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Category: Bowling Tips

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 Ball Coverstocks & How They Perform!

With all the bowling balls that are listed on the market, how do you choose what may work for you? We will try to break down some of the simple aspects to look for in just the bowling ball coverstock that will help your game out. First, let us mention that Five Main types of coverstocks are used in today's game. Plastic, Urethane, Pearl, Hybrid, and Solid are the common names for them. Each section of this post will break down a different type of coverstock so you can find the one(s) that are right for your bowling style...

Five Tips To Improve Your Bowling Score

Posted Mar 25, 2024 In: Bowling Tips | Coach's Corner | Tips

1) Spares, Spares, and guess what, Spares!
We know this doesn't happen to you, but just imagine this, you are throwing good shots but not striking. Not only are you not striking, but let's say you miss all of your spares that game (just shot a 90 game). Now picture this and say you made every single pin this time, you just improved your score to 190! Every spare missed is 10 pins less off your game. Straighter is greater, especially when it comes to spare shooting...

The Fitness Benefits of Bowling

Posted Jun 2, 2016 In: Bowling Tips | Coach's Corner | Fitness

When you are looking for a good workout, bowling may not be at the top of your list. While it may not measure up completely to full physical exertion in a gym, it burns more calories than you may think! Bowling is a great way to get some exercise, as it can burn more than 200 calories an hour, which can vary based on how heavy your ball is, and how many times you bowl. Bowling also uses and builds 134 muscles, improving your balance, and increasing your hand-to-eye coordination...

Grip and Wrist Strengthening Exercises

Posted May 13, 2016 In: Bowling Tips

Certain grip strengthening exercises will not only prevent injury when you bowl, but help you perform better at the lanes! These exercises range from involving muscles in your hand, to muscles in your forearm. Strong forearm muscles allow your wrist to flex more forcefully and grip to contract harder...

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