What feels like eons ago, in 2020, I penned an article titled No “I” in Team. That article focused on individual expectations of a bowler who is part of a team, and how that bowler could better manage their team contributions. Lately, however, I have begun wondering about the “no I in team” mantra. What does […]
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The Track Kinetic Cobalt is the first Kinetic to use the HK22 base coverstock formula, with the QR-7 Hybrid cover and the Shuttle core returning from the Kinetic Black Ice. In addition to the change in coverstock formulation, the Kinetic Cobalt comes out of the box sanded at 500/1500/4000 SiaAir, without any compound or polish […]
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The Tundra Fire brings another dry lane option into the Track line. This new release features the same core geometry, but with slightly different densities, as the Tundra and Tundra Solid to create a ball with a 2.561″ RG and a 0.030″ differential. Combined with the HK22 base material in the DR-5 Pearl coverstock, the […]
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Over the first two articles in this series, we discussed the skills you need to develop for better lane play. This included both the physical abilities and how to look for the information you need to make better decisions. To continue our discussion on this topic, we’ll look at the practical applications and how to […]
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The Game Breaker 4 Hybrid brings the HK22 coverstock base formula into the iconic Game Breaker line. The Game Breaker 3 Black/Blue used the GB 12.0 Hybrid coverstock, but the new HK22 formulation allows the Game Breaker 4 Hybrid to dig into the midlane more and create a more responsive shape downlane. This new addition provided […]
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In this recurring feature, I answer questions from Bowling This Month readers. If you have questions, please leave them in the comment section below so I can address them in a future installment of Coach, I’ve Got a Question! Do you have any tips on playing really hard flat patterns, like the US Open pattern? What […]
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The Outer Limits is one half of a dual release by Radical for the spring season, along with the Innovator Solid. Both balls feature asymmetrical core designs, and they are both highly angular at the breakpoint. The Outer Limits has a core design with a higher RG (2.499″), a slightly lower differential (0.051″), and a […]
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Over the next few articles, I want to go through some of the most common issues faced by bowlers of all different levels. In my experience working with bowlers of all levels, there are some clear differences in what I generally need to address for beginners, intermediate, and more advanced bowlers. Getting started with beginner […]
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