October 2019 Content Archive
Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
Are You Prepared?
Essential tools and accessories for competitive bowlers
By Joe Hoenig
The famous motto of the Boy Scouts of America is, “Be Prepared.” As bowlers, we have more than enough to deal with in terms of equipment choices, physical game mechanics, lane play adjustments, and the mental game. We shouldn’t have...
Introduction to Loft Manipulation
By Tyrel Rose
So far in this series, we’ve covered two of the physical tools that a bowler can use to manipulate ball motion: axis control and ball speed control. The third physical skill that a bowler can use to manipulate ball motion...
Lane Play Fundamentals for Better Ball Reaction
Angle changes and parallel moves
By Tyrel Rose
Over my last three articles, we’ve covered three of the physical adjustments that a bowler can make to alter their ball motion: axis control, ball speed, and loft. However, the most common adjustments—and the first ones we learn as bowlers—are...
The PWBA Round Table: Strengths, Pre-Shot Routines, and Best Advice
Featuring Valerie Bercier, Missy Parkin, Rocio Restrepo, and Kerry Smith
By Heather Sterner
For our PWBA round table discussion this month, I was able to catch up with Valerie Bercier, Missy Parkin, Rocio Restrepo, and Kerry Smith right after they wrapped up their 2019 PWBA Tour seasons. I talked to them about their...
Bowling Ball Reviews
Brunswick Prism Solid
The Prism Solid is one half of a dual release from Brunswick in their Pro Performance line. This ball uses the new Portal asymmetrical core design and features the new...
Columbia 300 Baller
The Baller combines a new coverstock and a new asymmetrical weight block to create a new high-performance release for Columbia 300. Its ERT Hybrid coverstock comes out of the box...
Radical The Closer
The Closer is the latest symmetrical solid to join Radical’s Reliable line. This release features the Ai-39 cover that comes out of the box sanded at a 500/3000 SiaAir finish....
Storm Gravity Evolve
The Gravity Evolve is the newest entry into Storm's Premier line. It features the Shape-Lock HD asymmetrical core design that was originally used in 2008's Virtual Gravity. This proven core...
Track In2ition
The In2ition is the newest ball to join Track's High Performance line, and it features a brand new core and coverstock. It uses the newly-designed X-Type asymmetrical core design, providing...