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
Motiv Primal Ghost
Motiv's new Primal Ghost is the second fusion between the Primal line and another ball. In 2023, we saw the Primal Shock combine the Impulse V2 weight block with the...
Track Theorem Solid
The Theorem Solid is the third ball in the Theorem line for Track. This ball uses the same MC2 Asym core shape as the previous two Theorems and pairs it...
Motiv Steel Forge
The Motiv Steel Forge uses the same Detonator Symmetrical core design as previous Forge releases, giving it an RG of 2.47" and a differential of 0.055". It pairs this core...
Columbia 300 Pulse
The Pulse is back in the Columbia 300 lineup. We’ve seen numerous iterations of this nameplate since its initial introduction, including balls with different-colored pins for remakes, and then the...
900 Global Ember
The Ember is the shiny option of the new dual releases for 900 Global. It uses the same symmetrical Magna AI weight block as the Cove, but it has a...
900 Global Cove
The Cove is one of two new introductions into the 800 Series for 900 Global. Both this ball and the Ember use the new symmetrical Magna AI core design, resulting...
Brunswick Combat
The Brunswick Combat features a new asymmetrical core design called Rampart. This weight block has an RG of 2.502", a total differential of 0.051", and an intermediate differential of 0.019"....
Featured Articles
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...
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...
Keep Spare Shooting Simple
What makes a good spare shooter? Many people will consider it as someone who makes no more than one open per game. At the beginning level, this is a very...
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...
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...