Does Polishing Slow Oil Absorption in Bowling Balls?

QuestionDoes a highly polished ball slow or prevent oil from absorbing into the ball. Like a protective barrier?  Thanks for the answer to this diffic

Fixing a Gripping Backswing: Improve Your Golf Swing

QuestionHi, thanks for fielding my question. Im a little concerned with by back swing at the moment. During my swing Im really grabbing the ball which sl

Middle Finger Pain After Bowling Injury: Causes & Relief

QuestionI recently injured my wrist while bowling, and have had to start using a wrist device (Ive been using a Storm Gadget) to bowl.  At first I was

Bowling Lessons for 3-Year-Olds: Is It Too Early?

QuestionI have a three year old son who is really into bowling.  I take him bowling three to four times a week.  The pro shop owner and the alley

Invasion vs. Nomad/Riot Ball: Is it Worth the Upgrade for House Shot?

QuestionQUESTION: For typical house shot league is it a bad investment to get a more advanced ball such as the invasion or mutant cell, because a nomad or

Improve Bowling Speed & Rev Rate: Expert Tips for PBA & Sport Shots

QuestionI was wondering how can I produce more revs and more speed? I currently have and avg. speed of about 15mph but when the lanes break down I suffer e

Five-Finger Bowling Grip: Benefits, Drawbacks & Alternatives for Seniors

QuestionI am an older bowler who has trouble bowling many games or longer tournaments.   I now roll 14 # equipment but have weak hands, weak wris

Understanding Bowling Shoulder Alignment and Step Technique

QuestionI have noticed on PBA that the majority of the bowlers have a pronounced lower Throwing shoulder than the other shoulder thus they both are not par

Columbia Yellow Dot 300 Bowling Ball Cover Cracking - Quality Concerns?

QuestionI used to bowl a lot and purchased Columbia much of the time.  I have had many health problems and the equipment has been idle for several yea

Troubleshooting Track Roll Over: Causes & Solutions for Fast-Speed Crankers

QuestionQUESTION: Hi  Warren, im having problems with my track rolling over the middle finger and sometimes the thumb hole, recently i drilled a diamo

Optimizing Your Baseball Pitch: Release, Grip, and Arm Angle

QuestionQUESTION: Tired of tearing up my thumb. Usually blisters will occur at the knuckle part of the thumb, which im sure is caused by gripping the ball.

Improving Right-Side Spare Shooting: Tips & Techniques

QuestionI shoot spares with my strike ball, but use a plastic ball for right side leave such as a ten pin or a 9/10 or 6/10.  I throw cross lane and u

Symmetrical vs. Asymmetrical Bowling Balls: Understanding the Difference

Questionwhat is the major difference between a symmetrical and a  assymmetrical ball and how would you determine or some factors which to consider in

Understanding Bowling Ball Weight: Leverage, Axis, and More

QuestionHi Warren, What is the difference between leverage weight and axis weight? Also, top weight, positive weight, negative weight, finger weight, thumb

Thumb Callus on Knuckle: Causes, Prevention & Solutions

QuestionHi, Chip, need your help., im developing a callus on the side inner part of my thumb,almost on the knuckle joint,  im right handed, pitches ar

Creating Symmetrical Layouts on a Sphere: A Guide

QuestionChip, Ive got a severe mental block going on in my head regarding symmetrical layouts.  Since no MB is marked, Ive read other experts say tha

Bowling Lane Polish & Shoe Policies: Understanding Alley Practices

QuestionI recently went bowling with some friends and just before we left I stupidly went to retrieve a friends ring from the lane and slid like crazy. Lat

Bowling Lane Lighting Standards: Minimum Lux Requirements

QuestionHi, I磎 a lighting designer and this is my question: Is there any regulation or specification about the minimum quantity of light (luxes) in a bowl

Choosing the Right Bowling Ball for Increased Strike Potential

QuestionQUESTION: I am a full roller. I average around 213 on a house shot but I think I need more to get more strikes to get better. I am currently throwi

Mastering Heavy Oil: Bowling Tips for Tournament Success

QuestionI am a above average bowler(198-215)depending where i am at but i am really struggling when i go into tournaments with heavy oil are there any step