Bowling

Bowling, or ten-pin bowling as its long form, is a highly competitive and popular sport. A game of bowling consists of ten frames, also called turns. As part of each frame, every bowler gets two chances to have a go at the pins and knock them over. The turn is passed on to the next … Read more

While bowling can be a great casual activity, if you want to master your local bowling alley it may be in your best interest to learn about the playing field, or lane, in this case. The pros in other games and sports learn the space in which they’re operating to better their performance so, whether … Read more

IntroductionA lot of the bowling balls knocking around nowadays are covered with reactive resin and other new developments, but there is something to be said for the urethane coverstock balls that were popular about a decade ago. If you prefer or want to try urethane bowling balls but don’t want to use older, outdated models, … Read more

The Black Widow series from Hammer Bowling is rightly known for how hard-hitting they are, and with each new iteration they only seem to be getting better. Today we’ll be talking about the Hammer Black Widow Legend, and in great detail. We’ll be covering this ball from every possible angle, considering its features and specs, … Read more

Looking to learn all about Storm Crux Prime Bowling Ball? You’re in the right place. This popular bowling ball has gotten itself a name in the bowling community for its fun design, unparalleled power, and forgiveness to errors thanks to its beginner-friendly asymmetrical design and vertical-cavity technology. No matter what lane condition this ball faces, it will … Read more

Scoring strikes is one thing, but how about waltzing into the bowling alley and scoring some kudos points with one or two of the most expensive bowling balls in the country!  You’ll be sure to turn some heads.And you’re in luck.  We’ve identified the 5 most expensive bowling balls that are available in the US … Read more

IntroductionAre you in the market for a new bowling ball? Are you an utter bowling newbie worried about dislocating their shoulder with a ball that’s far too heavy? Or are you a pro bowler looking to upgrade to a pin-smashing buster ball?Well, it’s always tempting to buy a heavy bowling ball because someone in the … Read more

So, you’ve watched the film The Big Lebowski and you’ve picked up the bowling bug. But before shoes and shirt, there’s one important piece of equipment that every bowler needs – a bowling ball.For your average Saturday afternoon or birthday party bowler, you just show up at your local lane and use the balls they … Read more

If there’s one piece of sporting equipment that’s the most overlooked by the majority of people, it’s the bowling ball. Using the right ball for you could be the difference between winning and failing miserably, so it’s important to find yourself a great bowling ball. We’re not talking about checking the racks for a public bowling … Read more

When it comes to selecting your spare bowling ball, research is super important. Whether you’re a professional league player, a recreational player, or beginner, a spare bowling ball is a crucial part of the game. If you’re unsuccessful in achieving a strike on your first throw, you will then turn to a spare bowl to … Read more

During the 1970’s, urethane bowling balls launched themselves onto the bowling scene, with bowlers preferring their increased resistance on the lanes, giving them that much-needed hook to demolish those pins.However, since their 70’s heyday, the popularity of urethane coverstocks has dwindled, outmatched in ferocity and accuracy by the advanced reactive resin coverstocks that now dominate … Read more

Learning how to properly hold a bowling ball can be a small change that can really help you to get more strikes under your belt. The thing is though, if you’ve never been properly shown how to hold a bowling ball, the chances are that you’ve taught yourself. While this is not necessarily a bad … Read more

At some point, anyone who’s been bowling may be sitting aside and waiting for their turn, and while doing so a thought pops into their head: what exactly is a bowling ball made of?These tools for victory may seem simple on the outside, but they are actually quite a bit more complex than you may … Read more

Bowling is a sport enjoyed by people all around the world. Not only is it a popular activity for fun-fueled family outings, but it’s also a great way to team build at work, as well as the perfect setting for a date! When you’re just getting started, it’s perfectly fine to use the alley balls you … Read more

Bowling ball cleaners don’t tend to be something that we pay a lot of attention to. In fact, you often find that instead of giving their bowling balls a deeper clean, players often give them a quick wipe over before continuing with the game. However, bowling ball cleaners can be influential in your playing performance. … Read more

Trying to roll a bowling ball straight down the middle of the lane is for newbies (OK, and improvers too I guess).These days though, bowling veterans should really make the most out of new developments in bowling ball technology to deliver those sharp, violent hooks with excellent pin carry that net you the strikes you … Read more

Bowling is a game with many fans, but you can’t bowl without a decent bowling ball.When you walk into a bowling arena for the very first time you see lots of very similar looking balls, that to look at, may seem to only differ in their color.  And then, when you try to pick them … Read more

We come across the best games we will forever play quite suddenly, don’t we? In fact, we may have no interest in the specific game for years of watching it on television. But, just one fine day, your family or friends may make you play it randomly and you feel like you cannot do without … Read more

The satisfaction you get from knocking all the target pins down with your ball is unparallel. That instant sense of pride and delight makes you look around to see if your friends or others there have noticed your big victory. Likewise, just one good bowling game can remove all your miseries for a day or … Read more

The game of bowling seems quite simple, doesn’t it? You just deal with a heavy ball, adjust your position, and hit straight at the pins. If you miss the pins then something is probably wrong with your aiming or throw so you try to fix it. However, it is not just your style or the … Read more

Bowling may look easy when someone else is playing but when you’re doing it yourself you’ll notice that there are a lot more things to do than just throwing the ball. Hook refers to the curving of the ball on the lane. Well, even though you might have a hard time doing it at first … Read more

As you gather more skills and deliver a better performance on the lane, you’ll eventually realize that not all bowling balls work the same way. The same ball will deliver different performance on different lane conditions. It’s not only the lane condition but there are several other factors such as the time of the year, … Read more

Ever tried to impress your crush by taking her to the bowling alley only to discover that the ball just wouldn’t stick to its lane? Sheer embarrassment, right? Well, possibly it’s not the bowling ball or the lane who’s at fault, rather it’s the way you throw is the real culprit. Bowling is no longer … Read more