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 […]
Rev Rate vs. Rotation in Bowling: What’s the Difference?
When you’re analyzing or troubleshooting your bowling shot, there are a few different numbers you’ll hear getting thrown around. There’s the shot’s revolutions, which means how much the ball revolves on its journey towards the pins. But then there’s also the rotations that your ball makes as it heads down the lane. These may sound […]
Can You Bowl a Hook With a Conventional Grip? Curve With A House Ball?
Hooking the bowling ball is something that the majority of us strive to do on the lanes. But what if you bowl with a conventional grip instead of a fingertip grip? Can you still generate a good spin on your ball? And for that matter, what about newer bowlers who don’t have a brand-new ball […]
Bowling Form Differences: The Delivery Styles You Need to Know
If you go to a bowling alley and observe the bowlers on three adjacent lanes, it’s probable that you’ll see all three of them throwing the ball differently. Some of us throw a relatively straight ball, others use a modest hook into the pocket while still others unleash a wildly spinning ball that hooks a great way […]
What Do Different Bowling Ball Rev Rates Look Like? Bowling RPMs Compared [Video]
A common metric that bowlers use to gauge their stroke is RPM, or revolutions per minute. This means the total revolutions that the ball makes on its way down the lane, weighted to the time period of one minute. Some calculate this by measuring the time it takes your ball to travel down the lane […]