April 2012 Content Archive
Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
Changing Hand Positions
The key remedy for overcoming lane conditions
Those who can change hand positions enjoy a distinct advantage over those with limited skills. In last month’s issue, I addressed the amount of hook required to be successful. Any hook that carries out the 5 pin is considered a...
Fast and Furious Changes in the Game of Bowling
Spare shooting, layouts, and surfaces
The television finals from the World Series of Bowling held last November really set competitive bowling on its ear. Allegations of shot carving and purposely destroying other bowler’s choices have the PBA considering other options including, I would imagine, limiting...
Lofty Goals
Loft is a much needed tool in your arsenal
In the March issue of BTM, I discussed some of the differences between the top players in bowling and players who are looking to improve their game. In this month’s article, I would like to give more detail about what...
Who Says Bowling Isn’t Physically Demanding?
Training yourself for the athletic requirements
It’s fairly well understood that bowling isn’t a physically demanding sport when compared to, say, football. That blanket statement is a little misleading. In reality, the demands placed on our bodies are lower overall, but they are quite different as...
Bowling Ball Reviews
AMF Black Mamba
The Black Mamba is the newest high performance release from AMF. They used the core from the OMG! Pearl with slight modifications. By using this core with a super aggressive...
Hammer Rhythm
The TNBA Rhythm marks the third time Hammer has teamed up with TNBA. The Chalk was a release for only TNBA members, but this new offering, like the Swagga, is...
Motiv Raptor Attack
The core shape of the Motiv Raptor Attack is the same as the Raptor P7. Motiv surrounds the core with a pearlized version of their Atomix SFP Reactive coverstock. This...
Storm Major 52
The Major 52 is one of two new releases in the brand new Don Carter line of Storm products. This ball is a high performance release and uses a new...
Storm Wise Man
The Wise Man is the mid-price release from Storm in the Don Carter product line. The polished pearlized coverstock paired with the high RG core gives this ball the length...