identifying old bowling ball

Questionhello  I have recently started bowling again I carry a 177 average but the ball Im using is an old ball I got from my dad but would like to kn

backup ball

QuestionMy wife bowls with a backup ball with a very low track. She spins the ball. The track is around the bottom of the bowling ball(away from the finger

ACRYLLIUM

QuestionI have several Turbo/A ACRYLLIUM balls new.What is acryllium,how it compares to urethane & reactives & why so short lived (pros & cons)? AnswerAcr

Columbia Big Bully

QuestionHello Warren, Could you give me any information on Columbias Big Bully?  Is it a pearl or a solid?  In your opinion, depending on how it

pin position and top weight

QuestionI just purchased a Brunswick Ultimate Inferno.  It has a top weight of 3 oz which I believe is used to offset the drilling of the fingure hole

ball drillin

QuestionIm looking at the momentum swing i want to get max length with strong back-end. the ball i seen has a 3-4 pin placement am i going to be able to dr

Back up Bowler

QuestionIm a new bowler and really starting to have fun.  Im throwing what everyone is telling me is a backup ball. I started the season with a 84 ave

ball drilling

QuestionQUESTION: Im looking at the momentum swing i want to get max length with strong back-end. the ball i seen has a 3-4 pin placement am i going to be

Thumb pain after Bowling

QuestionI have my own ball-The Black Widow Pearl-drilled for my hand. Every time I bowl more than one game, my thumb gets bruised and hurts.  I think

finding the Center of Gravity

QuestionHey, I purchased a Columbia Bedlam, that has the CG kicked 4 inches off line with the Pin an MB, before I actually Drill the Ball I am trying to fi

thumb release

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Chip, I have always had an occasional problem with my thumb sticking at release.  Do you think its because Im putting too much pr

10 pen

QuestionI throw a hook on the strike ball. I use the Ebonite Big One and Last Week for the first time last week the Mission. But what kills me is when a le

Help!

QuestionHey Susie, love your website and hearing you on the Internet Bowling show, Lets go Bowling. Question. Ok, I am getting frustrated with a situation

Slippery Lanes

QuestionSome of these synthetic approaches are like ice. I feel like I tip toe to the line and this kills my shot.  I cant just go buy new shoes. &nbs

release or timing

Questioni am having a hard time to get a consistent delivery RH bowler. it seeems my timing/release is off by the fact i am releasing the ball always right

Damaged Ball

QuestionI have a Scout Reactive 16lb, and I got it about 4 weeks ago. The first time I used it it got stuck in the back. When it came out the ball had a 1/

Ball refinishing

QuestionChip, I have a Storm Pearl reactive resin @ 14# and it hooks far less on synthetic than on wooden lanes. Before I get it refinished what grit shou

momentum swing follow up

QuestionDont get me wrong, I have use reactive balls before and have no problem throwing a swing shot. the reason i use the U2 at the moment is i went to w

lighter equipment

QuestionQUESTION: I want to drop in ball weight to 14lbs to have more control and revs on the ball. I currently throw 15, however, due to some wrist issues

Keeping the pins low?

QuestionI see some hits that have the pins jumping and some that keep the pins low. I was looking but couldnt find the reason why one or the other. Is it r