If you have ever bowled with a house ball and saw other people bowling and curving their bowling ball it is in part due to the type of ball they are using. I would have to write a small book explaining it. But one step to improving your game is that you need to understand the game. That includes understanding the equipment. I have one video below showing and explaining it a little. But I found an article that, yes it is a little long, but is a very interesting and good read. After you read it, keep in mind that most house balls are plastic with no weight block. So when you see others like me bowling and striking with relative ease it is mainly due to the ball. Yes the accuracy is due to many hours of practice a week, but the improved pin action is created by the ball. You can improve your average by as much as 10+ pins just by getting one of those high tech balls.
Here is a link to the story........ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling_ball
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Sunday, August 4, 2013
World Games 2013 bowling, women singles result.
Kelly Kulick wins the silver medal in bowling in the World Games!
Winning 238 to 218 over Daria Kovalova in the first game of gold medal final match.
But then losing 210 to 187 in the 2nd game.
The Gold medal being decided by the total of the 2 games meaning Daria Kovalova wins the gold by 3 pins.
Kelly made a great comeback during match play today winning all but 3 of her matches, with her low game being only a 203.
She was the top qualifier for the Gold medal round meaning the worst she could do was the silver medal.
I could use all the cliches in the book to describe that loss, but I won't.
Because she made a stellar run that almost no other woman on the planet could have done to only lose by 3 pins and she WON a SILVER medal! YAY!
She is on the path to becoming the best woman bowler in history with many more wins and medals to come.
Link to the Gold medal round
Winning 238 to 218 over Daria Kovalova in the first game of gold medal final match.
But then losing 210 to 187 in the 2nd game.
The Gold medal being decided by the total of the 2 games meaning Daria Kovalova wins the gold by 3 pins.
Kelly made a great comeback during match play today winning all but 3 of her matches, with her low game being only a 203.
She was the top qualifier for the Gold medal round meaning the worst she could do was the silver medal.
I could use all the cliches in the book to describe that loss, but I won't.
Because she made a stellar run that almost no other woman on the planet could have done to only lose by 3 pins and she WON a SILVER medal! YAY!
She is on the path to becoming the best woman bowler in history with many more wins and medals to come.
Link to the Gold medal round
Friday, August 2, 2013
2013 World Games Bowling Team USA Mixed Doubles.
Well the Mixed doubles Team of Mike Fagan and Kelly Kulick took home the first Gold medal in history for the USA in bowling.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Bowling US Open 2013 video replay.
If you missed any of the US Open saturday here is a link to watch it. Also watch the first match that was not televised.
http://stormbowling.com/news/2013/07/4195
http://stormbowling.com/news/2013/07/4195
Bowling 2013 US Open champions.
Well all 8 TV finalists were on STORM staff. That might be a preview as to what may be in the future.
The way it turned out? Well let me give a little personal insight. I am going to agree with the comment of someone I consider a friend and was on that show " Why does 1 game have to decide a champion? " Interesting question, yes? Here's why. Anybody can beat anybody on any given day in a 1 game match. It is not so much skill and experience as it is luck and getting breaks. If you saw the whole show you know what I am talking about. Sure I had my personal favorites to win, but in the end it really didn't matter to me cause they were all STORM. Plus I know how it is in a one game sprint. I describe it as lining a 100 people up of equal ability for a 5 yard sprint, in 10 races you are likely to get 10 different winners, It is what it is. I some times wonder why they don't try to run it like they run golf tournaments. Imagine if Tiger Woods lead the tournament all week only to lose in a 1 game match. I'm thinking there would be a HUGE discussion about it on the monday after the show, Ya think?? Oh well, anyway here are video interviews of the winners.
