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Talk Bowling #87 – Looking For A Bowling Ball That Reacts Better On Longer Oil Patterns

May 092011

Talk Bowling – Episode #87

Question from Nicco Vicari:

Q – I am looking right now for a ball that can react better on longer lane oils I would also like the ball to have a smoother roll through the front and a strong backend reaction. Is there a ball you can recommend for me? I am a currently holding a 187 average in my Saturday Sport League and about to bowl in a PBA Experience League. I throw the ball around 15-16 mph and i my rev rate is around 325 rpm. Thank you for your time.

A – Nicco you are looking for two different balls. On a longer pattern you would want something that will be steady strong reaction from start to finish. No abrupt change in direction just really strong rolling. In this case I would suggest any of the newer products that offer a duller finish out of the box. Brunswick has the alpha-max, Storm has the Nano and Roto has the Theory. Remember that you should also use a specific layout based on your PAP to lay these balls out for the reaction you want.

Your other question was for a ball that was smooth through the heads with a strong backend. You may be able to achieve this with the same products only drilled different and a shinier cover finish. You could also look at balls like the Bank Pearl from 900 Global, the Inifinite Theory from Roto Grip or the Boomerang from Lane #1.

Remember on conditions like that it is very tough to have a ball to cover a variety of ball motions and lane conditions

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Q – “Who is the Lifetime Average Leader at the USBC Open Championships and what is it (Based on a minimum of 20 years of participation)?"
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Q – Which President originally had the bowling alley installed in the White House?
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Talk Bowling #86 – Where Should I Start On The Approach?

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May 042011

Talk Bowling – Episode #86

Question from Rose:
Q – Hi, I just started bowling on a league this year.I have been practicing a lot. Recently I had someone working with me,he told me to bend my knees and lean forward a little. Which seemed to help. But I also was told to stand right of the center dot to start, but my ball seem to go left.So I try to stand to the left of the center dot and I seem to bowl better. I am a right handed bowler,what should I do?

A – This is where practice helps. Where to start is entirely dependant on many pieces of information, the bowling ball, your release/speed/timing, lane conditions, etc… Starting in a certain spot on the lanes is just that, a start. You need to watch the ball reaction and make adjustments from there. Practice will help you know your equipment.

Some things you read will suggest during practice, you throw your bowling ball to see the oil pattern, rather than trying to strike. There are different ways to do this, but you are trying to get a sense of how long the oil pattern is, and does it seem heavier in the middle, on the outside, or more even.

From this point, you will adjust left and right. Just because you were told to start right of the center dot, doesn’t mean you should stay right of it. Maybe that day, the person working with you saw the way the lanes were playing, and that is what you needed to do. Maybe that person didn’t really know what you needed to do, and that was just a guess on their part.

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Last Week’s Question of the Week:
Q – Who was the last woman to repeat as USBC Queens Champion and when?
A – Katsuko Sugimoto – 1981-82

Question of the Week:
Q – “Who is the Lifetime Average Leader at the USBC Open Championships and what is it (Based on a minimum of 20 years of participation)?"

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Talk Bowling #85 – Should I Worry About Pin Distance As My Game Improves?

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May 022011

Question from John:

Q – Hello. I’ve been bowling for 5yrs now and have seen my average increase every yr. and I was wondering, as your game increases do you need to change how your have your bowling balls drilled. I was wondering if a 3-4 pin distance be good.

A – As you get better, you will want to drill your bowling balls to react a specific way. Meaning, if your current bowling ball starts rolling up in the midlane, you may want to get another ball and drill it specifically to go longer before hooking. You may want a bowling ball to play “up the ditch”, and another that you can use to hook the entire lane. You need to worry about pin distance when you are going be very specific about “I want my ball to do ……” From there, you need to know what the ….. is and then decide on the pin distance that will get you to that point. Many bowlers get a pin distance stuck in their head, and get very upset when the ball doesn’t react as expected.

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Last Week’s Question of the Week:
Q – Why was the game “ninepin" eventually changed to the tenpin game we know today?
A – In the 1800’s the tenpin game was popular because of nine pin being outlawed as a gambling game. Adding an extra pin gave people a way to keep bowling and exploited a loophole in the law.

