Talk Bowling

John Congdon and Brian Halstrom host a short show about the latest from bowlingball.com and the bowling industry. We will talk about: * The latest changes to bowlingball.com. * The newest bowling equipment * General bowling industry news * PBA broadcast * and more

Talk Bowling Episode #0076 - We Finally Discuss The WAHSAM 01/08/2011

Talk Bowling Episode 75 - Ball Layout Suggestions and Bowling in Las Vegas 12/31/2010

Talk Bowling Episode 74 - The Brunswick Thumb Saver 12/23/2010

Talk Bowling Episode 73 - How to Improve to a Consistent Bowling Release 12/17/2010

Talk Bowling Episode 72 - After a Break From Bowling, Do I Get a Coach or Practice First? 12/10/2010

Talk Bowling Episode #0071 - Does Bowlingball.com Offer Thumb Molds? 12/03/2010

Talk Bowling Episode #70 - Introduction to Rich Carrubba 11/28/2010

Talk Bowling Episode #0069 - How to Teach Someone to Slide? 10/29/2010

Talk Bowling Episode #0069 - How to Teach Someone to Slide? Talk Bowling - Episode #69 Question from Coffolot: Q - hey guys just a quick question. What do you think is the best way to teach a bowler to slide? I have been bowling 4 years now and as of my location (Dubbo Australia) we have no coach at all!. I have been finishing with a step at the end instead of a slide and find my speed loses as of it. Any Suggestions? Still bowling a 210 ave on THS around 193 on sports. A - It is going to depend on if you are looking to slide more or less, or if you are trying to stay balanced in the slide. If you are looking to slide more or less on the approach, then you are probably going to need a higher performance shoe like an SST, 3G, or other shoe with interchangeable soles and/or heels. This will allow you to control the amount of slide you have on the approach. If you are looking to stay balanced in the slide, then you are going to want to do some drills without the ball. Best thing to do in the beginning is to practice your approach at the bowling center with no ball. This will build muscle memory and strength to help you to better balance at the foul line. Question from dan: Q - How much does ball layout effect what part of the lane you play on? All the balls I've ever owned have been drilled with a 5" pin to PAP, pin above my fingers. I've always played around the second arrow and would like to move inside more, somewhere around the third arrow. Would shortening my Pin to PAP to say 4" and bringing it below my fingers have any noticeable impact on where I play the lane. How much of a difference in ball reaction would I see between these two layouts. A - Changing the Pin to PAP distance will have a definite impact on where the ball revs up and how much flare potential the ball has. It will depend greatly on how you throw the ball to determine that sweet spot to maximize flare potential for your style. How to contact us Email us Leave a comment on TalkBowling.com/69 On Twitter we are @TalkBowling Sponsors: GoDaddy.com Starting at less than $5/mo webhosting from godaddy includes 99.9% uptime, 24/7 support, and free access to the godaddy hosting connection, the place to quickly install over 30 free applications sure to help you get the most from your hosting plan. GoDaddy also provides a free iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry app so you can order directly from your phone or manage your domains easily. Plus TalkBowling viewers can enter promotion code bowl8 to save an additional 10% off any GoDaddy order. Some restrictions apply, see site for details. Get your piece of the Internet at GoDaddy. Bonus Question from Jake: Q - Hey guys, First of all, thanks so much for all the work you do in providing great information and tips on bowling and products. I've recently just gotten back into the sport after many years hiatus. I bowled all through middle and high school, but never really bothered to educate myself too much on things like PAP, Mass Bias, etc. etc. Whenever I would get a new ball, the pro-shop would just ask what kind of ball-reaction I wanted, and drill accordingly. I understand that my PAP may change over time depending on how I change my ball-delivery... but as for right now, will my PAP remain consistent from ball to ball? I'm in the market for a new ball, so will I be able to find my PAP on my old ball from years and years ago (a Brunswick Deep Danger Zone... yeah, I'm dating myself here). A - Good question Jake. And the answer is, it depends on you as the bowler. The Positive Axis Point is just an imaginary point on the bowling ball that the ball is spinning around while it is skidding down the lane. So if you release the ball with the exact same angles, rotation, and lift, and all of the other factors that go into a release, then your PAP will remain the same from ball to ball. If you change one thing in your release, even down to the tension in your muscles, the PAP will change (even if only slightly). If they are not drilled the same, then it may be difficult to replicate the release exactly. And by drilled the same, I don’t mean the Pin to PAP, or CG placement, I just mean the span, hole sizes, and pitches. Consistency is very difficult. Answer to last weeks question: Q - When and where were the first indoor bowling lanes built and what were they called? A - In 1840, the first indoor bowling lanes - called Knickerbocker Alleys in New York City. This weeks question: Q - When and where were the first indoor bowling lanes built and what were they called? A - In 1840, the first indoor bowling lanes - called Knickerbocker Alleys in New York City. We are going to have Richard Carrubba on the show in November. If you have any questions for him, please send them in. He has been in the bowling industry for many years, and absolutely love the sport of bowling. 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Talk Bowling Episode #0068 - Are There Oil Regulations For League? 10/22/2010

