Category: Bowling

  • Bowling balls and static weights – Part II

    Having defined how the static weights are determined in Part I, it’s now time to move forward and determine what they reportedly do and where the points of contention come in.

  • Bowlers: Are we the problem or the solution?

    Since my arrival in the US, I think it’s fair to say I’ve become somewhat obsessed with Bowling. As in the ten pin variety. Most days, my thoughts are absolutely consumed with bowling. It’s really just a matter of time before I get involved in the industry in some capacity. More than likely, it will…

  • Bowling balls and static weights – Part I

    For some time there has been constant debate in the bowling world that has pretty much polarized the professional community. Do static weights REALLY matter?

  • Does the drilling angle matter on Symmetric balls?

    This question appears to be asked again and again on BowlingChat.net. If you don’t know anything about the Dual Angle Layout Technique, please feel free to read the introductory pieces I wrote on it’s use and application.

  • The HittFactor Next Level Bowling Clinic

    So amidst the insanity I blogged about earlier, I actually managed to get some work done on the lanes at Walt’s Center Lanes Bowling. The clinic was put on by Hitt’s Pro Shop, in partnership with Brunswick Bowling, I believe. I know Brunswick donated 5 bowling balls to the clinic.

  • Dual Angle Layouts – Totals and Ratios

    This is a continuation of the series of posts about the Dual Angle Layout Technique. I strongly recommend you read the Introduction piece first, then return here to continue reading.

  • Dual Angle Layouts – Introduction

    This article is intended to be the first of a series of articles that explain in as much detail as possible, how the Dual Angle Layout Technique works and how you can start to apply it to your game – or at least help you to better understand the why’s and how’s of the layouts…

  • Mo Pinel’s Double Thumb Layout explained

    As an active member on bowlingchat.net, I see and help field a lot of requests for layouts and general advice about bowling balls, surfaces, etc. as well as a lot of some of the more technical details of bowling.

  • Immigration proceedings and Parkersburg,WV!

    Okay, so I recently received a “Notice of Action” from the USCIS informing me that was required to travel to Charleston, WV for “biometrics” appointment on Thursday, June 3, 2010. What’s a biometrics appointment? In a nutshell, it’s a finger print and mug shot. LOL! I was asked countless times why I couldn’t have done…

  • Thursday League Roll Off

    I have to say, in spite of all the ups and downs of the season, I enjoyed this season very much. I have learned much through out the season, least of all, how to keep your emotions steady. I have a tendency of being very hard on myself if things don’t go my way which…