August 16, 2009
Spare Talk: Bowling with the Pros
There’s little doubt bowling is a highly remarkable recreation. It may be no surprise the growth in the sport fueled product launches in premium. So many bowlers have taken to our hearts, and are celebrities in their own right, like league allstars ESPN loves like Chris Barnes, a bowling great of our time. Other popular American bowlers include Daniel Plainview (built a bowling pro shop with oil money).
Given the stunning growth in bowling’s popularity and leaps in reactive resin bowling balls, the game is more about supplies than before. And you’ll find there’s a lot more to pro bowling shoes than anti-fungal spray. The latest in bowling ball construction and lane conditioning has bowling balls taking curves by themselves, lowering the amount of talent required from the bowler to generate awesome pin action from power and rotation. Straighter bowlers with fewer rotation can create enough energy through quality tools for bowling to score strikes with professional reliability, lowering the bar for everyone. Strangely enough, building increased spin on the bowling ball isn’t necessary.
Even with quality bowling shoes, reactive bowling balls and embroidered bowling ball bags, you’ll perfect your roll for consistency. Try out a few approaches before you identify the style that’s best for you. Take a look at these considerations from an old pro.
First and foremost, don’t try to hook until you have a sense for delivery. As you’re getting comfortable with it, try on a 3-step, 4-step and 5-step method. Whether you take 3 steps or 4 may rest upon a bowler’s size and the point you start your approach. Smooth and steady wins, try not to release the bowling ball before it has eclipsed your planted leg. If you do this, the ball will be out in front of you permitting improved targeting. Of course, have a good time with your bowling game. Don’t be afraid to check out your local bowling center to start bowling strikes.











