What does "flare" refer to in bowling?

Question

i need to get my new bowling ball drilled, but i have two different layouts that can be drilled for my ball. they pretty much look the same in terms placements, however one produces a "medium flare" and the other layout produces a "strong or high flare". can anyone explain this to me?

thanks

Answer 1

Flare refers to the bowling ball changing its axis of rotation during its path down the lane. The result is several different oil rings being visible around the ball.

Low flare drillings is for full rollers where the track on the ball is minimal and the ball does not change direction or travel across many boards. Medium to high flare is for crankers and strokers when the trajectory changes a lot when going down the lane.

Answer 2

It's basically the axis rotation on your bowling ball from release until it hits the pocket. Low flare drillings is for full rollers where the track on the ball is minimal and the ball does not change direction or travel across many boards. Medium to high flare is for crankers and strokers when the trajectory changes a lot when going down the lane.

Answer 3

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What does "flare" refer to in bowling?
i need to get my new bowling ball drilled, but i have two different layouts that can be drilled for my ball. they pretty much look the same in terms placements, however one produces a "medium flare" and the other layout produces a "strong or high flare". can anyone explain this...

Answer 4

A southpaw is simply a left handed bowler. It's more of a slang term or bowling terminology if you will. It is also used when referring to a left handed pitcher in baseball.

Answer 5

Generally speaking, the more track flare, the more hook or backend reaction created.

Here are a couple sites that I think explain it quite well.

http://www.rollrite.co.uk/secrets.php?id=1
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/kennmelvin/tTracks.htm

Answer 6

the amount of hook