I started bowling when we used pencils and math to calculate scores on sheets of paper with local ads on it. I’m sure that dates me as an old bowling boomer to everyone. I think nowadays with computerized scoring, people don’t even really know how scoring works anymore. I’m sure it’s also hard to worry…
It took me years, almost decades to figure out how to throw a bowling ball with a good amount of hook. It is a really difficult skill to acquire without good teaching or coaching. Bowling isn’t just about throwing a ball down a lane; it’s an art form where physics dances with skill, and a…
Learning to hook the ball in bowling is a rite of passage. I’ve found that people who know how to do it well don’t usually share the knowledge. I think this is sort of a defensive thing to keep as much advantage over their opponents (and friends) as possible. I know they aren’t all just…
The History of bowling ball weights: 16 lb ball in the Rubber/Urethane Era In a game where balls didn’t hook much, the weight of the ball you could throw was King. At first, there was no regulation on the maximum weight you could throw. But eventually, the powers that be capped bowling ball weight at…
What is HK-22? In the past Brunswick bowling balls and all of their subsidiary company’s balls were considered slow hooking and old-school. The HK-22 coverstock is a reactive coverstock that is designed to provide a balance of length and backend reaction. It features a new nano-microcellular phase separation technology that enhances the color and clarity…
Sometimes an uncool sport needs something cool you do in it. That’s what ‘curving’ the ball is. Although the better players tend to call it hooking the ball. Here are some techniques you can use to learn to get some more curve into your ball. Start with a lighter ball With a lighter ball, you…
I’m not talking about Bowling Practice this time. We’re talking about ‘best practices’. Things you should model off of professional bowlers to be the best bowler you can be! Gearing up Shoes: When starting you want the cheapest shoes that will let you not have to rent those nasty House-Bowling Shoes. But as you get…
As a long-time bowler, one thing I’ve learned over the years is that not all bowling shots are created equal. There are two shots, in particular, that can make or break your game: the Strike Shot and the 10-pin shot. It’s like they’re the two key ingredients in a recipe that gets you that delicious…
Why a spare ball? Once you get above the beginner level and start hooking the ball, you’ll find it harder and harder to hit your spares. The biggest culprit is the fact that balls that have more hook, also make it harder to throw it straight at a target, Performance balls are also more affected…
6 Things I would have told my younger two-handed-bowling self History I remember watching Jason Belmonte bowl two-handed for the first time. I was amazed. I had bowled for 30 years since high school and never had that level of hook and power. You could say I’ve bowled pretty much the same way for decades,…