Talk Bowling Episode #0068 - Are There Oil Regulations For League? Talk Bowling - Episode #68 Question from Terry: Q - So is there a definite rule or regulation that deals with lane conditions for league bowlers? I have seen where the lanes are oiled prior to bowling, but I have also experienced where they were only oiled once a day. A - Unfortunately that is one of the problems in our sport. The center you bowl in has to be USBC certified but there are no rules regarding the conditions you must bowl on. Like you said you may bowl on freshly oiled lanes or you may bowl on lanes that were oiled yesterday and many games have been played on them. Most houses try not to have this happen, they usually make sure the conditions are fairly fresh for league bowlers but in some cases that just does not happen. Sport or PBA Experience leagues are different in that matter. The lanes have o be freshly oiled with the specified pattern to qualify under USBC rules. Question from timjiminez: Q - How would you be able to get 15 fouls in one game? Please explain, I am probably over thinking it all but please explain. A - Well you can get two fouls per frame which means you could end up with 20 fouls if you double fouled in every frame. How to contact us Email us Leave a comment on TalkBowling.com/68 On Twitter we are @TalkBowling Sponsors: buyCostumes.com BuyCostumes.com is your ultimate source of various Halloween costumes, accessories and party supplies for people (and even pets!) of all ages. View over 15,000 items from a wide range of genre and categories. Whether you want to go for scary tactics or cutesy costumes, buycostumes.com has the most complete set of costumes for you. TalkBowling viewers can save 12% just by visiting www.buycostumes.com/talkbowling Help support us by supporting our sponsors. Answer to last weeks question: Q - Who was the first person to bowl a 300 game on live television? A - Grazio Castellano of Brooklyn, New York was the first to roll a 300 game on live television. This occurred on October 4, 1953 during an All-Star league session at Newark, New Jersey. This weeks question: Q - When and where were the first indoor bowling lanes built and what were they called? Closing: Please remember that is free shipping on every item, every day. No hidden handling fees, no packaging fees, no added insurance fees. The price shown is the price you pay at checkout. No Surprises. /episode/index/show/690f2b02653637c5d2c7db50b553e506/id/1284900