The way it turned out? Well let me give a little personal insight. I am going to agree with the comment of someone I consider a friend and was on that show " Why does 1 game have to decide a champion? " Interesting question, yes? Here's why. Anybody can beat anybody on any given day in a 1 game match. It is not so much skill and experience as it is luck and getting breaks. If you saw the whole show you know what I am talking about. Sure I had my personal favorites to win, but in the end it really didn't matter to me cause they were all STORM. Plus I know how it is in a one game sprint. I describe it as lining a 100 people up of equal ability for a 5 yard sprint, in 10 races you are likely to get 10 different winners, It is what it is. I some times wonder why they don't try to run it like they run golf tournaments. Imagine if Tiger Woods lead the tournament all week only to lose in a 1 game match. I'm thinking there would be a HUGE discussion about it on the monday after the show, Ya think?? Oh well, anyway here are video interviews of the winners.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Bowling 2013 US Open, Finalists for TV.
The field is set for today. Kelly and Jason are the top seeds. Kelly has great ball reaction and should win today. Jason looks to be unstoppable with great pin carry.
You don't want to miss this final. Today on ESPN at Noon eastern time.
You don't want to miss this final. Today on ESPN at Noon eastern time.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Bowling 2013 US Open 1st round match play results.
Well it is the same 4 people on top. But as expected Kelly Kulick is back on top of the women's side.
So STORM is still rocking it at the open.
Here are the links to the full results.
So STORM is still rocking it at the open.
Here are the links to the full results.
Bowling 2013 US Open leaders after qualifing.
The top 2 leaders on the men's and women's side are Liz Johnson, Kelly Kulick and Jason Belmonte, Pete Weber. Here is a link to current scores.
Women's match play round 1
Men's match play round 1
Just a note of interest, All 4 of these bowlers are bowling with STORM bowling balls.
Women's match play round 1
Men's match play round 1
Just a note of interest, All 4 of these bowlers are bowling with STORM bowling balls.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Bowling 2013 US Open update
Well I am sad that I could not get my schedule to cooperate so that I could be in Columbus and actually be bowling in the open myself this year.
But I have been catching some video of the event and as expected the scores are a good 10 pins higher over all this year due to the shorter pattern used.
Also I was correct the 9 board appears to be the out of bounds only about 1% of balls missing outside of the 9 board will strike.
The leaders after day 2 are Kelly Kulick on the women's side and Jason Belmonte on the men's side.
With the shorter pattern this year I expect Kelly to lead most of the way and she should win the women's side. On the men's side? Well that's a tough one Pete Weber has a good chance to repeat but he will have his hands full as some of the power players will have a chance this year with the shorter pattern allowing them a few boards more mistake room.
But I have been catching some video of the event and as expected the scores are a good 10 pins higher over all this year due to the shorter pattern used.
Also I was correct the 9 board appears to be the out of bounds only about 1% of balls missing outside of the 9 board will strike.
The leaders after day 2 are Kelly Kulick on the women's side and Jason Belmonte on the men's side.
With the shorter pattern this year I expect Kelly to lead most of the way and she should win the women's side. On the men's side? Well that's a tough one Pete Weber has a good chance to repeat but he will have his hands full as some of the power players will have a chance this year with the shorter pattern allowing them a few boards more mistake room.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Bowling 2013 US Open
Well the 2013 US Open starts. I have bowled a couple of US Opens in the past and if you scroll down this page you will see one of my comments about what it's like bowling on that pattern. Now this year they shortened the pattern by a couple of feet back to 38 feet in length. But don't think that will make it any easier, cause it won't. The problems that are created by missing on the 42 foot will still exist on this years 38 foot pattern. The only real difference will be that the gutter will be at about the 9 board instead of the 12 board like it was a couple of years ago. Also you will be using slightly less aggressive bowling balls. I say slightly less because the best way to play this condition is to stay with a little more aggressive ball than you would think and use a weaker or less aggressive hand release.
The picture below gives a funny but VERY true description of how the Open pattern plays. If you ever bowl the US Open, make sure you leave your emotions back at home in a box. Cause having emotions at this tournament will dig you a huge hole. I have said before and I'll say it again the US Open is the toughest shot on the planet EVER! Anyone who has ever bowled in it will NOT disagree!
The picture below gives a funny but VERY true description of how the Open pattern plays. If you ever bowl the US Open, make sure you leave your emotions back at home in a box. Cause having emotions at this tournament will dig you a huge hole. I have said before and I'll say it again the US Open is the toughest shot on the planet EVER! Anyone who has ever bowled in it will NOT disagree!
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