When to change to fingertip grip

QuestionMy son is 12 and currently averages 154 in league.  At what age do you recommend him going from conventional to fingertip grip.  I dont w

Bowling on tough tournament conditions for low rev bowler

QuestionAm back to bowling after a few years away, and trying to get back to bowling more tournaments.  What I am finding is that when I go to bowl a

practice routine/wasting strikes?

QuestionQUESTION: What is your routine during the practice session 10 minutes before league play? I have read and heard that throwing strikes in practice i

bowled out ball

Questioni have the   amf xs(white,bone)and as of two weeks ago,blue blotches(stains) have appeared all over the surface,nothing has been in conta

Repainting a bowling ball

QuestionIs it ok to repaint a bowling ball and then use it on the alley? So far my internet research has came up about 50/50. I would hate to go to my bowl

Your Book/More Consistent Release

QuestionHey Gary, I just got your book, but have not had a chance to dig into it yet. I am having ACL surgery next week and that will help me fill some ti

Ball Type

QuestionBonanza   QUESTION: I am a two-handed bowler, but have not really bought a ball to accommodate this. I am interested in buying a new ball when

Virtual Gravity

QuestionI have a 15 pound Virtual Gravity drilled for maximum hook and a dull surface, kind of like it was out of the box. i clean it on a regular basis ev

Drilling Pattens

QuestionHi Warren, Ive enjoyed reading all the advice, from all the different experts. Please forgive me if this question has already been asked. Why are t

Ball comparison

QuestionI have a jaguar by ebonite and would love to get a new ball but want to keep the same type reaction and control.  I am having a hard time find

Shoes

QuestionIve been bowling for about 3 years now and have always worn Dexter ambidextrous shoes which have sliding soles on either foot. I was wondering if t

Drilling a ball for someone with arthritis

QuestionMy wife has arthritis in her fingers.  When it flares up she has difficulty bowling.  Is there a way to drill a ball to accomodate the ar

what type of ball

QuestionI am a female bowler in my early 50s.  I carry a 175 average throwing a 16# C/Beast from a previous century. I use a fingertip grip and basica

Rules for Fouls when bowling

Questionif a bowler foot goes over the line barely and the foul light doesnt go off is a foul still in effect Answer www.TrueBowlerAdjustme Steve, accordi

Bowling with a sore toe, throwing a loop

QuestionI hurt my big toe on my plant foot (its probably fractured) and Im finishing out the season with it (and still like to bowl in general).  I gu

Arthritis in thumb

QuestionI have arthritis in my right thumb and am constantly dropping the ball.  I have bowled league for years and it is progressively getting worse.

drilling options

QuestionI am just learning to drill bowling balls. Would you recommend the best books and the best short courses on ball drilling in the United States. &nb

curve ball grrrrrrrrrrrr

QuestionI recently started using a finger tip ball as recomended by a team mate ...I used to throw with a full swing straightened elbow and the results wer

Roll

QuestionHow do you know or what do you watch to see if the ball has rolled out which results on no hitting power? Answer www.TrueBowlerAdjustme Hello agai

SLIDE POSITION OF RT FOOT

QuestionI am LT Handed.  204 avg.  Bowling 5 yrs.  I have been noticing that when I slide, I turn my RT foot to the LT.  I have a very