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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Drilling Equipment | 5/31/2004 | Chip Aki |
| Q: In the area I am in, there are few options as to having your ball drilled. I am interested in ... A: Most distributors offer training and capital equipment for pro shops. I know Classic Products in Ft ... | ||
| placing a layout on a ball | 5/25/2004 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I am starting drilling the bowling balls, but guess I am quite lost. I have been reading a lot about ... A: The most important reason to know the PAP is to control the ball track. It is not a good thing to ... | ||
| How do you score consecutive... | 5/25/2004 | joe foti |
| Q: How do you score consecutive strikes in a game? Could you give me an example? A: Curt, Sorry it took a couple days to answer your question... I take it you mean add the score? ... | ||
| BALL WILL NOT HOOK | 5/22/2004 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I HAVE A NEW ULTIMATE INFERNO AND THE BALL WILL NOT HOOK. I STAND ON THE 2ND LINE ON THE MIDDLE DOT ... A: Do you know what your axis tilt and axis of rotation is? It sounds like you dont have much side ... | ||
| BALL FITTING | 5/21/2004 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I'VE BEEN BOWLING FOR 30 YEARS, I'M 48 YEARS OLD AND A 220 AVE. THE PROBLEM I'VE BEEN HAVING IS THE ... A: What span are you using now? Usually thumb pitches are directly related to lenght of span. ... | ||
| How to throw a hooking ball. | 5/18/2004 | joe foti |
| Q: I just bought an expensive STORM bowling ball ($220) which is supposed to have an internal ... A: Bill, Why are you just assuming you have a poor release? Is this something you've told or ... | ||
| How to throw a hook? | 5/18/2004 | Scott Micheals |
| Q: I just bought an expensive STORM bowling ball ($220) which is supposed to have an internal ... A: bill, Well bill its kind of hard to explain. If i were you id look for classes around your area ... | ||
| How to throw a hook ball. | 5/18/2004 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I just bought an expensive STORM bowling ball ($220) which is supposed to have an internal ... A: The hype surrounding some of the new bowling balls makes them sound like they hook by themselves. ... | ||
| need a bowling ball | 5/18/2004 | Scott Micheals |
| Q: I just started bowling again a year and a half ago after being out for twelve years. I'm 26 and I ... A: wille, id go with the fear factor out of those two balls. But i also considering a storm hot rod or ... | ||
| delivery improvement drills | 5/17/2004 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I am using a 4 hole drilling - added pinkie hole due to missing part of ring finger tip. Not getting ... A: It might be easier to change the orientation of your revs as opposed to changine the amount of revs. ... | ||
| Ball drilling | 5/15/2004 | Chip Aki |
| Q: i just bought a brunswick raging inferno from my local pro shop. i've realise that he drilled my ... A: The CG is the center of gravity and is the heaviest spot on the ball going through the center of the ... | ||
| release | 5/14/2004 | Scott Micheals |
| Q: how tight should your finger tips be in the grips? mine just seem to fit but,i don't get the ... A: well steve, they should go to where you feel comfortable, if you like them tight then getting ... | ||
| Ball selection and drilling | 5/12/2004 | Chip Aki |
| Q: In the house I bowl in the heads are badly worn and your ball will develope a track after 6 games. ... A: I would suggest a higher RG ball with a high differential rating. This will help get the ball down ... | ||
| Drifting on the approach | 5/10/2004 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I have a problem of drifting towards my mark on the lane. What are some drills I can do during ... A: The first thing to take a look at is how far from your starting point in the intended target. If ... | ||
| Bowling Practice | 5/5/2004 | Scott Micheals |
| Q: I can only practice once or twice a week. I finished the fall season with a 172 average, which is ... A: scott, hey sorry it took me so long to answer, my computer broke and i had to buy a new one. ... | ||
| Timing | 4/30/2004 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I use a four step delivery.I am always late at the foul line in my delivery.I always seem to be ... A: Sorry for the delay.....was out of town for the weekend for a tournament in Detroit. In a four step ... | ||
| Ball reaction | 4/25/2004 | Scott Micheals |
| Q: I wonder why my team mate can carry a 225 average with tremendous hook shot, which he throws ... A: hey bob, well the reason he seems to hook it more is cause he has more hand in teh ball. Which ... | ||
| starting proshop | 4/25/2004 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I would like to know which be the best way to go about starting a pro shop? A: I would attend either the IBPSIA training or the KEGEL training available for pro shop operators. I ... | ||
| Matching Bowling Ball reaction to lane pattern | 4/23/2004 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I would like to have your advice for re-drilling my bowling ball. I have three balls : Hammer - ... A: It sounds to me that you need to go with a higher RG ball to get it down the lane so it retains the ... | ||
| Bowling score | 4/22/2004 | Scott Micheals |
| Q: What is the maximum number of strikes in a game with a score of less than 100? You can throw no ... A: Nancy i have to say 4. But it matters cause if the strikes are the first four then the score is ... | ||
