Talk Bowling Episode 121: How To Choose The Right Thumb Accessories

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Sep 022016
 

Talk Bowling – Episode #121

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 YouTube:

Q – Release aids… Baby Powder, Hand Conditioner, Hada Patch, Thumb Sock, Thumb Saver, etc… For years I have struggled with releasing my thumb from the ball. I don’t know if the ball was just drilled incorrectly causing my thumb to not be able to relax or what. But up until now the solution has been to simply make the thumb hole larger(to the point that it simply falls off my thumb, forcing me to cup my wrist, squeeze the ball till the moment of release, and causing pain on the back of my hand). On my most recent ball I refused to make the thumb bigger but did have the guys in the pro shop file out a little bit of material out of the thumb insert for me . I wanted to find a solution that works and still allowed enough friction on the thumb to be able to pick up the ball using only that finger. I used quite a bit of baby powder and kind of got the hang of it (while making a huge mess) before finding these Hada Patches. I use 2 or three of them on my thumb to cover the spots that stick, and this seems to allow me to relax my thumb and get a smooth, consistent release. What is your opinion of this particular product? Have you tried any of the others that I mentioned? Are there still others out there that might be better or different? Would a wrist device also aid in the smooth release of the thumb from the ball just by virtue of the angle you are forced to hold the ball while using such a device?

Question from Facebook:

Q – Wrist rotation on release. Trying to get my thumb to stop at 11 or 12 o’clock, I’m “mostly" successful but need more consistency. Suggestions, exercises, etc?

Pyramid Balls:

Pyramid just released 4 new performance balls on 8/24:

Force
Curse
Antidote
Path Rising Aqua/Silver

Upcoming Releases:

9/20 – Track Paradox Trilogy and Ebonite Mission Unknown

10/4 – Storm Phaze II and Street Fight

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

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Last Week’s Question of the Week:

Q – What was the first PBA event held outdoors and who was the champion?
A – 1999 New York City PBA Experience – Eric Forkel

This Week’s Question of the Week:

Q – Where was the first ever PBA national tournament contested?

Closing:

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Talk Bowling Episode 120: Should I Have My Bowling Ball Repaired?

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Aug 042016
 

Episode #120

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 YouTube:

Q – I’m 41 , have been throwing the same way since I was 18. I was taught to carry and throw the ball like you would a suitcase. I am trying to change over to a more conventional throw of behind the ball and letting thumb come out first and rotation with my fingers on release. Is there an easy way to train off the lanes to get the “memory" of my arm to program this way? I tend to mess up on league and throw both ways, keeping me in the high 160’s and want to get better.

Question from Facebook:

Q – I’ve had several instances of ball damage at my local bowling center lately. They’ve “repaired" my ball by filling gouges and missing chunks with clear resin at no charge. My questions are how much can this affect the balls performance? What is the centers responsibility to the customer for lanes that are continuing to cause damage to balls from screw heads that are sticking up in gutters?

Contests:

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

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Last Week’s Question of the Week:

Q – Who is the youngest person to win a PBA regional title?
A – Wesley Low Jr – 15 years old

This Week’s Question of the Week:

Q – What was the first PBA event held outdoors and who was the champion?

Closing:

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Talk Bowling Episode 118: How To Raise Your Bowling Average to 200

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Jul 112016
 

Talk Bowling – Episode #118

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 – Hi I’m a 199 average bowler, I have averaged 199 for almost 2 years now, i hardly ever miss single pins or multipin spare combos what can I do to raise my average to 200+ – Bradley McKinnon

Question from YouTube:

Q – Does one’s PAP change when using different hand positions?

Upcoming Product Releases:
July 12 – Brunswick Mastermind Strategy & Fanatic, Radical Guru Pearl Limited, DV8 Grudge Hybrid & Freakshow

July 13 – Motiv Forza GT

July 19 – Ebonite Warrior Supreme and Columbia Sideswipe

August 2 – Roto Grip No Rules and Wreck-It

August 9 – Hammer Dark Legend Solid, Brunswick Absolute Nirvana, Fanatic BTU, Track Heat X-Treme, Radical Ridiculous Pearl & Xeno, DV8 Vandal Smash and Deviant Pearl

August 23 – Columbia Swerve GT and Ebonite Game Breaker 2 Phenom

Contests:

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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.

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Last Week’s Question of the Week:

Q – Who was the first PBA player to win the coveted Triple Crown of bowling?

A – Billy Hardwick

This Week’s Question of the Week:

Q – What was the name of the team professional bowling organization prior to the advent of the Professional Bowlers Association?

Closing:
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Talk Bowling Episode 116: How To Create More Ball Speed & Can I Sand A Pearl Bowling Ball?

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Jun 092016
 

Talk Bowling – Episode #116

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 – I can’t get my speed up more than 13 mph. I’ve tried more backswing, faster approach, even using lots of power behind it. It just doesn’t get any faster. Any tips? From Matthew Flores

A – There are several ways to create ball speed, the easiest being taking faster steps to the line. Getting your body moving faster will create more momentum behind the ball once it leaves your hand. However, you’ve tried this and it isn’t working for you.

