Mike LuongoLuongo Named Northeast Regional Manager
Bowling Highlights "Bowling Tip" author Mike Luongo is the new Northeast Regional Sales Manger for both Storm products and Roto Grip.
Storm Products Inc., manufacturer of high performance bowling equipment is located in Bringham City, UT.
On September 1, Luongo replaced Doene Moos and took over day-to-day responsibilities' of regional sales manager.
Luongo, who writes well defined and knowledgeable bowling tips for this column, said, "I'm very excited to be joining Storm and look forward to engaging with pro shops in my area."
Luongo brings to his new job close to 30 years of experience in the bowling industry. He is a Silver Level instructor with the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) and is currently an IBPSIA board member and certified through that organization as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor.
Along with his many outstanding qualifications Mike has a very optimistic view about the future of bowling. "I believe competitive bowling is on the upswing and how much the sport continues to grow will be determined in large part by how well we educate pro shops and show them how to keep consumers interested in the game.
"We are extremely excited to have Mike part of our sales force" said Vice President of sales and marketing Hank Bloomershine. "Mike brings years or pro shop experience to our already strong sales team. Mike has owed his own pro shop and is said to have trained more pro shop operators than anyone in the business today."
Mike and Linda Luongo have two children and one grandchild. His son Mickey works full time in Mikes Pro Shop at Middletown Lanes and has become a very professional pro-shop operator. Mike and family live in the Middletown area.
Storm Products is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high performance bowling equipment, featuring Storm and Roto Grip brand names. Their web site is http://www.stormbowling.com/
The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
This week's tip is for all bowlers.
However, youth bowlers, new bowlers and bowlers who have not had a correctly fitted ball will benefit the most.
Choosing the correct weight for a bowling ball is not rocket science, although it is made out to be at times.
A poorly fitted ball (lane ball or hack job) will take excessive grip pressure to hold onto. This makes the ball seem too heavy.
A good rule of thumb when getting a custom fitted ball is to go up 2 pounds over what a poorly fitted ball weights. You will be surprised at how much lighter a properly fitted ball will feel.
When a ball is fitted properly, minimal grip pressure is needed to hold the ball, allowing your to swing the ball without putting a death grip on it. This applies to both fingertip and conventional grips. Understand that gravity, not upper body muscles, should control the swing.
For youth bowlers, always err on the heavier side for several reasons. First, it is instinct to grab a ball and throw it, not roll it. If a ball is too light, it is hard to teach a youth bowler to use gravity as their friend and roll the ball. Second, children are still growing and you may get an extra year out of the ball before the youth bowler outgrows the weight.
In the case of a youth bowler switching from conventional to fingertip, I would not recommend going too heavy as you do not want to make it an unpleasant experience. The best recommendation would be to re-grip the old ball and get used to the grip before drilling a new ball.
Note: If a bowler---youth or adult--is bowling to enjoy themselves, a conventional grip is best. If a bowler is interested in some form of competitive bowling in the future, the fingertip grip is the way to go.
Remember, there is no substitute for a properly fitted ball.
Parents of youth bowlers, please have the fit checked at least every six months.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the United States Bowing Congress (USBC) and is also the Northeast Regional Sales Manager with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 341-1694 or via e-mail at mikespro@warwick.net
Local Scores
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league include a 278-663 by John Fischer, Jack Rustic 235, Matt Cooper 226, Larry Berens 622, Crystal Price 233, Debbie Durland 222, 567, Mary Lee Williams 191, Barbara Yeomans 543, Crystal Price 536, Donald Durland 256, 618, Vinnie Collura 247, 610, George Kelley 235, John Hoffmann 673, Dorian Jennings 214, 602, Debbie Durland 205, 552 and Lisa Cartwright 204, 562.
