November 2021 Content Archive
Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
Bowling 2.0: The Release
Why rev rate isn't the only thing that matters
By Juha Maja
The release is simpler than people think, even though it is a complex movement that requires perfect timing. When working in-person with bowlers on their release, I actually spend my time teaching them not to do the things they think...
Coaching the Unorthodox – Part 1
Stepping away from the coaching assembly line
By Dean Champ
Every once in a while, I am asked to help a bowler whose technique is a bit different from the norm. You can probably think of someone who bowls league that goes about it a bit differently. At the professional...
Shot Repetition and Accuracy – Part 2
The crossover step
By Ron Clifton
In the first part of this series, I covered how to get control of your footwork. I suggested that making straighter approaches can lead to better shot repetition and accuracy for a lot of bowlers. In this second installment of...
Understanding Your Bowling Environment – Part 2
Short oil strategies and variables
By Tyrel Rose
In the first article of this series, we discussed the various elements that make up a lane pattern and how each variable can affect ball motion. While length is not necessarily the most important factor, it’s what most people look...
Bowling Ball Reviews
Motiv Iron Forge
The Iron Forge is the fourth ball in the Forge line from Motiv. It has the glossiest finish out of all the Forge balls, coming out of the box at...
Roto Grip Hyped Hybrid
The Hyped Hybrid is one of two new bowling balls in the HP2 line for Roto Grip, along with the Hyped Pearl. It features the VTC Hybrid Reactive coverstock, which...
Roto Grip Hyped Pearl
The Roto Grip Hyped Pearl uses the same symmetrical Hyped core and the same 1500 grit polished box finish as the Hyped Hybrid. The only changes between these two bowling...
Storm Trend 2
The Storm Trend 2 uses the new Piston LD symmetrical core design, which features a higher RG and a lower differential than the Piston core found in the Trend and...
Track Heat (2021)
The Heat brings back the symmetrical Modified Tri-Core design to the Track product line. This core has the same low RG (2.500") and medium differential (0.038") numbers as previous balls...