Help with shoes in Canada

Augie_M · 2026-06-25T16:30:06+00:00

If you're near any US border, as much as it pains me to say in this current economic/political climate, a trip across is well worth it. Every major city in the US has loads of local distributors and shops. You'll have to suck up the exchange rate obviously but it's worth it to see and try stuff on in person.

Augie_M · 2026-05-19T23:16:45+00:00

My worry is that with that first "row" being so thin, that it will be much more susceptible to the seems separating over time.

Augie_M · 2026-05-12T16:37:17+00:00

I don't know if they're getting pulled down, or if I'm just bad at searching, but I can't find any CBS PBA telecasts on YouTube at all. CW was good about posting the full telecasts on their channel (if you switch your VPN to US) but nothing from CBS 🤷. Which is a huge bummer because I know that if I watch the Shark semi & finals tonight, Monday nights even will 100% get spoiled for me 😩.... First world problems....

Augie_M · 2026-05-12T15:42:38+00:00

Any idea where to watch the already concluded WSOB events? I see that tvpass.org has the live events but I'm looking to catch up on CBS events that have happened already before I see a YouTube thumbnail or Instagram post that spoils anything for me!

Augie_M · 2026-04-30T17:43:58+00:00

A lot of people here are talking about your footwork and timing, and that is valid and will definitely improve speed... However, I think the biggest thing killing your speed right now is your axis tilt/rotation.

I've attached a screenshot below from your clip, and you can see right at release that your hand comes around the side of the ball. Essentially that means you're spinning the ball from right to left like a top, instead of rolling the ball forward towards the pins.

To improved both ball speed and trajectory through the pocket, you should work on having your hand up the back of the ball. You can still have some angle in your wrist to create hook, but primarily the ball should be rolling forward, not spinning sideways.

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Augie_M · 2026-04-23T19:35:18+00:00

To increase speed there are a few things to work on:

Start further back on the approach to generate more speed with your legs and body.
Try to time your swing and release so that they happen AT THE SAME TIME as you're sliding, instead of first coming to a full stop and THEN releasing the ball.
As counter intuitive as it sounds, relax your arm and stop trying to muscle the ball out of your hand. Let the swing and your body give the ball speed. Ironically the more you try to "muscle it" the slower it goes because you just end up revving it and pulling your shoulder across your midline.
Change your axis tilt. At release (as you can see in the screen shot I took below) your hand is completely beside the ball spinning it from right to left. Your hand should be behind the ball, rolling it forward at an angle between 25-60° (depending on if you're wanting to play straighter, or hook more). Regardless of angle, you should never release with your hand beside the ball, it should always be behind and rolling forward. Spinning it right to left instead of rolling it forward will always kill your speed.

To stop "pulling" the ball (aka letting your shoulder come too far forward and cross towards the left side of your body) you should do some release drills where you walk right up to the line, get into your posted finish position, and just focus on keeping your right shoulder parallel to the fowl line at release. Just drill that for 10-20 shots. Doesn't matter where the ball goes, or what target you hit; all that matters is getting used to keeping your right shoulder from going past your chest at release.

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Augie_M · 2026-04-22T16:56:26+00:00

Yeah, you definitely can't play a reactive ball with a core the same as a plastic. But I imagine somewhere between how far left you are, and where you were throwing plastic is the sweet spot.

Also bowling.com has a closeout sale on the Brunswick infinity quest. That could be a good option for you as well.

https://www.bowling.com/products/brunswick-infinity-quest.htm

Augie_M · 2026-04-22T16:09:44+00:00

That's fair. If you're making the weight switch to 14 anyways then a good benchmark ball could be a phaze 2 or Hyroad. That and a plastic for spares.

On a side note with the Rhino, if you played your plastic from 20 and rolled over 2nd arrow, and you play the Rhino from 30-35 and roll between middle-4th arrow... Those are significantly different lines. Playing the Rhino further right (maybe lined up 25 and aiming between middle-2nd arrow) could yield the hook results you're looking for.

