November 17th, 2008
Hey guys!
We drilled up a Roto-Grip Cell Pearl with Turbo 2-n-1 Switchgrip as a test ball so you can come try it before you buy it!
So stop in and give this AWESOME ball from Roto-Grip a try! I promise once you throw it you’ll want one of your own!
Dustin
November 10th, 2008
This review is on a great new ball the Columbia 300 Noize!
The Columbia 300 Noize uses a combination of proven new and older technology by using the New Era cover featured on the Resurgence and the Ti Boss core. I love when companies do this because you know you’re getting great performance at a great price! This ball REALLY hooks! Not just for a mid-priced ball, but compared to any ball it’s a beast! The Noize really gets down the lane easy (especially with polish) and makes a very strong move on the backend. If you’re looking for great performance at a great price, then pick up a Columbia 300 Noize!
Dustin
November 6th, 2008
In my opinion, the Storm ThunderStruck Solid is a must-have for any bowler! This bowling ball is one of the most predictable balls I’ve ever thrown. It’s an absolute life saver if you bowl a lot of tournaments and run into tough lane conditions. With its combination of the Reactor Coverstock and original Thunder core, the Thunderstruck Solid gets through the heads easily, reads the midlane great, and has a very smooth arc on the backend. This bowling ball isn’t going to hook off the lane, but it’ll allow you play many different lines with ease. Who can argue with Norm Duke? A lot of the time, straighter is greater! I’ll give the Thunderstruck Solid the best compliment I can give any ball: It reminds me of my favorite ball of all-time, the Speed Zone. Nothing I’ve thrown since that ball has come as close as the Storm ThunderStruck Solid. Just like my Speed Zone, I can throw this bowling ball on lots of different conditions, and I know what the ball is going to do. It’s great to have a bowling ball in your hand that you know is going to react the same each and every time. The Storm Thunderstruck Solid is just that ball. So if you want to make those tough lane conditions look easy, or you want a ball that will kill a house shot, pick up a Thunderstruck Solid! Thanks again Storm for another great bowling ball!
Bowl Up a Storm!!
Dustin
October 31st, 2008
This review is on a great new ball, the Brunswick Swarm!
The Brunswick Swarm uses the pearl version of the most successful coverstock in bowling history, the Powrkoil 18, as well as the new medium RG Honeycomb core. If you need a ball that really gets down the lane, I don’t see anything on the market that does this better than the Brunswick Swarm! This ball gets through the heads with ease which helps once the lanes start to dry out. However, once the Swarm gets down the lane, this ball really makes a hard turn. This will allow you to benefit from angles that your competitors might not be able to play. We all love an advantage, don’t we? Brunswick is really helping out the bowling community by offering high performance equipment and a great price! With the world’s financial situation Brunswick is helping us get the reactions we need for much cheaper! Get the Brunswick Swarm and “sting” the competition!
Thanks Brunswick for another great release!
Dustin
October 27th, 2008
On 10/23/08, Chad Agee had the first 11 strikes and finished with a great 297 game!
Chad rolled his honor score with the Storm Spit Fire he got from us at Airport Lanes Pro Shop!
Way to go, Chad!
Dustin
October 20th, 2008
On Thursday, October 16th in the Thursday Night Mixed League at Airport Lanes, Alex Green shot his 2nd 300 with the Hammer Raw Hammer Anger he got from Airport Lanes Pro Shop!
Congrats Alex!
Dustin
October 9th, 2008
Hello!
At some point in our bowling ventures we’ve all worn those smelly, non-sliding shoes you rent from the front desk. They’re uncomfortable, you never know how much you’re going to slide (if at all!), and who knows where they’ve been! If you bowl frequently, it’s time to get your own shoes!
Bowling shoes are probably the best investment you can make if you bowl on anywhere near a regular basis. I’d say the going rate for renting house shoes is about $4. Now, if you go bowling 10 times a year, that’s $40. There are plenty of good bowling shoes under $40, and you won’t have to rent from the counter ever again!
Okay, but how do I choose?
Let me first say that no matter what pair you buy, it will be better than renting. Just for the simple fact that you’re guaranteed to have the same pair of shoes on your feet every time you bowl. This will help you in knowing how much you’ll slide each time, and you can focus on throwing the ball, not busting your tail!
But as for choosing, let’s look at the Dexter Women's Raquel III White/Pink.
This is a great entry level shoe that will give you a consistent slide, and is well made. would be a great place to start!
And now we’ll look at the Dexter Men's SST 8 .
This shoe is the top of the line. The sole and heels are interchangable on both feet. The advantage to this is that no matter where you bowl, you can have the perfect amount of slide or brake that you want! This is important because you want to be able to slide the same everywhere, and with these shoes you can!
These are just 2 examples, but there are many more shoes on the market. If you’re a casual bowler, or you like the look of the sneaker type bowling shoes, you could go with the Dexter Women's Raquel III White/Pink.
If you bowl in a lot of different centers and need to be able to adjust your slide, there’s nothing better than the Dexter Men's SST 8 .
