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Bowling: Most Popular Articles

These articles are the most popular over the last month.
How to Score
An explanation of how the bowling scoring system works, how to add strikes and spares, and why 300 is a perfect score.
How to Choose the Right Ball
A tutorial on choosing the right bowling ball for your style and abilities.
How to Bowl Strikes
A step-by-step tutorial on finding the ideal starting position, target, and speed that will help you throw strikes consistently, as well as build a foundation for picking up any spare.
How to Calculate Your Handicap
An explanation on how to calculate your bowling handicap.
How to Hook a Bowling Ball
A step-by-step tutorial on how to hook a bowling ball.
How to Hold a Bowling Ball
The basics of how to hold a bowling ball.
Why Do You Have to Wear Bowling Shoes?
Every bowling alley requires bowlers to wear bowling shoes, and it's not just so they can get another couple dollars out of you. It's for the safety of you, the other bowlers and the upkeep of the bowling alley and its equipment.
Drilling a Ball - What You Need to Know
Having a bowling ball drilled specifically for your hand and your game is a vital piece of becoming a consistent, high-scoring bowler. Before you drill your ball though, there are a few things you need to know.
Strings of Strikes
Three strikes is a turkey. What about four strikes? Nine strikes? Learn what to shout after each successive strike you throw.
House Oil Pattern
A description of the house oil pattern.
How to Score - No-Tap
An explanation of how to score a no-tap game of bowling.
How Much Should Your Ball Weigh?
Bowling balls come in many different weights. Which one is right for you?
Fingertip Grip
A quick overview of using the fingertip bowling grip.
Myth - You Could be a Pro
You had a good game last week. 200, 220, 250, etc. Could you be a pro?
Seven Things to Know About Bowling
Some things need to be common knowledge to any bowler. Here are seven of them.
Reactive Resin Balls
An overview of reactive-resin cover stocks and bowling balls.
Myth - Have to Use 16-Pound Ball
The maximum legal bowling-ball weight is 16 pounds. Does that mean all the best bowlers use 16-pound bowling balls?
How to Join the PBA Tour
An article on the minimum qualifications required to join the Professional Bowlers Association and how to earn and maintain a spot on the PBA Tour.
How to Pick Up Spares - Right
A step-by-step tutorial on how to pick up spares by making simple adjustments in your starting position.
Breaking Down Oil
An explanation of what it means to break down the oil on a bowling lane.
Leaving 10 Pin - Righties
For right-handed bowlers. The science behind one of bowling's great frustrations - throwing a seemingly perfect strike ball but leaving the 10 pin.
How to Calculate Average
A quick explanation on how to calculate your bowling average.
Immersion Cleaning
A step-by-step tutorial on how to clean your bowling reactive-resin bowling ball using the immersion method.
General Etiquette
A quick overview of bowling etiquette you should follow in a bowling alley.
Bowling Pin Rack
The layout and dimensions of a bowling pin rack.
12 Strikes to 300
A perfect score in bowling is 300. Why does it take 12 strikes to get there when there are only 10 frames?
Viper Oil Pattern
A description of the Viper oil pattern.
Cheetah Oil Pattern
A description of the Cheetah oil pattern.
Bowling Styles
There are many different types of bowling styles, and it's often hard to categorize a bowler's particular method. That doesn't stop us from trying, though. Here are some of the most common bowling styles.
How Often Clean Ball?
A quick overview of how often to clean your bowling ball.
Conventional Grip
A quick overview of the conventional bowling grip.
Finger Position Adjustments
A quick tutorial on how and when to alter your finger position to control your shots.
Bowling Adjustments
Simple bowling adjustments that, when applied correctly, will drastically improve your scores.
2012-2013 PBA TV Schedule
The 2012-2013 PBA TV schedule.
Bowling Styles - Strokers
Bowlers who rely on a smooth, consistent delivery are referred to as strokers.
Bowling Pins
Facts, specs, and general information on bowling pins.
Fouls
An explanation of the foul line and its function.
