JP's Bowling Academy

03/17/2026

🎳 The Transformation Continues!

We’ve been busy adding more "small touches" this week as we continue to upgrade the overall feel and experience here at JP’s Classic Lanes.

It’s all about the details, and we are beyond excited to see the finished product come together! We’re committed to making this the best spot for our community to roll some strikes. 🤩❤️

A huge shout-out to Gamez Painting for taking such great care of us and helping bring this vision to life! 🖌️✨

Come by and see the progress for yourself!

02/07/2026

2026 is going to be as 🥜 as 2025 was for releases 🤦‍♂️ We will be seeing new equipment almost every week 😅🎳🤷‍♂️

12/23/2025

Don't let a rut hold you back. 👊 Even the veteran bowlers have to get back to basics. 🎳

Complacency and frustration are the fastest ways to end up in a rut. That’s why JP is out on the lanes today, putting in the work to sharpen his game.

JP is putting in a heavy session today to shake off the rust and hone his skills. He’s currently using the Kegel Torch system to dial in his accuracy, hitting specific marks and simulating oil transition across a full 3-game set—just like a sanctioned competition. If you want to stay on top, you have to practice like you compete!

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT:

Ready to level up your own game? JP will be accepting appointments for private lessons starting after January 1st! Message us to get on the calendar.

🎄✨ Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe New Year! 🎅🎳

Much love and God bless,
— JP

08/26/2025

🤩

Two legends combine!!!
Introducing the new PRIMAL GHOST, available worldwide 9/17/2025. This isn’t just a new ball, it’s a monster built for destruction. Take the legendary Jackal Ghost, the longest-running asymmetrical powerhouse on the market, and its legendary Coercion HFS Solid cover. Now merge that with the Impulse V2 core, the same core behind killers like the Primal Shock and Primal Rage Evolution. This fusion of two technologies creates a new beast designed to dominate medium oil conditions.

See more: https://www.motivbowling.com/products/balls/medium-oil/primal-ghost.html

08/12/2025

🎳 This summer has been crazy busy at JP's Bowling Academy and Pro Shop! 🎳

We've been kicking out some awesome bowling balls lately. Here are just a few of the recent projects we've completed.

We can't thank you all enough for choosing our shop for your equipment needs, lessons, and repairs. Your support means the world to us!

God bless and high scores to everyone!

08/12/2025

🎳 🚨Hey JP’s Classic Lanes Nation! 🚨 🎳

We're exploring the possibility of hosting a special bowling clinic right here at the lanes, led by some talented bowlers from the Professional Women’s Bowlers Association (PWBA) who are based in the DFW metroplex.
Would you be interested in participating and sharpening your skills with the pros?

Let us know in the comments or send us a message! Your feedback helps us make this happen! 👇

07/06/2025

🤩 Look at these beauties JP punched yesterday before heading off to Nationals! 🤩

Thanks so much for choosing our little shop for your equipment needs and coaching sessions.

Go get 'em, JP and the guys! Bring home that win!

JPsClassicLanes

07/04/2025

I try to make sure I collect serial numbers from equipment I order for clients.

I am not going to lie, I stopped immediately when I seen this one.

This particular client has had to adapt their game. They have aged, as we all do. They still throw a great ball but their ball speed is not what it used to be to be. They don’t have as much hand in the ball as they use to but it is quite a bit for no mare speed than they can generate now.

We have adapted some of their mechanics. We have significantly adapted by what equipment they throw. This client has had numerous honor scores throughout their career. It’s been a minute since the last one.

I never make guarantees when I drill a new ball. I can’t throw it for you. I can make you make good shots. It is on the bowler to do what they need to with the equipment. I can give pointers. I can tell you what I see and what I suggest you do.

With all that said, I am alsmost 99% sure this client’s next honor scores is looming. This ball has Wes Campbell’s stamp of approval on it.

He may be gone but we get signs every so often from folks special to us. I think this is a sign for this client. This client knew Wes very well and would often ask him what he thought before I took over the shop.

What a cool moment. That is all carry on.

07/04/2025

Kicking out more marbles while listening to a little Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers 🎳❤️

Happy 4th to you all! 😊🧨🎆

~JP

07/03/2025

😒 🎳 Is poor alignment sabotaging your bowling game? 🎳 😒

It's one of the biggest challenges bowlers face, making it tough to hit your lines, achieve good ball motion, and even negatively impacting your drift and swing!

Here's a pro-tip we use with our bowlers:

Grab a full lane image on your phone and mark it up! 📱✏️ See those full line intersection points – from your laydown at the foul line, through the dots, arrows, down-lane targets, all the way to your focal point at the pins. (Coach Now is JP’s favorite app 😉).

For example, a line from board 20 at the arrows to board 10 at 43 feet extends to focal board 1 at the pins and back to board 26 at the foul line, passing through board 23 at the dots.

This visual reference, combined with target process experimentation, will seriously boost your shot-making!

Remember: Good target lines need at least two reference boards. Experiment with different combinations like:

* Lay-down (foul line)
* Dots
* Arrows
* Down-lane (at a specific distance)
* Focal point (at the pins)

Knowing your drift (displacement) is also key to sliding on the precise board for your intended target line. Many bowlers drift, and that's okay, as long as it's not excessive or inconsistent. Your drift is often zonal, so check it in different lane play zones!

No fancy bowling app? No problem! Physically marking up a lane image helps you visualize lines better and ensures correct target elements. At lessons, JP even has hard copies for hands-on mark-ups. We're here to help all bowlers improve!