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...
Bowling Ball Reviews
Storm Bionic
The Bionic is the newest introduction into the Master line for Storm. This ball uses the NRG Hybrid coverstock, which comes out of the box with a 4000 Abralon finish....
Storm Concept
The Storm Concept is the second release in the new SPI Lab line. Like the Level before it, the Concept uses a lower-flaring design, but its new symmetrical Radius core...
Motiv Evoke Mayhem
The Evoke Mayhem is the third entry into the Evoke line for Motiv. This ball shares the Overload Asymmetrical weight block with the previous two Evokes, but uses a different...
Radical Outer Limits Black Hole
The Outer Limits Black Hole is the latest entry into the Outer Limits line for Radical. This ball uses the same Outer Limits Asymmetric core shape as previous Outer Limits...
DV8 Dark Side Curse
The Dark Side Curse is the second ball under the Dark Side nameplate for DV8. While the original featured a hybrid coverstock, this ball uses a reactive solid veneer. Both Dark...
900 Global Vengeance
The Vengeance uses a strong coverstock and a brand-new core shape for 900 Global. The symmetrical Blast AI weight block is a low RG (2.47") and high differential (0.055") design,...
Ebonite Spartan
The Ebonite Spartan uses the new Iron Fist V2 weight block, a core that is very similar to the original Iron Fist design used in the Warrior line a decade...
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...
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...
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...
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...