September 2021 Content Archive
Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
Core Versus Cover
Understanding their influence to make better ball choices
By Jordan Vanover
In today’s game, almost every bowling ball has some kind of dynamic core. Even polyester balls aren’t left out, as we’ve seen several examples of asymmetrical cores inside these coverstocks. What’s more, we often see coverstocks reused by companies around...
Functional Strength Training
Build strength and reduce injuries
By Heather Sterner
The term “functional strength training” gets thrown around very often in the fitness world, but I have found that the term is often greatly misunderstood, even by some fitness professionals. When some people think of functional strength training, I think...
Ripple Effects
Activities to improve individual and team performance
By Joe Slowinski
As we enter the start of the bowling season, college athletes will be returning to campus with great optimism for their team’s potential success in the 2021-22 season. The hope and optimism of this time of year make it one...
Shot Repetition and Accuracy – Part 1
Start with the feet
By Ron Clifton
One of the most requested lesson topics I get from bowlers is how to improve their shot repetition and accuracy. Many of the people making this request are what you would call average bowlers, but better shot repetition and accuracy...
Starting on the Right Foot
Putting the pieces together to start the season
By Joe Hoenig
Welcome back, bowlers! Your “off-season” has come and gone, and by the time you read this, you have probably attended meetings and bowled at least a week or two of the new season. While it’s simple to put on your...
The BTM Book Report: ‘Human Hacking’
By Bowling This Month
In Human Hacking, author Christopher Hadnagy introduces and describes techniques he uses as a security consultant. Hired by companies to test their security by breaking into buildings and secure areas, Hadnagy uses...
The Youth Bowling Round Table: Dealing with Growth Spurts, Mental Game Instruction, and Benchmarking Skills
By Bowling This Month
Welcome again to Bowling This Month’s Youth Bowling Round Table. In this recurring feature, we are taking aim at questions related to youth bowling. We talk about youth bowlers, skill development, getting ready for tournaments, and other topics of interest to...
Tips for Improving Your Mental Game – Part 2
Building resilience and improving your focus
By Tyrel Rose
In the first part of this series, we discussed evaluating and tracking your mental game, the importance of routines, and the foundational skill of visualization. The final two tips related to the mental game in this series are developing resilience...
Bowling Ball Reviews
Columbia 300 Power Torq
The Power Torq brings back an old-school name to the current Columbia 300 lineup. The name and color scheme are where any comparisons to the original end, as this version...
Ebonite Game Breaker Asym
The introduction of the Game Breaker Asym brings with it the next evolution of the V2 core, marking its first change since the Game Breaker 2. The new V2 Asymmetrical...
Ebonite Polaris
The Polaris introduces new technology inside and out to Ebonite's Pro Performance line. Its GSV-3 Solid coverstock is the latest evolution in the GSV family of veneers, wrapped around the...
Hammer Infamous
The Infamous brings a new core design into the Hammer line. This ball features a multi-density symmetrical core shape that is wrapped by the Envy Solid coverstock. The final result...
Hammer Obsession Tour Pearl
The Hammer Obsession Tour Pearl uses the same asymmetrical Obsession Tour core shape as its solid counterpart. This new version uses the new TourV2 Pearl coverstock, which comes out of...
Motiv Supra Enzo
The Supra Enzo is the second Motiv ball released under the Supra banner. It shares the High Impulse Symmetric core with the original Supra, which gives it an RG of...
Roto Grip RST X-2
Roto Grip's RST X-2 uses the same asymmetrical Roto Star Tour core design as the RST X-1. The X-2 uses the new eTrax PLUS Pearl coverstock, which we found to...
Track Legion Pearl
The Legion Pearl brings back the asymmetrical LT-2 core from the Logix and older Legion series. This design has an RG of 2.500", which is higher than the Strata but lower...