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 […]
Best Bowling Balls for Tournaments
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 […]
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 […]
Storm Hy-Road Bowling Ball Review
We decided to put this ball to test and see for ourselves if it really deserves to be the crowd’s favorite after all these years. In this article, we will analyze all the features of this bowling ball to help you decide if it’s really worth the price tag. Keep on reading to decide if […]
Finding the Best Bowling Balls: A Buyer’s Guide
Bowling is a sport enjoyed by millions of numbers of people from all corners of the world. It can be a great activity for family time, corporate team-building or even a date, but if you wish to get better and improve your average, getting your own ball is a crucial step to take. When you’re just […]
What Are the Best Bowling Ball Brands on the Market?
But how do you know which ones are most worth your hard earned dollars? As with other types of equipment, there are some brands that have been plying their trade for decades and have earned a well-deserved reputation. But at the same time, some newer upstarts have introduced innovative ideas to the marketplace. […]
The Best Urethane Bowling Balls (2022)
When you’re looking for the right bowling ball for you, the material of the coverstock is typically one of your first considerations. These materials are the primary method of differentiating between balls and how they will perform on the lanes (as well as their price tag in most cases!). Beginners will usually start with a plastic/polyester ball, […]
Advances in Bowling Ball Coverstocks and Materials
Significant developments in bowling ball materials (commonly known as coverstocks) as well as other advancements such as weight block designs have significantly altered the game. In short, they have made it a lot easier! This phenomenon is most evident on everyday house oil patters which are already meant to give bowlers some extra leeway with […]
Review of the Motiv Combat Tank Urethane Ball (+Video)
The Motiv Combat Tank is a ball that takes a lot of the good from previous Motiv urethane balls and adds some significant new features. In particular, the coverstock is a cleaner Alchemy Hybrid urethane compared to the solid one on the previous Tank Rampage ball. This provides the best of both worlds of pearl […]
Storm Timeless Bowling Ball Review (+Video)
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, […]