I recently had the chance to interview PWBA superstar Stefanie Johnson. The former PWBA Rookie of the Year and four-time PWBA champion took some time out of her busy schedule to answer a few questions for us and let us... [Read More]
The BTM Player Profile: Matt Ogle
Louisville, Kentucky's Matt Ogle recently picked up his first PBA singles title when he defeated Sam Cooley to secure the PBA Shark Championship on April 19, 2023. His path to the PBA Tour was quite an adventure, with plenty of... [Read More]
Thoughts From the 2022 US Women’s Open
Player perspectives, analysis, and equipment selection
The amount of preparation that is required prior to an event like the US Women’s Open can easily get overlooked, as most preparation takes place well in advance of the telecast. But aside from the obvious on-lane and mental game... [Read More]
Professional Bowling’s International Influence
Life on the road with Dom Barrett, Jason Belmonte, and Daria Pajak
This is quite an exciting time to be a professional bowling fan. Whether you're talking about the PBA or the PWBA, in the opinion of many experts, the talent has never been deeper, and it seemingly gets younger each season.... [Read More]
Succeeding on the PWBA Tour
Featuring Liz Kuhlkin, Danielle McEwan, Shannon O'Keefe, and Maria Jose Rodriguez
The PWBA burst back onto the scene in 2015 thanks to a three-year funding commitment from the USBC and BPAA, giving a generation of female bowlers a new platform to show off their abilities. The 2018 PWBA season consists of... [Read More]
The PBA Youth Movement
A discussion on the PBA Tour, life on the road, and how to make the jump to the pro level
With the PBA Tour kicking off again, I thought it would be a good time to sit down with a few of the young up-and-coming players to get their thoughts on some topics related to bowling at the professional level.... [Read More]
15 Pounds vs. 16 Pounds
What bowling ball weight is best for your game?
There is an old saying that reads as follows: “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” This statement rings true today in the world of bowling, as we are seeing a common topic widely debated that has... [Read More]
The Resurgence of Urethane Bowling Balls
Over the last few years, we have started to see a resurgence of urethane bowling balls on the tournament scene. I personally credit Ryan Ciminelli for starting this craze. Back in 2009, I decided to take my shot at competing... [Read More]
A Look at the 2017 USBC Open Championships
Insights and tips from several top amateurs on how to attack this year's event
The USBC Open Championships is one of the most exciting events of the year for anyone that gets the chance to participate. With its prestigious history, the stadium or convention center setting, the demanding lane pattern, and the fact that... [Read More]