My complete process of drilling bowling balls by PBA Champion and Professional Osku Palermaa
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- A little deeper look to how I prepare, drill and finish bowling balls, the whole process of getting my bowling balls to cause mayhem, strikes, spares and yes unfortunately even splits and open frames on the lanes.
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My name: Osku Palermaa
Me: PBA Pro with 5 titles including 1 Major. World Games, World Cup, World Ranking Masters Gold and WBW Hall Of Fame.
I bowl: 2 handed on the right side.
I represent: Columbia300, CoolWick, Turbo Grips and Finland
My pitches right now: Middle finger 1/4 ⬅️ 5/8 ⬆️, ring finger 5/8 ⬆️ 5/8 ➡️
Do I coach: Yes. Link below to GearSay or DM me on my social media accounts.
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You already know I’m your biggest fan. You’re my idol, always!
Thank you Chris! Support means a lot to me
Absolute BEAST!
Appreciate it buddy! The Carson Claws !
Carson I thought you only liked Chris Barnes but you generally like bowling👍🔥
Always look forward to your videos!
Thank you for your support! I’ll try and keep em coming! 😉
And we just saw what a professional does on day to day bases
Not really. More like every month or two
It’s crazy you don’t have more subscribers, they don’t know what they are missing.. I’ve been watching you for a while now sounds creepy right 😂😂you helped me switch to 2 handed .. and it would be awesome to be able to drill it myself thanks for the video sir.
Thank you! I’m actually surprised how many subs I have, as I’ve only really just started doing this. About a month now I believe. 😊
@@OskuPalermaa300 keep up the good work.
@@dareedosoman5727 thank you. I’ll do my best!
Keep up the good content. Love the channel and information you present. Good luck in competition all year!!
Thank you!! Will do!
Awesome process can’t wait to do this when I get on your
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Your wat
@Game Men , Might be a case of y should be t?? 🤔 😂
Great video, I bowled my 2nd 300 yesterday! I really like your vids
Thank you and congratulations! Great bowling!! Keep it up!
Thank you
Osku Im your fannnn
Good video
Thank you and thank you for the support!
Great video from a legend!
Thank you thank you!! Right back at ya!
Hit us with a sub would ya? 😉
Subbed on 2 accounts ;)
@@BowlingScience 🤟🏻. I’m only subbed on your once. Sorry. I do only have account though.. 😂
Tomorrow I am gonna drill a DG Verge and a U Motion LIVE on the channel! Please reach out when you are near the east coast of the United States again, it would be a dream come true to collab with the Bowler that inspired my switch to #2Hands! Peace and Love from Bowling Science!
I have a funny feeling the obsession solid and the obsession tour are gonna be very popular and used a ton on sport shots, especially on the tour. Being a two hander myself control is definitely something I look for.. Awesome video showing your process osku and yes I’m the same with the black grips don’t know why 😂.
Different colours give different feels and the black of the colours I’ve tried so far feels best. Right tackiness
@@OskuPalermaa300 Couldn't agree more. Considering I have the grips installed vacuum the black ones definitely give the best feel for me :D
I’ve thought about doing vacu for quite some time but never done it. Too much work.. 😂
The Man!!!!!!
Thank you!
First time I’ve seen balls drilled without a lockdown mechanism. Always thought they were overkill anyways LOL. 😀
This drill press basically has the same thing. There’s a suction vacuum in the ball cup.. 😉 one can drill without pretty good if pitches are 0 or close, but with more angle. Not so good. Ball will easily pop out and fly somewhere
@@OskuPalermaa300 cool. Yeah I'm used to seeing that huge square clamp going on top of the ball. Always thought that scratches or damages part of the cover of the ball. I like your way better.
Just a different kind of mechanism. The brace works fine too and doesn’t scratch unless there dust or such piled up or if it’s uneven
Thanks Osku !
You’re welcome!
Hi Osku, So proud that I won!! So awesome & once again thanks!! I emailed you my info.
Got it. I've just emailed back to you. Sorry it took some time. Been out all day practicing
That aero dynamics balls cover is really nice looking dang
Agreed. Ball is pretty!
Hey Osku,
This video is awesome, and a question on your drilling. Do you anything different with your pitches/layouts? I converted to 2 hand and am having trouble keeping the ball off my middle finger and wonder if this could be drilling related or it's all on me
Thanks!!
I have the same pitches on all balls no matter what I do. Did you mean you get stuck to your middle finger. That could be pitches, how you hold or how you release the ball
Hey Osku, I have the same question. What Jeremy’s problem is, his ball rolls on the middle finger
Did you say that you drill all the balls (solid, hybrid, pearl) the same layout? Can you elaborate why you this so? I have been taught to drill the ball I want it to do?
