Leverage bowling balls

QuestionHi Mr. Otis, I read an old response by Expert Russ King in regards to revs which he stated(Pin placements that create a big imbalance like leverage

ball speed needed

Questioni throw the ball from 15mph to 15 1/2 mph i need to get it up over 16 mph i hold the ball about shoulder height can you help me please Answer www.

bowlingball cleaning machines

QuestionQUESTION: I am a work-study liaison at a local high school. I work with students that have had little or no work experiences and may have some barr

How to Adjust & Ball Speed ?

QuestionI have just started back after 25 years away from bowling. I am 71 yr old left hand bowler and  I am in my second season back.  I was 190

Your response 10/31/2010 Leverage Equipment

QuestionHi once again Mr. Otis, thank you for responding to my questions concerning leverage equipment. To answer your question; I truly understood every a

No slide player, last step, release point

QuestionI do not slide on my approach.  I noticed if I take a long last step that it will help increase my rotation.  I was wondering your though

preset angles for better bowling

QuestionHi Gary! I recently read an article online @ www.digitalbowling.com titled The Typical House Bowler gets a coach by Gianmarc Manzione.  Mazio

Too Much Headpin

Question Thanks Warren. I switched to a 16 lb ball and got better pocket hits. The only time I didnt carry a strike (more than once)was when I didnt throw

Layout on bowling balls

QuestionIve been bowling for awhile, and I just wanted to take my bowling to the next level by laying out my own balls because I know my own game. I have t

Cang get my thumb straight in the ball

QuestionHello Gary. I am a low level league bowler from Sweden who would like to improve my game by getting the basics to work properly. I have long since

Loft.. yes or no for long patterns?

QuestionI get really confused when it comes to loft, and whether or not its a good thing, and when to use it.  Can you please help? Answer www.TrueBo

reducing hook

QuestionI have a Mutant Cell, Sidewinder, a Hot Rod, and a spare ball. I want to reduce my hook without changing anything with ball. I should I go about do

Need a Ner Bowlng Ball

QuestionI bowl left handed and speed about 13 to 14mph at the pit.  I have three of the newer type balls and several left over from the 70抯.  揊re

Bowling pin lenght and top weight

QuestionWhat will give me the most hook in a bowling ball? A 1 inch pin or a 4 inch pin? For the top weight the same question, 1 oz or more oz? i throw aro

Intense pain in middle finger

QuestionHi there.  Im a 24 year old male who has been bowling with a 16 pound ball drilled for my fingers for 3+ years with no prior issues.  Ab

Thumb Swelling

QuestionToday, my thumb swelled so much that it couldnt even fit into the thumb hole. I had it opened up on the sides because my thumb swelled only on th

Womens Grip

QuestionI bowl in an older persons recreational league, and I observe that most women use conventionally drilled balls and do not insert their fingers al

Help finding a particular ball

QuestionA little background first...  A am 31 years old and average around 200 in two different bowling houses using a rotogrip.  It is a good ba

Timing Issues after extended absence from game

QuestionHello Gary.  I am a 30 yr old 220+ avg. bowler who has been bowling pretty much steadily for the past 20+ years.  I bowled competitively

Lane conditioning league vs open play

QuestionGary, First I would like to thank you for all the great knowledge you provide on this board. I have read your book twice and am now keying in on sp