proper stroker technique

QuestionSusie, I am wondering about proper stroker technique and the modern game. I remember watching a video where Norm Duke said to square the shoulders

entry

QuestionQUESTION: watching the pba the other day, commentator randy peterson said the bowler needed tip the ball more for more hook in the entry. what does

eye dominance

QuestionWhat is the best way for a right handed, left eye dominant bowler to consistently hit their target? Answer True Bowler Adjustment Wow Charles, I r

High RG Bowling balls

QuestionHello Chip, I am a spinner with a PAP of 2 1/2 straight across. I am having trouble with keeping my speed up, especially when the lanes break down.

consistancey and dealling with lan breakdown

QuestionGary, I have been bowling for nearly 20 years now. I began as a kid. As I have gotten older I have been transitioning from a stroker style to a cra

what tpe of ball do I have?

QuestionHello    I have a brunswick axis LE97239, what I dont know is what type reactive or plastic. I have had the ball since the late 80

do i need a new ball?

QuestionQUESTION: I am currently getting more upset with myself each time we bowl.  I currently have a 12.4 lb gyro...urethane? ball.  I throw pr

Grip and ball placement in hand

QuestionI use a relaxed fingertip grip and have always wondered about where the ball should be placed in the hand. I am talking about  the feel, wheth

pro shop equipment

QuestionI am interested in some used bowling pro shop equipment. Do you have any idea of where I can purchase some? I would like to see pictures of any equ

PAP 4 inches over & down 1/2 inch

QuestionChip, I am laying out another friends ball in my garage. He has a PAP of 4 inches over and down 1/2. He is a spinner and has been struggling on o

Hinge Start Difficulties

QuestionHello Gary- About two weeks ago I switched to a hinge start hoping that it would help my consistency, timing, ball speed, and power at release jus

FINGER PITCHES

QuestionMR. FRIEDL:  I AM A NO-THUMB BOWLER, TWO LEAGUES, 14 AND 15 LB EQUIPMENT, USUALLY URETHANE ... AVERAGE MID 190S ... CURRENTLY USE REVERSE PITC

FINGER PITCHES FOR NO-THUMB DRILLING

QuestionMR. AKI:  REVERSE (AWAY FROM THE CENTER OF THE BALL) FINGER PITCHES SUPPOSEDLY ENHANCES A SMOOTH RELEASE WHEREAS FORWARD (TOWARD THE BALL CENT

Pin Action

QuestionI am a 53 year old, right handed, that throws a slow ball, 12-13mph according to the lane readout. I am throwing a Hammer Emerald Vibe, 14lbs. Norm

choosing a ball

QuestionQUESTION: I am getting frustrated with my current balls.,black widow and storm dimension.Both seemed to have lost thier backend after 1 and 2 years

squeezing

QuestionAs a bowler for many years, I have noticed that I tend to squeeze the ball as I have that burn spot on the fat part of my thumb.  It seems at

Next Level

QuestionOn Monday night, I had a 8-10 split in the first and fifth frame of the first game. Do you have any simple suggestions that could help me with ball

how fast can you throw a bowling ball

Questionin mphs  avg speed and top speed 12lbs ball Answer Gary and Kelly Kulick/ Hi Skip, One answer is as fast as you are capable, which often depe

Carry

QuestionSusie, For us straighter down and in players, what tips do you have for getting as much carry and pin impact as the crankers out there do? I know s

Is my older equipment OK today?

QuestionChip, I just started to re-take up bowling after over 7 years off & need an opinion on my older equipment.  I am now 59 years old and of small