It sounds like you don't know much about the product? Why buy blind? Top ... | |
| rev answers | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I recently picked up bowling due in large part to my dad bowling when i was younger. Been bowling ... A: Brian, The fix for gripping is a better fitting ball. Have a ball driller evaluate your grip. If ... | |
| ball drilling | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: Im left handed and throwing a 15 ebonite gyro. i bought two balls in the past total nv and columbia ... A: Chris, Sounds like your track is a full roller. Changing what you own is easy. Have your driller ... | |
| do you still have this | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: price, I am interested. Let me know and can call me on cell 5755457086. Thanks ANSWER: George, ... A: George, ********$3200 Package deal********* 1. Jet JMD 18 Milling/Drill with Stand and Keyless ... | |
| drilling question | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had any suggestions for me on a bowling ball. i throw a 14 ib ball with alot ... A: Chris, How is your Gyro drilled? It is a three piece ball (Ebonite did a couple different versions ... | |
| pin placement | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: Warren, I just received a new Brunswick Wild Thing, and the pin is 4-6" and top weight of 1.8 oz. ... A: Jon, Your driller will have to set up the details, without rev rate, ball speed and some other ... | |
| rev answers | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I recently picked up bowling due in large part to my dad bowling when i was younger. Been bowling ... A: Brian, Not being able to see what you're doing, I must assume that your intention is being ... | |
| Problems with new ball or me? | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: Background info...About 7 weeks ago I started bowling after a long absence. During my absence of ... A: Eric, What direction was the lateral? Under palm or away from palm? Does either finger feel like the ... | |
| Problems with new ball or me? | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: Background info...About 7 weeks ago I started bowling after a long absence. During my absence of ... A: Eric, I'd be led to believe that the adjustments made so far are on the right track, since you've ... | |
| Locating The CG | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a Siege and I am going to drill it myself. It has the PIN and MB marked but no marks ... A: John, Without a scale you can't. Where did you get the Siege? How can you assume it's a pin out ... | |
| Bowling Terminology | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: Where does the term "Brooklyn" come from? A: Chuck, Not sure, but I've heard the term Brooklyn strike refers to shots that "cross over" the 1-3 ... | |
| thumb problem | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: Bought a new Storm Virtual Energy and after 5 games developed a blood blister on the inside of my ... A: Al, Tugging the ball in front of your body is a symptom of gripping too much, too. Keep the elbow ... | |
| Grip Center Line To PAP | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about drilling. After rolling my Cell and getting an oil track I calculated my PAP ... A: John, From grip center, your PAP co-ordinates are 4 7/8 right on a perpendicular line from your ... | |
| hook rotation | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I would say im an intermediate or maybe bowler and it had been a while since i got back to bowling. ... A: Renny, Without seeing you bowl, I have no idea what you may be doing. But, I suggest you keep your ... | |
| removing lane conditioner oil | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: What is the best way to remove lane conditioner (oil) from a bowling ball with out effecting the ... A: Kirk, Heat or chemicals. Only Brunswick recommends heat, the other manufacturers point out that ... | |
| thumb problem | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: Bought a new Storm Virtual Energy and after 5 games developed a blood blister on the inside of my ... A: Al, Reverse pitch is a description of one of the angles that your thumb can be drilled. Picture ... | |
| thumb problem | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: Bought a new Storm Virtual Energy and after 5 games developed a blood blister on the inside of my ... A: Al, Span could be too short or you have too much reverse pitch (not enough forward??). Too much ... | |
| Ball Drilling | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I hope alls well with you. I am planning on getting a new ball drilled and in the past, my pro ... A: Rich, To measure the grip of an existing ball, you need a span ruler and pitch gauges. There are a ... | |
| drilling and fitting | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could suggest any good resources for learning about ball drilling. The last ... A: Nate, The ball should let go of you. Are you interested in ball drilling or ball fitting? Why do ... | |
| Plug&Re-Drill. | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: Warren: Thankyou for myRedWolf suggestions and tips,very appreciative. I bought and had my ... A: David, It sounds like you slide very stiff legged (causing the heel to stop you too soon). Can you ... | |
| PAP | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I understand the concept of the positive access point and the need to position the pin and cg in ... A: Harry, You are part of the fastest growing HS sport in the country, congratulations and thank you. ... | |
| PAP | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I understand the concept of the positive access point and the need to position the pin and cg in ... A: Harry, The PAP you mention would reflect a track probably running across the finger holes. Where is ... | |
| Plug&Re-Drill. | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: Warren: Thankyou for myRedWolf suggestions and tips,very appreciative. I bought and had my ... A: David, Drilled properly, a MegaFriction should have helped, even a conventionally thrown ball hook. ... | |
| Fingertip Grip/Thumb getting stuck | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Friedl, I just switched from a middle fingered grip to a fingertip ball with plugs. I used to ... A: Dacus, Give yourself some time to unlearn the muscle memory that caused you to grip your bowling ... | |
| Bowling for a curve | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: Friedl, Looking at the picture of the ball travel at any of the ball manufacturers, the travel is ... A: Henry, (i'm getting to the side of the ball too quickly) Your hand is rotating around the ball at ... | |
| Finger Inserts | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I have an old 12 lb reactive ball I am getting drilled for my son, age 11. He really wants the ball ... A: Don, Each case is different, but generally when providing a performance ball to a child, I like the ... | |
| Bowling equation for strike scoring | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Friedl, Looking at the picture of the ball travel at any of the ball manufacturers, the travel is ... A: Henry, You may be getting to the side of the ball too quickly in your swing, limiting how much turn ... | |
| gravity shift | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a gravity shift but I'm wondering what would be the best pin location to get the most hook ... A: Dennis, Have the driller put the pin 3 and 3/8ths inches from your Positive Axis Point (PAP), with a ... | |
| Used Pro Shop Equipment for sale | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I have recently acquired, through a death in the family, a shop full of used pro shop equipment ... A: Bob, I'll see if you can post the info on the ibpsia.com website? Where are you? Any idea what you ... | |
| Regulated temperature of center | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: This may sound like a silly question but it is a serious one to me. The local facility where I bowl ... A: Charles, I feel your sweat. I always tried to keep the centers I ran at 70 degrees in the spring ... | |
| MiissMyRedWolf,trying to find a "twin" | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: Mr Friedl: I have been out of Bowling(a sport Ive always loved),since 1994( I turned to be ... A: David, The Red Wolf was a high flare, fairly center heavy ball, with a sanded cover. I'd eliminate ... | |
| Why wont my ball hook? | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I am not a beginner at this, but I have been retired for a few years now. I recently purchased a ... A: James, I need to know more about how you roll the ball and how it's drilled. What did you average ... | |
| Pesky corner pins. Finger issues. | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: Greetings Warren. Before I begin with my question, allow me first to say thanks, for taking your ... A: Richard, If you hold your left hand out flat, palm up, imagine the tip of your middle finger is ... | |
| Question about ball fit | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I'm wondering, how snug should a thumb hole be in a finger tip drilled bowling ball. I'm a bowler ... A: Ray, Most people need a hole snug enough so they don't feel the need to squeeze. A properly fit ball ... | |
| BALL GRIP | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: WHEN YOU FEEL THAT YOU MUST GRIP THE BALL IN ORDER TO MAKE THE DELIVERY IT'S USUALLY THE DRILLING ... A: Jim, Ball fit is a very individual thing, involving your flexibility, hand/finger size, moistness, ... | |
| cleaning a bowling ball | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: Ihave just baught a Columbia 300 cherry pink ball and an wanting to know how to clean it I was told ... A: Karen, Your ball is a shiney plastic (polyester). Keeping it clean and polished will provide you ... | |
| Number of Balls | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: I have an Inertia, an Uprising, and SE Rising and they are supposedly getting too old. I guess a new ... A: Paul, The Rising SE is Track's newest ball (with the next round around the corner). Who said they ... | |
| Pesky corner pins. Finger issues. | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: Greetings Warren. Before I begin with my question, allow me first to say thanks, for taking your ... A: Richard, The pin that should knock out the seven is the four. A messenger pin would be something ... | |
| Pesky corner pins. Finger issues. | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Greetings Warren. Before I begin with my question, allow me first to say thanks, for taking your ... A: Richard, You didn't mention if you leave a solid 7 or if the 4 pin is rattling around (laying in the ... | |
| Dry Lane/Spare Ball | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know what do you recommand to be a dry/med lane ball and spare ball. I currently ... A: James, Similar, but differences may cause the ball be too violent to be an effective spare ball. ... | |
| Dry Lane/Spare Ball | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know what do you recommand to be a dry/med lane ball and spare ball. I currently ... A: James, The balls you mention have more core (Avalanche pearl), or more cover and core (Power Groove ... | |
| Dry Lane/Spare Ball | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know what do you recommand to be a dry/med lane ball and spare ball. I currently ... A: James, The Brunswick Groove is a VERY basic three piece weightblock, and some cover. So, listen to ... | |
| Bowling Operations and Pro Shop | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Friedl - Your expertise and advice would be appreciated. We are building a 63,000 sq. ft. ... A: Laura, I volunteer on AllExperts to help people better understand the sport of bowling. Consulting ... | |
| Beginner with a Back Spin | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I am new to bowling, I have a 10lb White Dot, I throw pretty straight. Throwing conventionally ... A: Marilyn, Pressure in your hand using the former ball position doesn't sound right. Check with your ... | |
| most agressive hooking ball | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I have been throwing a hook for about 2 yrs now and was successful until recently. I am not sure if ... A: Jason, Sometimes drier lanes will burn energy out of a shot/ball and it hooks less. Many bowling ... | |
| bowling | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: i need to learn how to spin on the ball i only have a denver ball but its not resin or anything can ... A: Ben, Easier to do in person, but lets try. As you hold the bowling ball, most bowlers start with ... | |
| Brunswick Phantom ball layout | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired a NEW undrilled Black Phantom ball. I can find NO WHERE the drilling layout for ... A: Dennis, What did the old Phantom do for you? If I remember correctly the recent Blast Zone had a ... | |
| bowling handicaps | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: Do you use a new handicap for each week you bowl or do you figure the handicap one week and apply it ... A: Tina, Every time you bowl, the results get tallied, which changes your totals, and if it changes ... | |
| bowling sponsors | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: how are you? Me personally, I'm lost. I have been bowling for 8 months.Seems like everyone that ... A: Anthony, Sorry, success on the lanes, on a Typical House Shot (THS), isn't a big accomplishment. ... | |
| Ball Drilling | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: At what age should I get my son, age 11, his first fingertip ball. He is about 70 lbs 4 ft 7 ... A: Don, I've got a 26 year old that out hooks me with a conventional grip. My other boys switched in ... | |
| Thumb and finger pitch for me | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 41/2 middle finger span and a 45/8 ring finger span, what pitches would be good for me? (I ... A: Tim, It doesn't work that way. Your flexibility, length of digits, texture and moistness (or lack ... | |
| STORM VIRTUAL GRAVITY | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: IF I ASK A PRO SHOP TO DRILL ME A 4 X 4 DRILLING WITH THE PIN ABOVE THE RING FINGER. HOW DOES THE ... A: Joseph, After two attempts to answer you, where my silly Vista OS crashed and I lost my response, ... | |
| bowling | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: what ball is best for different oil patterns A: Eva, If only it was that easy. Balls must match up to you (your speed, rev rate, axis rotation and ... | |
| Bowling Release... | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm aware (I think!) of the proper release in order to get roll. I'm not a cranker...more like ... A: Tim, Feel the ball off your fingers. Some lift from your fingers as they close to your palm, will ... | |
| Full Roller | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: Some times, the ball is tracking on the outside of the fingers and thumb holes but most of the time ... A: Bill, Your wrist may be collapsing and rotating allowing the ball to come off your hand and roll ... | |
| sarge easter bowling grip | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: in the mid-1960's i was drilled a balck beauty ball with a sarge easter grip. i would like to drill ... A: David, The object of the Sarge Easter is to cut down on the side turn or axis rotation. You roll ... | |
| buying a new ball | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: My local alley owner has snubbed me off the last month when I have been trying to buy a new ball, so ... A: Casey, If you buy a pearl that doesn't work well (like the Vibe), why would you want it to last ... | |
| Jaguar bowling ball | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I just recently bought a jaguar bowling ball from a friend and I was wonder what the hook potential ... A: Nathan, The Jaguar is an older Ebonite ball, should match up to a bit more than an entry level ball. ... | |
| buying a new ball | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: My local alley owner has snubbed me off the last month when I have been trying to buy a new ball, so ... A: Casey, If you throw that hard why are you looking at the smoother Second Dimension, look at the ... | |
| Bowling Question | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: My husband & I just started bowling back in February. We go two to three times a week. My normal ... A: Rose, I agree. Not knowing how to drive doesn't change when you buy a Corvette. Performance ... | |
| buying a new ball | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: My local alley owner has snubbed me off the last month when I have been trying to buy a new ball, so ... A: Casey, Where will you get it drilled? What center are you referring to? Where is the center located? ... | |
