Bowler's Guide

KNOWLEDGE BASE

Install PinPoint

PinPoint works best when installed on your home screen. It will look and feel like a native app.

🍎 iOS (Safari)

  1. Tap the Share button (bottom center).
  2. Scroll down & tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add.

🤖 Android (Chrome)

  1. Tap the Menu (3 dots, top right).
  2. Tap Install App or Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Install.

Smart Features

PinPoint uses advanced tech to make logging easier.

📸 Score Scanner

Tap the Camera icon next to the "Score" input. Snap a photo of your lane's monitor (zooming in on the total score helps!), and we'll type it in for you.

📶 Offline Mode

No signal? No problem. PinPoint works 100% offline. You can log games, add balls, and edit your arsenal. Changes will automatically sync when you get back online.

AI Coach

Pro

Personalised professional advice powered by AI, tailored to your specific arsenal and performance history.

🎯 Live Caddie

Struggling on a dry lane? Tell the AI Coach what you're seeing, and it will suggest ball changes and alignment adjustments from your own bag in real-time.

📊 Post-Game Analysis

Review your series with the AI. It identifies trends in your strikes, spares, and leaves to suggest specific drill areas for your next practice.

Sidepot Calculator

Manage league sidepots without the headache of spreadsheets or scratch paper.

💰 Payout Logic

Add bowlers and their entry fees. The calculator automatically handles 1st/2nd/3rd place payouts based on your custom rules.

🔄 High Game Tracking

Enter scores game-by-game. PinPoint detects the highest scores in the pool and updates winning predictions instantly.

PinPoint Terminology

PinPoint helps you track more than just scores. Here's a quick guide to understanding the maintenance and targeting features.

Surface Maintenance

What is it?
Over time, your bowling ball's surface gets smoothed out by the lane, losing its hook potential. "Surface" refers to sanding the ball with abrasive pads (e.g., Abralon) to restore its roughness.

RECOMMENDED INTERVAL

Every 3 - 9 Games

PinPoint alerts you after 9 games to remind you to refresh your surface.

Detox / Oil Extraction

What is it?
Reactive resin balls absorb oil like a sponge. Eventually, they get "full" and stop reacting effectively. A "Detox" or "Bake" uses heat or ultrasonic waves to bleed this oil out.

RECOMMENDED INTERVAL

Every 30 - 60 Games

PinPoint alerts you after 50 games to consider a deep clean.

The Line

Logging your "Line" helps you remember where you played on the lane.

STAND

Where you place your feet on the approach (Board #).

TARGET

What arrow or board you aim for on the lane.

Oil Patterns

House Shot

Standard league pattern. Forgiving, with more oil in the middle and less on the outside (creating a "wall").

Sport / Challenge

Flatter, tougher patterns used in tournaments. Requires higher accuracy.

Pro Stats

POCKET HIT %

How often your ball hits the 1-3 pocket (Righty) or 1-2 (Lefty). This tracks consistency even if you don't strike.

CLEAN GAME

A game with NO open frames (every frame is a Strike or Spare).

Ball Status

Active vs. Retired
If you sell or stop using a ball, you can "Delete" it to move it to Retired. It stays in your history stats but hides from your daily bag.