Strange but true...

QuestionHi there... My name is Frenchy Letourneau and I am the publisher of the TenPin Alley bowling newspaper in Las Vegas Nevada since 1996. In the late

Span, Pitch, and Ball Layout

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Chip, Im fairly new to bowling and have been bowling for the last 3 or 4 months and have absolutely fell in love with the sport. I ha

Ball Lay-outs

QuestionCurious if you knew what the last number was referring to on this lay-out 45 5 70. Pretty sure the first is 45% (from PAP to Pin to MB) by 5 (PAP t

shows for bowling

QuestionCan i wear a show made for the street to bowl in. even if i dont wear them on the street. I bowl in a usba league. If so our not what rule is it ?

Thumb Pain

QuestionI have had my thumb hole changed a few times due to constant thumb pain when i bowl. It first started with the bruising at the base of my thumb nai

question

QuestionI have a question? Do you are have you had anyone come to you are neck surgery c4 - c7 Cervical surgery. I have one doctor telling me to not bowl e

speed

QuestionHow can you tell how fast your ball is traveling down the lane.  I bowl in a small town with 16 lanes and not to well kept up. Every week the

Release Problem

QuestionI have been bowling for a number of years now.  Over the last year or two I have run into a problem with my release.  Before I had a good

Wierd reaction.

QuestionI have a Track 715A drilled for good length with a strong backend. Im not sure of the actual measurements but its drilling #2, length with angular

Going pro

QuestionI was a steady bowler for 5 years at my local lanes but havent bowled in 2 years, its something thats missing from my life and I hope to get back t

Bowling with ring finger, pinky, and thumb

QuestionHello, I started bowling with my ring finger, pinky and thumb due to tendonitis in my middle finger. When I bowl this way I get a pain on both side

ring finger drilled higher than middle finger

QuestionI recently had a ball drilled with the ring finger higher than the middle finger.why would a pro shop do this and will it cause any injury? They sa

hand pain/ring finger numbness

QuestionI bowled All-Army several years ago and due to an injury had to stop bowling. Now that Im bowling again, Im having pain in the top of my hand and n

Sticky Thumb

QuestionHi Warren, At Christmas, I just got an Evil Siege from Brunswick. I am a lefty. I had it drilled with fingertips inserts and a thumb slug. Love th

lane transitions

QuestionQUESTION: what is the definition of; a. a cupped wrist. b. a cocked wrist ANSWER: If you have your arm down by your side with your palm facing for

oiling breakdown

QuestionI would like some data on lane transition/ oiling pattern breakdown. Im doing a presentation and I dont want to reinvent the wheel so to speak - sa

ball track

Questionball tracks over finger hole AnswerIf this is a new problem with a ball you have used for a long time, your release has changed.  If this is

Thumbless Bowler need help with drilling advice.

QuestionI have previously been a duck pin and candle pin bowler, however I am not comfortable bowling with my thumb in a hole.  I have been averaging

Bowling ball suggestions

QuestionHello! I have been bowling for around 5 years, on and off, and recently started bowling in a league after 20 years. My average is increasing back t

Uncupping the ball and leverage

QuestionThank you for your response of my last question.  It was helpful.  This question basically deals with the lay down point of the ball. &nb