Talk Bowling Episode #0067 - How to Become More Consistent 10/15/2010

Talk Bowling Episode #0067 - How to Become More Consistent Talk Bowling - Episode #67 A quick note on our ball test videos. We had some issues on the screen where we show our lane oil pattern. The correct number of units is 26 units on a 38 foot pattern. We apologize for the confusion but these are the specs we currently use for all of our ball tests. Question from Sam: Q - I’ve been bowling for about 2 years and my average is around 175, but i still feel like my release is not consistent from shot to shot. I hear different things from different people about what to do with my hand at the point of release. What do you find is the best way to create the most revs at the point of release. A - It sounds like if you do not already you should try out a few different wrist devices to help you learn what your release should feel like. Most of the time you only need to wear these for a period of time until your muscle memory figures out what it should feel like. Other then that I always try and feel the ball on the inside part of my hand, this helps me transfer the weight from the inside over at release. Also keep in mind you are looking for more revs not more spin so think of trying to spiral a football on the tip of the ball. This motion is what you what to achieve at the bottom of your swing. Question from Colton T: Q - First thank you guys for all the hard work you put into ball reviews and talk bowling episodes, always filled with great information and discussions and i look forward to upcoming episodes and reviews. I would like your opinion on Motiv and the equipment they produce, for the past year and a half I have thrown nothing but Motiv and it seems as though slowly Motiv is growing popular amongst amateur bowlers in my area. I think this is due to there overall performance and also the staff or seed players they've put together to push the product, one of which drills at my local pro shop and posts reviews very similar to yours of all there equipment. This is a bit long winded and i apologize but would love to hear your opinion and hope that you continue to review there products as they come out. A - We are very excited about the future of the Motiv brand. We just recently started working with the guys at Motiv and so far we are very impressed all around with their products. I agree that a strong “grass roots” program helps a new brand and with them getting more exposure this year on both an amateur and professional level I think they will excel even more. At this point everything we have seen from Motiv appears to be very high quality and performs great. Question from Kevin in Wisconsin: Q - A older gentleman on our team throws an old-fashion straight ball using a classic Brunswick beauty that is older than I am. I'm concerned that this old ball might not be legal/sanctioned if he would bowl a very high game or series (or if this is even a concern). Most new balls today outside of Viz or plastic balls have cores that are constructed to hook. Is there a newer ball on the market designed for straight shot bowlers that could help with his game, and meet all official bowling regulations? Enjoy your show very much, keep up the good work! A - Kevin for an older ball to be legal for use in USBC league play it has to have a manufacturer name and ball name on it. It also has to have a serial number. I am sure his ball is legal for use even though it is so old. As for getting him a newer ball I would suggest a reactive resin ball. Even if he is throwing it straight a reactive ball will still create more friction with the lane surface giving him more ball rotation as the ball travels down the lane. How to contact us Email us Leave a comment on TalkBowling.com/66 On Twitter we are @TalkBowling Sponsors: ShoeBuy.com. ShoeBuy.com is the World’s Largest Site for Shoes. They have over 750,000 products from 950 top name brands in all sizes, widths, and colors for men, women, teens and children. ShoeBuy.com customers enjoy free shipping both ways on US orders. TalkBowling viewers can save 10% on their purchase at ShoeBuy.com by entering the promotion code TALK during checkout. Help support us by supporting our affiliates. Answer to last weeks question: Q - What is the record for the most fouls ever in one league game and who did it? A - 15 - Bud Mathieson from Ocean Beach, CA on 12/30/1946 This weeks question: Q - Who was the first person to bowl a 300 game on live television? Closing: Please remember that is free shipping on every item, every day. No hidden handling fees, no packaging fees, no added insurance fees. The price shown is the price you pay at checkout. No Surprises. /episode/index/show/690f2b02653637c5d2c7db50b553e506/id/1254757

Talk Bowling Episode #66 - Painful Thumb Problems, Storm's PSA Drilling Layouts 10/08/2010