| Average is steady | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I've bowling in a league for about 2 years now, my average last year was 108 and this year its 134. ... A: Jake, Sounds like the ball still doesn't fit well. What do you weight? More than 130? If so, weight ... | |
| wrister adjustment | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: my wrist support is something like the attached photo. it has knobs to adjust the horizontal and the ... A: Archie, You've added a wrist device to help give your game some structure and repeatability. ... | |
| Span for Pinkie hole | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I had all my balls drilled with 2 finger holes, and later added the pinkie. I also change to ... A: Roger, Ball fit is a combo of span, pitches and hole sizes (Is your hand flat on the ball?). The ... | |
| Bowling | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: uh i have been bowling for a while now but haven't really been serious until about three years ago. ... A: Cody, Can't say what might be happening without seeing you bowl. But, if you struggle getting the ... | |
| Staying focused | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I do everything right until time to release the ball and it appears as if my eyes closes and i loose ... A: Cheryl, Your head may be bouncing in your approach? Can't surmise what could be happening without ... | |
| Hammer Black Widow mass block | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I bought a used 15lb Black widow that I can see the pin above and centered between the finger holes ... A: James, All the Mass Bias (MB) markings on the Widow series are the same. The Mass Bias should be 6 ... | |
| choice of ball | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm new to bowling and still very inexperienced. I still cannot get consistent results and get ... A: Anna, I'm a big fan of new bowlers starting out with a very basic plastic ball. The most crucial ... | |
| ball speed and angle | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: does a person throw a ball harder playing the outside part of the lane than the inside part of the ... A: Paul, Consistency is the key to scoring well from any angle. Most Typical House Shots (THS) ... | |
| Changes to my Bowling | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I currently throw a strait ball but I'm going to be getting a new ball soon and I'd like to throw a ... A: Dan, Fit will help, but a 15 probably will work fine. Resin provides some tackiness and friction, ... | |
| Changes to my Bowling | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I currently throw a strait ball but I'm going to be getting a new ball soon and I'd like to throw a ... A: Dan, Are there going to be any changes to my release? Yes, or the ball won't hook. You will need to ... | |
| Wrister adjustment Support | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I using a wrister with a horizontal and vertical adjustments. I having some trouble adjusting since ... A: Francis, Your delivery dictates what the brace causes your hand/arm to do. You need to roll a ... | |
| rolling over thumb | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I recently drilled a Striking Motion , 13# for a woman. At release her thunb was at the 9 o'clock ... A: Steve, Is her other stuff rolling through the grip (full roller)? How does the ball roll? Is she ... | |
| bowlers thumb | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to figure out how to keep my thumb from getting calluses. I've soaked it and scraped it ... A: Ken, Small or large hand (long fingers?), flexible hand (when you stretch the index finger and thumb ... | |
| bowling handicapping | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: It's been so many years since I bowled, I can't remember exactly how to figure the handicapping. ... A: Jan, Handicapping a bowling league or tournament starts with choosing a basis. If the very best ... | |
| Follow-up on 4/26/09 question/answer | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: My best guess for personal statistics: Ball speed about 18 mph off hand, 15.5 mph indicated by ... A: Jerry, Get the grips changed immediately. You should change them about ever 60-75 games. A blocked ... | |
| US Open | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: Warren, I have asked several questions to this site, and it has helped my game a great deal. After ... A: John, Look to your local centers. Ask about "special" conditions they can put out. USBC National ... | |
| full roller | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: what type of ball do you think that i should use on heavy oil synthetic lanes. I throw a 14 lb storm ... A: Dawn, Picking a specific ball requires more information. Your rev rate and ball speed will help. ... | |
| US Open | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: Warren, I have asked several questions to this site, and it has helped my game a great deal. After ... A: John, The US Open is an open tournament and anyone can enter. On one of the hardest, longest ... | |
| lane conditions... | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I have been bowling for 18 months. When this fall league (follows school year 34weeks) started I ... A: Christy, Have the pro shop put a mild surface on the ball (4000 Abralon pad) the slightly duller ... | |
| Wooden Lanes | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: What is the best ball to use when bowling on wooden lanes, when use to only bowling on synthetic ... A: Kim, Wood typically is a rougher surface so it hooks more (earlier). Synthetic hooks later, and ... | |
| bowlers thumb | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to figure out how to keep my thumb from getting calluses. I've soaked it and scraped it ... A: Ken, You asked:"Would that have something to do with the pitch?" Yes. And size of the hole, and ... | |
| bowling ball | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: What is a good replacement or the equivalent ball for the Ebonite Big Time sanded? ANSWER: Janet, ... A: Janet, The core in a light ball is the same as a basic entry level ball (have you ever thrown ... | |
| Bowling equipment | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I am planning to begin bowling again after a 25-year layoff. Things have changed. My initial goal is ... A: Jerry, Check out the standard league pattern by talking with the local center and ask about what ... | |
| Ball track issue | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I've noticed that the track on all my balls, even the spare ball, tends to go over the thumb. ... A: Kelly, Do you have any paperwork with fit information? Can your local store provide info? (They may ... | |
| Ball track issue | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I've noticed that the track on all my balls, even the spare ball, tends to go over the thumb. ... A: Kelly, Rolling close to the thumb is usually an indicator that you release the ball a little late, ... | |
| Bowling Ball Drilling Expert in So. Cal | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: Do you know any good driller in the So. California, prefer in the Inland Empire Area? Thanks James ... A: James, Not sure how many stores are in the LA area. I'll check with a few people and see what I can ... | |
| Bowling Ball Drilling Expert in So. Cal | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: Do you know any good driller in the So. California, prefer in the Inland Empire Area? Thanks James A: James, Check out the International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association (IBPSIA) Certified ... | |
| Balance hole | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: My question is, what is the balance hole good for? Does it make the ball go longer or does it make ... A: Chuck, Usually the weight hole is an option to remedy an imbalance, that if left alone would cause ... | |
| want to know | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: i need explaination about Pin Distance, Top Weight, Positive Axis Point (PAP), Axis Tilt, Axis ... A: Wadud, When throwing the ball with the two handed style, do you utilize your lead hand (not the hand ... | |
| want to know | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: i need explaination about Pin Distance, Top Weight, Positive Axis Point (PAP), Axis Tilt, Axis ... A: wadud, How long have you been bowling? What do you average? What bowling ball(s) do you own? Do you ... | |
| Early Roll and how to throw it | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I been a straight bowler for the longest time and I started to hook in the late part of January. I ... A: Francis, Early roll is needed on oily lanes or for harder throwers. If the lane condition you are ... | |
| want to know | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: i need explaination about Pin Distance, Top Weight, Positive Axis Point (PAP), Axis Tilt, Axis ... A: wadud, You need an explanation. Why? You ask about the details of how a bowler (who throws the ball ... | |
| New Ball and Layout | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: After taking a 7 year absence from the game, I started bowling again last year. With that being ... A: Johnny, Your delivery allows great options in axis tilt and axis rotation, to help control the ... | |
| Coming over the ball | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: This question is not actually being asked about my bowling, it is concerning my brothers bowling. ... A: Nate, Sounds like a grip issue. Could be ball weight to. The death grip at the bottom of the swing ... | |
| new ball drilling | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: i bought a new virtual gravity ball (spent way too much...anyway the shop person drilled it and then ... A: Mark, The balance requirements for bowling balls occasionally require a weight hole to augment ball ... | |
| BOWLING SHOES | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I just had knee surgery and was wondering if I should look at changing by dexter bowling shoe to ... A: Larry, Was stopping too hard, what caused the problem? The adjustability will help if you have the ... | |
| drifting | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I been bowling for well over 30 years, but I can't seem to overcome my drifting problem. My average ... A: Mickey, Ball position at setup and your first step (or two) leads to a balanced approach. Try ... | |
| Weight of ball | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I haven't bowled much for about 20 years. I never bowled regularly because I've always had fairly ... A: Dan, Yes. Typically. The ball should hang comfortably from your hand with no grip pressure necessary ... | |
| league promotions | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Our bowling center was recently bought by a couple that know nothing of bowling. In order to ... A: Mark, Are you a Bowling Proprietors Association of America (BPAA) member center? They have a ... | |
| bowling ball | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: What is a good replacement or the equivalent ball for the Ebonite Big Time sanded? A: Janet, The core is duplicated in the Bash Red/Black, but without the flipblock and particle cover. ... | |
| maximize power for lighter ball | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I tore up my shoulder six months ago bowling (Proximal Bicep Tendon tear). I am healing poorly, if ... A: George, The dynamics in a 14 pound ball is very similar to 15's or 16's. The concern for you ... | |
| Cleaning a bowling pin | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I went to my bowling lanes and asked them for a couple of used bowling pins so I could clean them up ... A: Judy, A project your local hardware guy or paint store can probably help you with better than me. ... | |
| Duckpin synthetic lane approaches | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: Warren, Our club installed synthetic lanes and approaches about two and one-half years ago. There ... A: James, A couple things can cause the sticking issue. The carpet is a big possible problem. The ... | |
| Arm swing and release | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I have been bowling since I was 7 and have recently been able to raise my average to 200. However, I ... A: Bill, How does the ball fit? If your armswing is not relaxed and straight, you may be bumping the ... | |
| Slump (cont) | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: Warren- the site wouldn't let me reply again.... I traditionally drift right 4-5 boards which has ... A: Art, Late timing can be traced to heavier equipment. How much slower do you feel you are throwing ... | |
| Common practice? | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I have just completed my first tourney. I was asked last minute to join a team for a tourney that ... A: Jason, Some teams play the way you've mentioned. But, it would be common to mention the planned ... | |
| Thumb problems | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: Well, this is my last resort, I am an average bowler with a 177 overall average but usually get At ... A: Maggie, The elements of fit include the span, the pitches and the hole sizes. Your thumb (double ... | |
| drill specs | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a roto grip rogue cell and i'm wondering if i can figure itis layout, pap etc. It's ... A: Jen, Can you alter the attached picture to show me where the pin, Center of Gravity (CG) and Mass ... | |
| Slump | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: ...I believe the onset is related to my attempt find out why I was rolling over the thumb hole on a ... A: Art, What do you mean struggle where to put your first step? After setup, your first step is ... | |
| Slump | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: ...I believe the onset is related to my attempt find out why I was rolling over the thumb hole on a ... A: Art, Send me your fit. Have your driller check your equipment. You may be dealing with a variety of ... | |
| pin placement | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Right now I'm having trouble trying to decide on a good pin placement for a new bowling ball. I'm a ... A: Tyler, Pin distances and layouts are utilized to match a player (rev rate, ball speed, axis tilt and ... | |
| pin placement | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Right now I'm having trouble trying to decide on a good pin placement for a new bowling ball. I'm a ... A: Tyler, Surface (the coverstock texture and preparation) controls the front part of the lane (the ... | |
| Cracked ball and ABC rules | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: last week I bowled a 748 triple with a cracked ball. The score is high triple in my league, but I'm ... A: Joseph, I am aware of lots of rules about bowling balls but none about not having a crack. If the ... | |
| Bowling ball questions | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: simply, what is your opinion of the ultimate inferno? ball reaction, etc. I throw a blue vibe, how ... A: D, Rough cover, solid performance core. The Ultimate will be earlier and strong while the Vibe will ... | |
| Ball finish (Full Roller) medium oil | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a Cell Pearl and have had great success with it. I roll a full-roller and average right at ... A: Lou, You lose energy when the ball is bogged down by friction early (or too early/earlier than ... | |
| weight blocks | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: what is the difference between a asymmetrical and symmetrical weight block in bowling balls? A: Tom, Symmetric utilizes the force provided by the bowler. Asymmetric enhances the force thru ... | |
| Right handed bowler throwing left handed spin. | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a right handed person and i twist my wrist to the right when i release my ball so giving it a ... A: Joe, No doubt you throw fast but the local center may be getting the speed wrong. The speed ... | |
| heavy oil | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I don't put a lot of revs on the ball and find it awkward and very difficult to get any turn toward ... A: D, Get some bowling lessons. The improvement you experience will help the rest of your life. I'd ... | |
| Hard time visualizing release & getting thumb out first | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I actually have three questions. I've been a bowling for a while, recreational 175-180 bowler. Even ... A: Roland, You sound like the old adage "paralysis by analysis". Bowling is played on a field only 40 ... | |
