Oct 152010
Talk Bowling – Episode #67
A quick note on our ball test videos. We had some issues on the screen where we show our lane oil pattern. The correct number of units is 26 units on a 38 foot pattern. We apologize for the confusion but these are the specs we currently use for all of our ball tests.
Question from Sam:
Q – I’ve been bowling for about 2 years and my average is around 175, but i still feel like my release is not consistent from shot to shot. I hear different things from different people about what to do with my hand at the point of release. What do you find is the best way to create the most revs at the point of release.
A – It sounds like if you do not already you should try out a few different wrist devices to help you learn what your release should feel like. Most of the time you only need to wear these for a period of time until your muscle memory figures out what it should feel like.
Other then that I always try and feel the ball on the inside part of my hand, this helps me transfer the weight from the inside over at release. Also keep in mind you are looking for more revs not more spin so think of trying to spiral a football on the tip of the ball. This motion is what you what to achieve at the bottom of your swing.
Question from Colton T:
Q – First thank you guys for all the hard work you put into ball reviews and talk bowling episodes, always filled with great information and discussions and i look forward to upcoming episodes and reviews. I would like your opinion on Motiv and the equipment they produce, for the past year and a half I have thrown nothing but Motiv and it seems as though slowly Motiv is growing popular amongst amateur bowlers in my area. I think this is due to there overall performance and also the staff or seed players they’ve put together to push the product, one of which drills at my local pro shop and posts reviews very similar to yours of all there equipment. This is a bit long winded and i apologize but would love to hear your opinion and hope that you continue to review there products as they come out.
A – We are very excited about the future of the Motiv brand. We just recently started working with the guys at Motiv and so far we are very impressed all around with their products. I agree that a strong “grass roots” program helps a new brand and with them getting more exposure this year on both an amateur and professional level I think they will excel even more. At this point everything we have seen from Motiv appears to be very high quality and performs great.
Question from Kevin in Wisconsin:
Q – A older gentleman on our team throws an old-fashion straight ball using a classic Brunswick beauty that is older than I am. I’m concerned that this old ball might not be legal/sanctioned if he would bowl a very high game or series (or if this is even a concern). Most new balls today outside of Viz or plastic balls have cores that are constructed to hook. Is there a newer ball on the market designed for straight shot bowlers that could help with his game, and meet all official bowling regulations?
Enjoy your show very much, keep up the good work!
A – Kevin for an older ball to be legal for use in USBC league play it has to have a manufacturer name and ball name on it. It also has to have a serial number. I am sure his ball is legal for use even though it is so old.
As for getting him a newer ball I would suggest a reactive resin ball. Even if he is throwing it straight a reactive ball will still create more friction with the lane surface giving him more ball rotation as the ball travels down the lane.
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Email us questions@talkbowling.com
Leave a comment on TalkBowling.com/66
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Answer to last weeks question:
Q – What is the record for the most fouls ever in one league game and who did it?
A – 15 – Bud Mathieson from Ocean Beach, CA on 12/30/1946
This weeks question:
Q – Who was the first person to bowl a 300 game on live television?
Closing:
Please remember that bowlingball.com is free shipping on every item, every day. No hidden handling fees, no packaging fees, no added insurance fees. The price shown is the price you pay at checkout. No Surprises.
A quick note on our ball test videos. We had some issues on the screen where we show our lane oil pattern. The correct number of units is 26 units on a 38 foot pattern. We apologize for the confusion but these are the specs we currently use for all of our ball tests.
Question from Sam:
Q – I’ve been bowling for about 2 years and my average is around 175, but i still feel like my release is not consistent from shot to shot. I hear different things from different people about what to do with my hand at the point of release. What do you find is the best way to create the most revs at the point of release.
A – It sounds like if you do not already you should try out a few different wrist devices to help you learn what your release should feel like. Most of the time you only need to wear these for a period of time until your muscle memory figures out what it should feel like.
Other then that I always try and feel the ball on the inside part of my hand, this helps me transfer the weight from the inside over at release. Also keep in mind you are looking for more revs not more spin so think of trying to spiral a football on the tip of the ball. This motion is what you what to achieve at the bottom of your swing.
Question from Colton T:
Q – First thank you guys for all the hard work you put into ball reviews and talk bowling episodes, always filled with great information and discussions and i look forward to upcoming episodes and reviews. I would like your opinion on Motiv and the equipment they produce, for the past year and a half I have thrown nothing but Motiv and it seems as though slowly Motiv is growing popular amongst amateur bowlers in my area. I think this is due to there overall performance and also the staff or seed players they’ve put together to push the product, one of which drills at my local pro shop and posts reviews very similar to yours of all there equipment. This is a bit long winded and i apologize but would love to hear your opinion and hope that you continue to review there products as they come out.
A – We are very excited about the future of the Motiv brand. We just recently started working with the guys at Motiv and so far we are very impressed all around with their products. I agree that a strong “grass roots” program helps a new brand and with them getting more exposure this year on both an amateur and professional level I think they will excel even more. At this point everything we have seen from Motiv appears to be very high quality and performs great.
Question from Kevin in Wisconsin:
Q – A older gentleman on our team throws an old-fashion straight ball using a classic Brunswick beauty that is older than I am. I’m concerned that this old ball might not be legal/sanctioned if he would bowl a very high game or series (or if this is even a concern). Most new balls today outside of Viz or plastic balls have cores that are constructed to hook. Is there a newer ball on the market designed for straight shot bowlers that could help with his game, and meet all official bowling regulations?
Enjoy your show very much, keep up the good work!
A – Kevin for an older ball to be legal for use in USBC league play it has to have a manufacturer name and ball name on it. It also has to have a serial number. I am sure his ball is legal for use even though it is so old.
As for getting him a newer ball I would suggest a reactive resin ball. Even if he is throwing it straight a reactive ball will still create more friction with the lane surface giving him more ball rotation as the ball travels down the lane.
How to contact us
Email us questions@talkbowling.com
Leave a comment on TalkBowling.com/66
On Twitter we are @TalkBowling
Sponsors:
ShoeBuy.com.
ShoeBuy.com is the World’s Largest Site for Shoes. They have over 750,000 products from 950 top name brands in all sizes, widths, and colors for men, women, teens and children. ShoeBuy.com customers enjoy free shipping both ways on US orders. TalkBowling viewers can save 10% on their purchase at ShoeBuy.com by entering the promotion code TALK during checkout. Help support us by supporting our affiliates.
Answer to last weeks question:
Q – What is the record for the most fouls ever in one league game and who did it?
A – 15 – Bud Mathieson from Ocean Beach, CA on 12/30/1946
This weeks question:
Q – Who was the first person to bowl a 300 game on live television?
Closing:
Please remember that bowlingball.com is free shipping on every item, every day. No hidden handling fees, no packaging fees, no added insurance fees. The price shown is the price you pay at checkout. No Surprises.
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