October 2017 Content Archive
Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
Some Random Thoughts on Pin Carry
Pin carry is an important topic to bowlers. Whether or not all the pins fall consistently on pocket shots can have a huge impact on a bowler's scoring pace. A couple of corner pins left at the wrong time can...
The Bowling Flow Channel
The importance of balancing skill level and challenge level throughout your bowling journey
Bowlers who approach me for coaching usually answer the question about what their goals are in similar ways: "I would like more revs." "I want a higher average." "I want to be more consistent." An issue that sometimes emerges following...
The Long Road Home
A collection of tips and advice for senior bowlers
In my last article, I announced that I was done writing instructional articles due to the fact that I can no longer bowl competitively. Between the comments on that article itself and the many, many emails that I received directly,...
Troubleshooting Your Bowling Game – Part 2
Release and balance issues
Two of the most common issues that can pop up in your game and ruin your night are struggling with your release and being unable to keep your balance. When you suddenly start having problems with one of these issues,...
Bowling Ball Reviews
Brunswick Kingpin
The Brunswick Kingpin uses a new coverstock, new outer core filler material, and a new core design. These elements come together to give this ball the most total hook in...
Brunswick Magnitude 055
The Magnitude 055 is the second release to carry the Magnitude nameplate in Brunswick's Performance line of products. This past summer, the Magnitude 035 was introduced to give bowlers a...
Columbia 300 Spoiler
The Spoiler rolls into Columbia 300's mid-performance Yellow Line collection this fall, joining the Juke, the Sideswipe, and the Sideswipe Solid. It uses the Bend-It Solid coverstock paired up with...
Ebonite Real One
The Real One is the latest release to bring back a familiar name from Ebonite’s past. This ball uses a hybrid version of the GB 13.3 coverstock that is finished...
Hammer Gauntlet Fury
The Gauntlet Fury joins the original Gauntlet, the Scandal, and the Scandal Pearl in Hammer’s high performance line. This new release shares the Semtex Pearl CFI coverstock with the Scandal...