Talk Bowling Episode #66 - Painful Thumb Problems, Storm's PSA Drilling Layouts Question from Richard McCusker: Q - I have a "painful thumb" problem that needs to go away. Short of amputation, I'm looking for a solution. I've noticed a few bowlers "shaking the pain out" after releasing the ball, even when they're rolling nothing but strikes and spares. And for less talented others, I suspect their grimacing isn't just over a disappointing pin-fall. When I bring the subject up, the most common responses are either a shrugged-shoulder or quizzical expression. A few have told me to just wrap tape around my thumb until I get used to the pain, but I only subscribe to a "suck-it-up" philosophy when there are no other options. A - Today on “In The Pro Shop” we are going to cover how to layout out a ball using Storm’s PSA Drilling Instructions. This will give you an idea of how to layout a ball using the pin, mass bias (PSA) and a pin buffer to tune your ball reaction. How to contact us Email us questions@talkbowling.com Leave a comment on TalkBowling.com/66 On Twitter we are @TalkBowling Sponsors: buyCostumes.com BuyCostumes.com is your ultimate source of various Halloween costumes, accessories and party supplies for people (and even pets!) of all ages. View over 15,000 items from a wide range of genre and categories. Whether you want to go for scary tactics or cutesy costumes, buycostumes.com has the most complete set of costumes for you. TalkBowling viewers can save 12% just by visiting www.buycostumes.com/talkbowling Help support us by supporting our sponsors. Answer to last weeks question: Q - Who has the most USBC sanctioned 800 series? A - John Chacko Jr with 100. Second place is John Delp with 89. Congratulations to our resident question guru kingpin on getting this one correct. This weeks question: Q - What is the record for the most fouls ever in one league game and who did it? Closing: Please remember that bowlingball.com is free shipping on every item, every day. No hidden handling fees, no packaging fees, no added insurance fees. The price shown is the price you pay at checkout. No Surprises. /episode/index/show/690f2b02653637c5d2c7db50b553e506/id/1223275

Talk Bowling Episode #0065 - Why Do Bowlers Bring So Many Bowling Balls to League? 09/24/2010

Talk Bowling Episode #0065 - Why Do Bowlers Bring So Many Bowling Balls to League? Question from Dave: Q - I really enjoy watching Talk Bowling. My questions are some league bowlers bring in several balls 6,8 or more, is this really the way to go? I just bring in my 1 strike ball and move until it works (which is usually the tenth frame of the third game). A - My suggestion is to have a minimum of two balls with you. One being your strike ball or ball that you tend to use most often in league. The second in my opinion should be a plastic spare ball to shoot at your spare with. If you do not use a spare ball I still feel you should have at least one other option. When bowling in a regular league you can usually get your equipment down to two or three balls since the lane conditions generally tend to stay the same from week to week. If you are bowling in a “sport” league or PBA experience league I can see bringing more balls in to have more options as the lane changes and certain changes are needed in equipment. To bring 6 or 8 balls into league is a little much and I find that most of the time those people tend to confuse themselves with balls changes throughout the night. The other time to bring that many bowling balls with you is to a tournament. Sometimes you don’t know what pattern is being used. Also, you usually bowl many games on multiple lanes. It’s usually better to get the equipment to match the lane conditions, than to try to change your approach. Question from ChristianL0530: Q - What is the Total Invasion? Never heard of it, I was just o the web site and found nothing about a Total Invasion? A - The Total Invasion does appear to be an overseas release of the Invasion. I was not able to find any specifics about the ball except a picture. Usually these balls are tweaked just a little and released in a different color for international distribution. How to contact us Email us Leave a comment on TalkBowling.com/65 On Twitter we are @TalkBowling Sponsors: ShoeBuy.com. ShoeBuy.com is the World’s Largest Site for Shoes. They have over 750,000 products from 950 top name brands in all sizes, widths, and colors for men, women, teens and children. ShoeBuy.com customers enjoy free shipping both ways on US orders. TalkBowling viewers can save 10% on their purchase at ShoeBuy.com by entering the promotion code TALK during checkout. Help support us by supporting our affiliates. Answer to last weeks question: Q - What is the oldest certified bowling alley in the United States? A - The Holler House in Milwaukee, WI was opened in 1908. Congratulations to @DaneWoj and KingPin2897 KingPin added: It first opened on September 13, 1908. The Holler House also still has 2 lanes that need pinboys. They even have five, 15# wooden bowling balls. This weeks question: Q - Who has the most USBC sanctioned 800 series? Closing: Please remember that is free shipping on every item, every day. No hidden handling fees, no packaging fees, no added insurance fees. The price shown is the price you pay at checkout. No Surprises. /episode/index/show/690f2b02653637c5d2c7db50b553e506/id/1169452

