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Lane Conditions: Oil Pattern Length and The Rule of 31

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We’ve talked some about oil and lane conditions on this blog, but so far the overall theme has been understanding where the oil is applied from left to right. For example, the main house pattern is forgiving because it has less oil outside near the gutter, so a shot missed wide can more easily hook […]

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Bowling Approach and Release in Slow Motion: Jason Belmonte, Sean Rash, and More (Video)

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When it comes to achieving a proper bowling armswing and release, written instructions can only take you so far: it usually takes seeing things with your own eyes to truly understand the relevant concepts and learn how to apply them to your own form. To that end, this article will present some video footage that […]

Filed Under: Bowling Videos, Uncategorized Tagged With: Approach, Backswing, Release

The 300 Club: Tips to Help You Bowl a Perfect Game

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It seems simple enough. Just throw 12 strikes in a row and you’ll end up with a 300, or a perfect game. Nearly anyone who puts in effort to learn how to bowl will throw more than their fair share of strikes. So how long until they happen to string 12 together, even with the […]

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Do I need more than one bowling ball? A spare ball?

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After you’ve taken the plunge and bought your own bowling ball, the next question to consider (usually after you’ve continued to improve) is whether you should have more than one of them. At just about any bowling league you’ll see quite a few bowlers carting around large bags with at least two bowling balls, so […]

Filed Under: Bowling-Equipment Tagged With: Plastic, Spare Ball, Spares

Warmup Exercises and Tips to Avoid Common Bowling Injuries

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Bowling isn’t a contact sport like football or hockey, and therefore many bowlers don’t think a whole lot about injuries and how to prevent them. But keep in mind the amount of effort that you exert, and the number of muscles you engage, when you roll a heavy ball of about 15 pounds over the […]

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How High Should My Backswing Be in Bowling?

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For many bowlers who are still looking to improve (and let’s not kid ourselves, who isn’t!?), the backswing is a frequent target of worry and at times confusion. Many ask how they can get a higher backswing. But this isn’t really the right question. There’s no “correct” height for a bowling backswing, and I’ve heard […]

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How to Take Care of Bowling Equipment: Maintenance Tips for Balls and More

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We have published several articles detailing the different bowling equipment that you might want to consider adding to your arsenal. But the work doesn’t end when you’ve selected your preferred makes and models: you need to make sure you know how to keep your equipment in good condition so it’ll continue to perform optimally just like […]

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Storm Timeless Bowling Ball Review (+Video)

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With this new release, Storm has delved into uncharted territory relating to their bowling balls. For one, this ball has a fairly prominent spokesperson who helped the company design it: none other than three-time PBA player of the year Jason Belmonte. It also features a new type of coverstock called the R2S that is two-part pearl and one-part solid, […]

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Ebonite Mission Unknown Bowling Ball Review (+Video)

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This newest ball from Ebonite is in their Mission brand line and has some special features. First things first: you’ll still get the trusted and true Mission core that’s been there since the beginning. But this Mission is dressed a bit differently with a GB 12.7 coverstock that’s billed to provide longer and more angular […]

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Brunswick Rhino Bowling Ball Review (+Video)

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The Brunswick Rhino is a great ball for a bowler who is just starting to learn how to hook and eager to take the next step. Its R-16 reactive coverstock brings easy length and backend hook without being too affected by the dry and oily parts of the lane. The ball also features a traditional light […]

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