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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| bowling ball speed | 7/17/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: how does the angle of a person's high backswing affect the speed of the bowling ball which ... A: If everything else is equal,(rev rate, axis tilt,and bowling ball), the higher the ball speed, the ... | ||
| bowling balls | 7/14/2006 | Russ King |
| Q: my release is kind of different because when i release my thumb does not come out first my thumb ... A: The dull balls now a days will hook on a frozen lake. So anything less slick means the ball needs to ... | ||
| bowling balls | 7/13/2006 | Russ King |
| Q: my name is john and ive been bowling for 25 years and i average 210-215 recently i bought a ebonite ... A: It sounds like you need a new ball driller.When I was a junior bowler in the 70's,I used to tear my ... | ||
| Offset Thumb | 7/11/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I wanted to post a summary of how Center Line Transposition seems to be defined by those using it. I ... A: That pretty much covers the CLT method. I just think that by adjusting spans and pitches, it come ... | ||
| pin placement | 7/11/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: i just ordered a dynothane element au79 with pin placement at 1 1/2 - 2 and top weight at 2.5 - 3.5. ... A: There wont by much difference in the 2 pin distances you mention. If you had on that was 1-2 and ... | ||
| Offset Thumb | 7/10/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: Ive been using the Offset thumb for over 20 years. I was orignally told that it doesnt exist. I ... A: This is the type of discussion that will never end. There are those that swear by the offset and ... | ||
| what ball | 7/9/2006 | Jim King |
| Q: i have a storm tifecta ,its great but when you have carry down i cant get the ball to hook no matter ... A: What kind of league are you bowling in with a lot of carrydown? Unless there are a lot of urethane ... | ||
| hooks | 7/3/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: what kind of ball would you recomendhey whats going on my name is mike i have been bowling for about ... A: It depends on what kind of reaction you are looking for. Most people that dont use their thumbs ... | ||
| How do I bowl strikes? | 7/3/2006 | Russ King |
| Q: I am 44 and new to bowling, a couple of months now. I have got it bad I guess, bowling about every ... A: When you leave the 7 pin, you either are throwing the ball too fast or you are too deep(hooking the ... | ||
| Ball Spin | 7/2/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: Mabe you can give me some advice? I bowl right handed, With two fingers in the correct bowling ... A: It is not illegal to only use your two fingers to throw the ball. Mike Miller won a couple of PBA ... | ||
| hooks | 6/30/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: hey whats going on my name is mike i have been bowling for about a couple of years, and i hold the ... A: There have only been a handfull of bowlers that havee had success with the thumbless delivery, but ... | ||
| Ball not hooking | 6/27/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: and Yes it still does have a slight tacky feeling to it. Someone told me that reactive shine from ... A: You could try the reactashine or any of the other bowling products that are available. They may ... | ||
| Ball not hooking | 6/27/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I have a hammer sling blade and I love it to death. I have had the ball about 2 yrs and so far good ... A: Does the ball still have the factory finish to it? Does it still have a tacky feel to it? When a ... | ||
| Does the drilling affect the curve? | 6/24/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: Yeah i was just pretty much wondering if the location of the drill affects the curve of my ball. ... A: THe layout used when drilling a ball can affect the shape of the curve, but not how much. You can ... | ||
| Lateral Finger Pitches | 6/21/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: So the standard of 1/8 left and 5/8 right on the finger pitches have nothing to do with grip, mostly ... A: In general, when drilling a ball you would just use enough lateral pitches so the finger holes wont ... | ||
| Lateral Finger Pitches | 6/21/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: Chip, Have a question for you. How does the lateral finger pitch in the M & R fingers effect the ... A: I dont fell that lateral pitch changes in the fingers only will change your release. Lateral ... | ||
| bowling ball rolls out | 6/18/2006 | Jim King |
| Q: do i have to keep it polished to get it to work? I am getting ready to get The One by ebonite will ... A: The One has 4000 grit surface and shouldn't need additional polishing for quite a few games. ... | ||
| driling question | 6/17/2006 | Russ King |
| Q: i was wondering if you know how to drill the odd grip that robert smith uses on the pro tour? i have ... A: It is great that you bowl in 3 houses! I know many bowlers that can beat almost anybody in their ... | ||
| fingertip or conventional grip? | 6/15/2006 | Russ King |
| Q: I have been bowling for about 3 years with a fingertip grip. However, my thumb doesn't seem to be ... A: If you are NOT serious about bowling & just want to throw a few games now & then, stay with a ... | ||
| driling question | 6/15/2006 | Russ King |
| Q: i was wondering if you know how to drill the odd grip that robert smith uses on the pro tour? i have ... A: No, I do not know his drilling pattern. If you want to, I can probably help in reducing the revs. ... | ||
