Expert: Chip Aki - 8/30/2006

Question
I'm 21 years old I've been bowling on and off since I was a kid. I just got a Black Widow very nice ball. The only problem beside the blisters is I can't get the ball to hook like its suppost to do. Also what can I do to stop the blisters?

Answer
If you are getting blisters, take the ball back into the pro shop and show them.  They should be able to help solve that.
Where are you getting the blisters?
What makes you say the ball is not hooking like it is supposed to?  IF the ball does not match up to the lane condition you bowl on, it may not hook like the ads say.  It could also be your technique does not provide the type of ball rotation needed to create hook.  Without watching you bowl, I cant say what it is.  Again, the local pro shop should be able to help with that.

Good luck,
Chip