We ask Rich about his victory on the PBA tour.
Talk Bowling #71 – Does Bowlingball.com Offer Thumb Molds?
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Dec 032010
Nov 282010
We
are very pleased to have a special guest with us for the next few
episodes of Talk Bowling. Rich Carrubba will be joining us and we will
be shooting multiple episodes while he is in town working in our
offices. Rich currently writes articles and shoot corresponding videos
for many of those articles for our site. We decided to fly Rich for a
week to help us out in the office with some other aspects of the site
and we wanted to get him in on a few episodes for our viewers.
Quick bio from Rich
Question from Bob:
Q – Is there a good way to practice getting your thumb out of the ball at the release point and not too late or too early?
A
– The best way to achieve this is simply by practicing as much as
possible. The consistency of your point of release is directly
associated to your overall timing. The more you practice, the better
your timing becomes and the more consistent your timing is your point of
release will follow. Just make sure when you practice that you are
practicing the correct things. Do not worry about score and don’t
really even worry about if you strike or get to the pocket. Work on
your footwork, tempo and balance, these are the things that will improve
your timing.
Question from Paul:
Q – I have a mold of my thumb because I have never found someone who could drill my thumb exactly. Do you do mols for thumbs?
A
– Paul this is a common question and the answer is yes. We offer
services to both create a mold from your existing ball and to create the
thumb slug from this mold. These services are currently only offered
when you purchase our custom drilling service. Right now we are
offering to pick up your existing ball to copy the specs and we can
create that mold for you and there is no charge for the pick up. If you
have any other questions pleas feel free to let our customer service
team at bowlingball.com know.
How to contact us
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Quick
introduction to BowlVersity and our goal with the creation of this
section of the site. Lets discuss what our goals are for this section
and what we hope to offer our viewers and visitors in this section. We
will expand on this over the next few episodes.
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Oct 292010
Talk Bowling – Episode #69
Question from Coffolot:
Q – hey guys just a quick question. What do you think is the best way to teach a bowler to slide? I have been bowling 4 years now and as of my location (Dubbo Australia) we have no coach at all!. I have been finishing with a step at the end instead of a slide and find my speed loses as of it. Any Suggestions? Still bowling a 210 ave on THS around 193 on sports.
A – It is going to depend on if you are looking to slide more or less, or if you are trying to stay balanced in the slide.
If you are looking to slide more or less on the approach, then you are probably going to need a higher performance shoe like an SST, 3G, or other shoe with interchangeable soles and/or heels. This will allow you to control the amount of slide you have on the approach.
If you are looking to stay balanced in the slide, then you are going to want to do some drills without the ball. Best thing to do in the beginning is to practice your approach at the bowling center with no ball. This will build muscle memory and strength to help you to better balance at the foul line.
Question from dan:
Q – How much does ball layout effect what part of the lane you play on? All the balls I’ve ever owned have been drilled with a 5" pin to PAP, pin above my fingers. I’ve always played around the second arrow and would like to move inside more, somewhere around the third arrow. Would shortening my Pin to PAP to say 4" and bringing it below my fingers have any noticeable impact on where I play the lane. How much of a difference in ball reaction would I see between these two layouts.
A – Changing the Pin to PAP distance will have a definite impact on where the ball revs up and how much flare potential the ball has. It will depend greatly on how you throw the ball to determine that sweet spot to maximize flare potential for your style.
How to contact us
Email us questions@talkbowling.com
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Bonus Question from Jake:
Q – Hey guys,
First of all, thanks so much for all the work you do in providing great information and tips on bowling and products. I’ve recently just gotten back into the sport after many years hiatus. I bowled all through middle and high school, but never really bothered to educate myself too much on things like PAP, Mass Bias, etc. etc. Whenever I would get a new ball, the pro-shop would just ask what kind of ball-reaction I wanted, and drill accordingly.
I understand that my PAP may change over time depending on how I change my ball-delivery… but as for right now, will my PAP remain consistent from ball to ball? I’m in the market for a new ball, so will I be able to find my PAP on my old ball from years and years ago (a Brunswick Deep Danger Zone… yeah, I’m dating myself here).
