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Category: Bowling Terms

RG Values and Their Meanings

Posted May 2, 2024 In: Bowling Terms | Bowling Tips

Now we all know that bowling balls have different weight blocks and different coverstocks to give them their own personal reaction. Now with these different materials and shapes, we get RG Values. What does RG stand for? Well RG means Radius of Gyration. (1) USBC defines RG of a bowling ball as a measurement in inches and is the distance from the axis of rotation at which the total mass of a body might be concentrated without changing its moment of inertia. Think of it like a Football. It can spin happily end over end or as a spiral. It will take longer to make one rotation at the same speed end over end than it will to rotate as a spiral, because the Radius of the end over end axis is longer than the spiral axis. So this means the end over end axis is the High RG plane and the spiral axis is the Low RG plane. The difference in those two axis RG values gives you your Differential. When you see the RG number on a ball advertised they are giving you the Low RG plane number. Now Differential is the driving force that causes track flare...

Bowling Term Glossary

Posted Feb 29, 2024 In: Bowling Balls | Bowling Knowledge | Bowling Terms

The exact origin of bowling is unknown but archeologists have traced its beginnings at least back to ancient Egypt. Much later, in Germany, the trend to bowl with nine pins became popular and spread throughout Europe. European colonists brought the game to North America as both an indoor and outdoor sport. Governing agencies, however, attempted to ban indoor bowling as it became more and more associated with drinking and gambling. In the early nineteenth century, ten-pin bowling evolved as a means of circumventing a public ban of nine-pin bowling in Connecticut. Regulatory groups began the process of standardizing all aspects of the sport in the late 1800's but it still retained its reputation for being a "low life" activity. Although highly popular, it was not until women entered the sport of bowling and gained more influence that ten-pin bowling became a more respectable pastime. National organizations began to see a decline in membership after the late 1970's and in 2004 merged to form one cohesive organization – the United States Bowling Congress (USBC). USBC's primary aim is the promotion and development of the sport in the interest of all bowlers...

Choosing the Right Bowling Ball: Quiz to the Rescue!

Posted Feb 20, 2024 In: Bowling Balls | Bowling Knowledge | Bowling Terms | Bowlingball | Quizes

Bowling is a popular sport that has been around for centuries. It's a great way to have fun with friends and family, and it's also a competitive sport for those looking for a challenge. But with so many different types of bowling balls on the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for you. That's where our quiz comes in! Take our quiz to find out what bowling ball is best for you...

Targeting Methods Used in Bowling

Posted Oct 23, 2015 In: Bowling Terms

Pin Bowling: This method is used by a lot of beginners, as they find it easier to aim at a bigger target. Accuracy sometimes is compromised, because the pins are 60 feet away...