General bowling discussion
This seems to change all the time depending on the house, how long you have the ball, the look you have that night. I have to say that I love my Columbia Freeze right now. Very stable, controllable ball with plenty of consistent backend. What’s your favorite?
What is the right weight for you? Assuming you are capable of throwing either weight, which one is right for you? For a long time, it was always thought the heavier the ball the better. In the end, it comes down to physics. A heavier ball can transfer more energy to the pins on impact. … Continue reading 15 or 16 pounds?
Anchor: a firm and stable cohesive source of support and stability or it could just weigh you down… So who should be the anchor? You could look at this simply or with complexity. In my experience, most teams select the highest average bowler to be the anchor. Sounds logical, doesn’t it? I can’t argue too … Continue reading Who’s your Anchor?
There’s been a big move to bring back Urethane recently. So what’s the hype about? For those of us who did not grow up in the Urethane era, it represents a completely different reaction than you see today. The reality is urethane was a revolution from plastic/rubber and reactive resin was a revolution from urethane. … Continue reading Urethane: Evolution, Revolution, or Devolution?
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?
Welcome to TamerBowling.com! This site is dedicated to all things bowling. I will talk about bowling balls, techniques, coaching tips, honor scores, tournaments, anything you want. Typical House Bowlers will be able to discuss issues as they relate to the typical house shot. I will take the time to explain in detail tips that you … Continue reading Hello Bowlers!