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How do I know what kind of bowling ball to buy?
Find your ideal ball weight. Some say your ball should be approximately 10 percent of your body weight, up to the maximum 16 pounds. 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.
How do I choose a bowling ball for my house?
Choose a ball of an appropriate weight: For adults, the general rule of thumb for ball weight is to select a ball that is not more than 10\% of your body weight. For example, if you weigh 130 pounds, you should be able to handle a 13 pound ball.
What number bowling ball should I use?
Typically, adult male beginner players tend to choose balls from 14 to 16 pounds while adult female beginner players choose balls from 10 to 14 pounds. Young bowlers should choose balls in the 6 to 14 pound range.
What is a good bowling ball speed?
about 16-17 miles per hour
The information compiled from field studies shows that an effective bowling ball speed is about 16-17 miles per hour (mph) measured at impact with the pins and about 20-21 mph when the ball is released onto the lane, plus or minus one mph tolerance, and about 18 mph overall average speed.
Which brand of bowling balls is the best?
The Best Bowling Balls (Even Big Ern Would be Jealous Of)
- 1 Brunswick Tzone – Best Overall.
- 2 Pyramid Path Rising – Runner Up.
- 3 Storm Phaze III – Honorable Mention.
- 4 Hammer Black Widow 2.0 – Also Consider.
- 5 KR Clear Red Rose.
- 6 Storm IQ Tour Emerald.
- 7 Motiv Venom Shock.
What size bowling ball should a woman use?
10 to 14 pounds
Women typically bowl best using a ball that weighs anywhere from 10 to 14 pounds. For children ages 6 to 14, parents can use their unique age to find a corresponding weight, for example: a 7 year old would need a 7-pound ball, and a 12 year old might use a ball weighing 12 pounds.
What is the difference between a house and professional bowling ball?
House balls are not made to hook. A performance ball, however, is designed to hook. Hooking the ball creates a greater angle into the pins and gives the bowling ball more energy at the end of the lane so it hits the pins harder. House balls are typically made of plastic or rubber.