Modern release vs Classic Release Pros and Cons

[LOUVIT]

sorry to ask, what is considered modern and what is classic? is Modern behind the ball with thumb at like 1 o'clock and is classic more of a suitcase release.

[ep1977]

sorry to ask, what is considered modern and what is classic? is Modern behind the ball with thumb at like 1 o'clock and is classic more of a suitcase release.

Usually the term modern release means the yo yo type release. EJ Tackett is a good example of the modern release.

[RobLV1]

A classic release features a wrist that stays strong as the fingers turn around the ball. A modern release features unloading and loading the wrist in a yo-yo like motion and the fingers turn through the ball rather than around it. Another difference is the timing: traditional release usually required late timing to generate revs, while a modern release requires timing that is either early or leverage. Still another difference is the release timing. The traditional release featured very short release timing; very little time between the thumb exiting the ball and the fingers exiting to allow for lift. The modern release features much long release timing to avoid lifting; a definite no-no with modern bowling balls.

[bowl1820]

sorry to ask, what is considered modern and what is classic? is Modern behind the ball with thumb at like 1 o'clock and is classic more of a suitcase release.

Might take a look at this video:

Analysis of the modern 10-Pin Bowling Swing and Release #1

[LOUVIT]

Great video, I saved that one

[bowl1820]

Great video, I saved that one

If you go look in the video forum there's a #2 of that video, also one for two handers. They are stickies at the top.

[LOUVIT]

A classic release features a wrist that stays strong as the fingers turn around the ball. A modern release features unloading and loading the wrist in a yo-yo like motion and the fingers turn through the ball rather than around it. Another difference is the timing: traditional release usually required late timing to generate revs, while a modern release requires timing that is either early or leverage. Still another difference is the release timing. The traditional release featured very short release timing; very little time between the thumb exiting the ball and the fingers exiting to allow for lift. The modern release features much long release timing to avoid lifting; a definite no-no with modern bowling balls.

I think I got it, I was just taught the modern release and there are times I am in the middle of the 2 and it seems my fingers and thumb come out at the same time. Since I have an issue with my ring finger always hurting it's hard to release my fingers too much after my thumb. I may have arthritis or something in that finger, someday I'll check it out. I still find myself when I'm not thinking of being outside the ball