| selling a bowling ball | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: Do bowling balls lose value over time. I have a 1975 rubber cork center ball. What is the value at ... A: Teresa, Is this a trick question? What was the value, undrilled in 1975? $40? An entry level plastic ... | |
| Right handed bowler throwing left handed spin. | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a right handed person and i twist my wrist to the right when i release my ball so giving it a ... A: Joe, My computer isn't letting me complete your response. My software shut down twice. ... | |
| new ball | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: Iam throwing a big time pearl in league with much success. It's toned down for my style. 14 to 12 ... A: Earl, Check out the Black and Red Bash from Ebonite, it's got the same Big Bang coverstock and ... | |
| wrist support | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I just began bowling fairly regularly, about 2 times per week. I'll likely be joining a league soon ... A: Travis, Have you video taped your delivery? Feeling like you are not being behind the ball and ... | |
| tape placement in thumbhole | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I know that tape is used in the thumbhole to eliminate squeezing the ball at release. I need to know ... A: Donald, Tape can accommodate the sometimes daily fluctuation of the size of your fingers and thumb, ... | |
| Finding a good pro shop nearby | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Friedl, I would like to get a new ball that will help me maximize my scores. The problem is in ... A: Mick, Your cleaning regiment is a great idea, but 5 years of scrubbing the surface may have scored ... | |
| bowling | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: i have been bowling for 4 year and i play from the 5 to 10 board and i do not know how to get more ... A: Josh, The playing field (lane) is 40 inches wide. Roll the ball with the most consistent speed your ... | |
| Pin/Top Weight for Gift Ball | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to surprise my son with a 14lb Virtual Gravity. I have no idea what pin/top weight are. ... A: Jennifer, A stronger ball is needed typically because of a lane condition that causes your current ... | |
| Pin/Top Weight for Gift Ball | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to surprise my son with a 14lb Virtual Gravity. I have no idea what pin/top weight are. ... A: Jennifer, Bowling balls are tools. What kind of ball does he roll now? What weight? If he has a ... | |
| Balldrilling helicopter | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I play a semi roller style long time, average 210. Iīm 53 years old, and now the Ballweight (14 IBS) ... A: Walter, Helicopter style bowlers use flexibility and countless hours of practice to execute this ... | |
| bowlind | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: A: Patrick, Take them all. Bowling conditions are about how your speed and rev rate, axis tilt and ... | |
| bowling lane coditions | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: yes i am bowling in the super bud bowl tournament this year at light house lanes in oswego ny and i ... A: Pat, Sounds like a reverse block. You need to have enough ball (surface and layout) to be able to ... | |
| Brunswick Wild Ride | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I just ordered the Wild ride. It will be the first ball I have that I am the first drill. I ... A: Jason, I said "Third, when you throw hard, 18 plus (around 2 and a quarter seconds, to go from foul ... | |
| ball finish | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: Friedl, Me again. I noticed at the thourn. this weekend my track has jumped down low. As per our ... A: Jerry, Easier to do this with some pro shop equipment. But, to get your PAP, identify the first ring ... | |
| no hook? | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: . I'm using a 15# Ogre Solid Ball, also an Ogre ss pearl. went bowling last night on the Friday ... A: Sandy, Not usually much maintenence, but wiping the ball off after every session, or better after ... | |
| Follow-up to difference between | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: Warren, I was hoping you could help me. I bowl in three leagues, one of which is a PBA experience ... A: Steve, You've undergone major "surgery" on your game. If your not able to repeat, why are you ... | |
| Brunswick Wild Ride | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I just ordered the Wild ride. It will be the first ball I have that I am the first drill. I ... A: Jason, First, with your speed (22mph gets the ball down the lane in under 2 seconds) a drill angle ... | |
| ball finish | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: Friedl, Me again. I noticed at the thourn. this weekend my track has jumped down low. As per our ... A: Jerry, it sounds like your stuff reads too late for longer patterns. How far from your axis (PAP) ... | |
| Brunswick Wild Ride | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I just ordered the Wild ride. It will be the first ball I have that I am the first drill. I ... A: Jason, Surface is your first concern. With your speed, needing/having the lane slow the ball enough, ... | |
| no hook? | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: . I'm using a 15# Ogre Solid Ball, also an Ogre ss pearl. went bowling last night on the Friday ... A: Sandy, What difference does the SS Ogre Pearl offer than the Ogre? Your rolling a very aggressive ... | |
| Pocket Splits and a couple more questions | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I have been averaging 190 for a few years, but lately, I am leaving many pocket splits and don't ... A: Loretta, Pocket splits as a result of straight hard rolled ball is all about deflection. Striking is ... | |
| release | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: i have gotten into the habit of releasing with a chicken winged elbow. this has taken a lot off my ... A: Shane, I've noticed that a chicken winged release is often contributed to by an ill fitting ball. Do ... | |
| ball weight | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 116 pd, 5"1 50ish (youthful)female bowler. I recently purchased a WD 13pd ball. My question ... A: Alexandra, If you're a beginner, timing, not gripping, more weight pulling you around, is all part ... | |
| span | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Frield, Answer to your questions. I drill at the center. Have drilled my equipment for awhile, ... A: Jerry, Look forward to the follow-up. Vise has several kinds of grips. Oval, pitched, ... | |
| sure you can help! | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a ball from a friend that cranks same as me,I used it right after I bought it on ... A: Justin, The changes you made (resurface and new grips) allows for more/earlier hook. (I assume when ... | |
| span | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Frield, Answer to your questions. I drill at the center. Have drilled my equipment for awhile, ... A: Jerry, I have done some convention presentations and teaching and my own clinics in the centers I've ... | |
| AMF Bullwhip replacement | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: the last ball I owned was 14 lbs AMF's Bullwhip Pearl. This ball worked great for me in tournaments ... A: Grace, The Early 1997 AMF Bullwhip (a pearl Ball of the Year) had what is maximum allowable Radius ... | |
| span | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Frield, Answer to your questions. I drill at the center. Have drilled my equipment for awhile, ... A: You may have the answer to your concern for carry. Lower tilt means an easy ball to get down the ... | |
| ball | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I've had the same bowling ball for about 7 years, and I've bowled nearly 1000 games with it. There ... A: John, The wear and tear is normal, you've almost bowled 1000 games. A resurface could help recover ... | |
| span | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: Chip, you have helped me trememdously in the past. My problem. When measuring your span, finger tip, ... A: Jerry, Addressing the pitch (angle of the hole), you may have too much tension from the angle or ... | |
| pin placement | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: my son is in the army stationed in korea right now. he wanted to get a new ball by storm and has ... A: Kaye, Aggressive ball reaction is different than carry. I'm thinking you're asking a strong finish, ... | |
| span | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: Chip, you have helped me trememdously in the past. My problem. When measuring your span, finger tip, ... A: Chip/Jerry, I must ask, have you changed your span recently, or are you suffering from a span that ... | |
| very old ball | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: My husband has 56+year old Brunswick ball in very good condition red marblized it saya on it the ... A: Beatrice, The ball, more than likely, was made of hard rubber. If it's a shiny ball, polyester balls ... | |
| Ball drilling | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: How tight should the thumb hole be? I just had my ball drilled and the thumb hole is pretty tight. ... A: Terri, The answer is as tight as (your fit demands) they need to be. Your fit is a combination of ... | |
| bowling balls | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I recently had to go to an 11 lb ball because of arthritus in my knuckles...i dont throw the ball ... A: Bill, Light bowling balls don't have much inside. They are a basic pancake weightblock (typically) ... | |
| new ball | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: Friedl, I am in need of a new ball. I am a left handed bowler with a moderate hook. The last ball I ... A: John, Look at the Avalache series from Brunswick, the Clash series from Ebonite, or the Street Rods ... | |
| Hand polishing ball | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: Dr.Friedl,(I say that because you are a practitioner and surgeon of your skills) is it illegal to ... A: Angelo, Check out: http://www.bowl.com/specs/ballCleaner.aspx. Many of the bizzillion things people ... | |
| high track player | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: For the longest time i was a canker and now i have turned in to a stroker. my track is close to my ... A: Steve, Ask your driller about longer pins (if you use 4 inch try 5, if you use 5 (I doubt it) try 6 ... | |
| Bowling ball | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: Im not an inexper. bowler but but I have been now for two years.Im a straight bowler thinking about ... A: April, Ball fit is crucial. The ball should let go of you. There should NOT be any grip pressure ... | |
| My Wrist is Killing me! | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I just want to thank you for the clear answer you gave for my first question (approach ... A: David, You are possibly just overdoing. The various fits also demand more from your hand, arm, ... | |
| Better pin action | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I throw a full roller which means I get decent carry for the first game and then the carrydown ... A: Bob, You are adding variables. Layout will help but it is harder to hook a conventionally fit ball. ... | |
| Bowling ball | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: Im not an inexper. bowler but but I have been now for two years.Im a straight bowler thinking about ... A: April, Top line balls DO NOT offer much inside in 10lbs. The limitation of overall ball weight ... | |
| ball drilling | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I have heard that if you have a ball plugged and re drilled to many times that it loses its ... A: Michael, Sometimes once, some times three or four times. When the drilling effects the ... | |
| high track player | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: For the longest time i was a canker and now i have turned in to a stroker. my track is close to my ... A: Steve, Layouts (in the right ball) allow a bowling ball to react where you need it to. Cover ... | |
| Better pin action | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I throw a full roller which means I get decent carry for the first game and then the carrydown ... A: Bob, The suggestion to get a full roller leverage layout is crucial. The pin position for your ... | |
| Better pin action | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I throw a full roller which means I get decent carry for the first game and then the carrydown ... A: Bob, Any medium to high flaring bowling ball will NOT result in carry down. Unless your team or the ... | |
| wrist brace | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm 44 years old and i have used cobra 3 wrist brace for the past 10 years and lately i have ... A: Gary, I've purchased Cobra products directly from the manufacturer for almost 20 years and NEVER had ... | |
| RG #'s & Dif #'s | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: What do the "RG#" & "Dif.#" on a bowling ball mean? A: R, RG is Radius of Gyration, the technical definition involves the relation of the area or mass of a ... | |
| Follow-up to difference between "hit" and "grab" | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: Warren, I was hoping you could help me. I bowl in three leagues, one of which is a PBA experience ... A: Steve, Your lower track is a result of your work on your release. The release is still a little late ... | |
| bowling ball | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I am bowling in a state tournament soon. One house is wood and the other synthetic. The wood house ... A: Bob, Not familiar with the Elite Eclipse. The Elite Solar Eclipse looks like an Storm Agent core ... | |
| Approach, parallel or diagonal | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I just wanted to start with a little background. I am new to bowling, only a couple of months with ... A: David, As you walk, any way but straight, your swing is being affected. If you walk towards your ... | |
| Hook again / resuscitation | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I want to know what do you think about the Ebonite Hook Again compound and about the Colombia ... A: Vincent, When plasticizers are removed (with the oil, and they leach out somewhat over time), using ... | |
| difference between "hit" and "grab"; finger rotation | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: Warren, I was hoping you could help me. I bowl in three leagues, one of which is a PBA experience ... A: Steve, "Grab" is up hit as the ball exits your hand. A comfortable fit allowing for no grip ... | |
| OLD Find | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: My name is Ben. I have just took a very huge interest in bowling. Due to the fact that i am horrible ... A: Ben, Stop. You have used ill fitting house balls five times and grandpa's ball fits good???? Fitting ... | |
| Hook again / resuscitation | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I want to know what do you think about the Ebonite Hook Again compound and about the Colombia ... A: Vincent, The Ebonite and Columbia products remove oil from ball coverstocks. We've used Ebonite's ... | |
| best ball | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I am a lefty that strokes the lane with the ball between 7 and 10 - no hook unless I get it out too ... A: CJ, What about the Rampage did you like? Obviously, as your favorite ball (3xs) the core, cover and ... | |
| Ball selection | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: Warren, This is my first season on a bowling league. I have an inlaw that works for Brunswick ... A: Cory, Absolutely. Its like going rabbit hunting with an RPG (Rocket Propelled Grenade)!!! Ask your ... | |
| Ball causing a foul | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I was bowling league tonight and one of the other bowlers on the other team tended to drop her ball ... A: Mike, No. Ball can't cause a foul. Part of the bowlers body must cross the line (at the foul line ... | |
| Crack on Bowling Ball | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I bowled the other day, and by the end found that in between the middle and ring finger holes the ... A: Joe, The driller should be able to suggest whether the ball is defective. Also, if their drill ... | |
| pap | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I am about to purchase the hammer anger and was wondering what the drilling position for max hook ... A: Randy, Do you really need max hook? High flare layouts take a lot of oil off the lanes, quickly. And ... | |
| Crack on Bowling Ball | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I bowled the other day, and by the end found that in between the middle and ring finger holes the ... A: Joe, There's a list of requirements for correctly drilling balls these days. Providing the ... | |
