Improving Release Consistency
What does it mean to have a consistent release? Many bowlers want a "better" release and point to having more revs and more consistency. Taking the revolutions out of the...
Bowling Ball Reviews
Brunswick Energize
The Energize is the latest addition to Brunswick’s Pro Performance line. This ball uses the same Zone Asymmetric core design that was seen in the Vaporize from the fall of...
Brunswick Alert
The Alert introduces a new symmetrical core design to the Brunswick lineup. The Alert core is a low RG (2.478") and low differential (0.037") design that revs up earlier and...
Motiv Shadow Tank
The Shadow Tank is the next evolution in Motiv's Tank series. This ball uses the Flux Symmetric weight block that has been used in previous balls like the Purple Tank,...
Radical Evil Eye
The Evil Eye features a new symmetrical weight block for Radical, and this unique design comes with more recommended layouts than previous symmetrical bowling balls. The Evil Eye Symmetric weight...
Radical Intel Recon
The Intel Recon is the latest update to the Intel series for Radical. The core design has been slightly modified, lowering the differential from 0.035" to 0.032". The RG remains...
Motiv Raptor Reign
The Motiv Raptor Reign uses a stronger coverstock than the Raptor Fury, with both balls sharing the Affliction V2 Symmetric weight block. This low RG and high differential design revs...
Roto Grip Rockstar Amped
Roto Grip's Rockstar Amped is the second release in the Rockstar line. While our review balls of the original Rockstar were very condition-specific, several of our testers drilled new ones and...
Featured Articles
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...