Talk Bowling Episode #0064 - Sport Leagues Defined 09/17/2010

Talk Bowling Episode #0064 - Sport Leagues Defined Question from Phil: Q - That was an interesting discussion of “sport leagues” and lower averages, but you neglected to explain just what a sport league is. Why would you expect the averages to be significantly lower? A - Great question and we are sorry for assuming that our viewers knew what that was. We always try and think of it from every angle and sometimes we miss, thanks for the question. define sport bowling as a competitive on-lane adventure like no other. High-tech equipment and forgiving lane conditions tend to conceal weaknesses in the games of even the top bowlers. Competing on the same lane patterns used in the highest level of competition can help you fine and eliminate weaknesses in your game. Basically using tougher lane conditions sport bowling helps bring averages back into range of what a bowler may actually be at. This is why we said it would most likely lower averages because due to equipment and lane conditions most averages are inflated quite a bit. Question from Michael P: Q - I was wondering what you guys think about pin placement and top weight when ordering a ball. What do you suggest that we get? Cause I ordered a new ball and got a 3-4 oz top weight and a 3-4” pin placement. I wasn’t sure what they give if you do not ask for the specs. A - As for what pin and top weight you should ask for that depends a lot on what type of drilling you are planning on doing with your new ball. If you do not have something specific in mind and you may just use the manufacturers suggested layout then I would suggest asking for either a 2-3” or 3-4” pin and top weight would not really matter. Remember that the biggest factor in the layout of a ball is the distance the pin is from your PAP and the placement or distance of the Mass Bias in relation to your grip or your PAP. Top weight does not play a large factor at all and the use of a balance or wight hole will bring the ball back to legal specs statically. If a request is not made on an order our warehouse selects a ball at random. Please keep in mind that all the products we sell are first quality unless clearly stated otherwise and the specs of those balls fall within the manufacturers limits for pin distance and top weight. Just a real quick reminder also that on we guarantee your specs will be met within a 1/2” on pin placement and a 1/2 oz. on top weight. If we can not meet these specs we will contact you before we ship your order. Sponsors: ShoeBuy.com. is the World’s Largest Site for Shoes. They have over 750,000 products from 950 top name brands in all sizes, widths, and colors for men, women, teens and children. ShoeBuy.com customers enjoy free shipping both ways on US orders. TalkBowling viewers can save 10% on their purchase at ShoeBuy.com by entering the promotion code TALK during checkout. Help support us by supporting our affiliates. Answer to last weeks question: Q - What was the highest beginner’s first league score ever bowled? A - It was a 253 by Bud Terrell of Bloomfield, Iowa, in 1974. This weeks question: Q - What is the oldest certified bowling alley in the United States? Closing: Please remember that is free shipping on every item, every day. No hidden handling fees, no packaging fees, no added insurance fees. The price shown is the price you pay at checkout. No Surprises. /episode/index/show/690f2b02653637c5d2c7db50b553e506/id/1144601

Talk Bowling - Episode #0063 - Pink Panther Finish and Why Bowling Balls Lose Their Hook? 09/10/2010