| coverstock question | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I see many types of coverstocks listed for many different bowling balls and was wondering what they ... A: Norm, That's why the guy who drills your bowling ball should know about the potential of each ... | |
| Mass Biass Position | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I need to know why on some balls the MB mark isn't in the continuation of the Pin-CG line ? Actually ... A: Vincent, You asked: I need to know why on some balls the MB mark isn't in the continuation of the ... | |
| Ball for my game | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a stroker by nature and consider it my A game. I have a pretty high ball speed, avg. around 19 ... A: Rich, I've found the Lane Master/Legend's products (strength of cover, thick coverstocks)work well ... | |
| dilling for slight hook | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a Columbia WD performance ball. I need to know where the pin&cg should be in referance ... A: Jerry, Your WD is a White Dot plastic ball. Very entry/basic (like a house ball). What gave you the ... | |
| Mass Biass Position | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I need to know why on some balls the MB mark isn't in the continuation of the Pin-CG line ? Actually ... A: I'm Warren. The core sometimes shifts in production. Sometimes the manufacturer wants bigger pin ... | |
| eligibility | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I am a part of a two man team league and the question was is there a min number of games one must ... A: Trey, Your league may have a rule. I am not aware of a rule suggestion like that provided to league ... | |
| drilling | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I am interested into buying a new ball and curious about some of the drilling options as far as pin ... A: Steven, What your layout looks like (pin in the places you mentioned) could be strong or weak. ... | |
| hurt my middle finger | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm a lefty bowler and i hurt my middlefinger while i was releasing the ball, it hurt too much that ... A: Jorge, A popular lefty on staff with AMF about 10 years ago, used to throw his spare ball the way ... | |
| Bowling Ball | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I recently obtained a bowling ball from my late father. It is a 16 pound Columbia 300 Icon 2 Bowling ... A: Robert, The ball was a high performance ball, likely $200+ new. It may not suit your skill sets. ... | |
| synthetic | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: What are synthetic lanes made of? I am interested in the anatomy of the lane itself. A: larry, is this a homework question? From Murrey, "synthetic lanes are manufactured from 7/16" ... | |
| Findind the right ball. | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I have been in a year of league and I want to join again. I got a used ball for cheap and I have had ... A: Chris, Can't imagine what would make it "oval"? What ball are you throwing, that isn't hooking? ... | |
| Pain in the Arm and upper Back | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I started bowling league 4 months ago and bowl every week, in addition, I've been practicing at ... A: Josh, Pain in a muscle, when a correctly fitting ball should require NO grip preasure suggests a ... | |
| trouble getting good hook | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I have been bowling for 20 years with a recent return after about a 8 year break, I have always had ... A: Grant, The ball needs to transition in the middle portion of the lane (middle 20 feet-or midlane). ... | |
| Reducing Hook | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: On saturday, I purchased a Raw Hammer Doom. I purchased it, to be my dry lanes ball. I have a very ... A: Danielle, You are using a very strong core for medium to dry. The lesser core and cover of a Vibe, ... | |
| bowling ball choice | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I WANT TO KNOW IS A BOWLING BALL FROM STORM WHAT BALL IS BEST QUALITY FOR DRY LANES WITH STRONG ... A: Efrain, Try a Tropical Storm, it's their least reactive. Why Storm? What does your ball driller ... | |
| Lane approach and proper cleaning/chemicals | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Friedl, When cleaning and maintaining a synthetic lane approach, would the use of rubbing ... A: George, There are many types of synthetic lanes. The manufacturers usually have a recommended ... | |
| Reducing Hook | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: On saturday, I purchased a Raw Hammer Doom. I purchased it, to be my dry lanes ball. I have a very ... A: Danielle, How dry a lane? A Vibe is for dry lanes and 19mph. A Razr is for dry and straight. My 45 ... | |
| Reducing Hook | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: On saturday, I purchased a Raw Hammer Doom. I purchased it, to be my dry lanes ball. I have a very ... A: Danielle, You bought way too much ball. Changing the surface, making it smoother will help. Very ... | |
| lane conditions | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm bowling in a house on Saturday with Special Olympics. I have 2 storms. An Attitude and a ... A: Chris, When you miss left, move left (feet and target). If you jump across the head pin and miss the ... | |
| Too Much Hand | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: What is meant by too much hand in the ball? As in: He puts too much hand in the ball at release. ... A: Rich, The player is creating to strong a rev rate possibly not matching their ball speed creating a ... | |
| plug and redrill ball | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: here's the ball history and ??,(14 pd. fire quantum)originally drilled right handed,around 24 or so ... A: Bob, The surface contains the reactive resin material that provides much of the value of the ... | |
| spare aiming | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: The question i want to ask is when face with any particular spare is it best to after like i was ... A: efrian, Using your strike line and moving your feet to get some spares works for many. Using a ... | |
| getting back in the game after hand surgery | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a Tomahawk High Torque Bomb from about 97 98. I don't know that I really ever learned to use ... A: Randy, SINGLE BIGGEST PROBLEM. Your ball doesn't fit well. You understand the concept, if you have ... | |
| plug and redrill ball | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: here's the ball history and ??,(14 pd. fire quantum)originally drilled right handed,around 24 or so ... A: Bob, No, the surface is smoothed (to match whatever surface is needed)once the plug is cut. We ... | |
| New Ball | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: Haven't bowled in leagues for about 10 years and have joined up with wife. Question is - have a ... A: Ron, There is a light bulb shaped core with a smooth shiny cover in the Ebonite Clash (Blue/Yellow ... | |
| getting back in the game after hand surgery | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a Tomahawk High Torque Bomb from about 97 98. I don't know that I really ever learned to use ... A: Happy New Year Randy, Your Tomahawk was a strong mid to high end ball in the day. It sounds like ... | |
| plug and redrill ball | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: here's the ball history and ??,(14 pd. fire quantum)originally drilled right handed,around 24 or so ... A: Bob, The ball is rolling over very little of the surface that you will roll on when you switch the ... | |
| Full Roller | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I have been bowling for 33 years. I bowl with a 16 pound ball. I carry a 189 average. I have had my ... A: Kim, The blackish bruise could be from too long or too short a span or too big a thumb hole. There ... | |
| lane conditions | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I bowl on wood lanes in a small 12 lane house and have found that most nights no matter what pair of ... A: Alex, The topography of the lane influences how a lane plays. When lanes are sanded, slight ... | |
| heavy oil | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I have been bowling with a radical inferno for the past fourish months using a mongoose lifter at ... A: Richard, The Radical is fairly smooth. The hardly hooking is one problem, dying at the pocket ... | |
| Full Roller | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I have been bowling for 33 years. I bowl with a 16 pound ball. I carry a 189 average. I have had my ... A: Kim, A strong drilling in a full roller layout looks like the attached picture (for a Right Handed ... | |
| Layout For A 4 ball Arsenal | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I release the ball with 90 degree of axis rotation(PDW release). 16-17 mph ball speed//PAP 5 ... A: Rhyce, Your five inch pin (Avalanche) for a player with late reaction is adding fuel to the "too ... | |
| bowling balls | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: and a fury pearl. im thinking of getting another ball. what ball should i get to compliment my ... A: Nicholas, I'd need more information. Which of your balls do you use most? What kind of wristguard? ... | |
| grip of ball | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: I have been using a halfway fingertip grip (the fingertip grip with my thumb out) for awhile and i ... A: Taran, Once you've thrown with out the thumb in the ball, mimic the same delivery but get your thumb ... | |
| old ebonite ball | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: My dad has a very old ebonite ball and wanted to see id we could find out some info with the serial ... A: Ron, Every manufacturer codes their serial numbers differently. The first number in the serial ... | |
| Side-Revolutions on hook ball | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm a year into bowling and own a The Sauce by hammer. I've realized that by actually almost ... A: Bob, It's crazy that some store sold you a top line ball. It's like giving a little kid a Maserati ... | |
| Full Roller | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: I have been bowling for 33 years. I bowl with a 16 pound ball. I carry a 189 average. I have had my ... A: Kim, What ball do you throw? Is it drilled for your "full roller" release? Where do you start/stand ... | |
| Picking up the right ball | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm from Slovak Republic. I've been playing bowl with reactive (terminator) ball for 1 year.Now the ... A: Igor, Sorry I don't know Mark's e-mail. The layout of your Terminator is basic. Do you throw hard? ... | |
| Balls with High Differential | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: Could you give me a few balls on the market that have high differentials. A: Rich, Sure. The Hammer RaZr, All the Columbia Scouts, The Columbia Jazz line, The Tornado line from ... | |
| Picking up the right ball | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm from Slovak Republic. I've been playing bowl with reactive (terminator) ball for 1 year.Now the ... A: Igor, Check out International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association Member (IBPSIA) in your ... | |
| upgrading old bowling ball | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to get a new ball for my wife but am not sure what to go with. She currently uses a ... A: Joe, Would a stronger version of her Ultimate work? Get another Ultimate and have it drilled for her ... | |
| Targeting in Bowling | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I am a 59 year old stroker who carries a 215 average over two leagues and area tournaments. I have ... A: Nelson, If your starting on 20 (middle dot) and looking at 5, but sliding at 20, middle of your ... | |
| upgrading old bowling ball | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to get a new ball for my wife but am not sure what to go with. She currently uses a ... A: Joe, Did the shop guy say "Full Roller?" The track (the ball surface in contact with the lane) ... | |
| Increasing Revs and Hook | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I am a right-handed tweener and bowl with a 14lb. AMF Maximum Velocity drilled for leverage and ... A: Riccardo, You describe your previous delivery and you more than likely spun the ball pretty good. ... | |
| Targeting in Bowling | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I am a 59 year old stroker who carries a 215 average over two leagues and area tournaments. I have ... A: Nelson, Your dominant eye (if you have one) will definitely deceive you. Not seeing you roll is a ... | |
| bowling ball track | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I have an inverted ball track. When I first started bowling my track was very high close to the ... A: Michael, Have you changed your grip or is this in a new ball? Rolling lower, away from the grip is ... | |
| New ball | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I am considering buying a new ball. My current ball is a red and black 16lb. Ebonite Tornado. I am ... A: Knowing you ball weight, general speed, and style helps. A little stronger core in an Ebonite ... | |
| Becoming A Pro | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: Well,I am 16 years old,and I am in Jr.Gold,and I was wondering if you had to win one of the ... A: Jonathan, PBA membership requirements are listed at PBA.com, check out: ... | |
| wrist locked/ finger rotation | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I want know is it ok to have your wrist locked thru the swing to turning or bracking wridt and ... A: Efrain, Not sure what your question is here. I don't understand "turning or bracking wridt and ... | |
| speed | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I WANT TO KNOW DO PROS ALWAYS THROW TOP SPEED 18MPH OR HIGHER TO GET GOOD PIN ACTION ON LANE ... A: Efrain, Ball speed is a great asset. Adjusting speed is a way to adjust to changing lane conditions. ... | |
| bowling shoes | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: how do i know when it's time to replace my bowling shoes there over 5 years old A: Bob, Are they $40 sport shoes or $140 performance leather? Shoes are the roots of your game. If the ... | |
| Returning To Bowling | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm 63 in excellent health, slight build and started bowling after many years. I'm left handed and ... A: Jim, The stability as you deliver the ball is always important. An entry level performance shoe in ... | |
| school | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: i am looking for a sponsor and im averageing a 180 and im a freshman in highschool. should i look ... A: Tyler, Do you have any high school bowling in your area? At your school or a school nearby? Some ... | |
| Over Thrower | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm a left handed bowlier with a Hammer Black Widow Venom 16 pounds. The dot is to the left of my ... A: David, The surface on the Venom is (one of) the smoothest in the industry, AND it's polished. How ... | |
| Over Thrower | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I'm a left handed bowlier with a Hammer Black Widow Venom 16 pounds. The dot is to the left of my ... A: David, Your issue is how to keep your speed consistent, and throw enough surface to slow the ball ... | |
| Returning To Bowling | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I'm 63 in excellent health, slight build and started bowling after many years. I'm left handed and ... A: Jim, If stability is important, and you have a strong slide, sport style shoes don't provide some of ... | |
| How to stop spinning the ball and raise my track ? | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I love bowling but Im very frustrated with my game. For as long as I can remember people say that im ... A: Clinton, Don't try SO HARD. You want so badly to hook it you deliver the ball very late. If you do ... | |
| Thumb Holes | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I have been having a lot of problems with my thumb/thumb holes. I have never had this issue before ... A: Ron, Got to assume the thumb sleeves are keeping you more secure (are they tapers or ovals?). When ... | |
| bowling balls | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: I bowl as a junior and move up to adult at 17 I think that i was a all right bowler. I stop bowling ... A: Tony, The Blade series a few years back utilized the basic Hammer core, but featured aggressive ... | |
| revs on a ball | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: how do you produce high revolutions on a ball? I throw a 15# and 14# ball. My speed is about 12 ... A: Robert, Tough to describe. But, with shoulder closing, elbow and wrist driving the hand and ... | |
