Full Roller Pin Placement

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, Background: Im typically a full roller, average about 158, and just switched my grip to tips. I dont bowl in tournaments, just on a

Reading Lanes

QuestionI am having trouble reading my ball reaction in different houses.  On newer synthetic lanes with sport shots this is especially true.  I

Ball Driller

QuestionI am trying to find a new ball driller.  I have used the same guy for all of my equipment and he has done a magnificent job.  However he

Mass Bias placement

QuestionHey Chip, would like you input on mass bias placement on a ball.  ive read a drill layout that says if you place the mass bias on your track t

PIN, CG and MB location on old equipment

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Warren, In an effort to get started on learning how to drill, I recently plugged up an old Rhino I had in the closet. When it came ti

averages

QuestionWhat web-site can I go to in order to find league averages? AnswerIf you are bowling in a USBC sanctioned league and your league secretary has BLS

Pain and change in middle finger

QuestionQUESTION: Iam 65 years old, have bowled since I was 9, My ave was 202, and now is 174 two years later. The question is. What causes the middle fing

ball tracking

Question   Hi, my son is 14 and about a 180 avg. bowler. He has picked up a habit that will not allow him to go much further with success.He star

Choosing the right ball

QuestionI am currently using a used Ebonite Omega Lion ball to learn how to hook and I want to get a new ball. I am not sure how to choose a good ball to r

Approach/Slide issues

Questiongary, I have read your book and loved it. Some great info in there. One thing I am having an issue with is getting a slide at all now. Growing up I

possible ball weight change

QuestionQUESTION: Susie, I love your website and enjoyed listening to you on the Lets Go Bowling show. Anyway I have a question. I currently bowl with 15lb

Bowling with a cracked ball

QuestionIs it legal to use a ball with an eighth of an inch crack in it. The crack encompasses the entire ball. I believe that it has to make the ball larg

Battling the Sahara

QuestionQUESTION: I am a 220 average league bowler, a USBC Youth coach, a tweener and serious about the game.  My question has to do with extremely dr

proper stroker technique

QuestionSusie, I am wondering about proper stroker technique and the modern game. I remember watching a video where Norm Duke said to square the shoulders

entry

QuestionQUESTION: watching the pba the other day, commentator randy peterson said the bowler needed tip the ball more for more hook in the entry. what does

eye dominance

QuestionWhat is the best way for a right handed, left eye dominant bowler to consistently hit their target? Answer True Bowler Adjustment Wow Charles, I r

High RG Bowling balls

QuestionHello Chip, I am a spinner with a PAP of 2 1/2 straight across. I am having trouble with keeping my speed up, especially when the lanes break down.

consistancey and dealling with lan breakdown

QuestionGary, I have been bowling for nearly 20 years now. I began as a kid. As I have gotten older I have been transitioning from a stroker style to a cra

what tpe of ball do I have?

QuestionHello    I have a brunswick axis LE97239, what I dont know is what type reactive or plastic. I have had the ball since the late 80

do i need a new ball?

QuestionQUESTION: I am currently getting more upset with myself each time we bowl.  I currently have a 12.4 lb gyro...urethane? ball.  I throw pr