General bowling discussion
If there was a Big B ball that was maxxed… We recently tested the Brunswick C-System maxxed-out. As usual, keep in mind that the coverstock will account for 70% of ball reaction while the core characteristics and drilling will dictate the shape of the reaction. Michael Raquidan is our tester this time around. He is … Continue reading Brunswick C-System maxxed-out Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
On the Edge of… We finally get a chance to drill the much anticipated Roto Grip Defiant Edge. As usual, keep in mind that the coverstock will account for 70% of ball reaction while the core characteristics and drilling will dictate the shape of the reaction. Layout: Cranker (Sean Patterson) – 60 x 4 x … Continue reading Roto Grip Defiant Edge Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
Will the Fire Road Light up the Lanes??? We’re excited to review the new Storm Fire Road. As usual, keep in mind that the coverstock will account for 70% of ball reaction while the core characteristics and drilling will dictate the shape of the reaction. Layout: Cranker (Sean Patterson) – 80 x 4 3/8 x … Continue reading Storm Fire Road Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
Recently, Ron Hoppe of the International Art of Bowling (IAB) performed a video analysis of a short video I sent him. I discussed it during the interviews with Jason Belmonte and Diandra Asbaty. IAB is a coaching company Jason, Diandra, and Ron have collaborated to form. To give you a good idea of what it’s … Continue reading Video Analysis of Coach T by Ron Hoppe
One of our friends recently wrote the following comments. I thought it was poignant and worth a more in depth look. David H wrote: Coach, first off, let me compliment you and everyone at TamerBowling. You and your staff do a great job of reviewing equipment. You have made yourself available to me to bounce … Continue reading Are Manufacturers Killing us with Equipment?
This just might be the real deal! Buy the Storm IQ Tour Edition Bowling Ball from Bowling.com! Storm latest bowling ball in the Master Line is the Storm IQ Tour Edition. As usual, keep in mind that the coverstock will account for 70% of ball reaction while the core characteristics and drilling will dictate the … Continue reading Storm IQ Tour Edition Bowling Ball Review
Are you smart enough? Buy the Storm IQ Bowling Ball from Bowling.com! The Storm IQ is the linemate to the also new Storm IQ Tour Edition in the Master Line. As usual, keep in mind that the coverstock will account for 70% of ball reaction while the core characteristics and drilling will dictate the … Continue reading Storm IQ Bowling Ball Review
Recently, professional bowlers and coaches Jason Belmonte and Diandra Asbaty sat down with us at Tamer Bowling to discuss their latest endeavor. Together with Gold Coach Ron Hoppe, they started a coaching company known as the International Art of Bowling or IAB. You can check their website out at www.IABowling.com. They spend some time in … Continue reading International Art of Bowling with Belmo and Diandra
The Medium House Shot Monster gets Stronger! Our latest review is of the Storm Tropical Heat Hybrid Black/Purple. As usual, keep in mind that the coverstock will account for 70% of ball reaction while the core characteristics and drilling will dictate the shape of the reaction. The ball is drilled with 4 5/8″ x 6″ … Continue reading Storm Tropical Heat Hybrid Black/Purple Bowling Ball Review
Roto Grip has announced its direction for this summer. Firstly, the current naming conventions will be completely changed. For better or worse, the Royal Line, Crown Line, Sword Line, etc. are gone. Well, not the balls but the names. Instead, Roto Grip is moving to a Hook Potential model known as HP. The intention seems … Continue reading New Roto Grip Equipment for Summer 2012
Well, the secret is out! Storm has announced the equipment they will release on July 10, 2012. There will be two balls in the Master Line, one new ball in the Thunder Line, and then a new spare ball. So here you go. First up are the IQ and IQ Tour Edition which are new … Continue reading New Storm Equipment for Summer 2012
Is this the one to finally replace the Hy-Road??? Today, we’re reviewing the Storm Crossroad. As usual, keep in mind that the coverstock will account for 70% of ball reaction while the core characteristics and drilling will dictate the shape of the reaction. The test piece was drilled 70x5x40. Generally speaking, this will delay the … Continue reading Storm Crossroad Bowling Ball Review
A Modern Benchmark… This time, we test the Storm Modern Marvel. As usual, keep in mind that the coverstock will account for 70% of ball reaction while the core characteristics and drilling will dictate the shape of the reaction. The test piece was drilled 60x5x80. Generally speaking, this will delay the roll and have a … Continue reading Storm Modern Marvel Bowling Ball Review
Recently, Jason Belmonte gave TamerBowling.com a live interview where we talked about many things from the Player of the Year race to his favorite food. In the following two episodes, he discusses 2-handed bowling. In the first episode he addresses: How it all started How he developed to this level What 2-handed bowling can do … Continue reading Belmo Talks about 2-Handed Bowling
Jason Belmonte talks to TamerBowling.com about his chances of winning this year’s PBA Chris Schenkel Player of the Year. I had the pleasure of interviewing Jason Belmonte recently. The Australian two-handed sensation had a phenomenal 2011-2012 PBA season. It’s clearly a 3-way battle between Belmo, Sean Rash, and Mike Fagan for Player of the … Continue reading Belmonte for Player of the Year? Jason Talks…
As the next part of the discussion related to the bicep injury, here is a personal exchange I had with Mr. Paul Butcher. He is an orthopedic and sports medicine physical therapist at the New Mexico Sports Fitness and Physical Therapy practice. He writes monthly articles for Bowling This Month. Hello Mr. Butcher, My name … Continue reading Bicep Injury: Scapular and Core Weakness
I don’t want to get into a rant of the state of bowling at large here. Rather, I’d like to express some dismay with the current PBA tournament structure. Basically, I’m not buying this as the future of the PBA. I think it’s totally unfair that the majority of the tournaments for a given year … Continue reading Vent on the State of the PBA
Storm’s “HD” ball… Our latest test is the new Storm Vivid bowling ball. As usual, keep in mind that the coverstock will account for 70% of ball reaction while the core characteristics and drilling will dictate the shape of the reaction. The test piece was drilled 75×5.5×40. Generally speaking, this will delay the roll and … Continue reading Storm Vivid Bowling Ball Review
On the Fringe… The Storm Manic and Fringe will be released on May 8th. (Storm recently changed this to May 22nd) We had the opportunity to test the new Storm Fringe bowling ball before it hit the market. As usual, keep in mind that the coverstock will account for 70% of ball reaction while the … Continue reading Storm Fringe Bowling Ball Review
How Manic??? The Storm Manic and Fringe will be released on May 8th. (Storm recently changed this to May 22nd) Today, we test the new Storm Manic bowling ball. Luckily we were able to get our hands on this ball prior to the release date. As usual, keep in mind that the coverstock will account … Continue reading Storm Manic Bowling Ball Review
