MOTIV Has Cruel Intent

MOTIV Cruel Intent is designed for Medium – Heavy conditions with Blue/Green Pearl 4000 Grit Sanded Fusion Pearl Reactive coverstock wrapped around the Sinister Asymmetric core.

 

At the heart of the Cruel Intent™ is the huge Sinister™ core. It harnesses asymmetry to boost track flare and promote proper transition in very low friction environments. MOTIV reports “The Cruel Intent™ is a dominating power pearl for heavy oil. It is the cleanest and most angular asymmetric ball MOTIV™ has ever produced.” World Wide Release Date: 11/8/2013

The 900 Global Eagle Pearl

The Eagle Pearl, adding to the dynasty of the Eagle line, the Eagle Pearl features the Break Core with a low Rg and MAXED out Differential. The Break core is wrapped in the fan-favorite S70 shell in Black, pearlized and polished. 900 Global reports “the Eagle Pearl is going to provide an effortless move through the front part of the lane and a monstrous backend thrash that will send the pins scurrying for cover!”

Radical Technologies Adds 2 Balls

Reax™ Version 2 “We have worked hard to find a new resin formulation,” reports a Radical spokesman “and the results are magnificent.” This new resin allows the REAX Version 2 to clear the fronts with ease and corner like there is no tomorrow, a motion not normally seen in an aggressive asymmetrical ball. However, Radical cautions that the REAX Version 2 has more overall hook than its original version, but we moved that hook to the back end of the lane. The result is a strong hooking ball that retains energy through the pins, and this energy retention translates into better pin carry. The core in the REAX Version 2 is a new technology as well. Radical incorporated the finger scoop concept first seen in the original Yeti™ and combined it with the patented Off-Set Technology in the original REAX™. The results are eye-opening with a ball motion not seen in the market since the introduction of the resin coverstock.

Yeti™ Untamed This second generation Yeti incorporates the same dynamic symmetric core as the original Yeti with a new resin base coverstock. “The Yeti Untamed is a monster, and it has more overall hook than the original Yeti with most of the action taking place down the lane” reports Radical. To say the Yeti Untamed has a big back end would be an understatement. With its polished finish (500 Siaair Micro Pad, Royal Compound, Royal Shine), the black/emerald green solid Yeti Untamed offers unmatched performance at this price point.

For more Radical info click here.

The Newest Balls From Track Inc.

Track’s new 706C/A is Teal/Black/Lime Gen X C/A Hybrid with the Helmet core. The hybrid cover is prepped 500 Abralon®, 1500 Abranet soft Polished w/ Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish™ designed for Medium to Oily depending on your skills. World Wide Release Date: 10/22/13

Track’s newest 400A Special Edition is a stunning White Diamond color, Luxury MA coverstock wrapped around the DNA core (used in the 300c) with cover finished 500, 800, 1000, 2000 Abralon® Polished w/ Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish™ designed for Medium to Dry conditions. World Wide
Release Date: 10/22/13.

New Balls Coming Soon from DV8

 

 DV8 RUCKUS™ The black/blue/lime Ruckus features the new Class 8F Hybrid coverstock formulation matched with the new medium RG, asymmetric Ruckus core. This combination provides “plenty of hook with extremely aggressive backend reaction on medium to heavy oil lane conditions” suggests DV8. This stronger backend reaction allows bowlers to play deeper inside angles while maintaining outstanding entry angle and superior pin action.

DV8 DUDE™ The black/purple Dude features the new Class 4F Solid coverstock matched with the new high RG, symmetric Dude core to provide outstanding versatility for a variety of bowling styles. DV8 reports: “The Dude floats easily down the lane and provides plenty of flip at the breakpoint to attack the pins on medium to light oil lane conditions.” Look for a similar reaction to the Diva, as the Dude contains the same core, with less pink in the cover!

Bill Hall’s Tri-Grip Bowling Ball Fitting System

　

　
"I hope it revolutionizes bowling" commented Bill Hall former "ball driller to the pros." We were talking about the Tri-Grip System, a new and different approach to fitting a bowling ball.

Hall’s Tri-Grip system does not involve any new tools but his understanding and extensive research of the "linear lines of the hand." His kinesiology research and intense involvement with the sport of bowling since the late ‘70’s, inspired him to spend a couple years addressing his own issue (an extremely double jointed hand) and those issues he saw in players he coached.

Hall has experience as PBA tour rep, with his company Next Level Bowling, at Bowling This Month magazine’s Super School instructional series, and doing individual coaching in the US for standouts like: Norm Duke, Danny Wiseman, Pete Weber, Parker Bohn and others. Also, his international resume includes coaching the National team in Qatar, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates and Indonesia to measurable success.

