The Best Bowling Balls (Even Big Ern Would be Jealous Of)

What is the best ball to bowl with?

The Best Bowling Balls (Even Big Ern Would be Jealous Of)

  • Brunswick Tzone – Best Overall.
  • Pyramid Path Rising – Runner Up.
  • Storm Phaze III – Honorable Mention.
  • Hammer Black Widow 2.0 – Also Consider.
  • KR Clear Red Rose.
  • Storm IQ Tour Emerald.
  • Motiv Venom Shock.

What are the different types of bowling balls?

There are three types of bowling balls used in today’s game: plastic, urethane and reactive.

Do Pro bowlers use weighted balls?

Most pro bowlers use 16-pound balls, although more than you think use 15-pounders. Another method is to add one or two pounds to the weight of the house ball you normally use. A heavier ball drilled specifically to your hand will seem to weigh about the same as a house ball two pounds lighter.

Do Pro bowlers use plastic balls?

The main categories are plastic/polyester, urethane and reactive resin. The most advanced competitive bowlers typically use reactive resin balls that are specifically designed to absorb oil better, giving them an edge when facing difficult lane conditions and providing increased hook potential and power.

How do you pick a beginner bowling ball?

A bowling ball should feel heavy, but shouldn’t be a struggle to hold one handed. Choose a ball that’s about 10% of your body weight (up to 16 lb). If you feel uncomfortable holding that weight, try the next size down.

What is a good bowling ball for an intermediate?

Intermediate bowlers use a urethane ball for a slight controlled hooking motion once they have mastered a solid foundation of their physical game. A urethane ball will allow you to start making small moves on the lane to adjust to the lane condition, but still give you limited hook potential.

Do Pro bowlers use their thumb?

No. If a bowler doesn’t use their thumb during a delivery, they can either have a thumb hole or a balance hole but not both. If the ball has a thumb hole but the bowler doesn’t use it, then as long as it meets static balance requirements, the ball is allowed.

Are bowling balls color coded?

Bowling Ball The balls are colour coded by weight to aid with selecting the one for you. Your perfect ball should be comfortable to hold and not too tight on the grip, allowing your two middle fingers to be inserted down to the second joint.

How fast should I throw a bowling ball?

The average speed of a bowling ball for the average player is approximately 16 to 17 miles per hour. For the average person playing competitively, the ideal bowling ball speed should be about 20 to 21 miles per hour when the ball is released onto the land and 16 to 17 miles per hour when the ball hits the pins.

What pound bowling ball should I use?

As a general bowling rule, the best bowling ball should weigh around 10% of your body weight, up to 160 pounds. If you weigh 200 pounds, it won’t make much sense for you to bowl with an 8-pound bowling wall because it might feel ridiculously light to you.

What does a yellow dot on a bowling ball mean?

Bowling-Ball Pins Explained Not to be confused with the pins at the end of the lane, every bowling ball is marked with a colored dot, which represents the ball’s pin. The pin is vital in determining how to drill your ball to get your desired reaction on the lanes.

What is a reactive bowling ball?

Definition. A reactive bowling ball has a urethane coverstock with particles of resin mixed in. Previously, bowling ball manufacturers had only made balls with a solid compound of urethane. The sticky resin gave the ball a tackiness that increased the grip the ball has on the lane.