| Bowling Surface Grit | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I have had my NVS for about 3 months, prob about 30-40 games or so. At first it was working really ... A: Jonathan, The clock on the youtube video showed 3 seconds, maybe a hair less, so you are about 13 ... | |
| Bowling Ball | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: My wife boght me a new ball for my birthday - a Hammer Venom I took it to be drilled and the Pro ... A: Ron, Sure, change the surface (smooth, add slip agents or scuff/sand with Abralon pads). Reduce the ... | |
| Bowling Surface Grit | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I have had my NVS for about 3 months, prob about 30-40 games or so. At first it was working really ... A: Jonathan, The faster speed is an asset in today's game. You must match-up the surface and layouts to ... | |
| Hand position and release | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I have problem with my hand position and release. I use wrist support ( pro release) How can i ... A: Sam, Get a small football. Throw the football underhand, to a target. The unique shape of the ... | |
| Bowling Surface Grit | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I have had my NVS for about 3 months, prob about 30-40 games or so. At first it was working really ... A: Jonathan, Are you sure you throw 10 miles an hour? that's approximately 4.1 seconds travel time from ... | |
| Fingertip concern | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I just recently purchased a new ball(brunswick raging inferno) and got fingertips for the first time ... A: Frank, The grip sticking up is a minor problem. If the grip is sanded or shaved down then rubbed ... | |
| axis hole | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: i just added another ball to my bag, and i wanted it to react differntly than my other ball. the ... A: Roger, A hole on the axis, if there is no weight hole now, will reduce the flare potential 15-20 ... | |
| bowling ball information | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: .im 77 years old, i love to bowl...been bowling for years. In the last couple of years developed ... A: Bill, None. Your losing effect because the ball is 11lbs. Without knowing your ball speed, rev rate, ... | |
| Ball layouts | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if there was a website that would tell me how my ball is drilled, and what all of ... A: Jacob, No website to accomplish exactly what you need. But some manufacturer's sites provide a fair ... | |
| how many holes are allowed in a bowling ball | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: hard to get the right answers my question is can i havemore holes in my bowling ball, such as one ... A: Norm, To answer your question, a hole for each digit (fingers and thumb, 5 gripping holes) is legal, ... | |
| Which bowling ball is for me? | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I am a female bowler and currently have a 14 to 15 yr old Brunswick 300, 10 lb ball (no other info ... A: Vikki, My guess would be your ball is plastic or rubber. The driller who plugged it should be able ... | |
| having a pap measurement | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: is it essential to have a pap measurement when having a ball drilled? I throw a light ball because ... A: LJ, I hope you weren't dealing with some idiot web guy who thinks the same weightblock is in EVERY ... | |
| having a pap measurement | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: is it essential to have a pap measurement when having a ball drilled? I throw a light ball because ... A: LJ, The ball you purchased has very little core effect in that light a ball. I recommend entry level ... | |
| abralon pads | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: i use a venom, resurgence and inertia ball. my question is how often should you abralon and probably ... A: Andrew, Abralon pads are abrasive pads in a multitude of grits (180, 320, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000). ... | |
| ball line-up | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I am wondering what guidelines i should use when making my six ball line-up. I throw the ball about ... A: Michael, You can align your arsenal to allow more angles to the pocket or concentrate your equipment ... | |
| Whats a Tweener to do? | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: Warren, I have been bowling for about 6 years and carry a 200-215 average. I also bowl in a PBA ... A: Steve, The fact that you can get a plastic ball to hook, but not carry, leads me to think you are ... | |
| Release, Revolutions | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I need some help.. I really don't have a exact subject on what I am asking because I do not know. ... A: Christopher, The recommendation to spin the football applies to what you want to do. Spinning the ... | |
| Finding a good ball | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: Just started bowling on a regular basis, and decided that I would like to purchase a bowling ball of ... A: Joe, The more demanding entry level ball would be plastic. Constructed like a house ball, something ... | |
| Whats a Tweener to do? | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: Warren, I have been bowling for about 6 years and carry a 200-215 average. I also bowl in a PBA ... A: Steve, I'd suggest you look at a couple things. Your speed and rev rate aren't giving you the carry ... | |
| outside in armswing | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Fiedl...just as in golf,an outside in armswing can do nothing but cause you to have to make an ... A: Angelo, I've worked with a lot of players with challenges, from arthritis to missing digits and ... | |
| New Ball Help | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I recently returned to league bowling after a ten year haitus (had to wait for PA to go ... A: Mike, I'd strongly recommend an International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association (IBPSIA) ... | |
| outside in armswing | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Fiedl...just as in golf,an outside in armswing can do nothing but cause you to have to make an ... A: Angelo, Without seeing you throw, I can't imagine what is going on. Practice with a coach is ... | |
| Release, Revolutions | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I need some help.. I really don't have a exact subject on what I am asking because I do not know. ... A: Christopher, The basic hand action to hook a bowling ball is like throwing a spiral with a football ... | |
| footwork | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: i want to ask you is i hear alot about footwork but really clarify am a right handed ... A: Efrain, I'm not sure what you are asking. If in your slide your foot is twisting, your timing may ... | |
| ball release | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: What is meant by hitting the ball on the release and what is the advantage and ... A: Efrain, Hitting the ball is the act of lifting and turning the ball at release. Advantage - the ... | |
| pin height | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: Warren, All of my bowling balls have a pin height of 4 inches from center of grip. I have been ... A: Dan, Pin height will help a ball skid, but the recovery portion of your ball reaction is influenced ... | |
| Knee bend | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I've bowling for about 5 years now and sometimes my bowlingballs tend to roll out. Now, I average ... A: Danielle, When you set-up, take an "athletic" pose (slight bend at the waist, and supporting your ... | |
| My release | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: first day on the site, looks great. First of all I'm a left handed bowler. Just purchased lane ... A: Dominick, Sounds like you have a pretty generic ball layout. To develop some hook, you need to ... | |
| My release | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: first day on the site, looks great. First of all I'm a left handed bowler. Just purchased lane ... A: Dominick, What do you average? Did you hook a previous ball? How hard do you throw the ball? How is ... | |
| bowling ball drilling | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I need help with the DUAL ANGLE layouts by Mo's.He does a good job explaining his method,until he ... A: Joe, Once you determine the point your ball rotates on, the Positive Axis Point (PAP), you need to ... | |
| bowling ball drilling | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I need help with the DUAL ANGLE layouts by Mo's.He does a good job explaining his method,until he ... A: Joe, I'd recommend you learn to find a bowler's Positive Axis Point (PAP). I'm not thrilled with ... | |
| pin position | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I understand the whole pin position in relation to the ball track and PAP and how that effects the ... A: Michael, Let me clarify some of what I'm reading from your question. First, you have your grip. ... | |
| ball weight and approach | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: Warren: I really value the help I've rec'd from this website. Here goes..... I currently use a ... A: Suzy, A 5 step approach will "get you going," help your timing and impact your balance, probably ... | |
| ball weight and approach | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: Warren: I really value the help I've rec'd from this website. Here goes..... I currently use a ... A: Suzy, Fitting properly, your ball should let go of you. How long have you had the ball? How many ... | |
| What ball? | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I am currently bowling with the Hammer "No Mercy." I stand on the middle dot or a few boards left ... A: Matthew, You can try to remove the oil from the ball, freshen the surface, completely resurface or a ... | |
| drilling | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I WANT ASK YOUN IS AM RIGHT HANDED BOWLER USEING EBONITE TORNADO BUT I WANT TO UPGRADE TO RAPID ... A: Efrain, When choosing a ball, I look at your: average, ball speed, rev rate, axis tilt and rotation ... | |
| Throwing the ball behind the line | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: About a week ago, a man who had never seen me bowl before said I was putting the ball down early. I ... A: Danielle, You said "I always end up 1 or 2 feet in front of the foul line. Can this be affecting my ... | |
| on-line ball | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I have notice that buddiespro bowling shop ask what a pin placement you want on your purchase is a ... A: Efrain, Do you know what pin placements work best for you? Or in a ball for a specific kind of ball ... | |
| Straight bowling | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I have just started bowling, and have difficulties in keeping my ball straight back, straight ... A: Sherri, Rolling a bowling ball, while trying to hold on for dear life is almost impossible. If you ... | |
| weight to speed ratio | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: Just getting back into bowling after 40 year absent. Things have changed. What I would like to know, ... A: Jay, Bowling is about entry angle. Your attempting to knock down about 35 pounds of pins, with a ... | |
| 6 ball arsenal | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I am currently on a collegiate bowling team. I have recently purchased a Storm Attitude Shift and a ... A: Nigel, Your arsenal should allow you to play where you want. If your "A" game works best and you're ... | |
| Agressive Drilling | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: This may be an inappropriate question due to not having seen my style of bowling but I will ask ... A: Jim, Use your money to get coaching, get consistent (practice), develop a stronger release. Invest ... | |
| Agressive Drilling | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: This may be an inappropriate question due to not having seen my style of bowling but I will ask ... A: Jim, Strongest earliest most aggressive layout is a leverage pin placement, mass bias on or past the ... | |
| Bowling | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem with the joint on my middle finger resulting in pain/swelling while and after ... A: Mark, Zero pitch is an angle for thumb or fingers drilled directly towards the center of the ball. ... | |
| Grabbing the ball | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: Warren, I have just started by 6th season of league bowling. Currently I carry an average between ... A: Steve, Your ball should let go of you. Grip structure is basically 40 percent span, 40 percent hole ... | |
| correct choise of bowling balls | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I just started bowling for our company tournament last Feb. 2008, and being a beginner in this sport ... A: Don, As a new bowler, I'd suggest you start with a basic plastic ball. The challenge of plastic is ... | |
| shoes for a stroker | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I've just gotten back into bowling after about 40 years. I'm 55 and last bowled for my high school ... A: Tim, Modern (high tech) shoes offer soles and heels that are removable or elements of the soles and ... | |
| Bowling | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem with the joint on my middle finger resulting in pain/swelling while and after ... A: Mark, See a doctor. Relieving pressure with drilling techniques won't fix the problem just let it ... | |
| TANTRUM BOWLING BALL | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I JUST BOUGHT A NEW TANTRUM BOWLING BALL BY TRACK AND I WANTED A BALL WHEN THE LANES STARTED TO ... A: Steve, You can't have a ball for a broken down condition when lanes are drier that also works when ... | |
| injury | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: i went bowling and i was trying to cuping the bowling ball and try to keep wrist very stiff what ... A: Efrain, Cupping the ball, through the entire set-up, swing and delivery is a lot of strain on your ... | |
| ball choice | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: what balls would u recommend 4 extreme backend movement?? thank u lm. A: Larry, As a rule, the lowest RG (Radius of Gyration) you can find, will provide the quickest change ... | |
| balls for synthetic lanes | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: Greetings, I bowl in a house that has wood lanes and when I do tournaments that have synthetic ... A: Treva, The dull cover version of the Shift is an Attitude Shift. The Brunswick Avalanche (solid) ... | |
| late release | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I Have been a 228-230 ave for years. over the last 6 months I have completly lost my release. I used ... A: Steve, Without seeing you, I can only suggest some basic stuff, but at your average level sometimes ... | |
| balls for synthetic lanes | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: Greetings, I bowl in a house that has wood lanes and when I do tournaments that have synthetic ... A: Treva, Wood lanes typically provide more friction (a rougher surface texture). You may want to ... | |
| The Bowling Ball | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: Like an aluminum baseball bat, Can a bowling ball lose its "POP" A: James, Absolutely. If finger grips are used, wear changes how a ball is thrown (grips get worn, ... | |
| smoother release | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I have been bowling for many years and unfortunately adopted bad habits early on. I used to severely ... A: Brent, You smoothed out your delivery, now work on your rev rate. Practice a one step drill, working ... | |
| secretary compensation | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: We have just elected a new secretary for our league and have offered as compensation, free bowling ... A: Jimmie, How complicated a job is the secretaries job? With modern computer scoring systems, much of ... | |
| playing the lane | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: if i get a pearl bowling ball and the ball go long what part of the lane should i play the ten ... A: Harvey, You buy a ball to play the part of the lane YOU want to play. What part of the lane do you ... | |
| Chicken Wing | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a lot of people have told me that I am chicken winging the ball. What is the so called ... A: Rob, A chicken wing swing is when your elbow moves away from your body as you swing the ball back. ... | |
| FITTING | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: WHAT IS MEANT BY "CUT TO CUT MEASUREMENT" A: Ron, If a bowler has a fingertip grip span of 4 1/2 middle finger to thumb and 4 5/8 ring finger to ... | |
