Bryan O’Keefe and Carolyn Dorin-Ballard discuss building a bowling ball arsenal. Listen as they discuss the importance of finding the best layouts for your ball, ball surface and lane conditions. Each ball may have a different purpose, but each are equally important to your arsenal.
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Elements of a Bowling Ball Fitting
An initial bowling ball fitting is so important to make sure the ball fits the players hand comfortably and there is no pain. They need a grip that allows them to repeat shots and get the ball off their hand on target. Del Warren and Carolyn Dorin-Ballard demonstrate the components that make up the fitting process: static fit and dynamic fit. In this…
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The Bowling Loft
Bowlers know that ball reaction depends on lane conditions and oil patterns. When using the bowling loft, for example, we will approach it differently depending on oil patterns. Watch as three different loft distances are demonstrated, and how they alter the bowler’s ball reaction. When lanes are difficult, the loft is an important tool that…
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Bowling Ball Grit Adjustments
Changes in a ball’s surface can make for drastic changes on the lanes. Using E.A.R.L., or Enhanced Automated Robotic Launcher, Rod Ross and Bryan O’Keefe demonstrate just how surface texture affects the performance of a bowling ball. Watch how fine tuning the surface of a ball can give you the motion that you are looking for through the pins.
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How to Choose a Bowling Ball: Ball Surface and Energy Management
How do you choose the right bowling ball? Bowling coaches Rod Ross and Mike Nyitray explain energy management and how to choose a ball that fits your style. Learn about the different surfaces used on a bowling ball, and how to correctly manage its energy. These tips will help get the right bowling ball in…
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