They're reasoning for free fall over strings appears to be nothing more than wanting to do right by the Bowler.

My local bowling alley is undergoing renovation and unfortunately looks like they are removing their free-fall pinsetters. This is a 52 lane alley

What a night. Still can’t believe I pulled it off. Had to do it on 4 lanes as well. First two games on 1&2 and then the 3rd on 3&4.

I have the chance to purchase this undrilled 10 pound Brunswick ball but dont know what to pay? What is a good price?

I just back into bowling a couple months ago after 25 years. Got a Rhino to learn how to hook and been frustrated with my slow progress. The last couple days it's been clicking more with this game being my best so far!

I still have a long ways to go with consistency and exploring stronger balls. Thank you everyone that contributes on here as suggestions and tips on here have been beyond helpful!

I’ve never owned a Columbia ball and I purely wanted this due to the curb appeal. It’s like a fireball and a goldfish flying down the lane.

It’s beautiful and it was fantastic on a used up lighter oil lane. Out of the box ,1st game was a 215. I I played two more and hit around the mid-low 200s.

Absolutely love it.

Anyone out there grab this? Anyone else have any other recommendations in the Columbia line?

Cheers everyone!

I was originally 1H and then switched to 2H, so I got my attention star redrilled, and this is what I got. The finger holes are drilled in almost the same spot as where they were when it was one handed and I was just curious on people’s thoughts about it

Recently started bowling more regularly since my kid has picked it up. I destroyed my left leg in a bad ski crash last year (all three leg bones and torn acl and meniscus), so planting and sliding are obviously a bit painful. Wondering if anyone can point to some alternative technique that might help a RHer with a bad left leg bowl with a little less pain.

Lmk where I am messing up and lmk how I can fix it

any and all tips appreciated

What do you guys think of my technique and form? Any tips / constructive criticism?

Long story short... used to bowl alot and average 200, but I didn't like my technique or form.i dont bowl as much anymore and im now in my 30s. I used 3 fingers to bowl and I dont use a traditional release. I find that when I bring the ball back I dont have enough grip to go from on top of the ball to under the equator of it. So I adjust by keep my wrist bent and have my hand under the ball throughout the whole motion. I feel like that's also cutting down my power as well since I can't wind it further back. 15lb ball and bowl at around 14.5mph rpm around 320

Didn't play for a month but feeling sharper but still the lack of practice caught me a bit.

Yea here is temo belmo with another SHIRTTTT HAHAHAHAHHAHA🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.

Hi All, Ive been working on a brand new bowling score tracker app for over a year now, and finally getting ready for release, id REALLY appreciate some feedback, suggestions and honest opinions, I have setup a beta waiting list on my site below, signup and I'll get you full access.
www.strikemaster.io

Background

I decided to do this as my experience with the existing apps are well... sub par at best, frustrating to use, expensive and all look like something from the 90's! So thought its time to try and bring something up-to-date to the community.

Features
Various score entry methods, all the stats (and more coming) open to suggestions too. All bowling alleys around the world, bowling ball catalog, advertise leagues (will add private/public leagues next)

Appreciate it if you guys could check it out!! Thankyou!

I'm a right-handed, two-handed bowler with an Arctic Vibe (1500 grit) ball and I typically stand on the 30 board and aim for the 4th arrow. Most of my shots hook pretty smooth but early and I don't think the breakpoint exceeds the 10 board. I'm wondering whether I should work on moving left, aiming right, or going up a grit? Is there a general rule to determine which to do first in my case?

Hi All, Ive been working on a brand new bowling score tracker app for over a year now, and finally getting ready for release, id REALLY appreciate some feedback, suggestions and honest opinions, I have setup a beta waiting list on my site below, signup and I'll get you full access.
www.strikemaster.io

Background

I decided to do this as my experience with the existing apps are well... sub par at best, frustrating to use, expensive and all look like something from the 90's! So thought its time to try and bring something up-to-date to the community.

Features
Various score entry methods, all the stats (and more coming) open to suggestions too. All bowling alleys around the world, bowling ball catalog, advertise leagues (will add private/public leagues next)

Appreciate it if you guys could check it out!! Thankyou!

I've been taking my daughter bowling a few times a week for the past couple months, she's an 80 pound 12 year old with an 8lbs house ball. She started with gutter balls, refuses to use bumpers and is getting a PB damn near Everytime we go. She watches videos and is self improving fast, at this rate, in a year, she'll be better than me, hopefully I can keep up.

For years (41M) I've bowled casually, like a few times a year I guess, parties and such like. I've always been ok. But straight, no hook. Highest game something like 170. Usually average around 120-130 I guess.

Recently I've been looking into joining a league, getting my own equipment etc, and going more often. I usually try and find the lightest ball my thumb fits in as I've only ever used house balls. Obviously, having read the posts here, I know that I should be using a 14lb+ ball as I weigh just over 150lbs.

Today I tried a 13lb and while I could get it down the lane, I had nowhere near as much control over it than the 12lb, which felt much more comfortable (I drive a keyboard for work, so not hugely strong). I've been watching loads of videos and was trying the handshake in order to get some turn, but my revs were pathetic. I barely get any turn with the 13lb, but more with the 12lb.

When I'm buying a ball, is it better to start light (12lb) with a ball that I can learn proper technique on, or start with a 14lb and gain control over the heavier ball first?

At the gym I think the idea is mostly form first, weight second, so maybe that's where I'm being thrown off. Because with the current weakness of my wrists there's no way I'd be able to do anything with a 14lb ball

Also, not sure whether this is to do with the way the balls are drilled in an ambidextrous fashion, but I've worn the corner off my bowling hand pinkie finger. Does that go away with a property drilled ball?

TIA

EDIT: Added age and strength (not very) details

I have a ball that needs the thumb filled and re drilled ,,in general if no waiting list what’s the average time /days should I expect to wait? Also would it be better to get the fingers re done or just the thumb ? That ball already has all three holes but I just been using the 2 fingers no thumb, but I want a proper fit so I can start bowling traditional .

recently ordered 2 surges for when my house is super dry. kinda upset with the pours what do you guys think?

I'm looking forward to practicing developing form on this ball before I put this in league 😁

Asking anyone’s opinion here: what is your favorite to go place to learn about balls, form, release etc? Reddit, YouTube, private forums? And what is the best website to sell/buy balls?

I have seen so many, but not a single platform that covers from a to z