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Susie Minshew

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.90
  • Clarity of Response 9.72
  • Timeliness 9.90
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 91
 Any question on bowling including the playing field, equipment, the physical game, and the mental game.

Warren Friedl

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.75
  • Timeliness 9.95
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Total Questions 876
 20 Years Pro Shop Owner/Operator, 17 Years Bowling Center Operator (Manager/General Manager), Certified Coach since National Bowling Council and YABA days. Also Dick Ritger and USA Bowling Bronze certified. International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association (IBPSIA) Charter member, IBPSIA Certified, IBPSIA "On Lanes" Certified, 2 Time Member of the IBPSIA Board of Directors and Past Secretary/Treasurer, Small Shop columnist "Pro Shop Operator" Magazine, contributor to "Bowlers Journal International" magazine, editor of IBPSIA NET NEWS weekly e-newsletter, editor of "The Bowling Tree" blog and webmaster of www.revbowl.com.

Gary Oatis,USBC Silver Coach,PBA Member

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 29
 I am the author of True Bowler Adjustments. I am the new coach/expert on the block, however I can answer bowling adjustments questions dealing with the body, the ball, the lanes and using your eyes to read the ball reaction. I am truly a "software guy" who loves the human or people part of coaching. Any questions concerning ball drilling, we want to direct to the "hardware guys," the true experts regarding ball fitting! Ball fitting is what I consider to be your first priority in bowling! Thanks in advance Chip and Warren !!! If there is a question way above my head, I will ask Susie Minshew our resident "USBC Gold Level Coach" to help me out! It will always be about teamwork with me! A very special "Thanks" in advance Susie!

Chip Aki

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.90
  • Clarity of Response 9.88
  • Timeliness 9.90
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Total Questions 1796
 Ball drilling/fitting, Layouts, coaching related questions, any. USA Bowling Bronze Certified Coach, International Bowling Pro Shops and Instructors Assocation member, 15 years Experience in ball drilling, Storm Staff member.

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2010-02-05 ball suggestion:

Michael, As a former center GM, the league base has always dictated the availability of lanes, but since the league bowling base has eroded, centers recognize that open play or casual bowlers are now

2010-02-04 pin position and top weight:

None of those will really affect the how much the ball hooks. They can be used to create the shape of the balls hook. The ball surface can affect the amount of hook more so than anything else. Your

2010-02-04 ball roll:

Midlane roll can be created by the release, layout, ball surface, or all three. Midlane roll can help create a more controllable break point and ball reaction, especially on the sport patterns. Placing

2010-02-04 Columbia Big Bully:

Regi, Without knowing anything about your game I can't evaluate a ball and if it fits your skills. What do you roll now? What's your favorite ball ever? The Big Bully was a low Radius if Gyration

2010-02-04 ACRYLLIUM:

Acryllium would be considered similar to the hybrid coverstocks of today. Not as jerky as reactive, but stronger than standard urethan. It would be good on sport shots or most other conditions for a

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