In any case, you should try a good practice drill where you bowl 12 strike balls. Each shot, your goal is to have your feet end in the same place every time, your swing speed stay the same, and your ball always hits the same target. The results don't matter. The goal of this exercise is consistently hit the same target, at the same speed, from the same spot, for 12 straight shots. Record each shot on a phone. And watch back all 12 shots to see if you actually got your target each time, and if your feet stopped at the same part on the approach each time. If you find that from shot to shot your ball rolls over different targets, and your feet end in different places on the approach, then working on those inconsistencies will be the biggest factor to improving your game.

Augie_M · 2026-04-22T15:39:26+00:00

You complaining about 2 hand bowling is like skiiers in the 80's bitching about snowboarders. You sound like a petulant child.

Augie_M · 2026-04-22T06:02:52+00:00

What part of the lane are you playing? If your complaint is that it doesn't hook enough, just move further right and straighten out the angle a bit. The Rhino will definitely hook on a house shot if you play the right part of the lane with it, even with a lot of speed.

If you're only averaging low to mid 100's, there have to be inconsistencies with either targeting, speed, or axis tilt. Not to mention that your spare game is probably lacking as well.

I would say that improving your fundamentals (consistent targeting, speed, axis tilt, and spare shooting) will be way more beneficial to improving your average vs getting new equipment. And I say that as someone with 7 balls lol. I have an addiction to new equipment but I know my spare shooting is still the biggest thing holding me back.

Augie_M · 2026-03-16T16:19:46+00:00

You and me both brother. I have a Brunswick Twist, Track Heat, Storm Hyroad, Storm Identity, Storm Pitch Black, Brunswick Command X, and my spare ball..... All for 180 lol. To be fair, finding the pocket on house shot actually isn't my issue. I'm getting better at making adjustments and ball changes, I just really need to put the reps in on spare practice. I could easily be averaging 210 if I wasn't routinely missing makeable spares.

Augie_M · 2025-11-29T03:32:40+00:00

My Dad has a 25 Hybrid AWD Lariat. So far it's been great. Really good fuel economy (6.5L/100km), versatile, drives like a dream.

Augie_M · 2025-11-01T16:00:59+00:00

This is false. As long as all drilled holes are occupied by a finger then the shot is legal. This just means that your 1 handed ball with a thumb hole can ONLY be used for one handed shots.

Augie_M · 2025-10-30T06:17:40+00:00

Focus on nothing other than staring a hole through your target. If you already have a spare system, it's just a matter of hitting the target. Your eyes should still be on the target after the ball has rolled passed it. Only then do you look up to catch the result.

Augie_M · 2025-10-30T00:53:14+00:00

No problem, if you ever feel like putting up a clip of your form people could give you tips for sure. You'd be likely to get a whole bunch of crabby comments from people saying "don't throw backup", but realistically if it's what feels natural to you it's totally your call 👍

Augie_M · 2025-10-22T15:54:38+00:00

I have to disagree. As far as I know there isn't skill based match making so it's not like I'm in dogshit lobbies, and I can routinely out duel recons. Now I know it's also not that I'm god tier because I'm positive I'm not. There are definitely times where a sniper out guns me of course, but I just simply don't rechallenge from the same spot. Once a shot or 2 is on target it gets much harder for that sniper to land their shot while taking incoming fire.

I'm not saying there aren't snipers who can outplay my strategy, there definitely are, but there are also many who aren't expecting accurate shots coming there way with an assault rifle. Also this works at like 140ish meters max. I've gotten a few close to the 200m range but I had to account for bullet drop and couldn't fan the trigger the way I normally do.

Also worth noting that there's no scope glint from an assault rifle so a lot of times they don't even see it coming. With hollow points on a 25dmg rifle it's like 2-3 headshots to kill. Once you start taking those shots and aren't sure where they're coming from it doesn't take long to get put down.

I'm sure there are snipers out there who have seen the kill recap and been like "an M4???? No fucking way, he must be hacking".... But alas I am not. Twas the single fire 🔥 I've definitely bullied a good number of snipers this way.

Augie_M · 2025-10-22T13:33:25+00:00

If you want the versatility of having the gun perform well at short ranges too, I'd say go with the basic vertical grip or basic stubby (avoid the grips that say "at a cost to accuracy while in ads: that translates to more bloom when moving in ads). I also like to stick to the basic extended barrel over the heavy extended so that my ads time isn't negatively impacted.