In the Wednesday Men's league scores for the first two weeks included Allan Jones with a 225, 212, 258, 695, Vinnie Collura 201, 234, 255, 690, Eddie Lake 224, 217, 622, Donnie Durland 221, 232, 622, Josh Strang 230, 217, 616, Rich Bradford 226, 220, 611, Dean Shattuck 207, 214, 615, Rich Hendricks 207, 238, 614, Dan Ricco 255, Paul Durland 234, Tom Belgiovene 221, Frank DiCostanzo 245, Dan Gordon 224, George Battle 216, Matt Fallon 225, Charles McAllister 203, George Battle 205, 204, 210, 619, Frank Muller Jr. 213, Allen Jones 214, 211, 604, Larry Berens 202, 205, Dean Shattuck 205, 207, 203, 615, Art Eggleton 217, John Hoffmann 233, 225, 234, 692, Vinnie Collura 218, Rich Hendricks 200, Pedro Agapito 221, 235, 647, Al Caycho 246, 610, Mike Weiner 237, 208, 607, Wayne Atkins 243, 211, 632, Tim Minton 211, 210, Eddie Lake 238, 203, 620, Chris Magie 204, 235, 213, 652 and Bill Danchak 226.
Callicoon Lanes
Recent highights scores in the Monday Ladies league include a 196 by Sue Naughton, Mary Ardizzone 182, Pat Peters 205, Debra Loughrey 234, 574, Tracy Gruebel 187 and Pat Peters 190, 182, 526.
In the Wednesday Businessmen league Mark Hawley scored a 201, Laresko Niifa 213, 204, Joseph Gager 203, 202, Paul Minton 221, 203, 603, Dwayne Cabrera 221, Shirley Townsend 182, Ed Townsend 203, Tom Russell 202, Dave Maus 215, 209, Mark Hawley 210, Joseph Gager 218, Eddie Blume 211, Frank Emmens 212 and Dwayne Cabrera 201.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Ladies Tuesday Earl Bird league incude a 188 by Jill Gorton, Tammy Kane 200, 517, Sally Ballard 213, 560, Nikki Adriano 203, 534, Anne Couse 189, 514, Louise Botsford 210 and Melinda Ferris 197.
In the Men's Wednesday Independent league Bill Gleim scored a 234, 225, 649, Donald Marino 237, 212, 640, Tony Wright 244, 215, 633, David Thomason 235, 618, Daniel Wormuth 215, 204, 615, Allen Bullis Sr. 237, 608, Glenn Bowker 237, 203, Shawn Tracy 224, 203, Brian Drumm 213, 203, Lyndon Wormuth 203, Craig Gehrig 211, Gary Resti 217, Robert McNaught 216, Hank Whitmore 255, Mitch Persbacker 202, 203, Francis Wormuth 223, Steven Jacobi 202, Brian Tiffany 201, Thomas Anderson 245, Jack Hazen 200, Lee Stanton 206, David Benedict 201, Ed Milk Jr. 202 and Richard Price 211.
In the Men's Thursday Deposit National league Bill Gleim scored a 241, 213, 235, 689, Al Bullis Sr. 290, 209, 688, Ray Cornwell 223, 231, 229, 683, Greg Kesler 234, 225, 652, Charles Dunlap 208, 247, 636, Andrew Bullis 224, 236, 630, Howard Couse Sr. 246, 627, Al Bullis Jr. 200, 235, 626, Norm Ellis 224, 233, 626, Matt Johnson 210, 203, 213, 626, Jeff Curtis 205, 225, 624, Len Terrell 234, 209, 616, John Lanner 224, 211, Robert Johnson 256, Rick Mills 222, Neil Mosher 202, Vic Davis 221, Dale Conklin 200 and Harold Morgan 245.
In the Friday Mixed Couples league Elizabeth Gleim scored a 222, 205, 182, 609, Daniel L. Wormuth 256, 202, 605, Greg Keesler 200, 230, 604, James Dibble 220, Brian Robinson 201, 209, John Stanton 202, Janet Ellis 208 and July Ellis 198.
Bowling Calendar
October 17-19, Idle Hour Lanes Harvest No-Tap Doubles tournament Mulltiple Entry, 80% handicap. Contact Idle Hour Lanes at http://www.idlehourlanes.com/
April 17-May 17, 73rd Annual New York State USBC WBA Women'sChampionship Tournament. Rochester, NY Entries close Feb. 17, 2009. Information call Nancy at 1-800-404-6501 or email nancyw@nyswba.com Printable entry form at http://www.nysusbcwba.com/
This column is written by Ed Townsend, who is a consultant to the professional sport of bowling. He is also a member of the board of directors of the Tri-County NY United States Bowling Congress (USBC) where he serves Publicity Director. If you have a topic that would make good reading or have league scores or tournament information, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177 or by sending an email to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a much more expanded version of our bowling column visit our Web site at http://bght.blogspot.com/
Bowling Highlights "Bowling Tip" author Mike Luongo is the new Northeast Regional Sales Manger for both Storm products and Roto Grip.