| Generic core Question | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I have been doing a good deal of research on upgrading my current ball. I currently use a Brunswick ... A: Shawn, The web link I included showed the core in the 12lb Twisted Fury. While the 14lb core is ... | |
| beginner questions | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: My fiance and I have just joined a league with some friends and we are interested in getting our own ... A: Robert, I'm a fan of starting with more basic (plastic) bowling balls. When starting with a ... | |
| Generic core Question | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I have been doing a good deal of research on upgrading my current ball. I currently use a Brunswick ... A: Shawn, High tech balls don't have much inside when you get down below 14lbs (sometimes making them ... | |
| consistency | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: Warren, I have been bowling for around a year (joined a team and currently average 170 after one ... A: Mike, The concept of "ball position as it rolls off your hand" involves the axis tilt and axis ... | |
| consistency | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: Warren, I have been bowling for around a year (joined a team and currently average 170 after one ... A: Mike, You purchased a high tech ball and then threw it very mildly. (Who put a high performance ... | |
| Bowling ball finger hole sizing and position. | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: Just bought a bowling ball, a Brunswick "Axis", #feg7760. w/bag for $3 at a flea market. Is there ... A: Teddy, You've purchased a ball originally sold by a mass merchant. Chances are good the grip would ... | |
| Need to know about a crack | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a bowling ball it is a tornado warning It has a fracture that is quite deep in it from the ... A: Andrea, Sounds like this is an older ball. If it is, a repair might fix it or just put off the ... | |
| axis point | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: no matter what i do al my balls roll over the thumb I've checked my axis point and its almost 7 ... A: Josh, Your grip information is incomplete. The spans 5 1/4 and 5 1/8 sound like your left handed. ... | |
| axis point | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: no matter what i do al my balls roll over the thumb I've checked my axis point and its almost 7 ... A: Josh, You deliver the ball with very little axis rotation. Seeing the span, hole sizes and pitches ... | |
| Axis Tilt | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: Do you know a simple way to explain or better yet illestrate the axis tilt of a hooking bowling ... A: Rick, Axis tilt is the vertical angle at which the ball rotates. Ebonite International's website ... | |
| Bowling ball drilling | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I am a bowler that has been trying to improve my game all the time. In the past few years I have ... A: Michael, I learned by doing, experimenting, ball manufacturer seminars and from the Trade ... | |
| Pain In Thumb | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm 56 years old and starting getting arthritis in the finger tip joints about 1 1/2 years ago. I ... A: Roger, The span, angles and flexibility/texture/moistness of the hand dictates the amount of pitch I ... | |
| drilling hole for thumb slug | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: First off I would like to tell you I have all my own drilling equipment in my garage. I have drilled ... A: Dan, Send a copy of your fit sheet, I need to know what's in the ball now (spans, pitches, hole ... | |
| Wrist Support | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: I've started to bowl seriously from mid May of this year and I am slowly getting all the equipment. ... A: Eric, The extended finger forces your hand around the ball usually effecting your axis tilt and ... | |
| drilling hole for thumb slug | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: First off I would like to tell you I have all my own drilling equipment in my garage. I have drilled ... A: Dan, You have very minimal axis rotation (probably 0 to 15 degrees). You might want to work on ... | |
| Sponsors | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I just started bowling about 2 years ago and I have already achieved a perfect game, and a couple of ... A: Cinnamon, The NCAA has very specific requirements for athletes. If you have the desire to compete in ... | |
| Track position | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I am a a57 year old lefty. I have been bowling several years with a PBA experience league avg. of ... A: Jerry, I know Carol from IBPSIA (International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association). She ... | |
| Sponsors | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I just started bowling about 2 years ago and I have already achieved a perfect game, and a couple of ... A: Cinnamon, Linda Barnes, and many top players learned much about competitive bowling prior to and ... | |
| drilling hole for thumb slug | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: First off I would like to tell you I have all my own drilling equipment in my garage. I have drilled ... A: Dan, Drilling is only a small part of the technical side of the pro shop business. Check out Hands ... | |
| Release | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I am having problems with my release. Sometimes, I see that I have a helicopter spin instead of the ... A: TJ, Improving your release depends a lot on your mechanics to the point of delivery. One of the ... | |
| drilling x-blem rotogrip cell 15# | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: Warrren, I know every professional (I'm generalizing) doesn't like for regular guys like me to buy ... A: Oscar, You just bought a lot of ball. If your reactive Scout hooks a lot (as you've described), your ... | |
| Bowling Ball | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I have been out of bowling for about 8 years and use to bowl quite regularly in some leagues. When ... A: Ron, Throw the ball. The temperature variations can effect a ball but often not severely enough to ... | |
| Finger Pain | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I've been bowling competitively for around 3 years. I bowl three leagues a night. A year and a half ... A: Gin, You bowl three leagues a week? Not sure what PIP joint is, please explain? Your pain is in the ... | |
| bowling ball drilling | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I just got my ball drilled and i was wandering if it is normal for a bowling balls thumb to be off ... A: Jon, To answer what is normal, drilling a grip must reflect many things. Length of your ... | |
| Finger Inserts | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: How often and when should I replace my finger inserts? I haven't replaced it since I had my bowling ... A: Roger, A Turbo 2N1 piece (a grip maker) suggests you change your finger grips like oil in your car. ... | |
| Drilling a new ball | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: Warren. Hope you can help... I just bought a Cell and am in the process of decide which drilling ... A: Oscar, Getting an idea how the Venus is working, and it's layout will help round out the info you ... | |
| Equipment | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: Warren, I am 27 years old, and have recently started league bowling again after about an 8 year ... A: John, Your ball choice is a good one. The Avalache from Brunswick is basically your old ball ... | |
| bowling | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: how do i stop from getting a solid ten pin on my strike ball thanks ron A: Ron, Your ball is finishing strongly, pushing the 6 around the 10. If you move forward on the ... | |
| What type of bowling ball should I buy? | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a new bowling ball. I was thinking about getting a particle or urethane bowling ... A: Joe, You bought a very, VERY minimal hooking bowling ball in the Power Groove Dry/R. Buying color is ... | |
| Bowling in heavy sloppy oil | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: Currently I do not bowl in a league but am subbing in hopes of doing one in the Fall - just missed ... A: Doug, The third mark from the left is the 25th board from the right gutter (making sure I understand ... | |
| What type of bowling ball should I buy? | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a new bowling ball. I was thinking about getting a particle or urethane bowling ... A: Joe, Getting a new ball involves some research. Matching up using a specific ball is the key to ... | |
| semi rolling over thumb hole..cont | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: last ref http://www.allexperts.com/user.cgi?m=6&catID=1812&qID=4761279 Warren, I am using a Groove ... A: Andy, Sanding may be a good start, if the oil or your ball speed get the ball too far down the lane ... | |
| legality | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: is it "legal" to bowl with only your middle and ring fingers in the ball and you just palm the ... A: Marcus, If you position your hand so you touch the thumb hole it(the thumb hole) is considered a ... | |
| semi rolling over thumb hole | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I recently converted to a semi rolling technique which is going fairly well, but the ball just ... A: Andy, Changing the roll is a muscle memory adjustment. If you've chosen to abandon the idea we can ... | |
| Approach question | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: Male, right handed, age 47, used to bowl in two leagues. I gave up bowling around 7 years ago ... A: Earl, You have a medical problem. Being unable to see your "unique" approach, I have no experience ... | |
| umm | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: my problem is where my track is i cant get it completely three-quarter i always have a couple of ... A: Jason, An adjustment to your pitches for both fingers and thumb can help get the track off your ... | |
| overturning wrist at release | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a tendency to overturn my wrist counter clockwise at point of release. My palm will then ... A: Gary, Some of what you describe doesn't make sense. Are you right handed or left handed? Do you ... | |
| Pin Placement | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I am a stroker. I dont have alot of revs but I am not at the bottom of the barrel. What i need to ... A: Rob, The dynamics of the core will create a strong flaring ball when the core is taller than wide ... | |
| ball weight and wrist support choice | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: i averaged 188 with 13 lb equipment last year Will 14 lbs make much difference? If so how? Always? ... A: Gary I start customers at about 10 percent of their body weight with their first ball. If you are ... | |
| lane conditioner | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm not sure how to figure out the lane conditioner ratio by looking at the pattern, settings, or ... A: Dan, There is a mathematical formulae. You can't figure units from settings without the math. The ... | |
| lane conditioner | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm not sure how to figure out the lane conditioner ratio by looking at the pattern, settings, or ... A: Dan, Patterns and graphs are visual. When you see a drop from the center of the pattern or graph it ... | |
| getting the right ball | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I have been bowling for about 4 years now. I went to a Tropical Storm this past year (love it) and ... A: Lisa, What do you want a new ball to do? Do you need more hook? You love the Storm ball, what does ... | |
| I want your opinion on this | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I asked you a couple months ago about changing from the big hook to the straighter shot. I have had ... A: Derek, On larger volumes of oil and longer patterns, your track might cause you problems. Lower ... | |
| New Ball | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I like the ball it goes down the lane far I do through quite hard and have a high rev rate(try to ... A: Shane, You can get into tons of mild, entry level stuff like: Ebonite Tornados, Columbia300 Scouts, ... | |
| New Ball | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I like the ball it goes down the lane far I do through quite hard and have a high rev rate(try to ... A: Shane, The current Wrath line from Columbia300 has a similar weightblock to the TiBoss Pearl, but ... | |
| Injury? | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: Well my friends have started inviting me to bowl with them, and I'm starting to like it, but there's ... A: Jon, Before you create bad muscle memory with a ball that doesn't fit. A good ball fit should allow ... | |
| how to hold and release ball | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a Columbia The Beast bowling ball and have a tournament this evening (fundraiser), however ... A: Lucy, If you bowled with the ball at all in the past you've created muscle memory. Just like riding ... | |
| New bowler and Twisted fury doesnt hook | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: To give some background, I am a novice bowler that mainly played with house balls. I normally stick ... A: Eric, I think both you and the driller are not making good choices. You are trying to learn with a ... | |
| release | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: i currently use a "stroker" style release, keeping my hand in the same position throughout the ... A: Bobby, Thanks for following up. Your delivery should allow for a fairly controllable reaction. My ... | |
| release | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: i currently use a "stroker" style release, keeping my hand in the same position throughout the ... A: Bobby, Please explain what you mean by stroker release? Axis tilt, axis rotation and rev rate, as ... | |
| Bowling Novice - Where to get a ball | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: I don't bowl often, but when I do my girlfriend and I are tired of the crummy balls at most lanes. ... A: Tim, Chicago shops, I know and respect the operators include: Lee Nendza, Andy's Bowling Pro Shop, ... | |
| Tight Inside line | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: With all the advancements with oil patterns now a days. Bowlers need to become more versitale than ... A: Rob, Your elbow bend may indicate an excessive need for grip pressure. Can you insert your fingers ... | |
| ball drilling | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: I hurt my ring finger. How i do about drilling a index fingerīs hole. I mean distance, soan, angle, ... A: Antonio, How far back will the finger bend? When gripping just the tip of the finger, trying to keep ... | |
| ball drilling | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: I hurt my ring finger. How i do about drilling a index fingerīs hole. I mean distance, soan, angle, ... A: Antonio, Your grip should have middle finger and ring finger in the ball. If your middle finger in ... | |
| Tight Inside line | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: With all the advancements with oil patterns now a days. Bowlers need to become more versitale than ... A: Rob, You may have an execution problem. If you wrap your armswing, you may be pushing the ball ... | |
| Tight Inside line | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: With all the advancements with oil patterns now a days. Bowlers need to become more versitale than ... A: Rob, When bowlers play tournament lanes, occasionally they are to quick to move in as the shot ... | |
| ball drilling | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I hurt my ring finger. How i do about drilling a index fingerīs hole. I mean distance, soan, angle, ... A: Antonio, An index finger hole won't help support a sore ring finger. If you look at the Right hand, ... | |
| BOWLING HURTS MY RING FINGER | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: I bowl a big curve ball and just lately bowling just kills my ring finger. After three games of ... A: Van, I need the angles. Get to your driller and ask for the information. The store should be able ... | |
| BOWLING HURTS MY RING FINGER | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: I bowl a big curve ball and just lately bowling just kills my ring finger. After three games of ... A: Van, There is quite a bit of torque applied to your fingers as you deliver around the ball. What ... | |