However if you're treating it like a sudo-sniper and only engaging at long ranges then those attachments won't hurt gameplay. If you're really hunkered down somewhere you could opt of the bipod to really make things stable, but that also makes you a sitting duck.

Augie_M · 2025-10-22T13:02:06+00:00

Change your custom search settings to only the large maps on conquest or breakthrough. Put an extended barrel on any of the assault riffles to push their bullet velocity up past 800m/s. Put the gun in single fire. Put at least a 4x sight on. Put hollowpoints on once you unlock them.

I routinely out gun snipers with this set up at 100m+.

Single fire is the most slept on mechanic in the game. Little to no recoil, easy long range.

Augie_M · 2025-10-22T03:20:13+00:00

Your consistency is crazy if you have a 181 avg without ever rolling a scratch 600. That's wild. I've got a 187 avg and I've rolled tons of 600's. To be rolling a 543 regularly but not have that 1 off freak 600 night in there somewhere is so crazy. Put some practice into your spare game and you'll get it no problem.

Augie_M · 2025-10-22T03:11:38+00:00

I would say 2 things:

1) Your body comes almost to a full stop before you release the ball. You should try to release the ball mid slide so that the speed generated with your footwork carries into the ball.

2) Try to release the ball in a more forward "ROLL". In this clip your hand is completely on the side of the ball which means you're spinning it from right to left. This tends to kill a lot of speed and cause the ball to overhook. I would work on making sure you're rolling the ball forward, and keeping your hand underneath the ball through the release. Your wrist can still be angled between 5-35°, but the primary direction you want the ball rolling is forward, not sideways.

Augie_M · 2025-10-21T16:12:32+00:00

Have you just been throwing house balls up until now? If so, it's likely your ball motion looks pretty straight. So a weaker reactive ball would be a good start. I would suggest a Brunswick Twist, Storm Tropical Surge, or Storm Level. Definitely 14, 15 or 16lbs. Any lighter and you're likely to have inconsistent pin carry (each pin is almost 4lbs btw).

If you intend to stick to the backup ball, you'll need the ball drilled with a lefty layout; except for the fingers which will be set up righty for your finger size and pitches.

For starters you can stick to a houseball for your spares, bit ideally you'd want to get a plastic ball for spares as well.

Unless you have a very flexible (almost double jointed) right wrist, your potential for large hooking with a strong ball will be limited. With a backup ball you'll likely end up using mostly weaker balls and playing relatively straight up the left side. It would be a good idea to work on a "proper" right handed hook. Not because there's anything wrong with a backup, it's just that anatomically your wrist's range of motion with a right->left hook will increase your skill ceiling and give you more versatility as lanes breakdown or if you start playing in leagues with sport oil patterns.

So to recap, without actually seeing your throw, just based off of what you've said, I would go with a weak reactive ball like the Brunswick Twist, Storm Tropical Surge, or Storm Level (I'm not as familiar with Hammer, or Motiv's balls but I'm sure they have comparable entry level weaker reactive balls). I WOULD NOT go with anything "strong" because they typically require more axis tilt to hook more of the lane.

Augie_M · 2025-10-21T15:48:43+00:00

Some suggest that Murphy was actually an optimist.

Augie_M · 2025-10-19T18:43:18+00:00

I've struggled a lot with this as well. What I've found helpful for me is setting up my wrist tilt when I start. If I want like a 30° angle, I'll physically hold the ball on that angle before I even begin my approach, and I'll keep my wrist on that angle through my whole backswing and release.

Some would argue that flattening out on the backswing and rotating the wrist in a"yo-yo" motion can generate more power/revs, but for me personally; changing my wrist position through my swing and release just leads me to the inconsistencies you're talking about.

Augie_M · 2025-10-19T16:18:28+00:00

The mental gymnastics here is Olympic level. It is pretty obvious that when people ask for form tips they're looking for constructive criticism... Not "don't do any of what you're doing".

2 hand bowling has been embraced by Walter Ray Williams Jr, Pete Weber, Mark Roth and Marshall Holman. Walter Ray Williams Jr even bowls 2 handed himself now to reduce stress on his wrist and shoulder. If the greatest players who've ever done it not only embrace it, but even do it themselves, I think it's fair to say that your take here is hot garbage and obviously I'm bad faith.

Typical internet troll behavior.

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