Bowling: Curiosities and Secrets (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798244230932)

This book opens the door to the most spectacular, surprising, and addictive side of bowling, a sport that hides impossible records, extreme stories, and technical secrets known only to professionals.

Here you will discover curiosities that will leave you speechless: superstitions of legendary players, unforgettable quotes, real elite-level training, millionaire salaries, and the most expensive equipment in the world, including custom bowling balls inlaid with gold and diamonds.

You will learn about records that seem unreal: consecutive perfect games, more than 40 strikes in a row in official competition, matches lasting over 36 hours without rest, and players with more than 110 perfect games. You will understand why a single millimeter, a slight change in humidity, or an almost invisible oil pattern can decide victory or defeat.

Its pages also reveal the hidden side of bowling: real fights between professionals, cheating, scandals, match-fixing, serious accidents, and moments that changed the history of the sport. You will travel from Ancient Egypt to the most modern bowling alleys on the planet, passing through floating lanes on ships, competitions in total darkness, in underground bunkers, or even in the Arctic.

You will discover revolutionary release styles, bowling balls capable of spinning at 600 revolutions per minute, advanced tactics used in different countries, and why bowling played a key role in television, modern technology, and professional sport.

A dynamic, direct book packed with striking facts, perfect for bowling fans looking for surprising and real stories.