The 10 Exercises That Every Bowler Should Do
Over the years, I think the most common question to pop up in my inbox is, “What exercises should I do to improve my bowling game?” I have always struggled...
Bowling Ball Reviews
Track Cypher Pearl
The Track Cypher Pearl shares the symmetrical Synergy weight block with the original Cypher. It uses the Prime Response Pearl (HK22) coverstock, finished with 1500 SiaAir and Factory Compound. The...
Brunswick Crown Victory
The Crown Victory uses the same symmetrical core shape as the Endeavor from 2024. The Tiered Hexagon design has a medium-high RG (2.540") and a medium-high differential (0.045"). It uses...
Motiv Max Thrill Hybrid
The Max Thrill Hybrid is the third installment in Motiv's Max Thrill line. We reviewed the dual release of the Max Thrill Solid and Max Thrill Pearl in July of...
Columbia 300 Rally
Specs-wise, the Rally should look familiar to Columbia 300 fans. The asymmetrical Shifter core returns to the C300 High Performance line after previously being used in the Speed series. This...
DV8 Dark Side
The Dark Side introduces both a new coverstock and a new core design into the DV8 line. This ball features the Inciter Hybrid cover, finished with 1500 SiaAir and Factory...
Radical Torpedo Direct Hit
The Radical Torpedo Direct Hit is a unique offering to the market for the spring of 2025. This ball shares the very aggressive low RG and high flare potential Torpedo...
Radical Torpedo
The Torpedo is part of a dual release for Radical, along with the Torpedo Direct Hit. Both balls use the Torpedo Asymmetric core design, which gives them an RG of...
Featured Articles
Using Urethane Effectively
Should I be using a urethane ball? It's a question that many bowlers find themselves asking, given how popular urethane has become at the highest levels of the sport. At...
The Fundamentals of Target Line Adjustments
There are dozens of possible adjustments that we as bowlers can make to change where and how our bowling balls are entering the pocket. The first adjustment we typically learn—usually...
Deep Spare Shooting
Before we discuss how to improve your spare shooting, I’d like to go back to how I started my search for the best way for a bowler to make more...
Troubleshooting and Fixing Thumb Exit Problems
One of the most complicated issues to fix in bowling is the concept of “clearing the thumb." This refers to how consistently your thumb exits the ball as part of...
An Introduction to Axis Rotation and Axis Tilt
Almost every day, I feel like I see or hear something that is completely incorrect about axis rotation or axis tilt. Sometimes, people just mix up the two terms and...