Most of the time I drill the first one of the ball I drill the same, or about the same to know what it does. Not always though. If I only could drill like 6 balls/arsenal , I’d do more different layouts in bigger percentage
@@OskuPalermaa300 by the way, You are one of the two best 2-handed bowlers I look up to. I hope to see again bowling for major championship titles on TV.
Since you’re two-handed, how do you use the Dual Angle layout system? Don’t you have to have a Span to use Dual Angle?
Numbers are based of axis, so not really
About the holes. Do you drill them perpendicular or do you ease out the forward fingers? And if so, how do you determine, how much to open the holes up?
Same thing here, not quite sure what you meant?
Did you mean do I drill straight down or in an angle? My pitches are: Middle finger ⬅️ 1/4 ⬆️ 5/8 ring ⬆️ 5/8 ➡️ 5/8
@@OskuPalermaa300, thanks! I’ve fiddled quite a lot with the angles, especially my thumb. But, since not able to drill as many grips as one would like - monetary/economical issue, it seems really labourous to find the most suitable angles for all your fingers to be able to release the way you want and drill the holes to favor, what you wish to do.
@@PetSKi67 it is. I know a lot of top pros who use thumb have changed pitches/grips multiple times.
It’s a trial and error kind of process and also our hands do change too, so sometimes it just needs to be done. Unfortunately like you mentioned it isn’t cheap as the work going in takes time, drilling and plugging and therefore gets expensive
Awesome😷 Super star
Thank you! You are!
Curious if you drill your spare ball conventional or fingertip grip?
Same as first shot. Don't have one with 3 holes anymore
The beast returns, also are you still able to throw bowling balls at 33 mph or did you turn some muscle in your arm
I'm sure I could get there, or at least close with some practice. Haven't had a spare ball with thumb for bit over a year now..
Who started two handed first, you or belmo?
Don’t know. We both started about the same time and both started two handed. Almost 36 years ago..
Hello Osku How are you? Now I know we have been talking about how to keep balance, but I sort of know to keep balance but sometimes I would hop after I release the ball. Is there a way for me to stop hoping after I release the ball?
Osku, Is there a way where I can stop hoping at the foul line after I release the ball. Sorry If I keep asking you so many questions.
If it happens only few times here and there then I’d say it’s fine. Just try and focus on staying down.
@@JoshyTB270 if upper body/head is tilted a bunch to any side, body will follow
How long do you use a new ball and what do you do with them when you are done?
Depends. Sometimes a game, sometimes pretty much forever.. 😂 on tour to local volunteers and local youth programs and to auctions for charity. Home to local youth or loc dump when the balls get too old
Hi Osku! In regards to classic quads tips, do most 2 handers use them? Really curious if it’ll give a better feel at release. Thank you!
I’d say pretty much all two handers use ovals as we don’t need the extra grip
random question but im planning to order a bowling ball from a site , they drill the holes for me , i have big hands which would be better they have a listing for medium then one for medium/large and then a large drill option ,
I wouldn’t do it like that. Finger holes should be drilled for you to match your hand by a pro shop operator
@@OskuPalermaa300 thanks for the reply and the help
You’re welcome!
How do you keep your focus in a day where you have to play a lot games in a tournament? There were times that I felt like my eyes are getting more tired focusing on the arrows or breakpoints during the release and it sort of affects my accuracy. Any thoughts on overcoming this?
Get routines and try and stay loose between frames. Also remember to stay hydrated plus try and get fresh air. That’s hydration and energy boost for your brain!
hey Osku
i wanna ask are purple and black hammers discontinued? or they will be released again soon?
They are. But I certainly hope they will. My guess would be they are trying to do it again. Fingers crossed!
What’s the Ball you’re using when you bowl 1 Handed sometimes ? Also great video tho.
Don’t have a ball with thumb hole right now. So none. Will have to drill one.. 😂
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What finger pitches do you use?
Middle
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Thank you!
Just curious, what is your PAP? Love the vids!
From between fingers 5 1/2 across and 1/4 down, last time I checked
Super cool osku.would you be mine honour to drill 1 ball for me when you come to thailand please osku hahhaaha😂😂
That’d be fun!
@@OskuPalermaa300 please osku😂🙏 After you drill a ball for me i take you for tour in thailand more hahaha😂
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what color do you think is the softest turbo grip?
I don’t actually know. If I had I’d say clear ones. Blue seems hardest. Black in the middle. Purple feels tackiest of Ive had recently
as a junior in the 1960"s i carried a 185, at 14 years old my last ball was a Manhattan Rubber , i quit started back up at 65 i want new equiptment did my research , i have had 3 different pro shop's for measurements, first was take the M.R. and drill exactly , the span i can work with, the tips i can work with , the thumb can not get it right , is it the ball? the rubber? i try tape and i can not dial it in as it is changing, i tried puffing and it is very inconsistent, i am missing action on my pocket shots looks a bit dead , as a professional fitter could you tell me your thoughts? thank you.