Talk Bowling - Episode #0063 - Pink Panther Finish and Why Bowling Balls Lose Their Hook? Talk Bowling - Episode #63 Question from viewer: Q - Guys your video on the is awesome. It looks like a really good ball for all you guys. I was looking at it on your web site and had a question about the factory finish, what does 6421 mean? A - are currently manufactured by 900 Global. They have a unique finishing technique that allows the ball to be polished while maintaining some grit under the polish. 6421 means the ball is sanded down with 60 micron (230 grit), then 40 micron (320 grit), then 20 micron (500 grit), then 10 micron (1000 grit). Then it is polished with Rough Buff compound for 20 seconds two times. Good question and keep in mind that the ball reaction can be tweaked by adjusting the surface of the ball both in grit of the sand and in the polish used. Question from Andy: Q - This question is for Tony, I was wondering can you hear your ball roll down the lane? I want to know this because I am not 100% sure if I am a tweener or a cranker, thanks! A - Normally no, I do not hear anything when my ball goes down the lane. If I miss one maybe you will hear a finger hole real quick but not normally. Keep in mind this may not be the best way to figure out where your game fits. Hitting a hole while the ball goes down the lane has to do with your track and how much the ball is flaring. I know strokers and crankers whose ball you hear nothing when they throw it and visa versa. Question from Kingpin: Q - Why do bowling balls die, or lose all of their hook? A - This is something that all ball manufacturers have been working on to find an answer to and figure out how to make the ball reaction last a little longer. As we have explained in previous shows these newer balls are like sponges an as you bowl they absorb oil. Over time the pores in the cover get full and this creates less friction leading to a loss in ball reaction. The other reason comes from the surface again. The surface is full of peaks and valleys. You can see them if you were to look at it under a microscope. Over time these peaks and valleys smooth out and again create less friction on the lane leading to less ball reaction. The proper maintenance is the best way to ensure you get the most from your ball over the the life cycle of the ball. Sponsors: buyCostumes.com BuyCostumes.com is your ultimate source of various Halloween costumes, accessories and party supplies for people (and even pets!) of all ages. View over 15,000 items from a wide range of genre and categories. Whether you want to go for scary tactics or cutesy costumes, buycostumes.com has the most complete set of costumes for you. TalkBowling viewers can save 12% just by visiting Help support us by supporting our sponsors. Answer to last weeks question: Q - Who holds the record for the most gutter balls in one game and how many was it? A - Richard C of Danielson, CT - 19 straight gutter balls This weeks question: Q - What was the highest beginner’s first league score ever bowled? /episode/index/show/690f2b02653637c5d2c7db50b553e506/id/1117821

Talk Bowling Episode #0062 - Why are Lane #1, Elite, and Lane Master Bowling Ball So Expensive? 09/03/2010

Talk Bowling Episode #0062 - Why are Lane #1, Elite, and Lane Master Bowling Ball So Expensive? Talk Bowling - Episode #62 Question from Jon B: Q - Hey guys, I’m a bowler from Canton, Ohio. I’m just wondering why Lane #1, Elite and Lane Masters balls are so expensive? And if they are so good why aren’t the pros throwing them? A - Well Lane #1 and Lane Masters are not only smaller privately owned companies but they also pride themselves on making very high quality product. Being a smaller company obviously their production costs are a little higher which will drive up he price of their product. Lane #1 has come a long way and we offer their product at very competitive pricing on bowlingball.com. Elite on the other hand is a private label company and in that case they have set the prices higher for whatever their reasons are. All three companies to my knowledge are not product registered with the PBA Tour and this is why you do not see professionals using them on tv. Question from Frank H: Q - Why is it so hard to get bowlers to join a sport league? We tried at our local bowling center and only 4 people showed up. I personally like the challenge of Sport patterns. Is there a better way to promote the league? Is is because of the cost of running a sport league or the fear of the drop in average? I would like to know your guys opinion on sprt bowling maybe people in Florida are different than people here in Hickory, NC? A - First of all Frank I love Hickory, NC. There was a comic from Hickory, John Reep, a few years ago that was on Last Comic Standing and he was hilarious. Back to your question, my opinion is that people are a little reluctant to join a sport league and see what their average may really be on a little tougher shot. Most people feel they are better then they really are as we all do in sports or different things we participate in. In our area it was also very difficult to get a good sport league started, I also feel the cost was a little draw back but mostly people not wanting to bowl on anything but their good old house shot. Sponsors: GoDaddy.com Starting at less than $5/mo webhosting from godaddy includes 99.9% uptime, 24/7 support, and free access to the godaddy hosting connection, the place to quickly install over 30 free applications sure to help you get the most from your hosting plan. GoDaddy also provides a free iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry app so you can order directly from your phone or manage your domains easily. Plus TalkBowling viewers can enter promotion code bowl8 to save an additional 10% off any order. Some restrictions apply, see site for details. Get your piece of the Internet at GoDaddy. Answer to last weeks question: Q - What is the record for the most 300 games in one day? A - 4 - Troy Ockerman of Owassa, MI This weeks question: Q - Who holds the record for the most gutter balls in one game and how many was it? /episode/index/show/690f2b02653637c5d2c7db50b553e506/id/1111517