There are tons of choices so visit www.bowlingball.com or come into the shop and we’ll get you set up with just what you need!
Dustin
October 7th, 2008
This review is on a great overseas release, the Storm Power Agent!
The Storm Power Agent uses the proven EMC that has been used in the entire Agent line, as well as a solid/pearl hybrid of the R2S coverstock. It’s basically a Secret Agent (my favorite Storm ball ever) without the particle. This is gonna get it down the lane easier than the Secret and make a harder turn on the backend. However, since it is a hybrid, it will start up sooner and be a bit smoother than the original Agent. The Storm Power Agent is the perfect ball to fit between the Secret and Original Agents! This ball really hooks, so if you need something for medium-heavy oil or longer patterns, the Power Agent is a great choice! It’s unfortunate this ball wasn’t released to the American public, but fortunately here at Airport Lanes Pro Shop you can get one! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to pick up this rare and awesome ball!
As always… Bowl Up a Storm!
Dustin
September 26th, 2008
This review is on the newest addition to Brunswick’s Performance series, the Brunswick Copperhead!
The Brunswick Copperhead, in my opinion, is one of the most versatile balls around. It uses the most successful coverstock of all-time, the Powrkoil 18, as well as the tremendous, low RG Rocket Core. With the Powrkoil 18 you know you’re getting a ball that is going to hook (especially at the box finish of 800 grit) and will last you a long time. The use of the low RG Rocket Core makes this ball start up sooner, and makes it a great choice for heavier volume patterns. What I love about the Brunswick Copperhead is that it is also great polished! I’ve drilled these for customers and when polished it becomes the ultimate benchmark ball! So having a couple of these beauties in your bag at different surfaces would be a great idea! Pick up a Brunswick Copperhead and you won’t be disappointed!
Dustin
September 18th, 2008
Hello again!
In the first part of ‘Why won’t my ball HOOK?’ we talked about the importance of having the correct ball in your hand in order to achieve the hook you’re after. Having the correct ball in your hand is important, but having a ball that FITS your hand is even more important! So the next step is:
Having a ball that fits YOUR hand!
If you ask any good bowler they will tell you that finding the perfect fit is an ongoing process. While it is true that it takes time to fine tune your grip, having a good fit for your first ball is imperative, and will make those adjustments that much easier. If you don’t live near us here at Airport Lanes Pro Shop you can check out bowlingball.com’s Pro Shop Locator to find a driller near you. I’ll give you some basics that will ensure that your ball fits YOUR hand 
There are several types of grips, but if you’re wanting to hook the ball the only one you want to go with is a fingertip grip. This is where your middle and ring fingers are inserted up to the crease at the first joint. Hence the term, fingertip. The reason this is the best grip is because by just having the tips of your fingers in the ball, it is easier to create lift, which is the way rotations and hook is created (We’ll talk more about that in Part Three ). Most people trying out a fingertip grip for the first time will use finger inserts such as Turbo 2-N-1 Grips Quad Finger Inserts. Inserts are a lot softer than the ball which makes it easier on your fingers. Also, if you use the power lift side of the grips, they can also help you get a little more lift on the ball (which is always great for a new bowler).
The 2nd part of a fingertip grip (and any good fit for that matter) is having your thumb ALL THE WAY IN THE BALL. Let me repeat, ALL THE WAY IN THE BALL! I can’t stress how important this is to having the right fit. Bowling is a sport that is built on consistency. You want a consistent approach, backswing, followthrough and balance among other things. But the most important is having a consistent release, I mean the only way to knock the pins down is by throwing the ball, right? Well having your thumb ALL the way in the ball is the only way to have consistency with your thumb. If you only put part of your thumb in the ball, what’s to say you won’t put it in more or less the next shot? Inserting your thumb more or less from one shot to the next will make you throw the ball differently each time. And inconsistency is a very BAD thing. We need to focus on the inconsistencies of the lane conditions, not our grip!
Let me make a few things clear:
If this is your first bowling ball fit well for YOUR hand, it WILL feel weird at first! If it doesn’t, then it probably doesn’t fit right.
You’re probably used to using a house ball, or your grandpa’s AMFlite and think that’s how a ball is supposed to feel. But if you think about it, your grandpa is 7 inches taller and 117 pounds heavier than you. How could you both have the same exact hand? You don’t.
Your buddy Cletus’ Hammer Black Widow does NOT fit your hand, bro (Or sis, we are very equal opportunity here at Airport Lanes Pro Shop :)).
This is always the hardest part of having a ball fit for your hand for a new bowler. The thumb most likely will feel tight. You’ll ask to have it opened up about 740 times. But if your pro shop guy is good, he will work with you on how to release the ball right so you won’t have to make the thumbhole so big your grandpa could use it. And in the long run you’ll be glad you didn’t. When you’re averaging 227 in a few years you’ll have that first good fit to thank
So if you haven’t yet, come see me and we’ll get you throwing a HOOK in no time!
Stay tuned for Part Three!!
Dustin