| BOWLING HEARTS MY RING FINGER | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: I bowl a big curve ball and just lately bowling just kills my ring finger. After three games of ... A: Van, It sounds like a fit/pitch issue. What style of grip do you have? Conventional (fingers to ... | |
| Oval grips vs Round Grips | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help me with these two questions I have for you. The first one is what is the ... A: Placement of the pin (top of the weightblock) in identical positions for two different bowlers can ... | |
| Oval grips vs Round Grips | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help me with these two questions I have for you. The first one is what is the ... A: Robert, Thumb grips, especial oval grips give you more room where most bowlers need more room (sides ... | |
| Is it time for a High Performance Ball?? | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I am about to finish my first offically sanctioned winter bowling league (weekly from Sept-April). ... A: Alex, Thanks for the follow-up info. Exactly the info and input I was looking for. Your current ... | |
| Is it time for a High Performance Ball?? | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I am about to finish my first offically sanctioned winter bowling league (weekly from Sept-April). ... A: Alex, What's going on with your current ball that you wish to get another? What's keeping you from ... | |
| Pressure | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I bowl a 185 avg. in leagues and practice, but am allways very nervous in Tournaments, how can i ... A: Larry, Create a checklist for your pre-shot, set-up and approach. I suggest your pre-shot routine ... | |
| BOWLING LAYOUT | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: PRO SHOPS SAY TO NEVER DRILL A BOWLING BALL WITHOUT KNOWING AN INDIVIDUALS PAP. WHAT DO PRO SHOPS ... A: Troy, Many ball drillers spend less time with "lesser" bowlers. Because as a player becomes more ... | |
| semi rolling over thumb hole | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I recently converted to a semi rolling technique which is going fairly well, but the ball just ... A: Andy, The pitches and the size of the thumb hole could (and seem to) require you to grip the ball. ... | |
| BOWLING LAYOUT | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: PRO SHOPS SAY TO NEVER DRILL A BOWLING BALL WITHOUT KNOWING AN INDIVIDUALS PAP. WHAT DO PRO SHOPS ... A: Troy, If you throw a ball, any ball, you can determine the Positive Axis Point, axis tilt and ... | |
| bowling, wrist support | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I was looking into buying a wrist support to start bowling with. I have been bowling for 4-5 years ... A: You are looking for a solution to a symptom. You may have fit, equipment or other issues causing the ... | |
| semi rolling over thumb hole | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I recently converted to a semi rolling technique which is going fairly well, but the ball just ... A: Andy, Rolling close to the thumb is usually an indicator that your release the ball a little late. ... | |
| ball release | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I believe I have arthritis or gout in my bowling hand. It has been swelling on and off for several ... A: James, What is the condition? Have you tried wrist devices to alleviate the pain? Has your doctor ... | |
| My ball is acting differently | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a storm pyro with a very aggressive drill pattern and I had it resurfaced the other day. So ... A: Derek, Did you bowl with the ball? How did it work on some oil? Were you specific about wanting a ... | |
| bowling | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: sometimes when my ball hits the pocket it doesn't have enough power to carry out out the 4,5,7 could ... A: Paul, What kind of ball? What weight? I will assume you throw a house ball. House balls are smooth, ... | |
| bowling ball | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: I am bowling in a state tournament soon. One house is wood and the other synthetic. The wood house ... A: Bob, Your Storm Triple Extreme has the core and potential cover to handle heavy oil. Stop into your ... | |
| Drill Layouts | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: Could you explain to me what a lower flaring drill layout would look like for a right ... A: John, High track flare exposes the ball's fresh surface to the lane every rotation (often multiple ... | |
| Grip | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: Does the ball have to be drilled and the bowlers fingers and thumb be in the ball to be legal? A: Sam, There are some static weight requirements for bowling balls. If a ball satisfies those ... | |
| Drill Layouts | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: Could you explain to me what a lower flaring drill layout would look like for a right ... A: John, Read the Layout article of the Bowling This Month March issue, on page 38 and it will help you ... | |
| My ball is acting differently | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a storm pyro with a very aggressive drill pattern and I had it resurfaced the other day. So ... A: Derek, Any ball can "hook out/roll out" if there is no oil on the lane. Your pearl particle ball ... | |
| sanding your equipment | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: can you reuse sandpaper or the sanding pads that you use to clean or sand your bowling balls...whats ... A: Joe, How long has it been since you got the balls you mentioned? Which balls, specifically did you ... | |
| Core Numbers | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: You have opened my eyes to alot of things but I have one more question I have for you. You was ... A: Robert, Simply, low Radius of Gyration (RG) numbers mean a ball able to change direction more ... | |
| Tools/Equipment | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: Warren, I'm looking to purchase a "Quarter Scale" and "Table Top Ball Spinner"...who has the most ... A: Randy, I have 4 quarter scales called the Pro Sect from Turbo 2-N-1 Grips. Check their website and ... | |
| sanding your equipment | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: can you reuse sandpaper or the sanding pads that you use to clean or sand your bowling balls...whats ... A: Joe, Do you sand 10 balls 3x's a week or 1 ball, 1x/month? As long as you move the material ... | |
| Drilling Layouts | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: What should I have in my bowling bag to be really competitive in tournaments. I have seen a lot of ... A: Welcome back Robert, Your two layouts sound like similar pin distances from your positive axis point ... | |
| new ball to improve my game | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: Just wondering what new ball out there might help my game out. I have been bowling for three years ... A: Matt, 190 after three years is doing very good. Don't underestimate your progress to date. How about ... | |
| Drilling Layouts | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: What should I have in my bowling bag to be really competitive in tournaments. I have seen a lot of ... A: What International balls are you throwing and how are they drilled? WRWJr. is very up the back with ... | |
| Drilling Layouts | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: What should I have in my bowling bag to be really competitive in tournaments. I have seen a lot of ... A: Robert, Before you get into an arsenal of pin placements, what do you average? What is your ball ... | |
| ball lay outs | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: my pap is 5/34 w/ 1/2 up I want to know what would be the best drill for my game. my average ball ... A: Alvin, Cleaning your equipment will help with consistency. Just wiping the balls off with a towel ... | |
| ball lay outs | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: my pap is 5/34 w/ 1/2 up I want to know what would be the best drill for my game. my average ball ... A: Alvin, What's going on with your present equipment that you are getting new balls? Why have you ... | |
| drilling the thumb........... | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: I had a ball drilled a few days ago and the guy drilled the spin spot or max bias out for my thumb. ... A: Jason, The Mass Bias is a secondary axis of the weight block of your ball. It is not a problem to ... | |
| Bowling - Speed of the ball vs hook | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I've been bowling about two years. I've recently read a techniques book and improved substantially ... A: Tony, Going around the ball will provide more push downlane and a stronger finish (but lower track). ... | |
| Bowling Ball damage | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: My ball was badly damaged by the ball return. It had a 1/4 gouge completly around the ball which was ... A: Sheila, Regardless of what the ball looks like, if the damage did not get repaired to your ... | |
| Backup ball | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I broke my wrist in the ninth grade, and use to throw a straight ball but since i broke my wrist i ... A: Joshua, A full roller layout works for a particular type of release. The layout would not be an ... | |
| Backup ball | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: I broke my wrist in the ninth grade, and use to throw a straight ball but since i broke my wrist i ... A: Josh, If you tried to throw a right handed hook for twenty minutes one afternoon versus practicing ... | |
| Having release problems!!! | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: This is my first year bowling seriously and I am trying to get myself to be versatile. I usually ... A: Derek, Your lower track usually indicates a late delivery. Your lower track probably works OK on ... | |
| Taking the next step | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: I recently was asked to sub on a leage and It is going to be perminent. I,m sick of the houseballs ... A: Mark, Your going from a house ball to a performance ball? Or if you learn to throw a curve with a ... | |
| ball layout | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: i only throw the ball about 12 miles an hour and i rev it up a lot what do you think the best drill ... A: Jon, When you throw the ball, does it take more than 3 and 1/2 seconds to hit the head pin? Are the ... | |
| Reactive and Particle Balls | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: What is the general difference between a reactive solid and particle ball and the type of ball ... A: Marc, If you imagine the particles sticking up off a ball surface like the spikes of an athletic ... | |
| effect of ball weight | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: If one delivers a lighter ball and a heavier ball with the same force, each will start off with the ... A: Bob, Each pin weighs 3 lbs and around 6 or 7 ounces. As the pins resist the lighter ball, it loses ... | |
| Back-up ball | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me how I can get my friend to stop throwing a back-up ball. She is ... A: The predisposition for a woman/girl to throw a back-up is physical. When a ball must be squeezed, to ... | |
| How heavy is too heavy? | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I haven't bowled in years and recently have started bowling again. My husband wants to buy me my own ... A: Deborah, We suggest 10 percent of your body weight as a starting point. But the 250 pound NFL ... | |
| WHAT BALL TO PURCHASE | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS I HAVE BEEN THROWING A HAMMER BLADE, LATELY IT SEEMS TO HAVE LOST ITS DRIVE, ... A: If you know a little about what a ball can do, you can make an informed decision. Great idea. Often ... | |
| Heavy oil ball | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: Helo Warren, I am sort of new to bowling (started 3 years ago) and am bowling twice a week in ... A: You've got a lot of high powered equipment. The balls with surface include the Attitude Shift, ... | |
| adjusting | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I just got a dull finish a few days ago, and a great job was done by Galka. when i saw it it looked ... A: Tom, First wipe the ball off every shot. Minimizes the oil build up. Clean the ball after every ... | |
| South Paw | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: im a lefty and i just bought a hammer black widow pearl actually two of them..i had the first one ... A: Josh, The big break you asked for may have put the pin 3 3/8 to 4 inches from your positive axis ... | |
| Pro Shops | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: I have been bowling for 19 years, and I want to learn how to properly fit, drill, and open my own ... A: Jason, Absolutely. As an International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association (IBPSIA) ... | |
| Palm Bowling | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: I am a palm bowler with an average of 140 using house balls I would like to purchase a ball soon ... A: I'm not familiar with the terms you used. Is a "long ball" an ball that will skid far down the lane? ... | |
| struggling | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: Warren Good afternoon my name is Brandon and im 22 years old and bowl in wisconsin. And right now ... A: You don't get enough length with the VIBE? 15lb or 16? Either put a shine on the ball with a polish ... | |
| bowling forearm | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I talked to someone at my local pro shop & they didnt know how to help me but when I bowl after like ... A: Randy, I'm not a doctor and you may want to see one. Pain is something you don't want to mess with. ... | |
| Why is my ball hooking wrong? | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: Hi I have been bowling for three years I recently got an Ebonite tornado and it hooks wrong when I ... A: Darien, Many things can can cause you to back the ball up. Chances are it's not the ball. What ... | |
| Jamie's Answer | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: Warren, This is not a question but an observation. In the answer to Jamie you gave an ebonite ... A: Please note the Ebonite website I referred to in Jamie's answer can be accessed at: ... | |
| insert a use | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: There are several kind of insert, for example tip, oval, power tip and etc. When and how used to ... A: Ko, No, soft tip insert (like Pro Sports Soft-T, or Golden Oval) can be used by stiff jointed bowler ... | |
| ball doesnt hook like 15 years ago | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a brunswick edge fingertip ball, 16 lbs. I havent bowled with it on a league in 15 years. I ... A: Rick, You've thought of many of the things I ask a customer, before taking them out on a lane to see ... | |
| ball selection | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: please help on a ball selection, looking for a ball that goes long on medium lanes and has high ... A: Aaron, So many things go into a ball recommendation. Your ball speed, rev rate, axis tilt, lane ... | |
| insert a use | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: There are several kind of insert, for example tip, oval, power tip and etc. When and how used to ... A: Ko, If I understand our question, while grips are designed to provide a little additional lift at ... | |
| Time for New Bowling Equipment? | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Friedl, I am currently a 36 year-old bowler who is bowling in a league for the first time in 2 ... A: When I put my dad into a lighter ball years ago, the style I saw for so many years returned. I ... | |
| Need a new ball, help | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a new ball. I have an Ebonite Total NV, dull sanded to 320grit. I play in the last ... A: Jamie, Your ball has, more than likely absorbed oil, or lost its energy because of the aggressive ... | |
| Time for New Bowling Equipment? | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Friedl, I am currently a 36 year-old bowler who is bowling in a league for the first time in 2 ... A: Do you still have the White Dot and use it for spares? Good base, because as you pointed out todays ... | |
| Need a new ball, help | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a new ball. I have an Ebonite Total NV, dull sanded to 320grit. I play in the last ... A: Jamie, Why is your Total NV sanded to 320? The Total NV is finished at 4000 with an Abralon pad ... | |
| layouts | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: i am a pretty high rev player with medium spd.. about 15mph. no matter where i seem to layout my ... A: Aarik, Pin location influences your track. If the pin is placed beyond the halfway point between ... | |