| Pin Placement help!! | 4/13/2004 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I need some help. Not just a little help, but a lot. I made the mistake of going out on e-bay and ... A: HOw much top weight does the ball have? I doubt if you have a ball that cant be drilled. Your ... | ||
| how to bowl? | 4/12/2004 | joe foti |
| Q: ive seen people bowl curve balls down the lane. it seems more efficient than throwing it straight ... A: John, Hooking the ball creates a stronger angle of entry into the pocket. Thus creating better ... | ||
| bowling test | 4/11/2004 | joe foti |
| Q: My son has a bowling test and we are having a hard time with some of the questions on the review. ... A: Bryan, Hope this isn't too late. My guess would be 'D'. releasing too late will cause it to go ... | ||
| Stringing stirkes together, hooking, etc. | 4/7/2004 | joe foti |
| Q: My name is Kenneth Koch I'm 17 years old and I have been bowling for roughly 10 years. I bowled ... A: Kenneth, It could be a couple of things. The lanes maybe changing a little, and you may not ... | ||
| right-hand 10 pin | 4/6/2004 | joe foti |
| Q: What is the term used when a right hander bowls a seemingly perfect strike and the 10 pin is left ... A: Meredith, It's a called a SOLID ten when the six pin "wraps" around the ten pin. This is ... | ||
| ball layout | 4/6/2004 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I bowl twice a week on synthetic and wood lanes. I average slightly over 200. Last year on your ... A: The Savage flip is more aggressive so it will burn up a bit quicker. Have you tried to play ... | ||
| Drilling Bowling Balls | 4/2/2004 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I want to learn how to drill my own bowling ball and all about the technical aspects that goes with ... A: Classic products in Ft Wayne, bowling supply in Nashville, and Ace Mitchell in Akron offer seminars ... | ||
| type of ball | 3/29/2004 | joe foti |
| Q: I am a 147 average bowler - wanting to achieve a higher average. I bowl on snythetic lanes and will ... A: Carol, My best advice is to go to your local pro shop, and have the operator watch you bowl. ... | ||
| bowling shoes | 3/23/2004 | joe foti |
| Q: can a good pair of bowling shoes help my game A: Charlie, Yup! The most important reason is the soles. You get a quality slide sole, and on ... | ||
| Ball drilling layouts (axis) | 3/22/2004 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I've been out of the bowling world for about 6-7 years, however my interest has sparked again. ... A: Nothing is as it was with the balls of today. Having said this, dont get too caught up in the ... | ||
| bowling | 3/21/2004 | joe foti |
| Q: of the following combination of pins left standing after the first ball has been bowled, which one ... A: Kim, A spare is NOT considered a split if the head pin is standing, or if the pins are less than ... | ||
| delivery | 3/21/2004 | joe foti |
| Q: I am right handed, have a decent hook on the ball. I consistently throw the ball to the left, across ... A: Tony, There are a couple reasons you may be pulling the ball across your body. Your timing ... | ||
| bowling ball | 3/19/2004 | joe foti |
| Q: I am a right handed bowler with a slight back-up ball. I have been bowling for under a year in the ... A: Jeff, I would recommend learning to throw a hook first, then worry about balls. If you throw a ... | ||
| grip | 3/8/2004 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I am fairly new at bowling and am having trouble finding a comfortable way to grip the ball.I have ... A: If your ball is drilled conventional, then changing it to a finger tip grip would help with that. ... | ||
| different balls for strikes and spares | 3/7/2004 | joe foti |
| Q: I have just gotten into bowling recently and I see that the pro's use one ball for throwing strikes ... A: Pat, I know of a few people who will throw lighter balls at spares, but not many. Most throw the ... | ||
| bowling method | 3/6/2004 | joe foti |
| Q: what is the best method to get strikes consistently and also what is the best method to prevent ... A: Larry, If you fingers are swollen, you should have your fit checked. There really isn't a best ... | ||
| I need help! | 3/4/2004 | joe foti |
| Q: I have an assignment for gym class on the fundamentals for bowling.The assignment is to find steps ... A: Katie, Start with you feet on the center dot, in the center row of dots. Place your hand in ... | ||
| axis tilt [not axis rotation] | 3/3/2004 | joe foti |
| Q: I can't seem to get the axis tilt down where it belongs: constantly throwing semi spinners. span was ... A: John, A cupped wrist shouldn't matter. Going to a locked hand position is never a bad idea. ... | ||
| foot work | 2/28/2004 | joe foti |
| Q: My foot work has been off lately, to the point that my left knee has been bothering me. I have ... A: Kevin, I assume that your footwork is throwing your timing off. Try focusing on keeping your ... | ||
| Bowling while pregnant | 2/28/2004 | joe foti |
| Q: I am about 4 months along and I was wondering if it is safe to go bowling. A: Nichole, Sure is. In fact, most women bowl better pregnant. I know a women that almost made ... | ||
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Chip Aki
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Expertise
Ball drilling/fitting, Layouts, coaching related questions, any. USA Bowling Bronze Certified Coach, International Bowling Pro Shops and Instructors Assocation member, 15 years Experience in ball drilling, Storm Staff member.
Experience
Team USA State Champion Indiana'87 and Lousiana '97, National Collegiate Championship Wichita State '87, Ky state Singles Champion '99,Team USA National Finalist '97,'98, USBC Open Singles Champion 2007 (814 series)
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