A – Good question Jake. And the answer is, it depends on you as the bowler. The Positive Axis Point is just an imaginary point on the bowling ball that the ball is spinning around while it is skidding down the lane. So if you release the ball with the exact same angles, rotation, and lift, and all of the other factors that go into a release, then your PAP will remain the same from ball to ball. If you change one thing in your release, even down to the tension in your muscles, the PAP will change (even if only slightly). If they are not drilled the same, then it may be difficult to replicate the release exactly. And by drilled the same, I don’t mean the Pin to PAP, or CG placement, I just mean the span, hole sizes, and pitches.
Consistency is very difficult.
Answer to last weeks question:
Q – When and where were the first indoor bowling lanes built and what were they called?
A – In 1840, the first indoor bowling lanes – called Knickerbocker Alleys in New York City.
This weeks question:
Q – When and where were the first indoor bowling lanes built and what were they called?
A – In 1840, the first indoor bowling lanes – called Knickerbocker Alleys in New York City.
We are going to have Richard Carrubba on the show in November. If you have any questions for him, please send them in. He has been in the bowling industry for many years, and absolutely love the sport of bowling.
Closing:
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Question from Coffolot:
Q – hey guys just a quick question. What do you think is the best way to teach a bowler to slide? I have been bowling 4 years now and as of my location (Dubbo Australia) we have no coach at all!. I have been finishing with a step at the end instead of a slide and find my speed loses as of it. Any Suggestions? Still bowling a 210 ave on THS around 193 on sports.
A – It is going to depend on if you are looking to slide more or less, or if you are trying to stay balanced in the slide.
If you are looking to slide more or less on the approach, then you are probably going to need a higher performance shoe like an SST, 3G, or other shoe with interchangeable soles and/or heels. This will allow you to control the amount of slide you have on the approach.
If you are looking to stay balanced in the slide, then you are going to want to do some drills without the ball. Best thing to do in the beginning is to practice your approach at the bowling center with no ball. This will build muscle memory and strength to help you to better balance at the foul line.
Question from dan:
Q – How much does ball layout effect what part of the lane you play on? All the balls I’ve ever owned have been drilled with a 5" pin to PAP, pin above my fingers. I’ve always played around the second arrow and would like to move inside more, somewhere around the third arrow. Would shortening my Pin to PAP to say 4" and bringing it below my fingers have any noticeable impact on where I play the lane. How much of a difference in ball reaction would I see between these two layouts.
A – Changing the Pin to PAP distance will have a definite impact on where the ball revs up and how much flare potential the ball has. It will depend greatly on how you throw the ball to determine that sweet spot to maximize flare potential for your style.
How to contact us
Email us questions@talkbowling.com
Leave a comment on TalkBowling.com/69
On Twitter we are @TalkBowling
Sponsors:
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GoDaddy also provides a free iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry app so you can order directly from your phone or manage your domains easily.
Plus TalkBowling viewers can enter promotion code bowl8 to save an additional 10% off any GoDaddy order.
Some restrictions apply, see site for details. Get your piece of the Internet at GoDaddy.
Bonus Question from Jake:
Q – Hey guys,
First of all, thanks so much for all the work you do in providing great information and tips on bowling and products. I’ve recently just gotten back into the sport after many years hiatus. I bowled all through middle and high school, but never really bothered to educate myself too much on things like PAP, Mass Bias, etc. etc. Whenever I would get a new ball, the pro-shop would just ask what kind of ball-reaction I wanted, and drill accordingly.
I understand that my PAP may change over time depending on how I change my ball-delivery… but as for right now, will my PAP remain consistent from ball to ball? I’m in the market for a new ball, so will I be able to find my PAP on my old ball from years and years ago (a Brunswick Deep Danger Zone… yeah, I’m dating myself here).
