September 2023 Content Archive

Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles

Unique gripping and release parameters

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In this follow-up article on coaching those with unorthodox traits, I will look into other aspects of a bowler’s game and my approach to coaching them, with a focus on the bowler’s grip, ball roll, mental game, and also the...

Unique traits gone wrong, mental struggles, and tactical bias

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Let me start by saying that there is nothing too common about elite players. There can be various definitions of the word elite, but for the purpose of this article, I simply want to differentiate them from the advanced bowlers...

Understanding how different adjustments affect your game

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In the human body, everything is connected. Injuries to one area cause you to compensate and possibly create an issue in another area. It’s no different in the bowling approach. Everything is connected, so small changes affect everything. It’s the...

Don't leave it until the last minute

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As someone who is just making a return to the competitive bowling scene myself, and with the season fast approaching, I thought it would make sense to discuss how to get ready to compete after a bit of a break...

It's that time of year again!

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Greetings, BTM readers and bowlers! I hope you have enjoyed your summer and that you were able to relax your body, mind, and spirit. Here in the USA, bowling leagues have already begun. Over the years, my fellow coaches and...

Making history with Team Philippines

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As a coach, there is nothing more special than the moment you see your bowlers ascend to the top of the podium to receive a gold medal for their nation in a major championship. To see them, with the flag...

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It's not every day that you get the chance to pick the brain of a legend of the bowling world, but I recently had the chance to sit down and chat with PBA Hall of Fame member Chris Barnes. Mr....

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When people discuss who the best female bowler of all time is, Lynda Barnes is often part of the conversation. The USBC and World Bowling Writers International Bowling Hall of Fame member is a two-time USBC Queens champion, a 10-time...

Bowling Ball Reviews

900 Global Eternity Pi

The new 900 Global Eternity Pi uses the same Epoch Asymmetric core as the Eternity, but that is where the similarities end. Comparing this ball's core numbers to the Reality,...

DV8 Hellcat XLR8

The Hellcat XLR8 is the follow-up release to the Hellcat from last year around this same time, featuring the same Hell Raiser DOT asymmetrical core design. Instead of switching to...

Hammer Extreme Envy

The Extreme Envy is half of a dual entry into Hammer’s High Performance line, along with the Envy Tour Pearl. This new version of the Envy uses the new Launcher...

Motiv Pride Dynasty

The Pride Dynasty joins the Motiv lineup as an updated replacement to the original Pride from two years ago. This new ball uses the same Dominion Asymmetric core design as...

Radical Katana Strike

The Katana Strike joins the Katana Assault in the current Radical line. Both balls use the Katana Assault Asymmetric core, which is a medium RG and high differential design with...

Roto Grip Clone

Starting from the inside, the Roto Grip Clone uses a weight block that looks familiar to a previous design, but it is not an exact duplicate. Roto Grip fans will...

Roto Grip Tour Dynam-X

The Tour Dynam-X is one of two new releases for Roto Grip, along with the Clone. These two bowling balls are vastly different in ball reaction, making them a complementary...

Storm Virtual Energy Blackout

The Virtual Energy Blackout brings back Storm's famed Shape-Lock HD core design for the first time since the Gravity Evolve. This ball uses the ReX Pearl coverstock that is finished...

Track Paragon Pearl

The Paragon Pearl is the third entry into Track's Paragon line. It uses the same asymmetrical I-Core 3.0 design as the Paragon and Paragon Hybrid. The coverstock has been changed...