Tips For Bowling - Choosing The Right Bowling Ball
If you're a regularly at the local bowling alleys, you probably know the importance of having a ball that is drilled just for you; you're also aware of the many reasons why you might choose a plastic ball over a particle one, or a urethane ball over a reactive resin ball.
If you don't bowl regularly, you're probably having a seizure taking in everything I just said...
Not to worry lad, this article is designed to lay out the many considerations you have to make when purchasing a new ball and by the time we're done, Walter Ray won't have a thing on you.
Picking the right Weight:
Choosing the right weight on a bowling ball is critical... Don't be an airhead when it comes to what weight you throw as this could severely hinder your ability to make accurate and precise shots. Heavier balls will be harder to throw, and lighter balls will easier -- too easy -- and you will want to find the spot between the two.
A rule of thumb for picking the weight of your bowling ball is to use 10% of your body weight... Obviously this is just a general guide and cannot be adhered to in every single case; for example, If you're over a 160 pounds, you should probably go ahead and try to throw a 15 pound ball.
Picking the right Surface:
The surface of your ball should primarily depend on the type of ball that you want to throw. Do you throw a straight ball or a hook ball? Do you have a high rev rate (how fast the ball spins), or a low one? Do you roll the ball or loft the ball? I can get you heading in the right direction, but it's important to ask your local (reputable) pro shop owner to have a look at your bowling and recommend a surface.
If you're throwing a straight ball, a plastic surface is your best option. A plastic ball is low friction in nature and will not hook very much at all. Plastic balls also make fantastic options as balls to pick up spares with. Plastic balls are cheaper than any other type of ball.
If you're looking to throw a hook ball you're going to have to make the choice between a reactive resin, a urethane or a particle bowling ball. As I mentioned your best bet is to have a certified pro shop owner or coach look at your shot and give you a recommendation.
Picking the right Pro-Shop:
Picking the correct pro shop is every bit as important as picking the surface or weight of the ball. If you're getting your ball drilled by Bubba who works out of his garage using a Drimmel, don't look for that 300-game anytime soon.
The way a ball is drilled is very technical and completely escapes the scope of this article, but I think it's important to know that it is a very delicate and important aspect of your bowling game.
The way a ball is drilled directly effects how your ball will react on the lanes and if you don't have someone that is trained drilling your ball, you're not going to get your moneys worth. Go ahead and fork over the extra thirty to fifty bucks and have it drilled by someone who will do it right.
This is the first article in the series of tips for bowling. If you'd like to read the other articles, please check out my other publications and look for tips for bowling
- Ryo Kazimazi
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Added: March 28, 2008
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