Archive for ‘General’

  • Strike Out Beast Cancer – Bowl for the Cure®
    February is coming, fast!  Which means, it’s that time of year for love when St. Valentine’s Day hits but more importantly and something that truly hits me is that February is dedicated as a reminder for the USBC and Susan G. Komen “Bowl for the Cure®” month. Bowl for the Cure® is a year-round fund-raising and breast cancer awareness initiative...
    by at January 26th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
  • 2011 – 2012 AMF National In-League Tournament
    Well, it’s been awhile since I’ve posted, but that doesn’t mean I’ve been away from the lanes! I’ll have some new articles out here soon for you to read up, but I wanted to brag, err…share some news on things that have been going on lately.  If you’re not aware, AMF has an annual National In-League Tournament for league bowlers,...
    by at December 9th, 2011 at 01:12 pm
  • The Power of Perfect Bowling Practice
    Many beginning bowlers are quick to jump on the bandwagon that the only way to make high scores in ten pin bowling is to solely focus on making strikes.  After all, when the almighty strike ball is thrown, that’s when the oohhh’s and ahhhh’s come out from the other people watching…and that always feels good. However, when I observe some of the...
    by at June 6th, 2011 at 09:06 am
  • 10 Must Have Items for Every Serious Bowler
    Here’s a list of ten of the most common items you should always have available in your bowling bag when you’re out on the lanes.  Many bowlers may not agree and every bowler will have their own “Top Ten” essential must haves, but I’ve been stuck many times wishing I had my bowling bag equipped with these items as a bare minimum. Note: The...
    by at June 3rd, 2011 at 08:06 am
  • Bowling After Taking an Extended Break
    It’s been some time since I’ve posted any articles here at Kingpin-Bowling.com mainly because I ran into some personal challenges that required my full attention after I finished off the league I was in this past Fall.  Once things finally calmed down a bit, I received a call from a buddy of mine asking if I could jump on-board with them after one of his guys...
    by at May 26th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
  • Bowling Ball Specs: What the Numbers Mean
    When starting out in the game of ten pin bowling, the numbers game that is involved is not all that important, aside from how many more strikes you can get than your buddies.  Bragging rights still matter, after all.  Most beginners are simply comfortable using the house bowling balls provided by the bowling alley and although some of the grips are a bit iffy, as long...
    by at January 31st, 2011 at 09:01 am
  • Professional Bowler Strikes Out…On Next Lane
    Just a quick post for today, but take a look at the luck Josh Scranlon had recently in Henderson, NV.
    by at January 13th, 2011 at 11:01 am
  • Understanding Bowling Styles
    First off, no…I’m not talking about our buddy here with the aviators and that kind of style.  Today, I’m taking about digging into your particular bowling style.  Like every other aspect of your game, your individual and personal style of bowling should be unique, as long as your are generating results and noticing continual improvement…and still...
    by at January 6th, 2011 at 07:01 am
  • Will Kelly Kulick Repeat History and Defend her Championship?
    On Monday, January 17, Kelly Kulick of Union, N.J., will begin defense of the most prestigious title a woman bowler has ever won. Defeating an otherwise all-male field of 63 Professional Bowlers Association champions to win the 2010 PBA Tournament of Champions was one of the most extraordinary achievements in women’s sports history. But now the question is, can the...
    by at January 4th, 2011 at 08:01 pm
  • Happy New Year! Strikes on the Horizon
    It’s been a bit rough lately as far as keeping up with the site here, only because my JOB (Just Over Broke) has been hectic and the other day-to-day responsibilities.  However, that doesn’t mean that I haven’t been spending my fair share of time on the lanes and I’ll be focusing more on this blog in the coming year.  Not exactly a resolution,...
    by at January 4th, 2011 at 03:01 pm