Meet Bob Korth, The "Ask Bob" Columnist

Bob Korth hails from southern Oregon and writes the Ask Bob column for 
several paper publications across the country. He is the owner of
Showtime Pro Shop in the Showtime Family Lanes in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Although a USA certified Bronze level coach, more than anything Bob is a 
very accomplished bowler. He was recently recognized by the ABC for
being the only man to shoot 800 series in 5 straight decades.
    His first was in Seattle Washington in 1965. He used a Brunswick TracMaster 1 hard rubber ball. Bob says with the help of Ron C’s Magic Carpet he was able to shoot an 824 series on June 3rd 2001 to take the Oregon state all events record away from Marshall Holman. Bob’s 9 game total was 2316. Bob has carried a 200 average for 40 straight years and he has done it both right and left handed. Bob also won the 
Senior High Roller in August 1998. We are very proud and honored to call Bob Korth one of our chatroom friends and to have him write the Ask Bob column for Bowl4fun.com.

Bob Korth's Q&A Archive

Bob Korth is even more accessible than ever!   His wonderful 10-Pin bowling column featured in numerous bowling publications can now be found on the World Wide Web.  Each article has three or four questions.  We have set up a brief summary for you, simply click on the article number to visit that page. 

You may also E-mail him at askbob@clearwire.net with your questions; who knows, maybe your question will be featured in his publication!  

Click on the article number to read the Q & A from Bob Korth.
A short description of the article is posted to the right of the link.

 
Article #1 1. Hook or roll at pocket?
2. Do pros drink during competition?
3. How do you break-in new shoes?
Article #2 1. Alcohol cleaner: is it legal?
2. Too aggressive equipment?
3. Highest 5-game 3-man series?
Article #3 1. Pro-ams: What are the pros like?
2. Still need to turn the ball with a wristband?
3. Highest 4-game record?
Article #4 1. Handling the dried-up third game?
2. How do you handle your success?
3. What ball composition did you use for 800s?
Article #5 1. Slippery approaches?
2. Las Vegas High Roller Tourneys?
3. Splits: Go for the spare or get best count?
Article #6 1. Pulling the ball?
2. Oil carried down?
3. Pull out the side of the ball instead of being under?
Article #7 1. Returning to the sport after long hiatus?
2. Why do you have pinky finger hole in your ball?
3. Switching back and forth in ball weight?
Article #8 1. Wrist problems?
2. Quick way to build muscle memory?
3. Who to contact for bowling mental help?
Article #9 1. Flat oil?
2. Slow down ball speed?
3. Getting lazy and can't hit marks?
Article #10 1. Oil patterns change?
2. Concentrate on style instead of arrows?
3. Thinking too much and need to focus?
Article #11 1. Thoughts about PBA exempt tour?
2. Will PBA expand exempt field?
3. Tired: need lighter ball?
Article #12 1. PBA members in a High Roller?
2. Extreme over-wall pattern?
3. Right-handed: can I use left-handed ball?
Article #13 1. New Years' resolutions?
2. "Chicken-winging" the ball?
3. Sharp pain or sore wrist?
Article #14 1. Inconsistent hooks?
2. Bending forward at the foul line?
3. Way to help tendons heal?
Article #15 1. Why do I leave so many 10-pins?
2. Conventional drill won't spin?
3. Where can I find bowling statistics & oddities?
Article #16 1. First fingertip: what should I work on?
2. Breaking out of a slump?
3. What can I do in the summer?
Article #17 1. Ball rolls out?
2. Need target consistency?
3. Two tournaments, same weekend: which one?
Article #18 1. No accuracy?
2. Shot 300, averaged 200, now nothing, why?
3. Starting up with new season, what now?
Article #19 1. Better hook and release?
2. Where to find a new ball?
3. I drop the ball?
Article #20 1. Slide powder legality?
2. Are you bowling in the Sr. T-giving High Roller?
3. Do you need lessons yourself?
 
Article #21 1. Lane conditions?
2. Mindset for first High Roller?
Editorial: Pace Maker and Bowling Career
Article #22 1. Rules: missing pins?
2. Leaving more pins in 2nd game?
Editorial: Coming Back from a Forced Med Leave
Article #23 1. Crack under pressure in the 10th?
2. Suddenly can't strike or spare?
3. Cracked bowling ball?
4. Why do pros sometimes not do better than me?
Article #24 1. Compete at high level with 13 lb. ball?
2. Ball doesn't react at end of lane?
3. Trouble with release, I adjust, and no hook?
Article #25 1. Banking the ball off the dry part of the lane?
2. Letting the ball do the work?
3. C-g pin distance less than 1/2"?
4. Dynamics of 14 lb. ball higher?
Article #26 1. Expensive lessons: tips for extending dollar?
2. Fast feet: how do you slow down?
3. Which ball for which condition?
Article #27 1. What do index and pinky finger positions do?
2. What is a Bowling Expo?
3. Where can I find bowling's all-time records?
Article #28 1. Coaching test to skip USBC Bronze Class?
2. Why fingers and thumb come out at same time?
3. Tough shots: where to practice? / ball or self?
Article #29 1. ABC to USBC: Better or worse?
2. How can you alter the ball surface in tourney?
Article #30 1. How do I get my game back?
2. How can you get more hook with drilling?
3. Thumb Carpets: Where can I get them?
Article #31 1. What's best high-performance ball for me?
2. One ball that rolls early and one that rolls late?
3. What is "Brooklyn" and how to I stop it?
Article #32 1. Weight holes: what are the "quadrants"?
2. Why is gripping bad and how do I stop it?
3. Limiting my ball arsenal: which should I have?
Article #33 1. Are ball speed indicators accurate?
2. Can I play near 2nd Arrow on tough shots?
New Year's Resolutions
Article #34 1. How do I stay down at the line?
2. What is posting?
3. What do you think about Dynoroos?
Article #35 1. What should I expect from a good coach?
2. Is there a miracle ball for the older folks?
3. Why do I always leave the 5-pin?
Article #41 1. How do you locate your PAP?
2. Ball from first arrow causes more pin reaction?
3. Help for PBA Experience league?
Article #42 1. How do the pros keep their mental attitude up?
2. Relationship between core type and reaction?
3. How many combinations of spares are there?
Article #43 1. Position after releasing the ball?
2. Will increase in ball weight increase speed?
3. Is throwing a plastic ball a good warmup?
Article #45 1. What are the board numbers?
2. Any ideas for good thumb fit other than tape?
3. Cheap, weaker ball or tweak an expensive one?

 

A Word from Bob
The chat room at Bowl4Fun is the best bowling chat room on the net. On any given night you might be
able to chat with some of the best and most knowledgeable people in the game today. The room is 
often visited by PBA & WPBA members as well as some of the best amateurs in the world.
They all have one thing in common, they all love the game and Bowl4Fun.
All bowlers that visit the bowl4fun chat room are treated as equals no matter what their age or average. 
I go by the nickname (bk). So if I am in there please say hi and just "ASK BOB" if you have a question. 
I will sure try to help.
-Bob Korth