Legality of Using a Cracked Bowling Ball: League Rules & Fairness

QuestionIs it legal to use a ball with an eighth of an inch crack in it. The crack encompasses the entire ball. I believe that it has to make the ball larg

Dry Lane Conditions: Tips for Bowling Practice & Improvement

QuestionQUESTION: I am a 220 average league bowler, a USBC Youth coach, a tweener and serious about the game.  My question has to do with extremely dr

Optimizing Shoulder Alignment and Stance in Modern Golf

QuestionSusie, I am wondering about proper stroker technique and the modern game. I remember watching a video where Norm Duke said to square the shoulders

Understanding Ball Tipping for Increased Hook in Bowling

QuestionQUESTION: watching the pba the other day, commentator randy peterson said the bowler needed tip the ball more for more hook in the entry. what does

Target Practice: Helping Left-Eye Dominant Bowlers Hit Their Mark

QuestionWhat is the best way for a right handed, left eye dominant bowler to consistently hit their target? Answer True Bowler Adjustment Wow Charles, I r

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