Many coaches and ball drillers can relate to the bowler who is motivated to do better in the sport and invests in coaching, but is frustrated. Getting bowling lessons is a good way to develop the skills needed to accomplish your bowling goals. But, while receiving knowledge, and getting high quality practice, execution can be stymied by an ill fitting, difficult to deliver (consistently) bowling ball.

Graphic provided by Bill Hall, Tri-Grip Bowling Ball Fitting System

Hall’s goal is to "target everybody" with a system that features "no muscle change to the hand." He was very quick to mention that "other ways are NOT wrong." He suggests that he gets the basic span and hole sizes using a tool like the Bill Taylor Ball Fitting Ring. Similar tools to gain this basic information would still be necessary. His research and over 175 drilled balls led him to this "alternative way to fit a hand."

Focusing on important points of leverage, Hall suggests that his new system provides a ball fit that is less strenuous to control, which needs less muscle tension. When asked if the Tri-Grip was for just high level players or would it be appropriate for everyone, he responded "You need less grip strength that is why the Tri-Grip is usable for any level bowler, including kids."

When asked about the similar objectives of the Center Line Transposition or CLT technique, Hall pointed out that his system is not just a variation. But, rather than just mapping the hand across or over the ball, the Tri-Grip technique accounts for how the ball hangs on the hand and on the arm.

Hall used an example of an older bowler near 80, whose frustration brought him to Hall to check out the new system. A stroke changed his ability to control a ball, so after setting him up with the new fit "Charlie" was able to regain control and perform better than the recent past.

Discussing the Tri-Grip system with Vince Biondo a former 3 time Team USA member and owner of Eagle’s Edge Pro Shop in Island Lake, IL, Biondo mentioned some of his bowling buddies, talked about it. Buddy Rich Blake, another Chicago area pro shop operator, had invested in the system and shared the benefits. Biondo’s personal curiosity led him to try it, for his own issue. His initial reaction was of a marked improvement, but as with a lot of players, especially those with a long experience with one fit, he later started to tweak the changes. Biondo said "if you have time to invest in the process, (plan on) lots of games and lots of tweaking, do a couple balls, commit to it and have patience, you will enjoy the results."

Biondo also mentioned he felt the system works for three kinds of potential customers.

1. The bowler that’s had multiple drillers, with multiple feels. 2. The bowler with thumb issues, and not getting out clean. 3. the bowler with issues of coming around the ball too much or too early, helping them stay behind the ball.

All in all, Biondo’s conclusion is the Tri-Grip does put the hand in better position, behind the ball, helping center the ball on the pad of the palm just below the index finger (see figure 1). He did feel stretching his ring finger a tad also felt better for him. He also recommended if you believe you might take some time getting used to the system, an interchangeable thumb will help with multiple options rather than multiple plug and redrill efforts.

When I approached Chicago area pro shop operator Al Hardesty, of the Strike Shop, in Cresthill, IL. asking why he invested in Hall’s Tri-Grip system, Hardesty commented "I feel it’s a necessity to invest in new techniques and update technology." Hardesty described the system as a "very, VERY personal reflection of a player’s hand structure." He has seen "more consistency off the bowler’s hand, and an improved rev rate."

Having had the system since March, Hardesty pointed out that he has seen performance enhancement from using the Tri-Grip in his own game as well as that of customers. When following up about the systems use with every level of bowler, Hardesty mentioned using the system with some younger players including High School bowlers and even an 11 year old for their first finger tip. The Tri-Grip can be used for both finger tip and conventional grips.

The question, would you buy a new fitting system from this man, the Man being Bill Hall. Hall started drilling bowling balls at the Showboat in Las Vegas in 1977, under the tutelage of John Fantini. Hall worked with and for Brunswick, Ebonite, Columbia, and Faball. He shared his knowledge consulting with ball manufacturers and presenting seminars on balls and ball drilling to pro shop operators all over the world. Hall, also, has been involved in creating and operating two ball companies Champion and Power Play. Hall also continues to coach, check out Next Level Bowling on the web.
　


The Tri-Grip Fitting System by Pro Shop Operator magazine Columnist Warren Friedl. Friedl is the long time operator of Revolutions Bowling Pro Shops (Revolutions-Mokena) in suburban Chicago. Friedl's Revolutions-Mokena has invested in the system and is using it with a few customers evaluating the system.

Hammer Reveals The Cold Blood

Hammer’s new Cold Blood is Black / Blue NBT Pearl coverstock finished 500 / 500 / 1000 Abralon® / Clean N' Sheen wrapping the First Blood Core. Hammer designed the Cold Blood for Heavy Oil. Coming October 8th, 2013.