So you’re ready to take the plunge? After months or years of using the house bowling balls, you want to step up and buy your own. That’s great. We bet you can’t wait to walk into your regular bowling center carrying your new bowling bag. When you unveil your prized possession to everyone around you, its … Read more
Bowling ball technology continues to advance rapidly. Who knew that the solid wooden balls of lore would evolve into the dynamic marvels of technology available today? With all that advanced science going into our favorite sport, there has to be a ball that hooks pretty well, right? The truth is that once you graduate past the solid … Read more
My first tennis racket was a wooden Bjorn Borg model by Wilson. One day, a club pro asked me what kind of strings I used. I said, “Bjorn Borg.” She tilted her head, smiled a bit and repeated the question. I shrugged and said, “Swedish?” My first lesson about how to find the best tennis strings began … Read more
When it comes to adding worthwhile shots to your tennis arsenal, the backhand slice is one of the most useful and effective swings to consider. It seems that whatever situation you are in, the backhand slice can be used to do something awesome. For instance, if you find yourself on the defensive with your opponent adding more … Read more
While professionals make it look easy, bowling can be rather intimidating – especially for a beginner. It seems relatively simple: throw the ball down the lane and hit the pins. While that is true, there are many variables that go into a perfect strike when you’re bowling. Throughout this article, I will provide tips for … Read more
Racquetball is a fast-paced sport you may have seen through the looking glass at your local gym. It’s easy to learn and a wonderful way to get your cardio in, while simultaneously having a lot of fun. Originally called “Rackets”, the game itself is less than a century old. We’ll give you a brief summary of the … Read more
Everyone who tosses the little fuzzy ball in the air wants to look like Andy Roddick, consistently serving aces at about 140 miles per hour. Some of us quickly put that dream aside and are more likely to do a little happy dance when we land any first attempt in the service box, even it it … Read more
We all have one.The perfect hitting partner willing to spend countless hours feeding you balls to the left, balls to the right, lobs for an hour, topspins for another hour. It doesn’t matter what hour, either. Days, nights, weekends, Christmas…he always available for you. What? You don’t have a partner like that? Well then this article about … Read more
What do you look for when you buy new tennis balls? Is price the most important factor? Color? Brand? Have you found a favorite ball that you just must have? Do you know why some tennis balls are pressurized and some are not? Can you tell what ball is the best for clay or hard courts? … Read more
Bowling can be a very social sport. It doesn’t take a tremendous amount of athleticism to play. The startup investment can be practically nothing if you don’t mind renting used shoes and a ball. Parties and events like candle-light or midnight bowling remain popular at bowling centers across the country. Bowling is fun. Events are fun. They … Read more