Understanding Persistent Thumb Bruises: Causes & Solutions

Question thumb bruise Hi Chip.  I have developed an unusual and painful bruise on my right thumb (Im right-handed).  If you hold your right thum

Chipped & Torn Fingernails: Causes & Solutions for Bowlers

QuestionWhat is causing the middle and ring finger to get chipped/torn fingernails, mostly on the edges?  Is this pinching the ball, rather than squee

Anaconda Bowling Ball Drilling: Max Hook & Arc Layout - Expert Advice

QuestionI bought a new Anaconda and took it and the drilling layouts nto my pro shop.  I asked for  max hook and arc.  The layout has the pi

Where to Buy Pro Shop Drilling Machines & Equipment - IBPSA

QuestionIm looking in to opening up a pro shop! Do you have any web-sites I can go to for drilling machines? Or where i can find new pro shop equipment? Th

Bowling Ball Recommendation for a Flat 43-Foot Lane Pattern

QuestionHello Chip, I hope all is well with you and your family. I am a Left hander (dont hold that against me. ha ha), this bowling season the house I am

Bowling Foot Alignment: Middle of Foot vs. Edge - What's Best?

Questioni have noticed various videos where bowlers line up (RH Bowler) with their left foot looks to be lined up in the middle of the foot versus the left

How to Accurately Measure Your Baseball Bat Span: A Guide

QuestionChip, I will try to keep this short. Please tell me the proper way to measure span. I am told, with thumb in ball, holes should measure to crease o

TenPin Alley Bowling: History of the High Roller League in Las Vegas

QuestionHi there... My name is Frenchy Letourneau and I am the publisher of the TenPin Alley bowling newspaper in Las Vegas Nevada since 1996. In the late

Understanding Span, Pitch & Ball Layout in Bowling - A Beginner's Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Chip, Im fairly new to bowling and have been bowling for the last 3 or 4 months and have absolutely fell in love with the sport. I ha

Understanding Bowling Ball Layouts: Decoding the Numbers

QuestionCurious if you knew what the last number was referring to on this lay-out 45 5 70. Pretty sure the first is 45% (from PAP to Pin to MB) by 5 (PAP t

Bowling Shoe Rules: Can I Wear Street Shoes?

QuestionCan i wear a show made for the street to bowl in. even if i dont wear them on the street. I bowl in a usba league. If so our not what rule is it ?

Thumb Pain While Bowling: Causes, Solutions & What to Do

QuestionI have had my thumb hole changed a few times due to constant thumb pain when i bowl. It first started with the bruising at the base of my thumb nai

C4-C7 Neck Surgery Recovery: Managing Restrictions & Advice

QuestionI have a question? Do you are have you had anyone come to you are neck surgery c4 - c7 Cervical surgery. I have one doctor telling me to not bowl e

Calculate Bowling Ball Speed: A Simple Guide

QuestionHow can you tell how fast your ball is traveling down the lane.  I bowl in a small town with 16 lanes and not to well kept up. Every week the

Troubleshooting Bowling Ball Release: Preventing Roller Flare

QuestionI have been bowling for a number of years now.  Over the last year or two I have run into a problem with my release.  Before I had a good

Track 715A Drilling Issue: Leftward Flare & Alignment Problem

QuestionI have a Track 715A drilled for good length with a strong backend. Im not sure of the actual measurements but its drilling #2, length with angular

Becoming a Professional Bowler: A Guide to Turning Passion into a Career

QuestionI was a steady bowler for 5 years at my local lanes but havent bowled in 2 years, its something thats missing from my life and I hope to get back t

Bowling Wrist Pain: Ring Finger, Pinky & Thumb Grip - Causes & Solutions

QuestionHello, I started bowling with my ring finger, pinky and thumb due to tendonitis in my middle finger. When I bowl this way I get a pain on both side

Understanding Ring Finger Higher Drill Angles in Golf Balls

QuestionI recently had a ball drilled with the ring finger higher than the middle finger.why would a pro shop do this and will it cause any injury? They sa

Hand Pain & Ring Finger Numbness While Bowling: Causes & Solutions

QuestionI bowled All-Army several years ago and due to an injury had to stop bowling. Now that Im bowling again, Im having pain in the top of my hand and n