It’s one thing to bowl in your local league, but it’s entirely another to bowl competitively in a tournament. In addition to the level of competition, tournament play also means that a good deal of money is at stake (both potential prize money as well as your own entry fee) and you only have one […]
Need a Bowling Score Calculator? Best Online and App Options
Scoring in bowling is relatively straightforward but does have some interesting quirks. At its most basic, you record the number of pins that fell for each shot. But when you mix in strikes and spares, things get a little more complicated. Our article on bowling scoring walks you through the different factors that can affect […]
Taking Notes for Bowling Improvement
When it comes to the equipment and accessories needed for bowling, it’s likely that a few specific things come to your mind. A bowling ball, of course. Bowling shoes too, then maybe a glove or wrist support. A notebook, on the other hand, is unlikely to earn a spot on your list. But perhaps it […]
How to Achieve Consistency in Bowling
For a bowler, there’s nothing more thrilling than sending a perfect hook down the lane and watching all ten pins fall down for a strike. It’s even more exciting and rewarding to string together multiple strikes in a row and ultimately achieve one of your best ever games or series. But on the flip side, […]
Weight Training for Bowling: Top Strength Exercises and More
When you’re thinking about sports that require weight training in order to succeed, your mind might first go to a highly physical and demanding game like football. But in this article we’ll explain why bowlers also greatly benefit from working on their strength, as well as introduce some of the best exercises you can do […]
How to Add Surface to Your Bowling Ball: Sand for Success
Bowling balls are made from some pretty impressive materials these days, but eventually they will need some tweaking in order to react the way you want them to. We’ve already written about regular ball maintenance like cleaning, and today’s article will go over another way to improve their performance: adding surface. What is Ball Surface […]
What’s a Good Bowling Average?
In bowling, a variety of factors can affect your score. Over a full game of 10 frames, the number of pins you knock down will of course be affected by your technique and execution, and your mental state and level of focus also play a role. Luck can be a significant factor in determining your […]
How to Find (and Join) a Bowling League
Bowlers who have had some success playing the game casually–be it at a corporate event or outing or just nights out open bowling with their friends–are often curious to take the next step in their game. Joining a bowling league is a great way to add more competition to the sport and also start to […]
Can You Enter a Pro Bowling Tournament as an Amateur?
image credit: Flickr If you’re a serious bowler who has experienced some success in league play and local tournaments, it’s natural to start to dream even bigger. Although going professional in bowling is a lot more difficult than some make it out to be, it is still a dream worth fighting for. But it’s not […]
Pro Bowler Salary: How Much Do Professionals Make?
Those who have a dream of becoming a professional bowler typically have quite a few questions about the process. Our article on going pro will answer quite a few of them, and today’s piece will cover another important part of the puzzle: how much you can expect to make if you are successful in your […]
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