does it matter what type of bowler you are

[noeymc]

does it matter what type of bowler you are? i dont know what type i am but reading everything on here makes me wonder how would i determine what type of bowler i am

[bowl1820]

does it matter what type of bowler you are? i dont know what type i am but reading everything on here makes me wonder how would i determine what type of bowler i am


Stroker's the smooth classic style of bowling, typically have lower rev's, lower back swing, more square to the foul line. They rely on accuracy and have a more consistent shots. Example Norm Duke

Tweener is in between Stroker and Cranker. more rev's and back swing, a stronger wrist position than a stroker. Example Brian Voss

Cranker Highest rev's, use big back swings (Though not always), very cupped wrist, open shoulders. Typically have "late timing" (foot at F-line before ball) and try to generate lots of area and power to cover less than perfect hits.

Cranker's tend to stand at the extreme opposite side of the approach

There are also variations of the above styles.

There is also the spinner style, not seen in the US much. More in Asia.

Plus the Two handed style

[noeymc]

i guess i would call my self a stroker then thank u for the reply

[Davec13]

It really doesn't matter what type of bowler you are. What matters are those x's on the score sheet. Here is a link to give you some insight as to what type of bowler you may be. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling_form

[martinezsam2495]

Stroker's the smooth classic style of bowling, typically have lower rev's, lower back swing, more square to the foul line. They rely on accuracy and have a more consistent shots. Example Norm Duke

Tweener is in between Stroker and Cranker. more rev's and back swing, a stronger wrist position than a stroker. Example Brian Voss

Cranker Highest rev's, use big back swings (Though not always), very cupped wrist, open shoulders. Typically have "late timing" (foot at F-line before ball) and try to generate lots of area and power to cover less than perfect hits.

Cranker's tend to stand at the extreme opposite side of the approach

There are also variations of the above styles.

There is also the spinner style, not seen in the US much. More in Asia.

Plus the Two handed style
What about 2 fingers style
e.e

[75lockwood]

What about 2 fingers style
e.e

2 finger style = 2 hand style

[noeymc]

What about 2 fingers style
e.e

i do that when i go with my family to make it fair unless my older brother goes then i gotta bowl the right way ( by that i mean my way) or i wont stand a chance lol

[Davec13]

2 finger style = 2 hand style

Not necessarily. There are a couple of two finger crankers at our lanes. They just cup the ball and basically have it rested on there bicep. I'll see if I can find a youtube video.

Here is a good video showing a two finger non 2 handed release.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q145iCPERIg&feature=related

[75lockwood]

Not necessarily. There are a couple of two finger crankers at our lanes. They just cup the ball and basically have it rested on there bicep. I'll see if I can find a youtube video.

Here is a good video showing a two finger non 2 handed release.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q145iCPERIg&feature=related

Thats intense lol

[bowl1820]

The Two Finger style (Thumbless bowler) is just a variation of the Cranker Style.

[Zothen]

I am considered a stroker(250 revs) and 15-16mph.

Zothen

[noeymc]

i bowl around 20 to 21 mph and i dont know my revs but my ball hooks about 5-7 boards roughly (hammer taboo deep purple) but i just shrake the hand on and try to keep my arm close to my body

[billf]

You could have my style=A MESS

[noeymc]

would u recommend your style i am willing to try anything once maybe

[AZBowla]

I don't think it matters much as long as whichever style you use you can do it consistently. Look at guys like Jason Belmonte or Osku Palermaa, theirs is a style that's just about as far out there as you can have, but they are among the best in the world. I'd say give the different styles a try and see what feels natural and works best, then go with that. As with anything, bowling better comes with practice, plain and simple. There's no miracle shortcut or secret strategy to get better at it other than throwing a few hundred bad games until you finally figure out how to do it right, so just get out there and get those bad games behind you. I'm still working on getting mine out of the way, lol.