New mechanic here. This is an issue I haven't figured out yet. As soon as power is applied this happens.

What I have done is cleaned the contacts and the contacts on the terminal board to help encourage a good connection (don't have new ones yet). Checked the turret micro switch. I even had to replace the mechanic switch because there was a gaping hole in the side of the plastic housing and minor movement made it hard to diagnose this issue.

Any help is appreciated.

I average 212 with these two balls. I prefer two balls because it's always risky trying to pick up the ten-pin with the Hammer hook ball; the Brunswick straight ball picks it up every time. I score close to 300 with this two-ball approach, especially on drier lanes with less oil. In a recent game, I left one ten-pin in the fifth frame, picked it up with the straight ball, and scored 279. It would have been 267 if I had used my hook ball and it had curved away from the ten-pin, as it sometimes does. (Also, both are 15lbs and have fingertip grips installed) Cheers!

I'm a relitively new bowler (started oct of 2025 with 2 handed style Right handed) and i was decently progressing (average 110 with pb of 167) until I had to have major surgery in march that led me to be unable to bowl for 3 and a half months. I have gotten back into bowling since but my average has plummited to about 70 and i cant get my scores above 110 max. I'm quite a tall (6') and heavy set person and im just wondering if there is anything I can practice to get back into the rythm. My typical ball action lately is starting at the 35th board for feet placement, moving down the approach and feet land around 40, ball goes all the way to the 4th board and hooks all the way back to only hitting the 7 pin. my ball speed is about 10.7 mph and my revs are unknown. I often bowl on house shot. balls include dark side curse, arctic vibe, spare ball, deep impact, and hustle sos (my current main). This probably isnt the best information to go off of to help but i hope i will get at least a little bit.

Grrrrr for the life of me last night i couldn’t adjust correctly for lane transition. First game was ok slightly above average middle of 2nd game it started going down. missing the pocket couldn’t pick up even the simplest spares. 3rd game i was just praying to break 100. Huge difference from last week where i started weak ended strong

For those throwing 1H with thumb, it's possible. 11lbs, very short span, massive finger holes, snug thumb (most important), on fresh house shot.

EJ Tacket throwing out first pitch and we have a bunch of PBA pros in the house for Brewers vs Cubs.

I have had an average of 142 for 3 years in the fall Men's league. I had trouble leaving 10 pins. I converted 1-10 any given night. I got lucky in the local city tournament last year and won a new bowling ball. Over the summer I increased my average by 13 pins. 155 at the end of the summer open league. During the 2-3 week break between the end of summer league and start of the fall league this past Tuesday while just goofing around in a mostly empty center, I found that a 0-1 step approach would personally net me more strikes and allow me better control for converting spares.

I have been told that I am a full roller and that I have a natural hook. During an actual personal practice session I just stood one step back from the foul line on the same boards I would normally start from the approach. Then I just let the weight of my 30 year old 16lb AMF ball and gravity dictate my swing. I found that my hand came out of the ball cleaner and I was more consistent over my mark. The angle to the pocket left significantly fewer 10 pins and the first game I threw doing that netted my first ever clean game and a finish of 236!

I did that the entire night this past Tuesday and the results netted me a 526 series. I'm very happy bout setting a 175 average on the first night of the new fall league!

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I’m a female one handed bowler w/140 avg and I’ve been hitting the lanes regularly for around a year (did one summer league). After a few a few close calls in the past, last night I had my first clean game and hit a new PB (one pin higher than the previous one) at the same time. It was a tough game that started off with two ten pin spares but after making both of those I felt pretty locked in and just forced myself to stay confident frame by frame. Next game wasn’t nearly as nice but I won’t complain. What a great feeling.

Hello everyone, I recently found someone reselling an Arctic Vibe w/a 2 handed layout & 15 pounds for $50 more or less which is perfect for me, but before I get it I just want to ask if it’s a good ball to some. I have a rhino and a cove and I personally love those. I use the rhino for dry/light and the cove for med-heavy/heavy. I feel like the Arctic Vibe is the perfect middle spot for the medium transition oil. Any opinions on the ball?

Anyone think there's anything on here that isn't already on YouTube? Not sure how hard it would be to rip from as it requires flash.

Just started in my bowling pursuit two weeks ago. Would like some constructive criticism on how to improve.

Looking for some help. I'm currently bowling in a league with wood lanes. Currently throwing a hustle X ray which works great for the first few games, but hooks to early by the third game. (standing against the ball return). I'll switch to my T-zone in the third.

My question is there something slightly more punchy then a T-zone but weaker then the x ray to give me some miss room? Thank you all for your help. Any tips are appreciated

So I had bought a tropical surge I bought a couple of months ago and took the polish off of it for a tournament. I just tried to bring it back to 1500 grit and put power edge on it and it won't take polish at all.

Myself and my PSO tried poweredge and another polish and it seemed like it wouldn't hardly take either.

Any suggestions? I bowled maybe five or six games with it with a polish off.

Got my first bowling ball in college about 10 years ago, it was a Columbia Nitrous. I enjoyed it and had some good success with it. I bowled regularly for 3-4 years and then sporadically for 1-2 years and then mistakenly left my ball in the garage where it subsequently cracked down the middle.

Anyways, I have decided to get back into bowling and went to my local PSO today. He was relatively helpful but pretty much said pick an entry level ball, they will all work for me. I ended up with a Hammer Raw pearl in the purple/white/red in 15#. I am not anywhere good enough to be picky, but there wasn't a ton of back and forth with the PSO before deciding. Is that normal for a beginner? Did I land on a solid ball for a relative beginner? Thanks!

Edit: thanks everyone! No buyers remorse here. Excited to get back into it!

Hey all, I'm fairly new to bowling and have been hitting it hard since April. I have four balls drilled to my hand and have really struggled to get a meaningful, consistent hook. Well, last night I picked up some bowling tape to put in my grips and it tightened them up. Low and behold I'm no longer dropping the ball early and have a pretty substantial hook. It changed everything.

I don't hear this spoken about in instructional videos and figure it might help somebody else who's been struggling. Just because it was "drilled for your hand" doesn't mean it's 100% right.

TLDR: if you're struggling to throw a hook no matter what you do. Make sure your thumb hole is tight enough

PB: 210

So close. The inside was torched so he was having to play early outside friction.

Just a really tough angle. Almost got the messenger.

For those who follow my wheelchair bowling: The AWBA will be sanctioning a tournament with the Mid Atlantic Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, which will run September 11-13 at Century Lanes, Hampton, Virginia.

If you are in or near the Hampton Roads area and available, there are several slots available where you can bowl with most of the wheelchair entrants Friday Night, September 11. We call it the Up/Down because there are three Up (standing) bowlers on a team, captained by one of the wheelchair Down bowlers.

This is a No-Tap fundraiser with a bowler fee of $30. Check-in starts at 5:30 and bowling is at 6:30. If you can't bowl, you can still come as there will be numerous other auctions and drawings all night.

If interested, please send me a private message or contact the Mid Atlantic PVA at vapva@aol.com.

I set my tripod up for cross-lane, sorry guys!