Bowling Foul Rule: Analyzing a Difficult Scenario

QuestionYesterday, during a tournament, we got 10 different answers from 10 experts.  The question is, Is this a foul? A bowler has a 4-step delivery

Bowling Grip Changes & Ball Feel: A Troubleshooting Guide

QuestionI quit bowling for about 25 years.  When I started back my grip had shorten by about 1/4. I have been having trouble when bowling in league th

Bowling Ball Weight & Performance: Choosing the Right Ball for Your Game

QuestionI have re-entered a bowling league after a 20 year lay-off.  I have a Columbia 300 yellow dot, a Hammer, and just bought a Tropical Storm. The

Best Drill Pattern for 44ft Oil Patterns with Brunswick Aura Ball

QuestionQUESTION: Im purchasing the brunswick aura paranormal to use for a tournament with an oil pattern of 44 ft.  I like to play between the first

USBC Opens Reno: Ball & Layout Recommendations for Medium Speed Players

QuestionI am a tweener in release of the ball and medium speed.. My PAP is 4 over 3/4 up...Could you suggest me a couple different balls and layouts in you

Bowling Ball Finger Grip Size Guide: Finding the Right Fit

Questioni have four bqwling balls  the numbers 23 and 11 yellow           47  43 black  43 &nb

Bowling Ball Recommendation for Straight Ballers - Expert Advice

QuestionI am thinking about returning to some league bowling next fall and its been awhile since i had my own gear. I am more an old school head on bowler

Troubleshooting Bowling Accuracy: Overcoming Left Pull & Pocket Issues

QuestionI want to throw the ball over the 2nd arrow but always seem to pull it to the left and it rolls between the 2nd & 3rd arrow coming in the pocket hi

Replacing the Ebonite Thunderbolt: Weight & Ball Recommendations

Questioni have a ebonite thunderbolt m/d that i really love to throw the problem is i need a lesser weight than i have . What has replaced the thunderbolt

Returning to Bowling After a Long Hi: Equipment & Performance

QuestionQUESTION: My wife Laura and I had not bowled in 20+ years, but recently were talked into coming out of retirement to join some old teammates.  

Bowling Ball Weight Reduction & Shot Adjustment - Seeking Advice

QuestionHi Warren! Background--male 62yrs using Hammer Onyx Vibe 14lb ball 192avg normal target about 8bd @ the arrows mostly down & in shot with hook. &n

Synthetic Bowling Lanes: Why is My Score Lower?

QuestionHello Warren,  I am a left handed bowler. Im 63 and have been bowling in leagues since 1985. I have two 300 rings. Both 300 games were on wo

Voodoo Drill for Slow Ball Players: Improved Backend Drive & Accuracy

QuestionSince I dont put much speed on a ball (11mph), my strike pocket has been very  small coupled with a lack of backend drive. In an effort to cor

Hooking vs. Straight Bowling Ball: Which is Better for Strikes and Spares?

QuestionQUESTION: Do most professional bowlers hook when they throw the ball? I myself throw a fairly straight ball. When I see other people throwing a hoo

Ball Alignment: Impact on Drilling & Pin Reaction - Expert Insights

QuestionIn looking for a new ball I have noticed that some balls have the pin, cg and the mb are in line. Is this ideal or would it limit your drilling lay

Optimizing Golf Ball Drill Patterns for Reduced Hook & Improved Control

QuestionHello. Having a lot of toruble with over/under and dryer condition.  Ball speed in high teens, a lot of revs.  Have coupel balls drilled

Optimizing Ball Drill for Accuracy & Reduced Power - Bowling Physics Explained

QuestionWarren- My question regards all the physics of ball drilling: cg, pap, pin placement to fingers, etc and why is all that important. The reason I as

Cleaning Reactive Resin Bowling Balls: DIY & Pro Shop Options

QuestionQUESTION: Hello. I have Brunswick evil siege ball. Is that a reactive resin ball? Do you know if there is anything that I can use that will help cl

How to Clean a Bowling Ball with Water: Best Practices & Hole Care

QuestionQUESTION: Is it good to soak it in water? and what should i use to cover the holes? if water gets in the holes = ball damage or it will mess up the

Bowling Ball Valuation: Showboat Las Vegas - 1990 Showboat Las Vegas Bowling Ball Appraisal

QuestionQUESTION: I have a showboat Las Vegas, Nevada bowling ball with the date January 1990 on it and on the side it has two football helmets on with PBA