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Hammer Black Widow Bite

High Performance
Color: Black/Silver All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
Core: High Mass Bias Gas Mask Core with Flip Block
Coverstock: Violent Bite Reactive
RG Differential: 0.049 (Medium-High Flare) on a scale of .000-.080 Low Flare-High Flare
RG Average: 2.51 (Low) on a scale of 2.43-2.80 Very Low-High Break Point
Reaction: Strong hook motion with aggressive backend
Recommended Lane Condition: Heavy Oil
Description: Featuring the High Mass Bias Gas Mask Core with Flip Block and new Violent Bite Reactive coverstock, the Black Widow Bite is what we moderately call “aggressive”. The Black Widow Bite expands the performance offerings in the Black Widow series by offering a stronger hook motion with more aggressive backend. Take that as a warning. Continue reading

USBC develops biomechanics technology

Grip and foot pressure systems expected to have big impact on coaching, pro shops

USBCLogoRed_small.jpgBy Patrick Brettingen
USBC Communications

Measuring pressure on specific points of the human body is becoming a new and growing focus for bowling coaching and training. The United States Bowling Congress has now developed advanced technology that can measure grip and foot pressure to improve the collection of motion data throughout a bowler’s approach.

These patent-pending biomechanics systems, which transmit body movement data to a computer via a series of pressure sensors connected to a bowler’s throwing hand and feet, are examples of new technology that USBC believes will usher in the future of coaching in the sport of bowling.

USBCPaulRidenour_small.jpg “This is the kind of technology we need in the sport of bowling,” said USBC Research Engineer Paul Ridenour, who was instrumental in developing the grip and foot pressure systems. Continue reading

Ebonite Complete NV

Coverstock: Traxion Reactive 0.45
Weight Block: Spike Symmetric Mass Bias Version 1B
Ball Color: Purple/Blue/Silver Pearl All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
Mass Bias Rating: 0.022
Length: 23
Hook: 48
RG Differential: 0.043 (Medium) on a scale of .000-.080 Low Flare-High Flare
RG Average: 2.51 (Low) on a scale of 2.43-2.80 Very Low-High Break Point
Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium to Heavy Oil Conditions
Description: It’s Complete NV. And no wonder. This ball performs even in high oil conditions. That’s because its new Traxion Reactive coverstock and Spike Core, Version 1B work in tandem to bring better performance in the backend. So get one. Have it drilled to your specs and watch it perform. Then check out the looks you get Continue reading

Columbia Wrath Dead Flush

Columbia Wrath Dead Flush Color: Purple/Blue/Red Pearl All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
Core: Ti Boss
Coverstock: “Bring It Back Pearl” Reactive
Surface: 4000 Abralon with Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish
Reaction: Skid/Flip
Hook Rating: Oil – 18, Backend – 30
RG Differential: .035 (Medium Flare) on a scale of .000-.080 Low Flare-High Flare
RG Average: 2.55 (Medium) on a scale of 2.43-2.80 Very Low-High Break Point
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Dry Oil The Wrath Dead Flush gives consistent performance on any medium to dry lane condition. Our proven Ti Boss core, surrounded by the new “Bring It Back Pearl” reactive veneer gives more length through the front and a strong backend motion. Continue reading