Left-Handed Bowling Ball Recommendation & Adjustments

QuestionI bowl left handed and speed about 13 to 14mph at the pit.  I have three of the newer type balls and several left over from the 70抯.  揊re

Maximizing Hook Potential: Pin Length & Top Weight for 18-19 mph Bowlers

QuestionWhat will give me the most hook in a bowling ball? A 1 inch pin or a 4 inch pin? For the top weight the same question, 1 oz or more oz? i throw aro

Middle Finger Pain After Bowling: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHi there.  Im a 24 year old male who has been bowling with a 16 pound ball drilled for my fingers for 3+ years with no prior issues.  Ab

Managing Thumb Swelling After Surgery: Tape Placement & Recovery

QuestionToday, my thumb swelled so much that it couldnt even fit into the thumb hole. I had it opened up on the sides because my thumb swelled only on th

Fingertip Grip for Women Bowlers: Is it the Solution?

QuestionI bowl in an older persons recreational league, and I observe that most women use conventionally drilled balls and do not insert their fingers al

Identifying a Lost Bowling Ball: Seeking a Familiar Rotogrip

QuestionA little background first...  A am 31 years old and average around 200 in two different bowling houses using a rotogrip.  It is a good ba

Recovering Your Bowling Consistency After a Break

QuestionHello Gary.  I am a 30 yr old 220+ avg. bowler who has been bowling pretty much steadily for the past 20+ years.  I bowled competitively

Lane Conditions: Understanding League vs. Open Play

QuestionGary, First I would like to thank you for all the great knowledge you provide on this board. I have read your book twice and am now keying in on sp

Columbia 16812 Shadow Ball: Reactive vs. Polyester Coverstock?

QuestionI have a light columbia shadow yellow dot.  Is this a urathane, reactive or polyester ball.  It is a dark blue (with swirled pattern) bal

Troubleshooting Early Breakage with Low Ball Speed - Bowling Tips

QuestionIm was 200 average bowler using a Black Widow Venom in the UK. recently the house pattern has changed and is much shorter than it used to be and

Bowling Ball Drilling: Legal Hole Limits & Weight Balancing

Questionhow many holes can be drilled in a bowling ball for it to still be legal? Answer www.TrueBowlerAdjustme Hello Austin, how many holes can be drille

Optimizing Ball Drill for Thumb-Finger Release & Medium Oil Conditions

Questioni can only bowl with my thumb and index finger and the tip of my second finger , spin the ball thats the only way i can release it.When lanes are d

Red Ebonite Gyro 1: History, Rarity & Value - Expert Insights

QuestionHi Chip. I have an old Red Ebonite Gyro 1 16 lb ball. Ive been told that they are extremely rare and also one of the best hook action balls ever ma

Choosing the Right Bowling Ball: A Guide for Beginners

QuestionI want to get my husband his own bowling ball for Xmas.  We just started bowling in a recreational league.  Neither of us are very good,

Brunswick Wild Thing Ball: Color Bleed & Cleaning - Is it Normal?

QuestionHiya,I use a Brunswick Wildthing reactive ball,and i have noticed when cleaning my ball the red color tends to be on the cloth afterwards...is this

Optimizing Thumb Grip & Release for Bowling - Expert Advice

QuestionI am 61 years old, love bowling, my question is how much grip should I put in the bowling ball with my thumb? And on my release should the ball com

Bowling Ball Performance in Cold Temperatures: What to Expect

QuestionSouth Florida had freezing temps last night. My bowling alley does not have any heat, such as furnace or heat pump. The  only heat is the mach

Bowling Ball Recommendation: Drilled for Left Transition & Increased Angle

QuestionQUESTION: Chip; I want to move left on the lanes and open up more angles to the pocket, my present balls are drilled more or less for down & in an

Bowling Without Thumb: Optimizing Your Release & Addressing 10-Pin Leaves

QuestionI am a bowler who is coming back to the sport after 12 years due to a rotator cuff tear.  I used to bowl with my thumb in the ball, but due to

Bowling Troubleshooting: Fixing Inconsistent Left Turns - Expert Advice

QuestionI am 29 been bowling since a kid i average 220 just about everywhere exept on sport shots i think this is do to missing my mark for some reason i a