I see this topic discussed frequently by the local bowlers and on bowling forums all the time. Lots of people think they have the answer, yet many of the answers are quite different. My Arsenal Right now, I keep a strong solid reactive, a medium solid reactive, a medium pearl reactive, and a urethane ball. … Continue reading What does your THS arsenal look like? →

OK, I mean your shoe covers 🙂 When it’s raining out, what do you do when you enter the bowling center? Some of this might sound obvious but I am still amazed at how often people almost fall over on their first throw of the night.  In case you are not aware, you really want … Continue reading Grab your Booties… →

OK, so let’s talk about balance… In today’s modern game, a lot of guys like to grip it and rip it. The equipment has tons of backend and people love to see that huge move on the backend while shredding the rack. Hey, I used to be one of those! However, my game has evolved … Continue reading Balance and Leverage…again →

How does lane play differ in winter vs spring? Do you ever go bowling at league this time of year and think, “My ball is dead!”? Well if you bowl in a part of the country where winter is just over and spring is in the air, there might be another answer. In the northeast, … Continue reading Holy Heat, Batman! →

Is it the same thing? Well…not exactly. Perfection: An exemplification of supreme excellence Excellence: The state of excelling or being exceptionally good Sounds pretty close doesn’t it? I like to think of it in bowling terms. What do you relate to perfection? Most people I know think 300! Well, bowling a 300 all the time … Continue reading Perfection or Excellence? →

What is leverage? It is the mechanical advantage or power to influence, in this case, a bowling ball. What should your arm do? A lot of bowlers have a tendency to make the mistake of thinking that leverage comes from your bowling arm. Typical house bowlers usually have a rev rate of less than 250 … Continue reading Where do you get leverage from? →