 Other bowlers who followed this style include Amleto Monacelli, Jason Couch and, more recently, E. J. Tackett.Bowlers like Robert Smith, Mike Fagan, and Tommy Jones are often considered crankers due to their high backswings and RPM rates, but each has a smooth release and slide, so they can also be classified as power strokers.The myth that crankers are not good spare shooters is not always supported.