October 2016 Content Archive
Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
One, Two, Three, Four
There, you're a bowler!
Let’s go back in time. You’re in high school, and your teacher has dropped a pop quiz on you. This test is a tough one, so you must choose your answer carefully. Which of the follow statements is most correct?...
Pin-to-PAP Distance and Its Effect on Bowling Ball Motion
An exploration of its importance (or lack thereof)
Pin-to-PAP distance is one of the dozens of factors that can affect the on-lane motion of a bowling ball. It is defined as the distance, measured along the surface of the ball, from the bowler's positive axis point (PAP) to...
Playing the Percentages
Bowling is a game of percentages. A lot of the more tech-savvy bowlers among us keep track of their various percentages and stats using apps on their smartphones. Many veteran bowlers who don't formally keep digital records of their stats...
Bowling Ball Reviews
900 Global Inception Pearl
The Inception Pearl is the second ball from 900 Global to use the asymmetrical Adaptor/D core. It maintains the same 2.48" RG, 0.055" total differential, and 0.024" intermediate differential from...
Brunswick Quantum Fire Pearl
The Quantum Fire Pearl is one of the two new balls introduced into the new Pro Performance line for Brunswick. This series of balls offers the feature of a two-piece...
Brunswick Quantum Forest Green Solid
The Quantum Forest Green is the reactive solid addition to the new Pro Performance line for Brunswick. The reintroduction of the Quantum Mushroom High RG core brings back a two-piece...
Columbia 300 Impulse
The Impulse will be the new benchmark ball in the Columbia 300 lineup. This addition to the Orange Line uses a brand new symmetrical core design that features a 2.49"...
Hammer Scandal Pearl
The Scandal Pearl is Hammer’s second ball to use its Carbon Fiber Infused technology in the coverstock. This pearlized ball has a polished factory surface that is achieved by finishing...