Image credit When you’ve decided you want to get serious about bowling, it’s essential to have the right equipment to perform at your best. One often-overlooked piece of gear is the bowling shoe. The right pair of bowling shoes can make a significant difference in your game, providing stability, comfort, and a proper slide on the approach. And when you bowl somewhat regularly, buying your own pair can actually save you money. In this article, we’ll explore the top five brands of bowling shoes and briefly compare and contrast their offerings. Dexter Dexter, a respected and well-established bran ..read more

In the world of bowling, getting the right fit between your hand and the ball is essential. Those finger holes, of course, aren’t just there for design – they’re the key to control, precision, and that flawless release. Have you ever wondered how those finger holes are expertly drilled into a bowling ball? Join us as we take a journey into the precision art of drilling finger holes. Don’t worry, we won’t get too bogged down in technical details and will instead focus on the parts of the process that any serious bowler should know. Crafting the Connection Between Bowler and Ball First, you may ..read more

Bowling a hook is a fundamental bowling skill, but one where an awful lot of different things that can go wrong. If you’re not getting the ball to behave as you want, most likely not hooking back towards the pocket and remaining near the gutter, there are a few areas to look into. Assess Your Equipment: Make sure you’re using a bowling ball that is suitable for hooking. Look for a ball with a reactive resin coverstock, as it provides the necessary friction on the lane for an effective hook. Also, check the weight and grip of the ball to ensure it suits your physical attributes and hand size. F ..read more

In the world of bowling, consistency and focus are key elements that can greatly impact your performance on the lanes. One effective way to enhance these qualities is by developing a pre-shot routine. A pre-shot routine is a series of deliberate actions and mental preparations that help bowlers establish a rhythm, maintain focus, and increase overall consistency. In this article, we will explore the importance of a pre-shot routine and provide practical tips on how to develop and refine your own routine to improve your bowling game. Why is a Pre-Shot Routine Important? A pre-shot routine serve ..read more

As senior bowlers continue to enjoy the sport they love, it becomes increasingly important to prioritize their well-being as they aim to keep up their performance on the lanes. One crucial aspect of their bowling routine that should never be overlooked are warm-up exercises. No bowler should simply start without getting loosened up, and this is even more important for senior bowlers. By engaging in targeted warm-up routines, senior bowlers can optimize their game, reduce the risk of injury, and enhance their overall bowling experience. In this article, we will explore a series of warm-up exer ..read more

The silly animations displayed on bowling alley screens when players get strikes, spares or gutterballs serve to entertain and engage players and have become a staple in the bowling experience over the years, especially for beginners. When a player rolls a strike, the animation will often include the famous “X” symbol, indicating a strike in scoring notation, which may be accompanied by graphics such as dancing pins, exploding balls and pins, or animated characters celebrating the strike. Spare animations can vary widely and often feature amusing scenarios, such as a pin getting saved at the ..read more

image credit When you’re working on improving your bowling game, there is no shortage of potentially helpful resources. Websites like this one, for example, provide a wealth of bowling tips that can elevate all aspects of your technique and execution. And the more games you actually get out there and bowl, in both casual and competitive environments, the better you will be able to apply the things you’ve read about. But at some point there comes a time when you need a little more guidance in order to continue improving significantly, and that’s what this article will discuss, namely getting bo ..read more

One of the best ways to improve your bowling game is by watching the pros. Historically, the most widely famous bowlers have been male, but the female game has always been popular too and in recent years it has taken major strides. At the NCAA college level, women’s bowling is one of the fastest growing sports and it is increasingly drawing the younger crowd, and women’s professional bowling is reaching new heights in terms of money, media rights and viewership. Of course, a question like who are the best bowlers is subjective, and any actual ranking based on performance changes constantly. Bu ..read more

You’ve grabbed your bowling ball, taken your starting position and aimed at your target. After making your approach and throwing your shot, you watch in joy as it hooks into the pocket for a strike. But what about when that doesn’t happen? There are some specific bowling terms that can help you make sense of where and why your shot missed, and the following graphic is a handy way to visualize them. Note on the left the terms inside and outside, meaning a ball that has veered off its target path. And then, as it approaches the pins, you’ll see high and heavy representing a ball that has come in ..read more

Bowling ball motion can be a deceptively complex concept due to the myriad of factors affecting it. Oil patterns are of course a topic deserving of much analysis on their own; where the oil is and how much is applied will greatly affect how your ball will or won’t hook. But the revolution in bowling ball materials like cores and coverstocks have added new layers of complexity to the question of ball motion. And then lane transition results in new changes later on in your bowling session, alongside other factors that are often left out. Today we’re going to share a new resource we found that he ..read more