Bowling Beyond the Basics: What's Really Happening on the Lanes, and What You Can Do about It

Well reasoned and well done explanation of many aspects of the game. The explanations are in plain terms but uses the math to support his conclusions.

Although this is the first full-length bowling book I've read, it's hard to imagine one being more rigorously analytical or more complete. I state my opinion after having dutifully read countless articles and watched innumerable videos over the years.The writing style reflects the analytical experience that the authors must have already undergone: they first present popular (mis)conceptions and (mis)understandings and critique them, before describing and rigorously supporting their own conclusions. This writing approach adds significantly to the length of the book, but I presume it was adopted to help cement the reader's understanding.Early on, they say theirs is not a "how to" book, though in fact abundant practical advice is peppered throughout.Most analyses were well supported, though I (as an engineer) took issue with a couple of points the authors made. First, though they are correct in noting that an "n%" faster delivery of an "n%" lighter ball delivers more kinetic energy to the pins than a slower delivery of a heavier ball, they seem to assume that humans will always deliver a lighter ball faster--which is not the case for everyone's style. Also, their criticism of the 3-6-9 spare shooting system seems to involve a faulty analysis based on their focus on the board at which the ball crosses the foul line, rather than on foot placement at setup on which the 3-6-9 system is in fact based.Regardless, the book is full of self-evidently solid analysis and clear presentation, with the terribly grueling mathematics wisely relegated to appendices. Wisely, they close their book by modestly encouraging others to pick up where their book leaves off.This book's clear, comprehensive, analytical approach should make it a healthy study and a good reference for years to come.

Great book for learning more about bowling technique. Also, it teaches the 3-6-9 spare system, a MUST for a great spare game. I'm a league bowler....this is a really good book.

This guy has really done the research. Great book on understanding the why's. Lots of math and physics. Big book filled w great info.

Good knowledge & it was helpful

Interesting reading but maybe too technical for some readers.

Not a book for the beginner....this book goes into detail fo bowling and the technology of bowling that beginners probably don't want or need. This is truly a book for the serious bowler. I enjoyed it as it provided a detailed analysis of what goes on during the game. It is great for bowler improvement if you need to understand physics of bowling and the outcome of a new ball or new swing etc... A good investment to augment bowling lessons or coaching. Myl coach recommended it and I found it worthy of the time to study the mechanics of bowling.

Amazing book! I enjoyed reading the evidence and the “why” behind most everything that happens on the lanes. This book answered a lot of questions and many questions arose from reading it. It also bridged a lot of gaps that I didn’t fully understand as well, being a newer bowler myself. 10/10 would definitely recommend this book for anyone that enjoys the why behind bowling.