TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

The Science Behind Ball Motion

Learn the core principles that drive RG, differential, layouts, friction, and energy transfer — the foundation of modern ball performance.

If you’re a newer league bowler who only has one or two bowling balls, learning how to adjust your surface during practice can be one of the smartest moves you make.

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Surface
League Bowling Hack: Adjusting Surface to Maximize a Smaller Arsenal
By Storm Products Inc. on July 31st, 2025
Insights from Ball Testing: How the Level Bridges the Gap By Nichole Thomas

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Ball Care
Insights from Ball Testing: How the Level Bridges the Gap
By Nichole Thomas on January 14th
Drilling Layouts Explained: A Crash Course in the VLS Layout System By Nichole Thomas

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Layouts
Drilling Layouts Explained: A Crash Course in the VLS Layout System
By Nichole Thomas on December 17th
Essential Tips for Two-Handed Bowlers from 900 Global's Chris Sloan By Nichole Thomas

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Technique 900 Global
Essential Tips for Two-Handed Bowlers from 900 Global's Chris Sloan
By Nichole Thomas on October 28th
The Benefits of Wrist Supports in Bowling By Nichole Thomas

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Technique
The Benefits of Wrist Supports in Bowling
By Nichole Thomas on October 7th
Why Axis Rotation Matters By Nichole Thomas

7 min read

Technique Lane Play Terminology
Why Axis Rotation Matters
By Nichole Thomas on August 26th
Mastering Layouts: Pin Up vs. Pin Down By Nichole Thomas

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Layouts Lane Play
Mastering Layouts: Pin Up vs. Pin Down and Lane Play Strategy
By Nichole Thomas on August 20th
Practice Strategies from the Pros By Nichole Thomas

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Lane Play Technique
Practice Strategies from the Pros
By Nichole Thomas on August 12th
Bowling Fundamentals By Nichole Thomas 3 min read

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Technique Terminology
Bowling Fundamentals: A Guidebook for Beginners
By Nichole Thomas on June 7th, 2024
My Bowling Ball is Hooking Too Much: How to Tame the Hook

7 min read

Lane Play Technique Arsenal Building
My Bowling Ball is Hooking Too Much: How to Tame the Hook
By Dylan Byars on May 21st, 2024
What is The Cliff? The Phenomenon That Has Bowlers Perplexed

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Lane Play
What is The Cliff? The Phenomenon That Has Bowlers Perplexed
By Dylan Byars on May 17th, 2024
The Anatomy of a Storm Bowling Ball: What Makes It Unique?

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Storm Technology
The Anatomy of a Storm Bowling Ball: What Makes It Unique?
By Dylan Byars on May 14th, 2024
How to Select the Perfect Storm Bowling Ball for Different Lane Conditions

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Arsenal Building Lane Play
How to Select the Perfect Storm Bowling Ball for Different Lane Conditions
By Dylan Byars on May 9th, 2024
Bowling Versatility with Strategic Hand Releases

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Technique
Bowling Versatility with Strategic Hand Releases
By Chad McLean on May 2nd, 2024
Selecting the Proper Bowling Ball Weight: A Guide for New Bowlers

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Technique
Selecting the Proper Bowling Ball Weight: A Guide for New Bowlers
By Dylan Byars on April 26th, 2024
Pin Buffer Layout System: The Pin Buffer

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Layouts
Pin Buffer Layout System: The Pin Buffer
By Dylan Byars on April 30th, 2024
Lightly Oiled Lane Conditions Simplified: A Step-by-Step Approach

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Lane Play
Lightly Oiled Lane Conditions Simplified: A Step-by-Step Approach
By Dylan Byars on April 24th, 2024
Improve Your Bowling Game: Adjusting PSA to PAP Distance

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Layouts
Pin Buffer Layout System: PSA to PAP Distance on Bowling Ball Motion
By Dylan Byars on April 23rd, 2024
Understanding Bowling Ball Energy: The Key to Motion Mastery

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Lane Play
Understanding Bowling Ball Energy: The Key to Motion Mastery
By Dylan Byars on April 19th, 2024
Pin Buffer Layout System: Pin-to-PAP Distance

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Layouts
Pin Buffer Layout System: Pin-to-PAP Distance
By Dylan Byars on April 18th, 2024
My Bowling Ball is Hooking Too Much: How to Tame the Hook

7 min read

Lane Play Technique Arsenal Building
My Bowling Ball is Hooking Too Much: How to Tame the Hook
By Dylan Byars on May 21st, 2024
Build Your Bowling Arsenal Using the 6 Ball Slot System

