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Talk Bowling – Episode #0047 – Why do Pros Use a Plastic Spare Bowling Ball?

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:10:02 +0000

We had a question about the pro bowlers and why they use a plastic bowling ball.

Talk Bowling – Episode #0045

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:32:42 +0000

Talk Bowling – Episode #0042 – Static Imbalances

johncongdon — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:14:03 +0000

We had a question form a viewer that we wanted to answer:

Q) Some people a adamant about have side weight, or finger/thumb weight in their layouts. Does this really change bowling ball reaction?

A) This is a great question. We are still bound to bowling ball layouts based on the USBC rules for static imbalances. Basically, there can be no more than one ounce in any direction from the midpoint of the grip. Any studies have shown that static imbalances do not really affect bowling ball reaction. Watch this episode to hear us discuss it.

Talk Bowling – Episode #0041 – Colleges and Universities

johncongdon — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:28:43 +0000

On this episode, we answer a couple of viewer questions.

1) I am a medium-high speed bowler, 17-18 mph, 300 rev rate and I play on 37 ft of pure heavy oil so which of the following balls is good for me? Roto Grip Mutant Cell, Lane #1 Massacre Red Death, or Brunswick Siege?

2) Are there any colleges or universities that teaches bowling and the bowling industry?

There were both great questions, and I hope we did a good job of answering them.

Have a question for us? Leave a comment below, or send us an email (questions@talkbowling.com).

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:47:17 +0000

We want to wish all of our viewers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We thank all of our viewers for your continued support and look forward to bringing you more episodes in the new year.

Thank you,

The Talk Bowling Team

Talk Bowling – Episode #0038 – What Causes Bowling Ball Roll Out

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:53:27 +0000

Have you ever thrown a bowling ball down the lane, watched it start to move left (or right) and then just stop? Bowling ball roll out occurs near the back end of the lane when the bowling ball stops its left or right movement and continues straight back to the pit.

Bowling ball roll can best be described as the ball using all of its energy in the front of the lane and not storing enough to continue down the lane. If this occurs, you need to do one of two things. Usually changing bowling balls to a higher polish will do the trick. You can also try changing your speed or side rotation to cause less friction through the heads.

This is why some bowlers have so many bowling balls. It’s easier to match a bowling ball to the lane condition, than to change the way you bowl.

Talk Bowling – Episode #0037 – Gambling. Bowling Brackets, Bowling Nassau, and Bowling Cut-the-Field

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:55:43 +0000

Gambling and Bowling are almost synonymous. There are a few common games that we play for money while bowling that new bowlers may not be aware of or completely understand. Don’t be afraid to ask as it is a great way to meet people and have a little fun.

The most common games are

Bowling Brackets – 8 person mini tournaments during league play

Bowling Nassau – Simply high game wins the pot. One pot per game.

Bowling Cut-the-Field – Similar to brackets, but you bowl against the entire field, not just one other person.

Talk Bowling – Episode 36 – Bowling Center Temperature and Humidity

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:08:21 +0000

Have you ever wondered what the target temperature for a bowling center is? Did you know that the humidity level in a bowling center can affect the lane conditions and the way that oil moves on the lane? Watch this episode to learn more.

How to Download Talk Bowling Episodes With Your Zune

bhalstrom — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:43:22 +0000

If you own a Microsoft Zune and would like to subscribe to Talk Bowling, please follow these steps to stay updated with all of our latest releases:

Click on the “Collection” section in the Zune software
Click on the “Add a Podcast” Button located in the bottom left section
When it asks you to enter the URL of the podcast you want to add, enter this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkBowling
Click Subscribe

You are all set! You will now receive the latest episodes automatically and you will now have the ability to download all previous episodes of Talk Bowling.

TalkBowling – Episode #0034 – How To Keep Score

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:49:24 +0000

Keeping score used to be known by just about every bowler because you had to keep score manually. Now that just about every bowling center has automatic scorers, it seems that more and more bowlers don’t know how to calculate their own score. If there are still bowling centers with manual scoring, let us know. We are always interested in information like this.