Talk Bowling - Episode #0061 - Tony's Ball Motion 08/27/2010

Talk Bowling - Episode #0061 - Tony's Ball Motion Question from masterchief247 via YouTube: Q - Revolver video - On Tony’s ball, you can see the pin migrate over into a very stable position, which I think is really neat and helpful to see your ball reaction down lane. How would I find the drilling that would do the same for me. Is there a way to compare your PAP distance to different drillings to find it? A - On the video you are referring to what you are seeing down lane for a second is actually my thumb hole. As the ball makes it move off the break point for just a second there is grey blur, that is my thumb sleeve. If you are wanting to see your ball motion down lane there are a few different ways you can place white tape on your ball to see the ball path. Please check back with us in a week or so and we will have a video showing you how to tape your ball to get a better look at your ball motion. Question from Reggie M: Q - You guys have done a lot of demos on different balls. I noticed for your layouts sometimes you have the pin above the fingers and sometimes below, stacked leverage. How do you determine the layout you are going to use for a particular bowling ball or do you just have a favorite layout that you commonly use. A - Good question, we do a little bit of everything. We do use some of our favorite layouts. More recently we have been trying to have at least one of the demo balls drilled with the manufacturer strongest recommended layout. When we test balls we are trying to show the viewer what the balls potential is so we try and use more common layouts that they may use if they purchase that ball. We do try and mix it up so that we can show different looks to our viewers. The pin being above or below the fingers most of the time depends on the pin length from the cg and the distance we are trying to place the pin from our PAP. Sponsors: buyCostumes.com BuyCostumes.com is your ultimate source of various Halloween costumes, accessories and party supplies for people (and even pets!) of all ages. View over 15,000 items from a wide range of genre and categories. Whether you want to go for scary tactics or cutesy costumes, buycostumes.com has the most complete set of costumes for you. TalkBowling viewers can save 12% just by visiting Help support us by supporting our sponsors. Answer to last weeks question: Q - What year did the Olympic games offer bowler competition? A - In 1936 in Berlin, Germany This weeks question: Q - What is the record for the most 300 games in one day? Look for our upcoming video of the on bowlingball.com /episode/index/show/690f2b02653637c5d2c7db50b553e506/id/1092179

Talk Bowling - Episode #0060 - Favorite Light Oil Bowling Ball - How to Adjust to Different Oil Patterns 08/20/2010

