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Expertise
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.
Experience in the area
Team USA State Champion Indiana'87 and Lousiana '97, National Collegiate Championship Wichita State '87, Ky state Singles Champion '99,Team USA National Finalist '97,'98, USBC Open Singles Champion 2007 (814 series)
What do you like about this subject?
I like the challenges of the sport and the wide range of ability levels that can participate.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
My goal is to make the understanding of bowling balls and what part they play in the sport understood by all skill levels, and to what extent they can help or hurt an individuals performance.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Bowling balls are only tools. Knowledge and skills are what are most important.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
You cannot by a hook in the box.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Pete | 11/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | fast and precise answer. |
| David | 11/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| jeff hewitt | 10/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Vincent | 10/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| peter | 10/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Chip Aki
2009-11-06 10 pen carry:
I am not sure what adjustments that you made, but leaving the ten pin is caused by the ball hitting light in the pocket. By light, I mean that the ball is hitting the 3 pin too near the front center of
2009-11-04 Finger holes:
1. Holes or indentations for gripping purposes shall not exceed five (5) and shall be limited to one for each finger and one for the thumb, all for the same hand. The player is not required to use all
2009-11-02 More backend on oily lanes:
If your release produces very little side rotation the change of direction down the lane is limited. Add that to heavy oil conditions, it is hard to get a big move down the lane. The best reaction is
2009-11-02 Finger holes:
The grip holes must be able to be covered by your hand or the hole now becomes a balance hole and you can only have one of those. If you do not have the extra balance hole you should be ok unless two
2009-10-23 axis tilt:
Axis tilt is the product of the position of the wrist at the release point. With the palm facing up, draw a line down the center of your forearm to your middle finger. If that is a straight line that
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