A – Good question Jake. And the answer is, it depends on you as the bowler. The Positive Axis Point is just an imaginary point on the bowling ball that the ball is spinning around while it is skidding down the lane. So if you release the ball with the exact same angles, rotation, and lift, and all of the other factors that go into a release, then your PAP will remain the same from ball to ball. If you change one thing in your release, even down to the tension in your muscles, the PAP will change (even if only slightly). If they are not drilled the same, then it may be difficult to replicate the release exactly. And by drilled the same, I don’t mean the Pin to PAP, or CG placement, I just mean the span, hole sizes, and pitches.
Consistency is very difficult.
Answer to last weeks question:
Q – When and where were the first indoor bowling lanes built and what were they called?
A – In 1840, the first indoor bowling lanes – called Knickerbocker Alleys in New York City.
This weeks question:
Q – When and where were the first indoor bowling lanes built and what were they called?
A – In 1840, the first indoor bowling lanes – called Knickerbocker Alleys in New York City.
We are going to have Richard Carrubba on the show in November. If you have any questions for him, please send them in. He has been in the bowling industry for many years, and absolutely love the sport of bowling.
Closing:
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Oct 222010
Talk Bowling – Episode #68
Question from Terry:
Q – So is there a definite rule or regulation that deals with lane conditions for league bowlers? I have seen where the lanes are oiled prior to bowling, but I have also experienced where they were only oiled once a day.
A – Unfortunately that is one of the problems in our sport. The center you bowl in has to be USBC certified but there are no rules regarding the conditions you must bowl on. Like you said you may bowl on freshly oiled lanes or you may bowl on lanes that were oiled yesterday and many games have been played on them.
Most houses try not to have this happen, they usually make sure the conditions are fairly fresh for league bowlers but in some cases that just does not happen. Sport or PBA Experience leagues are different in that matter. The lanes have o be freshly oiled with the specified pattern to qualify under USBC rules.
Question from timjiminez:
Q – How would you be able to get 15 fouls in one game? Please explain, I am probably over thinking it all but please explain.
A – Well you can get two fouls per frame which means you could end up with 20 fouls if you double fouled in every frame.
How to contact us
Email us questions@talkbowling.com
Leave a comment on TalkBowling.com/68
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Answer to last weeks question:
Q – Who was the first person to bowl a 300 game on live television?
A – Grazio Castellano of Brooklyn, New York was the first to roll a 300 game on live television. This occurred on October 4, 1953 during an All-Star league session at Newark, New Jersey.
This weeks question:
Q – When and where were the first indoor bowling lanes built and what were they called?
Closing:
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Question from Terry:
Q – So is there a definite rule or regulation that deals with lane conditions for league bowlers? I have seen where the lanes are oiled prior to bowling, but I have also experienced where they were only oiled once a day.
A – Unfortunately that is one of the problems in our sport. The center you bowl in has to be USBC certified but there are no rules regarding the conditions you must bowl on. Like you said you may bowl on freshly oiled lanes or you may bowl on lanes that were oiled yesterday and many games have been played on them.
Most houses try not to have this happen, they usually make sure the conditions are fairly fresh for league bowlers but in some cases that just does not happen. Sport or PBA Experience leagues are different in that matter. The lanes have o be freshly oiled with the specified pattern to qualify under USBC rules.
Question from timjiminez:
Q – How would you be able to get 15 fouls in one game? Please explain, I am probably over thinking it all but please explain.
A – Well you can get two fouls per frame which means you could end up with 20 fouls if you double fouled in every frame.
How to contact us
Email us questions@talkbowling.com
Leave a comment on TalkBowling.com/68
On Twitter we are @TalkBowling
Sponsors:
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TalkBowling viewers can save 12% just by visiting www.buycostumes.com/talkbowling
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Answer to last weeks question:
Q – Who was the first person to bowl a 300 game on live television?
A – Grazio Castellano of Brooklyn, New York was the first to roll a 300 game on live television. This occurred on October 4, 1953 during an All-Star league session at Newark, New Jersey.
This weeks question:
Q – When and where were the first indoor bowling lanes built and what were they called?
Closing:
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Talk Bowling #67 – How to Become More Consistent
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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.
How to contact us
Email us questions@talkbowling.com
Leave a comment on TalkBowling.com/66
On Twitter we are @TalkBowling
Sponsors:
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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.
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.