Jan 282011
Talk Bowling – Episode #78
Question from Pete:
Q – I would like your opinion on this. As the lanes transition usually towards end of second game, should you just move your feet and target or use a less aggressive ball. Is one better than the other and which do you like to do?
A – This is a personal decision and ultimately depends on your comfort zone and what you can make the ball do. I would think that you should move as long as you are making minor adjustments. Once you feel you have to make a big move, then you should think about changing bowling ball.s
Question from ken curtis:
Q – I would like to know what the theoretical pros and cons are of adding a pinky hole to the ball. The south Korean used it, Mark Williams uses it and I’d like to know more about it.
I’m an advanced bowler, averaging just shy of 200 at this point. I have a slight build and thin wrist. Sometimes during the first game I can feel my ball leaning in toward my body before I get it into a good swing and at the point of release. I would like to continue using 15lbs however. My pinky feels weak until I spread it for my spares.
My thought is that the pinky hole would give me more control and possibly increase my rev rate. If that is correct, what are the cons to the pinky hole, since not many bowlers use it? Like the serge eastern grip, I’m sure there are some very specific reasons for those few that choose the additional pinky hole.
Before I spend the money to have it drilled, I’d really appreciate some solid professional facts on the issue. Thanks very much in advance.
A – The pinky grip will probably not increase your rev rate. It is mainly used to aid in gripping the bowling ball. As for being concerned about the cost, your pro shop operator should not charge you any more then $4-5 for drilling it, and it would only take them a minute to do.
Question from Pete:
Q – I would like your opinion on this. As the lanes transition usually towards end of second game, should you just move your feet and target or use a less aggressive ball. Is one better than the other and which do you like to do?
A – This is a personal decision and ultimately depends on your comfort zone and what you can make the ball do. I would think that you should move as long as you are making minor adjustments. Once you feel you have to make a big move, then you should think about changing bowling ball.s
Question from ken curtis:
Q – I would like to know what the theoretical pros and cons are of adding a pinky hole to the ball. The south Korean used it, Mark Williams uses it and I’d like to know more about it.
I’m an advanced bowler, averaging just shy of 200 at this point. I have a slight build and thin wrist. Sometimes during the first game I can feel my ball leaning in toward my body before I get it into a good swing and at the point of release. I would like to continue using 15lbs however. My pinky feels weak until I spread it for my spares.
My thought is that the pinky hole would give me more control and possibly increase my rev rate. If that is correct, what are the cons to the pinky hole, since not many bowlers use it? Like the serge eastern grip, I’m sure there are some very specific reasons for those few that choose the additional pinky hole.
Before I spend the money to have it drilled, I’d really appreciate some solid professional facts on the issue. Thanks very much in advance.
A – The pinky grip will probably not increase your rev rate. It is mainly used to aid in gripping the bowling ball. As for being concerned about the cost, your pro shop operator should not charge you any more then $4-5 for drilling it, and it would only take them a minute to do.
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6 Responses to “Talk Bowling #0078 – Move Feet and Target, or Change Bowling Balls?”
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This isnt really like the questions being asked before but i just wanted some advice on this. Im an avid hammer bowler and its pretty much all i bowl with and i always thought the sauce would be a good ball just like the jigsaw corner, i realize their a little older balls, but which one in your opinion would work better on a heavier oil pattern with the pin directly below the ring finger. Im a cranker and throw around 17 to18 mph.
First off, I've recently just starting to really dedicate myself to learning how to bowl better and learn more about bowling. This site and all your videos have been great! Still a few hours to go to catch up! I do have a few questions that I haven't necessarily seen answered yet and hopefully this is an ok place to post….
1. Does having a ball plugged and redrilled effect how the ball will react much?
2. I watched your taping video of the thumb and noticed you primarily cover the palm side and back side of the thumb. I've started to develop a callus on the side closer to the index finger where it wouldn't get taped. Would this just be a sign of a bad release?
3. And what do you do with your old balling balls? Just throw them out? Donate them? Recycle?
Hea guys you can forget all of my eariler questions but can you answer this do you suggest a Roto Grip Muant Cell Pearl or a Storm Anarchy. And do you think storm will update their hot line around the summer time? Thanks again your ioyal watcher.
Last episode Jan. 28 🙁 🙁 🙁
New one is up now 🙂 🙂 🙂 Missed last week, my fault.
Thought I might offer my experiences with a pinky hole if anyone was interested. I've primarily found a pinky hole tremendously useful for consistent balance on my hand. I personally also have an easier time when I want to keep my hand more behind the ball than usual using the pinky hole. Finally, addressing the rev rate theory, in general I don't find the pinky hole to directly affect my rev rate…however, it's a lot easier for me to use a more aggressive hand position with the pinky hole and really wail on it at the bottom of the swing without grabbing.