December 2011 Content Archive
Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
Defining the Game Through Biomechanics
Dissecting the physical game of Amleto Monacelli
This month, I want to introduce biomechanical terminology to readers and describe Amleto Monacelli’s physical game with these terms. Amleto, who has won 19 PBA titles (ranking 14th) and was named PBA Player of the Year twice, recently trained with...
How to Feel the Friction
A new way to understand surface
I received a rather inspiring email the other day from a gentleman named Sidney. Sidney’s question dealt with friction and his request is special because of his health. Although he can see shadows of images and can make out a...
Bowling Ball Reviews
900 Global Hook! Pink/Black
This new Pink and Black offering is a hybrid version of the S43 coverstock. This Hook! uses the same weight block as the previous three with the difference being the...
Columbia 300 Benchmark
The Columbia 300 Benchmark takes the proven core of the Power Swing and surrounds it with the first marketed Columbia 300 hybrid reactive cover. The cover is three parts solid...
DV8 Too Reckless
The DV8 Too Reckless features the same weight block as the Reckless with a solid coverstock. The Class 3L solid cover matched up best with our medium lane condition. Cranker...
Ebonite Warning Sign
The upper mid price point from Ebonite has offered several balls that are long and strong and one that was fairly strong in the oil. The next offering is the...
Lane #1 Pearl Panther
Lane #1 mates the colors of the Pink and Black Panthers, adds a pearl additive, and presents us with the Pearl Panther. This ball is a great compliment to the...
Motiv Primal Impulse
The Motiv Primal Impulse will grab bowlers' interests when they take a good look at it. The bright, vibrant colors will be the first thing bowlers notice. Taking a look...
Radical Slant Hybrid
The Slant Hybrid is the third version of the Slant. The change in coverstock gives bowlers a third option in addition to the solid and pearlized versions released earlier this...