Lateral Adjustments
A quick tutorial on how and when to use lateral adjustments to your advantage.
Plastic Balls
An overview of plastic and polyester cover stocks and bowling balls.
Bowling Styles - Crankers
Bowlers who use a lot of wrist action to put a high number of revolutions and power into their shots are referred to as crankers.
Ebonite Maxim
A review of the Ebonite Maxim bowling ball, a plastic ball from Ebonite.
Myth - Throwing Hook/Better Bowler
Does throwing a hook make you a great bowler? Does a bigger hook generally represent a better bowler?
Bowling-Ball Tracks Explained
A quick explanation of a bowling ball's track and how it can help you when getting equipment drilled.
"Easy" House Shots
You may have read, heard, or experienced the phrase, “Easy house shot.” But what does it mean? Is any
Urethane Balls
An overview of urethane cover stocks and bowling balls.
Bowling Myths
The truth about some of bowling's commonly held misconceptions.
Chameleon Oil Pattern
A description of the Chameleon oil pattern.
Bowling Styles - Tweeners
Bowlers who combine some elements of cranking with some elements of stroking are known as tweeners.
Top 10 Reasons to Join a League
Have you ever considered joining a bowling league but didn't actually do it? Here are the top 10 reasons to reconsider and finally join the ranks of league bowlers.
What is a Bowling Sponsorship?
What is a bowling sponsorship? And how do you get one? Learn the basics of what a bowling sponsorship is and how you can apply to get one yourself.
Myth - Head Pin Guarantees Strike
Does hitting the head pin guarantee a strike? Why or why not?
Bowling-Ball Pins Explained
A quick explanation of a bowling ball's pin and how it can help you when getting equipment drilled.
Forward/Backward Adjustments
A quick tutorial on how and when to use forward and backward adjustments to your advantage.
Five Things Not to Do While Bowling
No matter how much fun you're having with your friends, there are some things you should never do while bowling. Here are five of them.
Scorpion Oil Pattern
A description of the Scorpion oil pattern.
Bowling Gets Harder As I Get Better
It seems contradictory, but for most people, it's true: as you get better, bowling gets harder. Why is this?
Board
A definition of a board in bowling.
RG Ratings Explained
A quick explanation of what an RG rating is in reference to a bowling ball.
Leaving 7 Pin - Lefties
For left-handed bowlers. The science behind one of bowling's great frustrations - throwing a seemingly perfect strike ball but leaving the 7 pin.
Animal-Themed Oil Patterns
A collection of the PBA's animal-themed oil patterns, commonly used in sport leagues and also in various PBA tournaments.
Six Things You May Not Know About Bowling
Many of the aspects of bowling taken for granted by experienced bowlers are complete revelations to beginning bowlers. Here are six things you may not know about bowling.
2013 PBA League Rosters
Following the inaugural PBA League Draft, here are the complete rosters for all eight teams.
Ball Adjustments
A quick tutorial on how and when to change bowling balls.
Baker Format
An explanation on the Baker format of scoring during team competition.
Women's Shoe Conversion
A chart outlining which bowling-shoe size correspond's to a woman's foot size in inches.
Raw Hammer Acid
A review of the Raw Hammer Acid bowling ball, a reactive resin ball from Hammer.
Bowling Styles - Spinners
Bowlers who put a vertical-axis rotation on the ball, intending to hit the head pin, then move down the line are called spinners.
How to Pick Up Spares - Left
A step-by-step tutorial on how to pick up spares by making simple adjustments in your starting position.
Greek Church
A definition of a Greek Church in bowling.
Bowling Styles - Power Strokers
The power of a cranker and the smooth release of a stroker combine to define a power stroker.
Shark Oil Pattern
A description of the Shark oil pattern.
Wasting Strikes in Practice
Is it truly possible to waste strikes in practice as so many league bowlers joke from week to week?
Bottlegate
What happens when controversy erupts on the PBA Tour over the popping sound of a plastic water bottle? It's assigned a name and talked about seemingly endlessly. If you missed it, this article explains the basics of what exactly Bottlegate was.
