Do you understand your equipment? There’s so much discussion about high performance, medium performance, and entry level equipment. Does that mean that entry level is “low performance”? Short answer is an emphatic NO, ABSOLUTELY NOT! Let’s delve into what all of this means. Almost all manufacturers classify their equipment into approximately 3 categories of which … Continue reading “Strong” vs “Weak” equipment…Bowling Balls are like Tires! →

Well…DO IT!!! The fall season is right around the corner. Time to get the rust off! If you go practice, that first shot is going to feel really awkward! It’s time to get your body back into the swing of things. So instead of going into a detailed topic right away, I’ll start with one … Continue reading Post Your Shots! →

As I struggle bowling once a week in a PBAx league, I realized a few things. Firstly, I’m not a pro! 🙂 Secondly, it’s quite difficult to be consistent and successful bowling only once a week. Thirdly, if you will bowl only once a week, a PBAx league may be a bigger bite than you … Continue reading Don’t Underestimate the Flat Spot! →

Here’s an advanced follow-on from the earlier article, Are You Making Hand Adjustments the degree of loading or unloading of the wrist. This goes back to most of us really knowing how to release the ball one way. The frustration really settles in when even your equipment meant for dry lane conditions acts like it’s … Continue reading Loaded vs Unloaded Wrist →

OK, so most of us have heard of a 4, 5, or 6 step deliveries. There are other less conventional # of steps, but for this article, I wanted to focus on the basics to help people who are trying to understand the concept. I will say that this is not something you want to … Continue reading How Many Steps is Your Delivery? →

In today’s day and age, bowling equipment is generating lots of entry angle. Strikes look a little different than they used to. In the days of rubber and plastic, bowlers still tried to get into the pocket from right to left for a righty, but with little entry angle created by a straight ball, balls … Continue reading Is a Strike a Strike? →

Firstly, what is your target? Let’s assume you use the Arrows as your target. I guess you’re all set right? Wrong! You need a targeting system. Assuming you throw a hook, you need 2 points on the lane to advance your skill level. What are these 2 points and why do you need them? Well, … Continue reading What is your targeting system? →