| ball fitting again | 6/12/2006 | Russ King |
| Q: got your answer regarding ball fitting for a finger tip. Just to clarify my original question. I ... A: You allways measure short of the crease.Fingertip does NOT mean measure to the crease.It just means ... | ||
| coaching | 6/11/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I am a 17 year old left handed bowler and it has recently been brought to my attention that for some ... A: Where is the ball track in relationship to the thumb hole? If this is a new thing, then you have ... | ||
| heavy lanes NO backend | 6/11/2006 | Russ King |
| Q: sydney australia amf syn lanes avg 195 ball inferno/raging,sd73 roto limted,storm erazer,drilling ... A: I would take the ball to the pro shop & ask the person to wet sand the ball on a ball spinner with ... | ||
| bowling ball | 6/9/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I’m looking at a review for the Brunswick Punisher ball. I’m a college graduate but missed taking ... A: I will check to see if I know anyone near there. You may want to go to the IBPSIA web site and look ... | ||
| dulled | 6/9/2006 | Kyle |
| Q: What does this term mean when talking about drilling a ball? "dulled" Please help! A: To do this, you must have a ball spinner. If you take it down to your local pro shop, they will do ... | ||
| bowling ball | 6/9/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I’m looking at a review for the Brunswick Punisher ball. I’m a college graduate but missed taking ... A: The punisher will move, or hook, more than the ball you have now. It sounds like you dont have much ... | ||
| Thumb Hole in Bowling Ball | 6/9/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I had my thumb hole drilled at my local pro shop. When I first got the ball, the hole felt a little ... A: I am not sure if they make that tube anymore. You can use a thumb insert instead. By forcing your ... | ||
| Ball drilling for back-up | 6/9/2006 | Jim King |
| Q: I play senior league at about150 ave. My strike ball is back up, but I starve on strikes! I recently ... A: Go to a pro shop driller, who knows what they are doing. Tell them you throw a backup and they will ... | ||
| bowling advice | 6/8/2006 | Kyle |
| Q: my name is michael from hawaii. me and my wife bowl in a league and i avg. about 160-165 for a ... A: For bowiling straight, a 160 is pretty good. Most straight bowlers will cap out with an average of ... | ||
| holding ball | 6/7/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: hey hows it going? im a beginner bowler and just want to know the basics about holding, releasing, ... A: To grip the ball, you would use your middle finger, ring finger, and thumb. You will release the ... | ||
| ball fitting | 6/5/2006 | Russ King |
| Q: i have read that you should measure a finger tip to about 1/2 way between the first and second ... A: A true FINGERTIP is to the first joint. The one that is between the joints is SEMI-FINGERTIP.The ... | ||
| drilling a scorchin' inferno | 6/5/2006 | Russ King |
| Q: Here are the answers for your questions: 1.Tweener bowler. 2.Fingertip grip. 3.I step on board 36; I ... A: DO NOT stay with SEMI FINGERTIP! It will mess up your hand if you try to get any lift at all.An ... | ||
| drilling a scorchin' inferno | 6/5/2006 | Russ King |
| Q: I'm 18 years old, I live in Guadalajara, Mexico and I've been playing since I was 12. Now I bought a ... A: I need to know some more information. 1. What kind of bowler are you (stroker,tweener,cranker)? ... | ||
| solid uranium | 6/2/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: hey chip i got a question about the lane #1 ball,the solid uranium I drilled one for a guy who ... A: If the ball sgtarted with that low of a top weight, I am sure it has bottom weight after it was ... | ||
| Selecting a bowling ball | 6/2/2006 | Russ King |
| Q: ALL the heavy oil is in Ohio...the lanes are never dry...if your ever in Ohio check it out. I have ... A: A relaxed fingertip grip I think would be good for you. A relaxed fingertip grip is a fingertip ... | ||
| pin targeting | 6/1/2006 | Russ King |
| Q: I use the full approach and bowl just left of center as I am right handed. I use a polyester ... A: I don't know if you use fingertip or conventional grip.If you put your fingers in to the 2nd ... | ||
| Where to purchase a new bowling ball. | 5/30/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: I'm looking into buying a Scorchin Inferno this month. I have seen it rolled many times and looks ... A: I have only sold a few of them here. They are good for medium to heavy oil and seem to have a ... | ||
| Backup release | 5/30/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: Would like help quiding my wife with her backup release. She throws a backup release, right handed ... A: The ball type will depend on how much hook potential she would be willing to try. With her ball ... | ||
| pin placement and top weight | 5/29/2006 | Chip Aki |
| Q: Can you tell me what the pin placement and top weight is used for. i am a woman right handed backup ... A: I always suggest a ball with 3-4 ounces of top weight and a pin that is 3-4 inches. This will allow ... | ||
| hitting the seven pin | 5/29/2006 | Kyle |
| Q: I am a left handed bowler and I am having trouble with the seven pin . The problem is I throw a ... A: , I think I have some advice for you. As with every other bowler, the corner pins (7 pin for the ... | ||
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Bowling
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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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