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Talk Bowling Episode 114: PAP and Plastic Bowling Balls & Why Do I Tug The Ball?

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Apr 292016

Talk Bowling is proud to be bringing you the latest information from the bowling industry, bowling tips and updates from the world’s largest bowling website, bowlingball.com.

Question from Facebook:

Q – Does PAP affect plastic bowling balls?

A – Your PAP isn’t determined by the ball but by how you release it. Your PAP should be measured just as it’s hitting the lane. This is before the core or lane surface is able to have an effect on the roll of the ball. A plastic ball is the best kind of bowling ball to measure your PAP with though, as it will have the least amount of flare.

Here is the link to the video we did on finding your PAP (positive axis point):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsYDqvSLplY

Question from YouTube:

Q – How do I stop tugging the bowling ball?

A – There are a few reasons why you may be tugging the ball but the most common culprit is timing. I know for me personally, whenever my feet get fast, I tend to miss inside. The ball has to catch up with my feet and I end up tugging the ball inside.

Another possible reason could be not keeping your shoulders square to the line. Opening your shoulders too much to the lane can cause you to pull your bowling shoulder back to the line during the downswing, and therefore tugging the ball inside your intended line.

Upcoming Product Releases:

May 10 – New Brunswick Rhino series & 2 new T Zones

May 10 – DV8 Outcast Blue Bruiser (new color)

May 10 – Pyramid Pathogen will be re-released

June 7 – Storm Snap Lock & Rocket Ship

Contests:

We give a bowling ball away each week on bowlingball.com. Just click the 52 weeks/52 winners image on the right side of the page to register.

Bowlingboards.com also gives away a bowling ball each week. Head over to bowlingboards.com, register and make at least one post per week to be entered.

Pyramid Bowling also has weekly giveaways on their Facebook page, facebook.com/PyramidBowling.

All contests reset each week, so be sure and sign up every week.

How to contact us

Email us questions@talkbowling.com

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Talk Bowling Episode 113: Does Plugging My Bowling Ball Effect Ball Motion?

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Apr 152016

Talk Bowling is proud to be bringing you the latest information from the bowling industry, bowling tips and updates from the largest internet bowling website, bowlingball.com.

Question from Facebook:

Q – For those people who purchase used equipment, how does plugging and re-drilling affect ball motion? On another note, does plugging and re-drilling increase the likelihood of cracking?

A – As far as ball motion goes plugging and re-drilling should not affect it much. If the holes being plugged are normal depths and not odd places on the original drill then you should see minimal effect on overall motion. With that being said if the holes are deeper than normal or in a place where they may have removed more mass from the core of the ball then you may see some variances in ball motion after the ball has been plugged and re-drilled. Your pro shop operator should know before they do the work if there is a chance of this after the ball has been re-drilled.

As for the second part of your question about cracking. The general answer is no, plus materials used today are very advanced and should not promote cracking in those areas. There is always a chance since the material used to plug a hole is different than the material of the coverstock, that the ball could crack in those areas. Most times we see this when the ball has been subjected to temperature changes or prolonged time in extreme temperatures. For the most part, plugging and re-drilling is perfectly fine and a great way to play with layouts or try new balls for less money.

Upcoming Product Releases:
April 19 – Storm Match, Match Pearl & 2 new Tropical Storms
April 27 – Motiv Venom Cobra
May 10 – New Brunswick Rhino series & 2 new T Zones
May 10 – Pyramid Pathogen will be re-released

Facebook Update:
The results are in from our Sweet 16 Favorite Bowling Character – Roy Munson from Kingpin is the champion. We would like to thank all of our followers that participated in this fun little contest/survey. Fred Flintstone was a close second in the bracket.

bowlingball.com PBA Maine Shootout:
We would like to congratulate Ryan Ciminelli on winning the shootout tournament over Tommy Jones last weekend in Portland, Maine. We are proud to have been involved with this great event and hope that many of you were able to enjoy the tournament hosted on Xtra Frame.

Contests:
We give a bowling ball away each week on bowlingball.com. Just click the 52 weeks/52 winners image on the right side of the page to register.

Bowlingboards.com also gives away a bowling ball each week. Head over to bowlingboards.com, register and make at least one post per week to be entered.

Pyramid Bowling also has weekly giveaways on their Facebook page, facebook.com/PyramidBowling.

All contests reset each week, so be sure and sign up every week.

How to contact us
Email us questions@talkbowling.com
Facebook.com/talkbowling
Twitter: @TalkBowling
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Last Week’s Question of the Week:
Q – What was the name of the first rubber ball ever produced, and what year was it introduced?
A – “Evertrue" 1905

This Week’s Question of the Week:
Q – What was the highest scoring match in PBA history, which bowlers were involved and what were the game scores?

Be sure to watch the PBA League Quarterfinals this Sunday at 1:00 PM on ESPN.

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