The most likely reason that you can’t create more ball speed is because your swing is too muscled. When you try to throw the ball harder, you actually can accomplish the opposite. Much like in golf when you try to crush the ball, your swing speed will drop, where if you swing nice and easy, you relax your arms and your swing speed increases.

In bowling, you need to let gravity do the work for you. Let the ball swing your arm, not the opposite. Doing this will relax the muscles in your arm, freeing up your swing to create more ball speed.

Question from YouTube:

Q – What if I only have one ball & I can’t seem to get my ball to hook into the pocket? What should I do? – Marcus Png

A – Marcus, there are a few things you can do if your ball isn’t hooking enough for the lane conditions.

You can slow down your ball speed allowing the coverstock more time to grip the lane surface.

You can add more revolutions. With this you need to be sure to add more revolutions with forward roll though, opposed to side roll. Side roll will make the ball skid more where you need the ball to hook sooner.

Play a tighter line to the pocket. Play a more direct line which will reduce the impact of the lane condition.

Question from Twitter:

Q – I want to use a 500 grit abralon pad on a reactive pearl, no polish. is this sensible for heavy oil? @marinexmo

A – A sanded pearl could definitely be a good option on heavy oil for rev dominant or high rev bowlers. Any speed dominant or low rev bowlers should shy away from pearls on heavy conditions.

It’s becoming more of a trend to put matte finishes on pearl reactives. It’s a great way to smooth out the backend reaction and have the ball read the lane a bit earlier.

Upcoming Product Releases:

June 21 – Roto Grip Hustle Purple/Raspberry/Orange and Silver/Aqua/Yellow

July 1 – 900 Global Inception, Truth, Special Ops, Drift and AMF Great Escape

July 13 – Motiv Forza GT

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.

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Last Week’s Question of the Week:

Q – Where did Mark Roth learn to bowl as a youngster?

A – Rainbow Lanes, Brooklyn, NY

This Week’s Question of the Week:

Q – When did the former American Bowling Congress become the United States Bowling Congress?

Closing:

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Talk Bowling Episode 115: Why Am I Missing My Target Right & Vintage Bowling Balls

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May 242016
 

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Question from Twitter:

Q – Why am I consistently missing my target to the right? @Jason_Korn on Twitter

A – There are several reasons why you could be missing your target to the right:

  1. You’re not getting your shoulders closed before release/your shoulders are too open.

  2. Swing path alignment – Your arm may be swinging behind your body.

  3. You may actually be walking in that direction and your entire body isn’t square to the line.

  4. Dominant eye – Right handed bowlers who are left eye dominant will often miss right. I have this issue and I have to aim 2 boards inside of my target in order to hit it. (Dustin)

 

Question from YouTube:

 

Q – Tony why is it that in some balls that you use finger inserts but in some balls you don’t? Is there a reason? Greg Khan

A –  Greg, great question.  As you have noticed over time I will change my grip.  I will bounce between grips, no grips and even sarge easter for a period of time.  I am looking for a specific feel and I use those different grips to achieve that feel.  I do not bowl as much as I used to so there can be long gaps between bowling and sometimes I just need a certain feel to get the desired release and motion I am looking for.  I am a big advocate for the way the ball feels in your hand and I am always willing to play with grips, spans and pitches to get that certain feel.

Question from YouTube:

Q – Why don’t companies do re-releases of classic balls that were and still are so popular years later?

A – Brunswick does have a vintage series where they release updated versions of old favorites. So far they’ve released the Johnny Petraglia Vintage LT-48, Gold Rhino Pro and Danger Zone. Ebonite re-released the Gamebreaker as the Gamebreaker 2.

There are a few reasons why many companies may not re-release classic balls:

  1. Lane conditions and oils have changed so much since some balls were released. If you threw a Piranha in the 90’s and the re-released the exact ball today, you’re not going to see the same reaction.

  2. Many times they’re unable to get the same materials that a ball was once made with or they source their resin from a different company.

All companies do use parts of older favorites even to this day. For example, the Gas Mask core from the Black Widow has been used in numerous balls. Same with the Inverted Fe2 core from the Hy-Road which is a variation of the core used in the Black Thunder, T-Road Solid, etc.

The same with coverstocks. The Cyclone uses the GB 10.7 coverstock that was used on The One. The Storm Match series, Ride series and Tropical series all use the Reactor coverstock that’s been used for years on balls like the Agent and Spit Fire.

 

Upcoming Product Releases:

June 7 – Storm Snap Lock & Rocket Ship

June 8 – Motiv Freestyle Black/Blue Pearl and Black/Pink Pearl

June 21 – Roto Grip Hustle Purple/Raspberry/Orange and Silver/Aqua/Yellow

 

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 – Who was the first left handed player to win a national PBA tournament?

A – Roy Lown from El Paso, TX

This Week’s Question of the Week:

Q – Where did Mark Roth learn to bowl as a youngster?

 

Closing:

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