Talk Bowling - Episode #0060 - Favorite Light Oil Bowling Ball - How to Adjust to Different Oil Patterns Question from Coffolot: Q - Hey guys, Just a question for John. I bowl a similar style and speed to you. Just wondering on light oil what would be your preferred ball? At the moment I am using a Tropical Storm and Tropical Storm Heat. Thanks A - To date, my favorite ball for lighter oil would be the Brunswick Slingshot. There are 5 colors to choose from, mine being the Silver/Black. It’s been a great bowling ball especially for the price point. Question from Curtis M: Q - Can you tell me how to adjust to different oil patterns. Like when it’s a short pattern vs. a longer oil pattern? A - Telling someone how to adjust is nearly impossible since there are so many variables that come into play from lane surface to the bowlers release. The easiest way to describe what you may want to try would be first make sure your equipment and the surface of your equipment match up to what you are bowling on. With all the different balls on the market today you can usually find something that will match up to almost every pattern. Other people try things like adjusting the ball speed they use or the obvious where they play on the lane. The most important thing is to find a part of the lane where you feel comfortable and then find a ball that you can get to the pocket and carry with. What ends up working for you may not work at all for the bowler next to you. Comment from Manny: I would really appreciate it if you (Tony or John) could email me a bowlingball.com coupon. Thanks Good through 8/27/2010 talk bowling viewers can use promo code “talkbowling5” to receive $5 off any order $30 or more. Thank you again to all of our viewers for your support. In The Pro Shop Today we will show you how Turbo’s Switch Grip works. Sponsors: This weeks episode is brought to you by 900 Global. Check out all of 900 Global’s new releases including the Profit and the Bank. 900 Global is offering a chance to win a seat at the World Series of Poker main event. Consumers who purchase a Bank can fill out the form with the ball for your chance to win. You can see the Bank and all of 900 Global’s products on bowlingball.com. Be sure to check out the Bank ball reaction video and the video highlighting their new Self Righting Core technology. Answer to last weeks question: Q - When King Henry VIII outlawed bowling, he gave three reasons, what were they? A - He believed that bowling had become a vicious form of gambling. His soldiers were spending too much time bowling. Bowling was only a privilege of the wealthy. (Congrats to Kingpin for answering correctly) This weeks question: Q - What year did the Olympic games offer bowler competition? A - In 1936 in Berlin, Germany /episode/index/show/690f2b02653637c5d2c7db50b553e506/id/1067794

Talk Bowling - Episode #0059 - How to Remove Oil From a Bowling Ball 08/13/2010

Talk Bowling Episode #0058 - Sore Bowling Elbow And The Desire For Other Bowling Styles in Our Videos 08/06/2010

Talk Bowling Episode #0058 - Sore Bowling Elbow And The Desire For Other Bowling Styles in Our Videos Question from Tuan: Q - Any chance of you guys getting a 2 handed bowler for your ball videos? A - Currently we test at our own facilities and only employees of bowlingball.com are used because of liability issues and right know we do have one on staff. We would love to have many different styles featured on our videos. Maybe as viewers you can tell us what styles you would like to see in upcoming ball reaction videos? Question from “Sevenpin” Q - My current equipment weighs almost 15 pounds. The past couple of years I have developed a sore elbow after bowling, but it goes away after a few days of rest. Nothing is wrong with my arm, so I am guessing that I am not as strong as I used to be (though I am heavier). I am 47 yrs old now. Would I benefit from dropping my next ball down in weight? I average 205. A - My first suggestion would be that you have your fit checked at your local pro shop. Over time your hand can change slightly and this can effect the your grip. If your specs have changed this can cause some discomfort or pain in your elbow, hand or your entire arm for that matter. It is very important that you are using the correct muscles in your arm to hold onto your ball and if you are not you will not only be in pain but also possibly cause damage to your tendons. Keep in mind when a span is too wide and or too short it causes you to grip using the smaller muscles. If everything checks out then a weight change may be what you need. I would suggest not changing your ball weight until you are sure your balls are fitting your hand properly. If not the pain may continue even with a lighter weight ball. Keep in mind that pain is the bodys way of telling you that something is wrong and if it continues I would suggest havingyour physician check it out. TalkBowling is a paid affiliate of GoDaddy.com Starting at less than $5/mo webhosting from godaddy includes 99.9% uptime, 24/7 support, and free access to the godaddy hosting connection (the place to quickly install over 50 free applications like wordpress, joomla, drupal, oscommerce and more) Plus enter code bowl8,9,10,20H1 and SSL to save an additional 10% off any order. Some restrictions apply, see site for details. Answer to last weeks question: Q - What happens to a league bowlers score if they are injured in he middle of a game and con not complete the game? A - When a player is unable to complete a game because of disability, injury or emergency, and another eligible player is not available, the team shall count the actual score for the frames bowled plus one-tenth of the league’s absentee score for each frame missed. (See Rule 118a for average information) This weeks question: Q - How much pressure impacts the lane when a 16 lb ball meets the surface of the lane? Bowling ball reaction videos, soon to be released: /episode/index/show/690f2b02653637c5d2c7db50b553e506/id/1032197