| carry | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I am going to cut and paste what you already said: Layout is important for any performance ball. The ... A: Addressing your ball speed issue. Assuming you have a nice relaxed grip, and free armswing, in your ... | |
| Eye Dominance and Thumb Pain | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I am a 40 year old 'novice.' I have a Brunswick Strike Zone, 15lb with a fingertip lift grips ... A: Adam, Nice to hear back from you. Thanks for your time to address the concerns you have with your ... | |
| grip | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a finger tip Hammer bowling ball. Each time I throw the ball my thumb gets stuck. I've ... A: Great to hear back from you Jose. We still don't have a feel for the length of the grip, but if you ... | |
| layouts | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: i am a pretty high rev player with medium spd.. about 15mph. no matter where i seem to layout my ... A: Aarik, Yours may not be a layout issue, you may have a fit issue. Your tracking very high (we ... | |
| correct bowling ball | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I haven't bowled in many years (averaged 180 when I stopped),25 to be exact. My last ball was a ... A: Mark, The Fury being on sale, seems like a good option. Your sense of the operator giving you ... | |
| grip | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a finger tip Hammer bowling ball. Each time I throw the ball my thumb gets stuck. I've ... A: Jose, What's your average? What kind of ball did you have before the Hammer? Was it finger tip? How ... | |
| correct bowling ball | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I haven't bowled in many years (averaged 180 when I stopped),25 to be exact. My last ball was a ... A: Mark, When you averaged 180 was your game built on spares and consistency? or did you strike 4 or 5 ... | |
| Eye Dominance and Thumb Pain | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I am a 40 year old 'novice.' I have a Brunswick Strike Zone, 15lb with a fingertip lift grips ... A: A couple games of bowling should be pain free. Getting your measurements will be very helpful. ... | |
| carry | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I am going to cut and paste what you already said: Layout is important for any performance ball. The ... A: First we need to establish how you bowl? And, use the various differences of layout to help. The ... | |
| bowling shoe issue and approach | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: Two questions. I recently bought a new pair of bowling shoes and they are rather inconsistent. On ... A: Jon, Do you have a starting point in your set-up that is consistent each shot? If so, it sounds ... | |
| Eye Dominance and Thumb Pain | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I am a 40 year old 'novice.' I have a Brunswick Strike Zone, 15lb with a fingertip lift grips ... A: Who put a 120 average bowler into a performance bowling ball? You are way over equipped for your ... | |
| my ball doesn't hook | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: Okay I bowl for my high schools bowling league and for the last week or two my ball doesn't hook at ... A: What kind of ball do you have? Manufacturer and specific product? No reason a ball with 15 games ... | |
| my ball doesn't hook | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: Okay I bowl for my high schools bowling league and for the last week or two my ball doesn't hook at ... A: Couple things could be a problem. Your ball could be oil soaked and not responding to friction. ... | |
| Just started bowling again | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: Thinking about joining a league but want to get my own ball first. I am a fairly straight bowler. ... A: Just answered a similar question for another questioner. But you will be able to benefit from some ... | |
| What size would this ball be | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: I am just geting into bowling, And purchased a ball for myslef today, Second hand, It has large ... A: Sorry Dale. Can't tell you for sure but I guess between 6 and 16 pounds (those are the weight ... | |
| Lighter ball? | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: Reply to last inquiry- distance from thumb hole to finger holes is 3". finger creases lie at top ... A: Ann, Thanks for keeping at this. Your 3 inch span means you have short fingers and thumb. Creases at ... | |
| children's bowling ball | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me what size ball would be right for a 5 year old boy. He likes bowling but we need to ... A: Mark, As you are no doubt all ready aware, Kids grow fast. Start him with the lightest ball you can ... | |
| slope of gutter | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: What is the slope of the gutter? I am a HS math teacher and went bowling recently. I saw a ball ... A: Grace, There are no requirements for the main gutters. One of the requirements of the lane is it be ... | |
| Cleaning | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a reactive gold/red/blue tornado, Ebonite! As my ball needs a clean i have been told that you ... A: One of the easiest ways to get oil out, is to not let lane conditioner(oil) get in. I'm a big fan of ... | |
| fingertip numbness | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I am a left-handed bowler and Ive been using a fingertip for about 2 yrs and recently someone gave ... A: Stacy, Check the fit of the ball where you got it plugged. Have the operator measure it in front of ... | |
| Bowling Balls | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I Warren I have a question regarding bowling balls. I live in a small town and bowl on are men's ... A: Tim, Let me know what is not working (the balls you've thrown up till now). With no idea of how ... | |
| A good, light ball | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: I need a light-weight ball. I bowl a straight ball in a league. I now use a 11# Scout reactive and ... A: Distance from thumb to finger is 2 1/2 inches for both fingers? With a short span, short fingers, ... | |
| A good, light ball | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I need a light-weight ball. I bowl a straight ball in a league. I now use a 11# Scout reactive and ... A: Let's consider some options to make what you have feel, and perform better. First, on your Scout, ... | |
| Which ball is better? | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: Which ball is better the HAWG WILD by hammer or the RAW ANGER? A: A ball must suit your game, allowing you to match up to the lane condition. If you don't average 170 ... | |
| A good, light ball | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I need a light-weight ball. I bowl a straight ball in a league. I now use a 11# Scout reactive and ... A: Ann, The appropriate weight is usually around 10 percent of your body weight. Athleticism ... | |
| Need some advice | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: i recently bought a ball that had a little reactive core in it. but one problem i don't know how to ... A: Chris, thanks for following up. Try to concentrate on one thing at a time. Practice for a while, ... | |
| New Bowler, joining league | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: I joined my girlfriend's winter bowling league last year and it is starting again on this Tuesday. ... A: Bowling is fun. Bowling every week, every other week, once a month, whatever, is fun. (In a ... | |
| New Bowler, joining league | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I joined my girlfriend's winter bowling league last year and it is starting again on this Tuesday. ... A: Congratulations, 178 average with a house ball is pretty good. Are you a better spare bowler? or do ... | |
| Need some advice | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: i recently bought a ball that had a little reactive core in it. but one problem i don't know how to ... A: Ball choices should be driven by need. Why did you buy this specific ball? What weight is it? Where ... | |
| MENTAL GAME/RIGHT BALL | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: my question is a two parter if I may. I ve been out of the game for about 15 years and have just ... A: You may want to keep your eye on your target until the ball passes over it. How do you know if you ... | |
| changing league ruler | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: can a league change its starting time if all members but 2 want it changed all captains agree to ... A: I appreciate your question. Unfortunately concerning rules that change literally every bowling ... | |
| I need a ball! | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me. I need a good 8 pound ball for a beginner bowler who ... A: Any basic polyester ball will work for you. Seek out a local bowling store and you'll get a fit that ... | |
| black widow | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: i recently just bought the black widow and did not drill it yet but i see on the box it says under ... A: You may be looking at a part of the label that details the distance between the top of the ... | |
| Pin Placement | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: Since you are a pro shop owner I know you can help me with a problem I have when I buy a ball. I ... A: The pin distance on a ball is the separation between the heaviest point (Center of Gravity, mark by ... | |
| bowling layout | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: I am a stroker with a ball speed of about 16mph. I have a moderate amount of revolutions. I recently ... A: Brian, I've done my own research and far and away pin position, and surface preparation are way more ... | |
| Heavy Oil | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: I'm Cody, I bowl for my high school team and average around a 208. Before tournaments and meets they ... A: How much do you hook the ball? How hard do you throw? I can suggest something to compliment your ... | |
| soaking | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: When you submerge a ball in 140 degree water in a bucket what do you do with the holes? If you ... A: If you position the ball with the holes down some air will stay in the holes. But depending on the ... | |
| bowling ball reaction/sale price | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a couple different questions to ask. Lets start out with the sale prices, i have a columbia ... A: Used balls are worth what someone will pay. Newer balls, because they have a market value have ... | |
| throwing a hook | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: I have been bowling since I was 8 years old, I have never been much more than a 120 avg bowler. My ... A: Without seeing you play, I can't know what is holding you back, or frustrating your efforts. But, ... | |
| Grip | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: I am a left handed bowler and when I was younger I cut my finger off with a power saw, they were ... A: The Target Zone ball you roll is a shiny, smooth, hard plastic ball which is a little bit of a ... | |
| Ball suggestion | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I am a backup bowler, and have been for several years. I currently have a 16 lb. Columbia Beast that ... A: Last years Ebonite Whirlwind has a very similar core and pearl coverstock. Most backup bowlers don't ... | |
| bowling accident | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: During bowling one night (I'm an occasional bowler) I noticed the approach was very slick. I don't ... A: There is no one thing that centers use to deal with a slick approach. The problem is the "slickness" ... | |
| Grip | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: I am a left handed bowler and when I was younger I cut my finger off with a power saw, they were ... A: Your local ball driller should be able to check the flexibility of your fingers, and other elements ... | |
| Changing equip after surgery? | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: I had shoulder reconstruction surgery approx. 6 months ago and have resumed bowling, with my ... A: Paul do you feel you are 100% physically? Dropping 2 pounds is a big change. You may want to ... | |
| Hook | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: When I first started bowling about 8 weeks ago, I threw only a straight ball and was doing well. ... A: Stephen, there is no "hook" drilling. Balls need to be drilled for the axis tilt, speed, axis ... | |
| What type of grip | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: My grandson is going to bowl on a school team this year. He is brand new to bowling. What type of ... A: You mentioned your grandson is 12, but didn't say what he weighs? I usually start out new bowlers at ... | |
| what weight should i use | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: I am presently a 155-160 bowler in a league every week using a 15-lb finger tip ball. I weigh 135 ... A: Many bowlers motivated to knock stuff down, use the heaviest ball they can handle. As I have ... | |
| throwing a hook | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: I have been bowling since I was 8 years old, I have never been much more than a 120 avg bowler. My ... A: It sounds like you may have a grip issue. When undo grip pressure is necessary to hold onto a ball, ... | |
| hitting my mark | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: On my first ball with my thumb pointing to the 11:00 position I consistenly pull the ball 3 boards ... A: Aligning your body and your arm swing will allow for a more consistent delivery. Assuming you are ... | |
| Different Types of Balls | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: I just have a quick question, I currently throw a Columbia Power Drive...its 16 lbs and I throw with ... A: Throwing a dull ball, which gains friction more quickly than shiny shells, will usually cause the ... | |
| fingertip | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: my inserts are too tight and I was told I'm in between sizes and shound use acetate? to enlarge them ... A: The grips are static sizes. But some grip styles come in 16th's, some come in 32th's. (Drilled) Grip ... | |
| Grip layout | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: I would like your advice on my layout. I have DeQuervains syndrome(tightening of the sheathing ... A: Sorry about the problem with your hand. I can speak to the fit of your ball, or what is called the ... | |
| Speed and Revs | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: How can I increase my speed and rev rate on my ball maybe some exercises? A: Increasing speed can be accomplished by raising the ball in your setup. Holding the ball higher(try ... | |
| Bowling | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: When I'm up on the lane , what do I look at (the pins or my mark on the floor?) THANKS!!!!! A: It depends on if you roll the ball over or near the mark you look at, or the pins you look at. If ... | |
| trying to find the right bowling ball for me | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I currently use a messenger ti pearl 15# ball. I am a cranker in need of some help. My average is a ... A: Do you know your ball speed and rev rate (not absolutely necessary but beneficial)? Drill a milder ... | |
| 10 pin | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: having trouble picking up 10 pin. am righthanded and the ball is breaking inside the 10 at the last ... A: Your ring finger creates some of the rotation of your ball. Removing the ring finger when throwing ... | |
| new drilling | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: i just recently bought the t-road solid & had drilled with a alot of side weight. Now is this ... A: First, maximum side weight in a drilled ball is 1 ounce. What do you mean by a lot of side weight? ... | |
| Wrist Position when throwing a curve ball | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: my name is Deanna my high game is 230 and my average is about 170/180. At school we're supposed to ... A: Getting the ball to hook involves delivering the ball at an angle to the forward momentum of your ... | |
| ball finishes | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: Would you explain the differences in the bowling ball finishes between a 800-grit sand surface, a ... A: Bowling ball finishes help a bowler match up to lane conditions. Most surfaces can be adjusted to ... | |
| bowling balls | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: i am looking online for a bowling ball for my boyfriend for his birthday next week. the problem: i ... A: Bowling balls are basic to very sophisticated. You want to match your boyfriends experience and ... | |
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