Best Bowling Ball for Synthetic Lanes: Reactive Resin Recommendations

QuestionI was told a reactive resin ball is the best. Our lane patterns are medium oil and 39 ft. Looking at a 15-16 lb ball and I want to throw a strong b

Storm Dimension vs. Brunswick C-System 3.5: A Stroker's Comparison

QuestionQUESTION: I own a Storm Dimension and a Brunswick C-System 3.5. They are both drilled with pin above fingers. The C-System 3.5 however has more pin

Understanding Track Flare and Increased Hook Potential

QuestionI understand the concept of track flare using fresh coverstock by each revolution and therefore enabling a ball to suck up more oil of the lane inc

Bowling Ball Differential: Exploring Historical Maximums

QuestionI know the limit use to be .80 then it was lowered to .60, I was a little curious to find out what the highest differential ever produced in a bowl

Troubleshooting 10-Pin Bowling: Late Break & Carry Issues

QuestionI am hitting the pocket fine but cannot carry the 10 pin.  Watching the ball it looks to me like it might be braking late but when I do go out

Bowling Ball Pad Application & Hand Application Concerns

QuestionQUESTION: I have a virtual gravity and a pure swing as well as a pearl tremor, I was wondering which pads I may need, and if there is a chart that

Best Bowling Ball for Down-and-In Strokes: Expert Advice

QuestionWarren, I am a youth bowler that shoots down and in. What is currently the best ball out there for maximum pin action and carry for my style of gam

Best Bowling Balls for Dry Conditions (Tweener Bowlers)

QuestionQUESTION: I am a 64 year old bowler. I have bowled off and on since 1969 (continuously now since 1992). I have never been a cranker nor do I want t

Bowling Elbow Pain: Causes, Prevention & Relief for Competitive Players

QuestionMy name is mark and I just recently started bowling more often.(2-3 times a week). After bowling about two games everytime, I get an aching pain

Understanding Lift in Bowling: When and Why to Use It

QuestionQUESTION: is it necessary to apply a lift upon the release and why www.TrueBowlerAdjustme   ANSWER: Hi Joe. It is necessary to apply lift onl

Troubleshooting Bowling Pocket Hits: Correcting Arm Position for Accuracy

QuestionI am female 61 who has been bowling over 30 years. I have a conventional grip and throw a straight ball. The last two years I have been crossing my

Dry Bowling Lanes in Arizona: Strategies for a Recovering Bowler

QuestionHi ?54 yr old male, 207+, lefty, grew up bowling Sanford, MI for 23 yrs then relocated to Southern AZ since then. Problem ?AZ lanes are scary dry ?

Black Widow Bowling Ball Thumb Hole Issues & Solutions

QuestionI have a black widow venom by hammer. It has fingertips with turbo inserts and a thumb slug. It starts out fine but as things heat up I guess my th

How to Reduce Ball Speed for Better Hook & Control in Golf

QuestionI am currently throwing my ball too fast. I am throwing around 17.70 to 18.4 MPH. This unfortunately, is counter-acting with the core of my ball ca

Bowling Thumb Callus: Solutions & Beveling for Better Performance

QuestionI have a nasty callous on base of my bowling thumb which prohibits me placing my thumb fully into my insert causing me to bowl really bad. Any idea

Bowling Ball Re-Finishing: Achieving the Perfect OOB Finish

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I have a question about re-finishing my bowling balls. I recently purchased a spinner and love using it however i have a hard time ge

Correct Bowling Ball Grip: Avoiding Thumb Bend for Better Control

QuestionDear Warren, I think I have problem with the way I grip my bowling ball. I tend to bend my thumb inorder to grip the ball. If I dont do that I f

Legal Standing Block for Bowling Approach - PBA Rules

QuestionI always foul with a 3 step approach. The approach platform is about 15ft in my lanes.  I need and extra few inches. A 2 step approach is unth

ABC Rules on Music During Bowling Leagues: Addressing Distractions

QuestionHi- We had this issue at another bowling center and quit bowling there because of it--LOUD music being played during our sanctioned league play. N

Hip Replacement & Golf Swing: Correcting Leftward Shot Tendency

QuestionEver since I had My hip replaced,I pull all My shots to the left..I cannot get down on My slide foot as low as before,what can I do to keep My shot