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Tag: Bowling Tips

What is a Turkey in Bowling? Origin, Meaning, and Tips

Posted Aug 27, 2024 In: Bowling Terms

Featured Image Bowling 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...

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Bowling Tips For Beginners | Ultimate Guide to Improving Your Score

Posted Aug 23, 2024 In: Bowling Ball Knowledge | Bowling Terms | Bowling Tips | Tips

Bowling 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...

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RG Values and Their Meanings

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

Featured Image 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...

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Unlocking the Perfect Bowling Ball: Your Guide to Choosing the Right Ball

Posted Apr 17, 2024 In: Bowling Balls | Bowling Knowledge | Bowling Tips | Bowlingball | Tips

Featured Image Step into the bustling atmosphere of the Bowling.com office, and you'll likely overhear one question echoing through the phone calls more than any other: "Which bowling ball should I pick?". The bowling ball itself is undoubtedly a key piece of equipment in the sport, with so much riding on this crucial decision, it's no wonder that the quest for the ONE can feel like a daunting task. It's about finding the perfect match, one that complements your unique style and enhances your game. But fear not, fellow bowlers, for help is at hand. At Bowling.com, we understand the weight of this decision, which is why we're here to guide you through the labyrinth of performance levels, RG, differential, and coverstocks...

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Bowling Ball Coverstocks & How They Perform!

Posted Mar 27, 2024 In: Bowling Balls | Bowling Tips | Brunswick | Coach's Corner | Columbia | DV8 | Hammer | MOTIV | Storm

Featured Image 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...

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