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...
Bowling Ball Reviews
Hammer Hammerhead
The Hammerhead is a new nameplate for Hammer for the spring of 2025. This ball is part of a dual release with the Special Effect. Hammer fans will recognize the...
Motiv Evoke Hysteria
The Evoke Hysteria is the second ball from Motiv to use the Overload Asymmetrical core shape. It shares its core design with the original Evoke from February 2024. Instead of...
Storm IQ Tour AI
The IQ Tour line sees its introduction to the Amplified Inertia (AI) outer core technology with the release of the IQ Tour AI. As we’ve also seen in the Phaze...
Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive
The release of the RST Hyperdrive marks the reintroduction of the RST nameplate into the HP4 line for Roto Grip. The RST line previously had the X-1, X-2, and X-3...
Brunswick Hypnotize
The Hypnotize shares the asymmetrical Tri-Elliptic weight block with the Mesmerize. While that ball used a solid coverstock finished at 500/1500 SiaAir, the Hypnotize features the HK22C - EVO Hybrid shell finished...
Track Criterion Hybrid
The Track Criterion Hybrid is the follow-up to the Criterion from November 2024. Both balls share the asymmetrical Criterion MD core shape, and all the differences between these two balls...
Roto Grip Rockstar
The Rockstar rolls into Roto Grip's HP3 line as the Optimum Idol makes its exit from their list of current products. This ball uses the new symmetrical Rocker core design,...
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...
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...
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...
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...