Storm Products Inc., manufacturer of high performance bowling equipment is located in Bringham City, UT.
On September 1, Luongo replaced Doene Moos and took over day-to-day responsibilities' of regional sales manager.
Luongo, who writes well defined and knowledgeable bowling tips for this column, said, "I'm very excited to be joining Storm and look forward to engaging with pro shops in my area."
Luongo brings to his new job close to 30 years of experience in the bowling industry. He is a Silver Level instructor with the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) and is currently an IBPSIA board member and certified through that organization as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor.
Along with his many outstanding qualifications Mike has a very optimistic view about the future of bowling. "I believe competitive bowling is on the upswing and how much the sport continues to grow will be determined in large part by how well we educate pro shops and show them how to keep consumers interested in the game.
"We are extremely excited to have Mike part of our sales force" said Vice President of sales and marketing Hank Bloomershine. "Mike brings years or pro shop experience to our already strong sales team. Mike has owed his own pro shop and is said to have trained more pro shop operators than anyone in the business today."
Mike and Linda Luongo have two children and one grandchild. His son Mickey works full time in Mikes Pro Shop at Middletown Lanes and has become a very professional pro-shop operator. Mike and family live in the Middletown area.
Storm Products is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high performance bowling equipment, featuring Storm and Roto Grip brand names. Their web site is http://www.stormbowling.com/
The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
This week's tip is for all bowlers.
However, youth bowlers, new bowlers and bowlers who have not had a correctly fitted ball will benefit the most.
Choosing the correct weight for a bowling ball is not rocket science, although it is made out to be at times.
A poorly fitted ball (lane ball or hack job) will take excessive grip pressure to hold onto. This makes the ball seem too heavy.
A good rule of thumb when getting a custom fitted ball is to go up 2 pounds over what a poorly fitted ball weights. You will be surprised at how much lighter a properly fitted ball will feel.
When a ball is fitted properly, minimal grip pressure is needed to hold the ball, allowing your to swing the ball without putting a death grip on it. This applies to both fingertip and conventional grips. Understand that gravity, not upper body muscles, should control the swing.
For youth bowlers, always err on the heavier side for several reasons. First, it is instinct to grab a ball and throw it, not roll it. If a ball is too light, it is hard to teach a youth bowler to use gravity as their friend and roll the ball. Second, children are still growing and you may get an extra year out of the ball before the youth bowler outgrows the weight.
In the case of a youth bowler switching from conventional to fingertip, I would not recommend going too heavy as you do not want to make it an unpleasant experience. The best recommendation would be to re-grip the old ball and get used to the grip before drilling a new ball.
Note: If a bowler---youth or adult--is bowling to enjoy themselves, a conventional grip is best. If a bowler is interested in some form of competitive bowling in the future, the fingertip grip is the way to go.
Remember, there is no substitute for a properly fitted ball.
Parents of youth bowlers, please have the fit checked at least every six months.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the United States Bowing Congress (USBC) and is also the Northeast Regional Sales Manager with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 341-1694 or via e-mail at mikespro@warwick.net
Local Scores
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league include a 278-663 by John Fischer, Jack Rustic 235, Matt Cooper 226, Larry Berens 622, Crystal Price 233, Debbie Durland 222, 567, Mary Lee Williams 191, Barbara Yeomans 543, Crystal Price 536, Donald Durland 256, 618, Vinnie Collura 247, 610, George Kelley 235, John Hoffmann 673, Dorian Jennings 214, 602, Debbie Durland 205, 552 and Lisa Cartwright 204, 562.