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Arsenal Building
Build Your Bowling Arsenal Using the 6 Ball Slot System
By Dylan Byars on May 3rd, 2024
Choosing the Right Bowling Ball: Understanding Characteristics and Shapes

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Lane Play Terminology
Choosing the Right Bowling Ball: Understanding Characteristics and Shapes
By Dylan Byars on April 17th, 2024
Bowling Ball Reactions: Skid, Hook, and Roll

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Lane Play
Bowling Ball Reactions: Skid, Hook, and Roll
By Dylan Byars on April 12th, 2024
Master the Lanes: The Best Bowling Tip to Average Higher

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Technique
Master the Lanes: The Best Bowling Tip to Average Higher
By Dylan Byars on April 12th, 2024
Maximizing Hook Potential: Is Your Ball Not Hooking Enough?

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Technique Lane Play
Maximizing Hook Potential: Is Your Ball Not Hooking Enough?
By Dylan Byars on April 11th, 2024
Mastering the Heavy Oil: A Guide to Conquering Oiled Lane Conditions in Bowling

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Lane Play
Mastering the Heavy Oil: A Guide to Conquering Oiled Lane Conditions in Bowling
By Dylan Byars on April 11th, 2024
Top 5 Bowling Techniques to Master for First Time Bowlers

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Technique
Top 5 Bowling Techniques to Master for First Time Bowlers
By Dylan Byars on April 10th, 2024
AI Core Bowling Revolution: Defeating Limits with Groundbreaking Technology

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Technology
AI Core Bowling Revolution: Defeating Limits with Groundbreaking Technology
By Dylan Byars on April 9th, 2024
Bowling Ball Evolution: From Wooden Wonders to High-Tech Head-Turners

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Technology
Bowling Ball Evolution: From Wooden Wonders to High-Tech Head-Turners
By Dylan Byars on April 8th, 2024
Changing Surface: Understanding Grit Levels and Surface Alteration in Bowling Balls

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Surface Lane Play
Changing surface: understanding grit levels and surface alteration in bowling balls
By Dylan Byars on April 8th, 2024
Bowling's Essential Element: The Coverstock

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Technology Surface
Bowling's essential element: the coverstock
By Dylan Byars on April 5th, 2024
Strategies to Overcome Weak 10-Pin Leaves in Bowling

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Technique Lane Play
Strategies to overcome weak 10-pin leaves in bowling
By Dylan Byars on April 5th, 2024
The Essential Guide to Bowling Ball Maintenance: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right

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Ball Care
The essential guide to bowling ball maintenance: why it matters and how to get it right
By Dylan Byars on April 5th, 2024
Spin to Win: Understanding Axis Tilt in Bowling

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Technique Lane Play
Spin to win: understanding axis tilt in bowling
By Dylan Byars on April 4th, 2024
Storm Bowling's New Reaction Charts: Empowering Informed Bowling Ball Selection

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Arsenal Building Lane Play
Storm bowling's new reaction charts: empowering bowling ball selection
By Dylan Byars on April 3rd, 2024
Ten Pin Bowling: What Matters in Your Roll

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Technique Lane Play
Ten pin bowling: what matters in your roll
By Dylan Byars on April 1st, 2024
Get Rid of Roll Out in Bowling: Causes, Effects & Solutions

7 min read

Lane Play Technique
Get rid of roll out in bowling: causes, effects & solutions
By Dylan Byars on April 3rd, 2024
Unlocking the Potential of AI Core in Bowling

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Technology
Unlocking the potential of AI core in bowling
By Dylan Byars on April 1st, 2024
Cracking the Code of The Burn in Bowling Strategies Skills and Equipment

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Lane Play Technique
Cracking the code of 'the burn' in bowling: strategies, skills, and equipment
By Dylan Byars on March 27th, 2024
Revolutionizing Bowling: The Introduction of AI Core Technology

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Technology
Revolutionizing bowling: the introduction of AI core technology
By Dylan Byars on March 27th, 2024
Unleash Your Bowling Potential: Master Axis Rotation for Unstoppable Strikes

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Lane Play Technique
Unleash your bowling potential: master axis rotation for unstoppable strikes
By Dylan Byars on March 26th, 2024
Demystifying the Mystery: Why the 10-Pin Haunts Bowlers

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Lane Play Technique
Demystifying the mystery: why the 10-pin haunts bowlers
By Dylan Byars on March 19th, 2024
Inside the Bowling Ball: Understanding RG, Differential, and Symmetry

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Technology
Inside the bowling ball: understanding RG, differential, and symmetry
By Dylan Byars on March 13th, 2024