Category: Bowling Terms
What is a Turkey in Bowling? Origin, Meaning, and Tips
Posted Aug 27, 2024 In: Bowling TermsBowling has its own unique set of terms, and one of the most celebrated is a "turkey." If you've ever heard someone mention it at the lanes and wondered what it means, your curiosity stops here...
Continue ReadingBowling Tips For Beginners | Ultimate Guide to Improving Your Score
Posted Aug 23, 2024 In: Bowling Ball Knowledge | Bowling Terms | Bowling Tips | TipsBowling is a fun and accessible sport for beginners, but getting the hang of it takes more than just luck. With the right techniques and approach, you can quickly elevate your game and start enjoying the sport even more. Whether you're new to the lanes or looking to improve, these tips will set you on the path to success...
Continue ReadingLearning About Bowling Balls: Coverstock
Posted Jun 19, 2024 In: Bowling Ball Knowledge | Bowling Balls | Bowling Knowledge | Bowling Technology | Bowling TermsFor serious bowlers looking to up their game, understanding the coverstock used on a bowling ball is essential. The coverstock refers to the outer shell material and finish that surrounds the ball's core. This has a major impact on how the ball grips the lane, its hook potential, and overall motion characteristics...
Continue ReadingLearning About Bowling Balls: Lane Conditions
Posted Jun 18, 2024 In: Bowling Ball Knowledge | Bowling Balls | Bowling Knowledge | Bowling Technology | Bowling TermsFor bowlers at any level, understanding lane conditions and oil patterns is crucial to consistency and scoring. The oil pattern laid down on the lanes has a massive effect on how much a bowling ball will hook and react. We discussed this a bit in our post on Hook Potential. So this means that understanding your house oil conditions, along with knowing your skill level, will help you choose the bowling ball that's right for you!..
Continue ReadingLearning About Bowling Balls: Hook Potential
Posted Jun 18, 2024 In: Bowling Ball Knowledge | Bowling Balls | Bowling Knowledge | Bowling Technology | Bowling TermsIf you've ever watched professional bowling on TV, you've probably noticed how much the pros curve their ball and hook into the pocket. That curve is due to something called "hook potential" - and it's a crucial aspect of the sport that bowlers at every level need to understand...
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