Question of the Week:
Q – Who was the last woman to repeat as USBC Queens Champion and when?
A – Katsuko Sugimoto – 1981-82

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Talk Bowling #84 – Difference Between Symmetric and Asymmetric Cores

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Apr 082011

Talk Bowling – Episode #84

Question from BJ:

Q – I’ve been a loyal customer of bowlingball.com for five years. I always look there first for the latest in ball releases at excellent prices, as well as the most thorough ball guides and comparisons.

The only ball type missing from my arsenal is one that’s designed to handle heavy oil and longer patterns. I was wondering what differences in ball motion and overall reaction there are (if any) between a ball with a symmetric core (Storm Prodigy, Lane #1 Pink Panther) and one with an asymmetric core (RotoGrip Infinite Theory, 900 Global Bank Pearl). Should I take the core shape into account when I choosing a layout, or is it a negligible factor? Are there any other advantages/disadvantages between symmetric and asymmetric cores?

For sake of reference, I’m left-handed, average 190 in two leagues, throw at 14-15mph with about 250rpm. My current arsenal – Brunswick Ultra Zone (asymmetric), Brunswick Rattler (symmetric), Brunswick Avalanche Pearl (symmetric), Tiger-striped Viz-a-Ball (pancake).

Thanks in advance, and I look forward to your insight.

A – There is a difference in bowling ball reaction from Symmetric and Asymmetric cores. Sometimes it is just personal preference, and other times you will want to take it into consideration for a particular lane condition. Symmetric cores tend to be smoother or more predictable on a variety of lane conditions, while asymmetrical core can be stronger or more angular on the backend they can also give varied results depending on conditions and changes in thew release.

As for layouts on these balls you dont need to be so concerned with this but know that there may be limitations when drilling depending on the desired ball motion. Higher performance balls do ten to be asymmetric since they can be made to hook so much. Keep in mind coverstock and surface prep are still very big factors in ball motion. We could take a very strong asymmetric core and put it in a plastic coverstock and it will still go pretty straight.

From the arsenal you mentioned it does sound like you are missing the high performance piece and I would not specifically say you need a symmetric or symmetric. Sounds like you need something that has a higher overall hook rating and a stronger coverstock to help you on heavier volume patterns.

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Last Week’s Question of the Week:
Q – What the name of the first rubber ball ever produced, and what year was it introduced?
A – “Evertrue" 1905

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Q – Why was the game “ninepin" eventually changed to the tenpin game we know today?
A – Watch the next episode for the answer

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Talk Bowling #83 – How Many Times Can I Change My Bowling Ball’s Surface?

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Mar 252011

Talk Bowling – Episode #83

Question from Alan:

Q – Just wondering how many times a ball will stand a surface change. I have a ball spinner and polished my Storm Virtual Gravity after every balling session, and took it back to 1500 grit every 50 games. My impression is that this shortened the life of the ball and after 210 games with the ball I have stopped using it! Is there a way to bring the ball back to life?

A – There really is no limit to the amount of times you can change the surface of a bowling ball. As long as you can still see the labels, you aren’t anywhere near reaching the limit. A bowling ball should be cleaned with ball cleaner after each bowling session. Every 15 games or so you should have the coverstock refreshed by sanding back to the desired grit. Every 60-70 games you should have the ball fully resurfaced. This is where you take the ball down to a very low grit using a very abrasive pad in order to remove light surface scratches and remove the oil saturated top layer of the coverstock. In order to bring your ball back to the factory finish, Storm suggest that you use a 500-Grit Abralon pad – Sand for 15 seconds on all four sides of the bowling ball. Then use a 4000-Grit Abralon pad – Sand for 60 seconds on all four sides of the bowling ball. Additionally, you may need to look into oil extraction services such as having your bowling ball extracted using a device like the Revivor. With bowling balls as aggressive as the Virtual Gravity since their peaks and valleys inside the coverstock are so rigid and spread apart creating more friction with the lane, they also have to be taken care of more diligently.

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Last Week’s Question of the Week:
Q – In what year did Brunswick introduce dots and arrow markers to their lanes, dramatically improving accuracy for most bowlers?
A – 1948

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Q – What the name of the first rubber ball ever produced, and what year was it introduced?
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