The ball not hitting hard enough could be plenty of things. Ball not having enough speed, rev rate or angle. That then could be from not having enough or the ball losing too much/being too strong. Having your hand as loose/relaxed as possible will help with most of those.
@@OskuPalermaa300 sorry I was not clear, I can not get the proper fit on the thumb, the Manhattan rubber is perfect, 50 years ago it was drilled, the new storm has been to 3 shops and now it sits in the closet I am baffled as to why the thumb can not be fitted to me?
Sorry to hear. Might just be a feel thing from the old ball to modern reactive. Obviously different kind of material and therefore wells different to hand too. Hope you find a solution to it
How deep do you drill the finger holes?
Depends on drilling, but in general about 2,5 inches I think
Hi osku did you buy that bowling? That is amazing 😃👍👍
I did drill those balls
@@OskuPalermaa300 oh nice keep it up 👍
👍🏻. Have a few new releases waiting, time to drill them tomorrow. Wait for a cool video series fo come and even chance to win something 😉
Is your setup like to max out the ball or is it just, what you desided to do on your grip?
Not quite sure what you meant there?
@@OskuPalermaa300, I was wondering, if you drill to the maximum hook potential or little less out the balls. And what would be the reasons not to max the hook potential if you didn’t.
@@PetSKi67 I don’t. Recently I’ve been doing 40*4 1/2*25 (dual angle layout system) or around that. It gives me control but still pop down lane. Reason I do that is, as I’m fortunate enough to be able to drill quite a lot of balls, I want to see what the ball does first and then drill another one if I want to something particular
Show us more instagram videos of Barnes frying. That was hilarious
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Giveaway. Found this video very useful, thank you for the great content!
Thank you and glad you like it! Goal is to keep it up!
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Are you able to use any drill press?
Not really. But I think I’d figure out most of them.. And what the heck, what could go wrong, it’s just two holes right?!? 😆
@@OskuPalermaa300 your not wrong just the bowling drill bits for finger inserts are super expensive
@@calebkearl6079 they are. But they last for quite some time fortunately
new company this season i see
I actually moved to Columbia 300 August 2019, but there really haven't been much bowling since
Some of those balls look like they would have some surface because they do not like that shiny
They are pretty full of the box yeah. With dull balls nowadays it’s like that quite often. Some lane shine and they’ll be perfect!
You could be in the Truck Drilling balls!
I doubt that they’d want me to.. 😂
I buy bowling since 2016 but no finger holes 🤣
Candle pin bowling? 🤔. 😂
@@OskuPalermaa300 not candlepin bowling. Like a big ball
No holes? It’s not impossible, but it’s hard!
@@OskuPalermaa300 my mom said to me it's display
do you still compete in pba?
I do. Starting Tuesday
wish you luck!
@@dasonn thank you!!
ЛАЙК 👍
Thank you!
I challenge you throw no thumb
No thumb? That’s my normal shot.. 😊
@@OskuPalermaa300 i mean thumbless
Thumb less means no thumb. Do you mean like Tom Daugherty? With one hand only and no thumb?
@@OskuPalermaa300 yes of course
@@OskuPalermaa300 i challenge you 😏
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@@OskuPalermaa300 Awesome!!!!!! I will send you my info!!!!!!
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Привет я из России работаю в Москве боулинге фараон хотел бы с тобой сотрудничать
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@@OskuPalermaa300 can’t wait ima still be here to support you
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Hey Osku,when I was young I used to play this bowling game called Gutterball 3D, by the way here’s some gameplay,I even commented on the video in the link by the way:ua-cam.com/video/b9xNa9UXTVs/v-deo.html
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To me the command looks like the least favorite out of the group.
Could be. All have their uses. So far I’ve really only thrown that one and know that it’s pretty darn good
I personally probably will use more of the other ones due to me having that much speed and revs that Command might be too much/quick quite often. It will definitely have its uses and spot on my bag though
Have you thrown verge pearl or dv8 hellraiser return?
Verge Pearl for about 5 shots as I drilled it too weak and have forgotten to plug it, and Hell Raiser will probably take some time till I get one
@@OskuPalermaa300 yea for the verge pearl it is very long and smooth control for me. And usually when you hear pearl you think of snap, good traction in the fronts. I liked the ball more once I got 20 games or so it. Only con really is how often you got to wipe oil from ball.
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@@OskuPalermaa300 thanks Osku!
@@braydendidier3855 you're welcome. Hate to be a bearer of bad news, but it is what it is.. fingers crossed for next time
@@OskuPalermaa300 I completely get it. I’m not known for my luck, (if you’ve seen my pin carry you know that) but hopefully I get a little lucky next time lol. Thanks for doing these giveaways, I’m happy to be a part of them
Thank you. And my pleasure!
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@@OskuPalermaa300 No problem, thank you! Also congrats to the winners
You’re welcome! So far I’ve only heard back from the person who won the ball. She was super happy!
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