Is there a better gift than a bowling gift? If it’s for someone that loves bowling the answer is no. If you know someone that enjoys bowling either as recreation or hobby or as the member of a league they are going to appreciate any type of bowling related gift that you purchase. There are a number of great bowling gift ideas. (more…)
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Is There a Better Gift Than a Bowling Gift?
Friday, April 6th, 2012Brunswick Slingshot
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
Today we’re profiling the Brunswick Slingshot. The Slingshot is an entry level performance ball from Brunswick that comes in six different colors. Another comforting factor is you know you’re getting quality when you go with Brunswick.
Coverstock
The Slingshot features Brunswick’s PowrKoil 17 Reactive coverstock. PowrKoil 17 is a mild reactive coverstock that creates length with a medium response to friction on dry to medium-dry lane conditions. The Slingshot comes in a wide array of pearlized colors that will surely match your style. (more…)
The Golden Ticket
Monday, April 2nd, 2012
Hammer is one of the bowling industry leaders. They are concerned because tournaments are disappearing and three out of every four sanctioned league bowlers have quit the game in the last thirty years. They are looking to do something to keep the game of bowling going strong for generations to come. They want to get back to the good old days when people bowling twice a week was the norm.
In order to do help help the game of bowling to progress they are doing a number of things on their website savebowling.com. One of the things they are doing is the Golden Ticket Ball Program. In the program, Hammer has scattered 10 winning balls across the country. After purchasing the new Hammer TNBA Rhythm you go to the Golden Ticket Ball Program and enter your ball’s serial number before May 15 and you might be the lucky winner of new ball from Hammer’s 2012 product line.
The new Rhythm is the latest ball designed to continue raising awareness of one of the most historic bowling organizations in America, the TNBA! The Rhythm combines our very popular Arson core with the strongest coverstock from last season, Grand Theft Reactive, first poured on the original Taboo. This creates an incredibly strong solid symmetric ball in the Hammer line! Not only can you participate in the Golden Ticket Ball Program, but a portion of the proceeds from every Rhythm ball sold will go to support the TNBA. So help save bowling and purchase the Hammer TNBA Rhythm.
Buying the Right Ball
Friday, March 23rd, 2012
Getting a new bowling ball should be something that gets you excited. Before you buy a new bowling ball make sure you take into account several factors. The right ball will make you feel comfortable and in turn make a big difference in your game. So make sure you don’t pick a ball because you think it makes you look cool be patient and find the ball that gives you that level of comfort. That’s not to say you can’t have a ball that performs well and catches the eye, there are plenty of quality balls that perform and are visually appealing. (more…)
Ceremonial First Roll with Sean Rash
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
It’s been a few months since eight-year-old Dan McCarty rolled out the ceremonial first ball with Sean Rash at the PBA World Championship Johnny Petraglia Division Finals in Las Vegas, but it’s a story worth retelling. Prior to the WSOB kick-off, Brunswick hosted a photo shoot for all Brunswick players. Brunswick was approached by the Best Buddies program and asked if kids from the program could attend. Brunswick agreed without hesitation. During the photo shoot, Dan McCarty and Sean Rash really connected with one another. (more…)
Mastering the Art of Bowling
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
Jason Belmonte, Ron Hoppe and Diandra Asbaty are well-known within the bowling community. The three of them have teamed up with Storm and Turbo to create the International Art of Bowling. The IAB’s goal is to give back to the bowling community by imparting their knowledge of the game. They want to grow the most exciting, committed, cutting-edge bowling community in the world. The best part is how accessible to the public they’re making this great opportunity.
Ron, Jason and Diandra are giving people the opportunity to have first hand training from them with their Bowler’s Bootcamp. Bowler’s Bootcamp is a training program that is designed to be a comprehensive, world-class bowling training that will elevate your game to new heights. (more…)
Storm Vivid
Thursday, March 15th, 2012
Within our sport Storm is renowned as a high performance line of balls. Storm is found in the bag of many of the top bowlers in the world today. The new Vivid is designed to expand the Premier line from Storm.
The Vivid utilizes Storm’s newest and most technologically advanced cores and coverstocks. It is designed to fit in right between the Virtual Gravity Nano pearl and solid versions, because of it’s mid lane traction and backend hook. The surface texture of the ball is very heavy because of Storm’s employment of it’s advanced nanotechnology. (more…)
The Heart of Your Ball
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
Bowling balls coming in all colors and weights, but the dimensions are the same. You can even get a ball with your favorite sports team on it these days. While the colors and logos give your ball personality. The performance edge is more than skin deep on a bowling ball. The heart and soul of a bowling ball is its core.
The core of your ball is what gives it the desired effect and allows for different playing styles. A bowling ball core itself is a polyester resin that is composed of different chemicals including barites, silica powder and limestone to name a few. The different variations of these cores are determined at the outset, where weights and density determine the effect on the ball. The core is asymmetrical to make it easier to get you the hook and pick up those strikes. Each core is calculated to fit the exact specifications of each type of ball.
They take the core and put it in a sphere mold that is locked down and filled with liquid polymer. The polymers can take days to dry depending on the type of bowling ball being made. After this section has solidified the veneer that is seen by the naked eye is formed around the core. So whether you’re rolling a Hammer, Ebonite or Storm know that your ball has gone through an extensive process.
Here are a few links to some cool videos showing the process of making a bowling ball:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTUHnvZSnns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA3dUp_xqSU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH43_Ae-sHo
Bringing On the Fun
Thursday, March 1st, 2012 
We know there are some of you that bowling is just for fun! Shhhh. Not many but some. They are possibly the ones that might annoy the others of you on league night with their silly attitude and disregard for the sport. But, you have to admit they keep you focused on the fun when things become a little intense right? Well, for those of you who love to go bowling because it is a good hang out but would still like to own a ball, why not try a ball that is really trending lately. A clear bowling ball!
Our Monthly Prize – Enter Now
Monday, February 27th, 2012
This is the ball that you could win in our monthly draw! An amazing ball that could take your game to that critical next level. Just click on this link www.bowling.com/signups/enterdrawing.aspx and fill out a short entry form and you will be entered. Then navigate over to our clearance items and great sales. You will be thrilled at what is on offer there and for how little. Happy shopping.
