Class

Bowling Ball Mastery: Adjust, Maintain & Dominate the Lanes

$43.78

At a Glance:

In-depth Instruction; over 27 mins
On-demand video access anytime
Bonus downloadable PDF resources
Access to class Q&A

Item: Q6022L

Description

Master your bowling game with this complete guide to ball performance, lane strategy, and equipment care. Learn how surface preparation, ball layouts, and cores affect hook, rev rate, and lane reaction, and discover how to match balls to your style and changing oil conditions.

Keep your equipment in top shape with tips on cleaning, resurfacing, storage, and essential pro shop accessories, while also learning tournament strategies for reading patterns and finding trouble spots. This series gives you the tools to boost performance, extend your ball’s life, and bowl with confidence.

Class Sessions

Aggressive Bowling Balls: Surface Adjustments

Aggressive Bowling Balls: Surface Adjustments

1:08

Aggressive bowling balls rely heavily on surface preparation, which accounts for most of their overall reaction and determines how they read the lane. By adjusting surface grit based on oil volume and transitions, using more surface on fresh or heavier oil and finer grit on lighter conditions, you can ensure the ball hooks at the right time and enters the pins effectively.

Aggressive Bowling Balls: Layouts and Cores

Aggressive Bowling Balls: Layouts and Cores

2:47

This video breaks down how different bowling ball layouts and core types affect reaction, showcasing three specific balls and explaining how their numbers influence rev rate, backend motion, and overall lane performance. It also covers which bowler styles and oil conditions each layout and core is best suited for, helping players choose the right ball for speed, rev rate, and pattern volume.

Weak Bowling Balls: Surface Adjustments

Weak Bowling Balls: Surface Adjustments

1:36

This video explains how surface preparation affects the reaction of weaker bowling balls, emphasizing how polish, grit, and finish choices influence energy retention, hook timing, and lane control. It also covers when to use specific surfaces during lane transition, on fresh oil, or on high-friction lanes to better match the ball to changing conditions.

Weak Bowling Balls: Layouts and Cores

Weak Bowling Balls: Layouts and Cores

2:44

This video breaks down how to match weaker bowling ball layouts and cores to your style, explaining how pin placement, angles, and differential affect lane reaction and hook potential. It also offers guidance on experimenting with different combinations to find the most effective setup and maintain optimal ball performance.

Bowling Ball Maintenance - Storage and Climate

Bowling Ball Maintenance - Storage and Climate

2:17

This video explains the best practices for storing bowling balls to prevent damage from temperature changes and moisture loss. It covers ideal room temperature storage, using plastic bags and towels, and avoiding direct contact with wood or carpet to maintain the ball’s performance and longevity.

Bowling Ball Maintenance - Applying Surface

Bowling Ball Maintenance - Applying Surface

3:06

This video explains how applying and maintaining the correct surface on a bowling ball, which accounts for about 75% of its lane reaction, affects hook consistency and overall performance. It demonstrates step by step how to use pads to refresh the ball’s surface, adjust hook potential, and maintain effectiveness over multiple games.

Bowling Ball Maintenance - Applying Cleaner

Bowling Ball Maintenance - Applying Cleaner

2:28

This video explains the importance of regularly cleaning your bowling ball to remove oil and dirt that can affect its hook and overall performance. It demonstrates how to use different cleaners for dull and shiny balls to maintain optimal surface condition and consistent lane reaction.

Bowling Ball Maintenance - Pro Shop Resurface

Bowling Ball Maintenance - Pro Shop Resurface

3:32

This video explains the importance of resurfacing bowling balls to restore their original finish and maintain consistent hook and lane reaction. It demonstrates step by step how to use different grits on a spinner to bring back the ball’s jagged edges, improve performance, and extend the life of the ball.

Bowling Ball Maintenance - Grips, Inserts and Accessories

Bowling Ball Maintenance - Grips, Inserts and Accessories

2:48

This video covers essential pro shop services and accessories that enhance bowling performance, including finger and thumb inserts for a consistent release and better feel. It also highlights must-have tools like surface pads, shammy towels, cleaners, and rosin bags to maintain ball condition and improve hook and control.

Bowling Ball Maintenance - Preparing for a Tournament

Bowling Ball Maintenance - Preparing for a Tournament

2:52

This video explains strategies for reading and adjusting to different lane oil patterns in tournaments, including how pattern length affects ball choice, angles, and breakpoints. It also covers methods for finding trouble spots on unknown patterns using trial and error to optimize ball reaction and accuracy.

Bowling Ball Maintenance - Retiring a Bowling Ball

Bowling Ball Maintenance - Retiring a Bowling Ball

1:34

This video explains how to determine when a bowling ball has reached the end of its effective life, including signs like inconsistent hook or a greasy feel. It also covers steps to extend its performance through oil extraction and resurfacing, and suggests replacing or finding a similar ball when it can no longer perform reliably.

Your Instructor

Scott Pohl

With a rich and extensive career in the bowling world, Scott Pohl stands out as a seasoned professional, bringing over 25 years of expertise to his role as owner of a bowling Pro Shop. Scott's dedication to excellence is underscored by his remarkable achievements, having secured a position as a four-time member of Team USA. His prowess extends to the USBC Open Championships, where he has clinched victory three times, showcasing his skill and consistency on the lanes. Scott's accolades also include the prestigious titles of World Champion and PBA Champion, solidifying his status as a force to be reckoned with in the bowling world. Beyond his accomplishments as a player, Scott Pohl is a USBC certified coach, sharing his expertise and passion for the sport with aspiring bowlers.

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