Troubleshooting Thumb Release with a Brunswick Evil Siege (Left-Handed)

QuestionHi Warren, At Christmas, I just got an Evil Siege from Brunswick. I am a lefty. I had it drilled with fingertips inserts and a thumb slug. Love th

Understanding Wrist Positions: Cupped vs. Cocked - Golf Swing Technique

QuestionQUESTION: what is the definition of; a. a cupped wrist. b. a cocked wrist ANSWER: If you have your arm down by your side with your palm facing for

Lane Oiling Patterns: Data & Resources for Bowlers & Presenters

QuestionI would like some data on lane transition/ oiling pattern breakdown. Im doing a presentation and I dont want to reinvent the wheel so to speak - sa

Troubleshooting Ball Tracks: Finger Hole Issues & Adjustments

Questionball tracks over finger hole AnswerIf this is a new problem with a ball you have used for a long time, your release has changed.  If this is

Bowling Ball Drilling: Finding the Right Layout for High Revs

QuestionI have previously been a duck pin and candle pin bowler, however I am not comfortable bowling with my thumb in a hole.  I have been averaging

Best Bowling Balls for Increased Pocket Action & Performance

QuestionHello! I have been bowling for around 5 years, on and off, and recently started bowling in a league after 20 years. My average is increasing back t

Bowling Technique: When to Release the Ball for Better Control

QuestionThank you for your response of my last question.  It was helpful.  This question basically deals with the lay down point of the ball. &nb

How to Hook a Bowling Ball: A Beginner's Guide for Backup Bowlers

QuestionIm a backup bowler whos been bowling for 2 years. I recently started using reactive balls (Midnight Vibe and Hammer Infection). I roll my ball stra

Bowling Ball Drilling: Left-Handed vs. Hooking Right - Which is Right for You?

QuestionI am considering buying a new bowling ball and I want to know what the difference is in getting it drilled for a left handed bowler and a right han

Mastering the Helicopter Bowling Style: Ball Selection & Impact

QuestionI am bowling helicopter style. If you could help me I would like to get the right way buying bowling ball and how to give the impact when bowl as i

Troubleshooting 7-Pin Splits: A Guide for Bowlers

QuestionIm a 61 year old woman with a 190 average.  I throw a down-and-in, 14 pound ball.  Im leaving a LOT of 7-pins.  How can I correct th

Adjusting Your Bowling Line and Hand Position for Increased Accuracy

QuestionQUESTION: Thanks in advance for your advice. I am a 200+ avg bowler who is, dare I say, getting older. I am finally getting a new ball because the

Best Replacement for Storm Thunder Road Bowling Ball? - Expert Advice

QuestionHello Warren,  I got my first and only 300 game back in 2002 using a Storm Thunder Road (14 lb). The ball is pretty old now, and I would lik

Bowling Backup Shot: Helping Your Right-Handed Bowler

QuestionQUESTION: My son has gotten to be more into bowling, and bowls with me on my team.  He is right handed and insists for now to bowl backup (he

Wood vs. Synthetic Lanes: Adjusting Your Bowling Strategy

QuestionQUESTION: Hello Ron, I am a left handed bowler.I have a tweener release. I bowl in a league which has laminate-lanes and I practice on wood lanes i

Bowling Ball Locator Pin Distance from Center of Gravity (CG)

QuestionHi Is there a standard distance a locator pin will(should?) be from the CG of a bowling ball? Thanks, Ron AnswerRon, The top of a weightblock ha

Faball Hammer 3D Ball - Performance & Drilling Advice

QuestionHi Ron. I have a Faball Hammer 3D ball that I believe to be from around 95 or 96. Its not a High Rev model, just has 3D on one side and a circled R

Thumb Hole Issues in Bowling: Diagnosis & Correction

QuestionHello Chip. I love Storm equipment and I know that you are staffed by them. Well my question is about my thumb hole. Im a cranker and bowl similar

Adjusting Your Baseball Positive Axis Point: A Guide

Questionmy positive access point is 4 3/4 by 5/8 up. I know how to alter my release by changing the tilt and rotation but will that alter my positive acces

Troubleshooting Virtual Gravity Bowling Ball: Is it Time for an Upgrade?

QuestionHi Gary, Presently throw virtual gravity (14lbs)Avg 210 across 3 leagues. The ball is about a yr. old and starting to leave to many 10 pins. Im a s