Finding the Right Bowling Ball: High RG for Speed & Lane Conditions

QuestionHello Chip, I am a spinner with a PAP of 2 1/2 straight across. I am having trouble with keeping my speed up, especially when the lanes break down.

Improving Bowling Consistency After a Stroke to Crank Swing Change

QuestionGary, I have been bowling for nearly 20 years now. I began as a kid. As I have gotten older I have been transitioning from a stroker style to a cra

Identifying Your Bowling Ball: Brunswick Axis LE97239 - Reactive or Plastic?

QuestionHello    I have a brunswick axis LE97239, what I dont know is what type reactive or plastic. I have had the ball since the late 80

Trouble with Ball Hook? Is It Time for a New Bowling Ball?

QuestionQUESTION: I am currently getting more upset with myself each time we bowl.  I currently have a 12.4 lb gyro...urethane? ball.  I throw pr

Optimizing Grip and Ball Placement for Baseball Swing

QuestionI use a relaxed fingertip grip and have always wondered about where the ball should be placed in the hand. I am talking about  the feel, wheth

Where to Buy Used Bowling Pro Shop Equipment: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionI am interested in some used bowling pro shop equipment. Do you have any idea of where I can purchase some? I would like to see pictures of any equ

Troubleshooting PAP Layout for Spinner Ball - Stack Drilling Advice

QuestionChip, I am laying out another friends ball in my garage. He has a PAP of 4 inches over and down 1/2. He is a spinner and has been struggling on o

Hinge Start Challenges: Troubleshooting Consistency and Shot Quality

QuestionHello Gary- About two weeks ago I switched to a hinge start hoping that it would help my consistency, timing, ball speed, and power at release jus

Optimizing Reverse Finger Pitches for No-Thumb Bowlers

QuestionMR. FRIEDL:  I AM A NO-THUMB BOWLER, TWO LEAGUES, 14 AND 15 LB EQUIPMENT, USUALLY URETHANE ... AVERAGE MID 190S ... CURRENTLY USE REVERSE PITC

Finger Pitches for Enhanced Baseball Drill: Reverse vs. Forward

QuestionMR. AKI:  REVERSE (AWAY FROM THE CENTER OF THE BALL) FINGER PITCHES SUPPOSEDLY ENHANCES A SMOOTH RELEASE WHEREAS FORWARD (TOWARD THE BALL CENT

Improving Slow Ball Accuracy & Reducing Splits: A Detailed Analysis

QuestionI am a 53 year old, right handed, that throws a slow ball, 12-13mph according to the lane readout. I am throwing a Hammer Emerald Vibe, 14lbs. Norm

Best Bowling Ball for High Speed & Backend - Recommendations

QuestionQUESTION: I am getting frustrated with my current balls.,black widow and storm dimension.Both seemed to have lost thier backend after 1 and 2 years

Addressing Bowling Issues: Squeezing, Thumb Pain & Release

QuestionAs a bowler for many years, I have noticed that I tend to squeeze the ball as I have that burn spot on the fat part of my thumb.  It seems at

Improve Bowling Ball Speed: Quick Tips & Troubleshooting

QuestionOn Monday night, I had a 8-10 split in the first and fifth frame of the first game. Do you have any simple suggestions that could help me with ball

Bowling Ball Throw Speed: Average & Top Speeds Explained

Questionin mphs  avg speed and top speed 12lbs ball Answer Gary and Kelly Kulick/ Hi Skip, One answer is as fast as you are capable, which often depe

Maximizing Carry & Pin Impact in Straight-Up Pool: Expert Tips

QuestionSusie, For us straighter down and in players, what tips do you have for getting as much carry and pin impact as the crankers out there do? I know s

Evaluating Older Bowling Equipment: Advice for a Returning Bowler

QuestionChip, I just started to re-take up bowling after over 7 years off & need an opinion on my older equipment.  I am now 59 years old and of small

AMF Sumo Bowling Ball Specs & History - Identification Guide

Questionhello  I have recently started bowling again I carry a 177 average but the ball Im using is an old ball I got from my dad but would like to kn

Bowling Ball Drilling Layout for Low Track & Backend Turn

QuestionMy wife bowls with a backup ball with a very low track. She spins the ball. The track is around the bottom of the bowling ball(away from the finger

Acryllium Coverstock: Performance, Comparison & Longevity

QuestionI have several Turbo/A ACRYLLIUM balls new.What is acryllium,how it compares to urethane & reactives & why so short lived (pros & cons)? AnswerAcr