Brunswick Siege
A review of the Brunswick Siege bowling ball, a reactive resin ball from Brunswick.
Bowling League Poker
A popular side game among individual bowling teams or entire leagues is poker. How does it work?
Brunswick C·(System) Versa-Max Bowling Ball Review
A review of the Brunswick C·(System) Versa-Max reactive-resin bowling ball.
Sandbagging
You may have heard about sandbagging, but do you know what it is? And have you ever seen it put into action?
Five Reasons to Buy Your Own Bowling Ball
Do you bowl even moderately often? Have you ever considered purchasing your own bowling ball, rather than using one of the balls on the rack in the alley? Here are five reasons to buy your own bowling ball.
Speed Adjustments
A quick tutorial on how and when to use speed adjustments to your advantage.
Men's Shoe Conversion
A chart outlining which bowling-shoe size correspond's to a man's foot size in inches.
Five Reasons to Buy Your Own Bowling Shoes
If you bowl with any level of frequency greater than never, you should buy your own bowling shoes. Here are five reasons why.
Illegal Pinfall
A list of scenarios in which pins you knock down don't actually count.
Pete Weber Profile
A profile of professional bowler Pete Weber, one of the most popular and charismatic bowlers in PBA Tour history.
Myth - More Balls, Better Bowler
Can you determine the quality of a bowler by the number of bowling balls in his arsenal?
How to Apply for a Bowling Sponsorship
Before you begin touting your greatness to potential bowling sponsors, you should know what they want to see from you. If you can benefit them, they may want to benefit you, too.
Bumper Bowling
Bumper bowling involves blocking the gutters from a lane, meaning people of all ages and abilities have a legitimate chance to knock down pins and enjoy a game of bowling.
How to Form a Five-Person Bowling Team
What's the ideal lineup for your five-person bowling team?
One-Pair Lane Courtesy
A quick description of the one-pair lane courtesy rule, predominantly used on the PBA Tour.
How to Score - Petraglia
An explanation of how the Petraglia bowling scoring system, sometimes referred to as golf, works.
Brunswick Nexxus f(P+R) Bowling Ball Review
A review of the Brunswick Nexxus f(P+R) reactive-resin bowling ball.
How to Form a Four-Person Bowling Team
What's the ideal lineup for your four-person bowling team?
2013 PBA50 Schedule
The complete 2013 PBA50, formerly Senior Tour, schedule.
Walter Ray Williams Jr Profile
A profile of professional bowler Walter Ray Williams, Jr., the all-time leader in wins on the PBA Tour.
Do You Have to be Good to Join a Bowling League
League bowling has long been a popular recreational sport for people of all ages. But for those who have never competed in a league: do you have to be good to join?
2011-2012 Top Earners
The top 20 bowlers, based on money earned, from the 2011-2012 PBA Tour season.
Five Bowlers Who Will Control the 2012-2013 PBA Tour Season
A month before the 2012-2013 PBA Tour season opens with the World Series of Bowling, I attempt to predict the five bowlers who will excel above the rest throughout the season.
PBA Hall of Fame - Performance
A list of every PBA Hall of Fame member in the performance category.
Generating Bowling Lineups
No matter how many members are on each team in your league, there's a strategy to forming a lineup that will optimize your team's performance.
Brush Bowling Shoes
The soles of your bowling shoes will wear over time, causing you to lose some of your slide on the approach. Learn how to combat that with a wire brush.
PBA Regional Tour
A general overview of the PBA Regional Tour - what it is, why it exists, and how to join.
2012-2013 PBA Tour Schedule
The complete 2012-2013 PBA Tour schedule.
Raw Hammer Anger
A review of the Raw Hammer Anger bowling ball, a reactive resin ball from Hammer.
Silver Lake Atom Splitters
A profile of the Silver Lake Atom Splitters, owned by Chris Hardwick and featuring franchise player Chris Barnes.
Myth - Buy a Better Game
Can you become a better bowler simply by spending money on new equipment?
