Mika Talks Urethane, Coaching UAE, The State Of Bowling & More! | Tour Talks

Welcome to another exciting episode of Tour Talks, brought to you by Virtue Bowling Supply! In this series, we dive deep behind the scenes of the bowling world, chatting with some of the biggest stars and influential leaders in the sport.
In this episode, we sit down with the legendary Mika Koivuniemi, affectionately known as "Major Mika" for his incredible dominance in major PBA tournaments. Join us as we explore:
🎳 The current state of bowling and the sport's evolution.
🎳 The impact of urethane bowling balls and how they've changed the playing field.
🎳 Insights into the international bowling scene and its growth.
🎳 Mika's experience and passion for coaching the UAE national team.
🎳 His recent return to competition and what it means for his career.
Don't miss this in-depth conversation with one of the most iconic figures in bowling! Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Tour Talks and other great content from Virtue Bowling Supply.
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Timeline
0-2:45 Intro & Background
2:46-4:30 Major Mika’s recent return to bowling
4:31- Fulfillment of Bowling vs Coaching
5:30-9:00 Experience of coaching the UAE team for 8 years
9:00-13:10 international bowling team environment
13:11-16:20 How does Mika view the state of bowling
16:21-21:00 Changes to the game / environment
21:01-27:00 What if anything should change around urethane topic
27:00-29:00 Thoughts on String Pins
29:00-32:30 How are international rules determined
32:30-33:40 WBT discussion
33:41- 45:20What sets the Purple Hammer Apart
45:21-49:25 Relationships with bowling community and friends
49:26-55:10 What does Mika like about living in different parts of the world
55:11-1:01:10 What takes a bowler up from good league bowler to the next level
1:01:021:04:00 Picking a coach or mentor
1:04:01-1:04:30 Has Mika been involved with pro shops/drilling
1:04:31-1:06:25 How do you rate the bowling industry for a career
1:06:26-1:09:50 Thoughts on two handed game and advancements
1:09:51-END Future Plans and Wrap Up

[@CliftonDon74]

Mika is a cool dude! I have not been able to hear Major Mika speak so much in all of the years I have seen him growing up. Good stuff! Thanks so much!

[@bowlfitlove]

Hmmm interesting conversation

[@garyparsons5343]

Interesting conversation. Mika provided great insight when he mentioned his most influential coaches in developing his Hall of Fame game: Ron Hoppie, Rich Benoit and Mark Barker. Each has unique insights into the sport on how it should be played. Bowling-the-sport desperately needs an organization that will take up the challenge of cross training coaches in order to produce the highest level of Player. In addition, the organization can offer cross training in pro shop techniques, lane maintenance procedures and the business of bowling via cross training in management knowledge and skills. What a wonderful world we would live in if the PBA or even IBPSIA could/would take the challenge of producing highly qualified Bowling Professionals.

[@alexmerel9924]

Good guy purple gets softer from heat chris barnes stated on beef and barnzy show some were in 60's after a yr or so

[@ripvanrevs]

Barnes says that because he is sponsored by Storm. The urethanes don't get softer, they read softer because of contaminants (oil) that lubricate the needle during testing.

[@IAmTheEggMan111]

Another great episode. You ask great questions and Mika was a great guest. Well done mate

[@UltimateFT]

He could coach lefties!!!

[@JustChuck1t]

Your end of the interview sounds so bad and distorted and ruined this interview.

[@paulhamernick9185]

Great interview, as always.