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Series: Bowling
Teach Me How To Bowl
How
To Choose The Best Bowling Ball for You
Choosing the perfect bowling ball can be tricky
for many consumers. There are many types of bowling balls with
varying weights, which can make choosing the best ball extremely
difficult. However, there are certain things consumers can
do to ease the pain of finding the perfect bowling ball, and
all consumers may be able to benefit from a small bowling ball
buying guide. The easiest way to find the right bowling ball
is to visit a local bowling pro shop. A pro shop owner may
be able to give strong recommendations on choosing the most
suitable balls by watching a person bowl. Every bowling center
does not have a pro shop, so the Internet may be the best alternative
for many people.
Manufacturers of the bowling balls have Web Sites that provide
consumers with information regarding bowling balls. The sites
may provide an in depth analysis of reactions and characteristics
of bowling balls, and there may be videos available that show
the balls in action. Many consumers don’t know that it is best
to have two bowling balls instead of one. There should be one
ball for dry lanes, and one for oily lanes. Consumers should
also invest in a strike ball with a lot of hook potential and
power, and a spare ball that is able to roll straight down
the lane. Choosing a ball of the proper weight is important
for many people. Balls range from 6 to 16 pounds, and it’s
better to choose a ball that is heavier than any other house
ball that may have been used before.
The
right bowling ball also fits the fingers perfectly. Some
individuals find it best to have their finger holes custom
drilled to fit their hands. Generally, the most expensive bowling
balls are the best. For example, a ball in the $100-$200 range
will provide inferior performance compared to a ball in the
$200+ price range. However, there are some balls that give
high quality at lower prices, and are generally better deals
than others. It is important to choose a ball based on its
standard features, and not others such as, buying a ball that
can glow in the dark. The material of the ball should also
be a deciding factor when picking the best bowling ball. Polyester
balls are generally the most inexpensive of all bowling balls.
These balls are very durable, which can be attributed to the
composition of the plastic and the hard, low friction nature
of the polyester surface.
Polyester bowling balls are best for beginners and casual
bowlers. These balls also tend to skid, and roll straight with
little hook in them, and are best on dry lanes. Serious bowlers
may find the urethane balls as an economical option. Urethane
balls have softer coverstocks that gives them enhanced hook
potential. The urethane bowling balls may also be polished
are sanded to increase or decrease the ball’s hook potential.
Reactive resin balls are best for advanced bowlers, and are
capable of giving optimal performance on most lane conditions.
Resin balls are sticky or tacky, which increases the ball’s
grip on the bowling lane. These balls have the greatest hook
potential, and skid on oily lanes, while hooking on dry ones.
Particle balls are best for advanced bowlers that want power
in their bowling ball. The balls are simply resin balls enhanced
with glass and ceramics. The texture of particle balls gives
them incredible grip, sharper hooks, and greater power. Most
professional bowlers use particle bowling balls, because they
are the most controllable in terms of hook and spin. In general,
the heavier the ball, the greater the pin reaction. Lighter
balls will leave splits that are hard to pick up, but this
should not deter shoppers from buying a lighter ball, which
may be best. Consumers should always choose a bowling ball
that they are comfortable with, and that fits their own skill
and style.
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: 2008
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