November 2023 Content Archive
Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
10 Keys to Finding Success – Part 1
Important lessons from top-level coaches and bowlers
In my career as a coach, I’ve worked with some amazing athletes and coaches. Over the years, there have been some key lessons that it seems everyone must learn and be reminded of from time to time. With this year...
Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – November 2023
In this recurring feature, I answer questions from Bowling This Month readers. If you have questions, please leave them in the comment section below so I can address them in a future installment of Coach, I’ve Got a Question! Our house...
Dealing With the Yips – Part 1
Equipment and lane play components
Brisk nights are here in my part of the world, which means the bowling season is underway and tournaments are starting to fill the calendar. How has your league been going? If you’re an avid Bowling This Month reader, you’re...
Making the Most of a Low Rev Rate – Part 1
The four types of low rev rate players and strategies for speed-dominant gunners
Back when I had a pro shop, I'd often have people come in to ask about a new ball who described their game as "throwing it like Norm Duke." To most of the people who have ever said that: no,...
The BTM Book Report: ‘The Achievement Habit’
In The Achievement Habit, Bernard Roth takes aim at success and self-improvement through engineering. More accurately, he presents a process for improvement through a lens of design and...
The BTM Player Profile: Jason Sterner
I recently took some time to chat with Jason Sterner. Jason is a PBA champion and a member of the Waco Wonders, who were recently crowned champions of the PBA Elias Cup. Jason has been on the PBA Tour for...
Bowling Ball Reviews
Brunswick Ethos
The Ethos brings a new symmetrical core shape to the Brunswick line. This low RG (2.481") and high differential (0.053") design is surrounded by an HK22-based version of the Savvy...
Brunswick Perfect Mindset
The Perfect Mindset joins Brunswick’s Pro Performance line using an HK22-based version of the Evolution Hybrid coverstock that is paired up with the asymmetrical Mindset core. It comes out of...
DV8 Verge Hybrid
The DV8 Verge Hybrid uses the same symmetrical Threshold core design that was found in the Verge Solid and the original Verge from 2019. It features an HK22-based version of...
Hammer NU Blue Hammer
Urethane bowling balls have been a hot topic in the bowling world over the last few years. Many bowlers have benefited from the earlier traction and smoother motion at the...
Motiv Raptor Fury
Motiv's new Raptor Fury pairs the symmetrical Affliction V2 core shape from the Sky Raptor with the new Leverage XFS Solid coverstock. Coming out of the box at a 2000 grit...
Radical Deadly Rattler
The Radical Deadly Rattler is the pearlized HK22 follow-up to the original Rattler, with both Rattlers using the 0.035" differential Rattler Symmetric core shape. The changes to an HK22-based pearlized...
Radical The Hitter
The Hitter features the new Utility Solid coverstock and the Hitter Asymmetric core design. Coming out of the box at a 500/1000/2000 SiaAir finish, The Hitter provides good traction in...
Roto Grip Magic Gem
The Roto Grip Magic Gem uses the same asymmetrical Defiant LRG core design from the previous two Gems, paired with the MicroTrax Hybrid coverstock that was found on the RST...
Roto Grip TNT Infused
The TNT Infused is the second release under the TNT nameplate for Roto Grip. Sharing the symmetrical Torpex core with the original TNT, this release features the eTrax Hybrid cover...