Cover Stocks
Information on the benefits and downsides of each bowling-ball cover stock.
Entry Angle
A definition of an entry angle.
Chris Barnes Profile
A profile of professional bowler Chris Barnes, one of the top bowlers on the PBA Tour.
Bowling on the Burn
Bowling on the burn is a completely different experience from bowling on the fresh , and is one reason
Where to Stand When Bowling
Is there a particular place you have to stand while bowling? What are the rules regarding a bowler's starting position?
Dead Ball - Wrong Lane
What happens if you or someone else bowls on the wrong lane?
PBA U.S. Open Champions
A list of every PBA U.S. Open Champion dating back to 1971.
Brunswick Nexus Solid Bowling Ball Review
A review of the Brunswick Nexus Solid reactive-resin bowling ball.
Bowling Sponsorship Tiers
Bowling sponsorships are divided into multiple tiers, depending on a bowler's status. Learn more about the tiers and which one might fit you best.
Choosing a Bowling Bag
A quick guide on determining which bowling bag is best for you, your arsenal and your game.
Brooklyn Styles
A profile of the Brooklyn Styles, owned by Jesse Williams and featuring franchise player Sean Rash.
Bratburger
A definition of a bratburger in bowling.
PBA World Championship
A list of every PBA World Championship winner dating back to 1960.
Norm Duke Profile
A profile of professional bowler Norm Duke, recognized as one of the top PBA Tour bowlers of all time.
Jason Belmonte Profile
A profile of professional bowler Jason Belmonte, the most famous two-handed bowler in the world.
2013 Tournament of Champions
Pete Weber won his record-tying 10th career major title (37th overall) by defeating Jason Belmonte in the finals of the 2013 PBA Tournament of Champions.
There is Oil on the Lanes
Have you ever fallen or seen somebody else fall unexpectedly when stepping onto a bowling lane? It's slippery because it's covered in oil.
Scratch
A definition of scratch in bowling.
Why You Should Warm Up Before Bowling
Why should you warm up before bowling? The importance of being ready to bowl and suggestions on how to do so.
Stepladder Format
A brief explanation on the stepladder format of competition, often used to determine PBA Tour champions.
Break Point
A definition of a break point in bowling.
Arsenal
A definition of an arsenal in bowling.
Dead Ball - Pins Fall Early
What happens if a pin moves or falls down as your ball approaches, but before your ball gets there?
PBA TOC Winners
A list of every PBA Tournament of Champions Winner in history.
USBC Masters Champions
A list of every USBC Masters champion in history.
Turkey
A definition of a turkey in bowling.
Cover Stock
A definition of a bowling ball's cover stock.
Rolloff
A definition of a rolloff in bowling.
Christmas Tree
A definition of a Christmas tree in bowling.
Eliminator Format
An explanation on the eliminator format of competition, a common method of determining champions on the PBA Tour.
Fill Ball
A definition of a fill ball in bowling.
High Flush
A definition of high flush in bowling.
Strike Out
A definition of striking out in bowling.
Hambone
A definition of a hambone in bowling.
Arrows
A definition of arrows in bowling.
PBA Seasonal Money Leaders 86-today
A list of the top money winner on PBA Tour for every season from 1986 to today.
How to Form a Three-Person Bowling Team
What's the ideal lineup for your three-person bowling team?
Mika Koivuniemi Profile
A profile of professional bowler Mika Koivuniemi, the first bowler to ever make the television finals in all four majors in one season (2010-2011).
Tommy Jones Profile
A profile of professional bowler Tommy Jones, a consistent participant in television finals.
Bowling Pin Deck
The layout and dimensions of a bowling pin deck.
Post-Bowl
A definition of post-bowling.
2011-2012 PBA TV Schedule
The 2011-2012 PBA TV schedule.
Approach
A definition of an approach in bowling.
Bedposts
A definition of bedposts in bowling.
300 Fourth Best Achievement
Despite Barry's 300 game and 800 series, Paul somehow turned the spotlight to him and his incredible feats.
Blind Score
A definition of a blind score in bowling.

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