In the Wednesday Men's league scores for the first two weeks included Allan Jones with a 225, 212, 258, 695, Vinnie Collura 201, 234, 255, 690, Eddie Lake 224, 217, 622, Donnie Durland 221, 232, 622, Josh Strang 230, 217, 616, Rich Bradford 226, 220, 611, Dean Shattuck 207, 214, 615, Rich Hendricks 207, 238, 614, Dan Ricco 255, Paul Durland 234, Tom Belgiovene 221, Frank DiCostanzo 245, Dan Gordon 224, George Battle 216, Matt Fallon 225, Charles McAllister 203, George Battle 205, 204, 210, 619, Frank Muller Jr. 213, Allen Jones 214, 211, 604, Larry Berens 202, 205, Dean Shattuck 205, 207, 203, 615, Art Eggleton 217, John Hoffmann 233, 225, 234, 692, Vinnie Collura 218, Rich Hendricks 200, Pedro Agapito 221, 235, 647, Al Caycho 246, 610, Mike Weiner 237, 208, 607, Wayne Atkins 243, 211, 632, Tim Minton 211, 210, Eddie Lake 238, 203, 620, Chris Magie 204, 235, 213, 652 and Bill Danchak 226.
Callicoon Lanes
Recent highights scores in the Monday Ladies league include a 196 by Sue Naughton, Mary Ardizzone 182, Pat Peters 205, Debra Loughrey 234, 574, Tracy Gruebel 187 and Pat Peters 190, 182, 526.
In the Wednesday Businessmen league Mark Hawley scored a 201, Laresko Niifa 213, 204, Joseph Gager 203, 202, Paul Minton 221, 203, 603, Dwayne Cabrera 221, Shirley Townsend 182, Ed Townsend 203, Tom Russell 202, Dave Maus 215, 209, Mark Hawley 210, Joseph Gager 218, Eddie Blume 211, Frank Emmens 212 and Dwayne Cabrera 201.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Ladies Tuesday Earl Bird league incude a 188 by Jill Gorton, Tammy Kane 200, 517, Sally Ballard 213, 560, Nikki Adriano 203, 534, Anne Couse 189, 514, Louise Botsford 210 and Melinda Ferris 197.
In the Men's Wednesday Independent league Bill Gleim scored a 234, 225, 649, Donald Marino 237, 212, 640, Tony Wright 244, 215, 633, David Thomason 235, 618, Daniel Wormuth 215, 204, 615, Allen Bullis Sr. 237, 608, Glenn Bowker 237, 203, Shawn Tracy 224, 203, Brian Drumm 213, 203, Lyndon Wormuth 203, Craig Gehrig 211, Gary Resti 217, Robert McNaught 216, Hank Whitmore 255, Mitch Persbacker 202, 203, Francis Wormuth 223, Steven Jacobi 202, Brian Tiffany 201, Thomas Anderson 245, Jack Hazen 200, Lee Stanton 206, David Benedict 201, Ed Milk Jr. 202 and Richard Price 211.
In the Men's Thursday Deposit National league Bill Gleim scored a 241, 213, 235, 689, Al Bullis Sr. 290, 209, 688, Ray Cornwell 223, 231, 229, 683, Greg Kesler 234, 225, 652, Charles Dunlap 208, 247, 636, Andrew Bullis 224, 236, 630, Howard Couse Sr. 246, 627, Al Bullis Jr. 200, 235, 626, Norm Ellis 224, 233, 626, Matt Johnson 210, 203, 213, 626, Jeff Curtis 205, 225, 624, Len Terrell 234, 209, 616, John Lanner 224, 211, Robert Johnson 256, Rick Mills 222, Neil Mosher 202, Vic Davis 221, Dale Conklin 200 and Harold Morgan 245.
In the Friday Mixed Couples league Elizabeth Gleim scored a 222, 205, 182, 609, Daniel L. Wormuth 256, 202, 605, Greg Keesler 200, 230, 604, James Dibble 220, Brian Robinson 201, 209, John Stanton 202, Janet Ellis 208 and July Ellis 198.
Bowling Calendar
October 17-19, Idle Hour Lanes Harvest No-Tap Doubles tournament Mulltiple Entry, 80% handicap. Contact Idle Hour Lanes at http://www.idlehourlanes.com/
April 17-May 17, 73rd Annual New York State USBC WBA Women'sChampionship Tournament. Rochester, NY Entries close Feb. 17, 2009. Information call Nancy at 1-800-404-6501 or email nancyw@nyswba.com Printable entry form at http://www.nysusbcwba.com/
This column is written by Ed Townsend, who is a consultant to the professional sport of bowling. He is also a member of the board of directors of the Tri-County NY United States Bowling Congress (USBC) where he serves Publicity Director. If you have a topic that would make good reading or have league scores or tournament information, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177 or by sending an email to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a much more expanded version of our bowling column visit our Web site at http://bght.blogspot.com/
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