whats a good first custom bowling ball to buy?

Question

i want to buy a custom bowling ball but i dont know what to look for. i use about 12lbs and throw with a right hook AND left hook.

Answer 1

I would start with an entry level reactive resin ball. Something like a Tropical Storm or Groove. If you are at 12lbs, you'll most likely want to move up in weight as you age, improve, or both. There is no sense in spending a lot of money on a ball as you are learning the game. Overall, I would recommend the Tropical Storm. It will cost you somewhere between 110.00-125.00.



Make sure you go to an actual pro shop (IBPSIA Certified Preferably) and NOT a retail store like Sportmart or Walmart. The pro shop will be able to work with you to make sure that the ball is properly fitted and balanced to your game. He/She may also recommend a different weight depending on your age, height, weight, and overall strength.



Best of luck.

Answer 2

I'd have to say that the Ebonite Tornado, Brunswick Avalanche series, Brunswick Power Groove, Hammer Vibe series, AMF (Global 900) Reactive Angles and Storm "Tropical Storms" would suffice for a beginning bowler searching for a 1st time bowling ball. Since you are talking about throwing both a left and right handed delivery, I believe you're ambedextrous. It definitely is possible to bowl with one bowling ball with two different hands, because I am also ambedextrous, but I only use my left handed delivery during non-sanctioned leagues and during practice.



Most of my bowling balls are drilled with the exotic "RICO" (named for Rick Hamlin, a Brunswick staffer) drilling that has the "pin" in the palm for more control, but also enhancing the overall performance of the bowling as it travels down the lane. Anyways, the tech aspect of a ball's drilling may be too advanced for a beginner, but when you learn more about the game, it may be beneficial to know.



Just ask your local pro shop staff about what type of bowling ball would match your delivery style, the lane conditions you mostly bowl on and the budget you have for purchasing a new bowling ball. When you've decided on the ball, they will measure your hand and span, then will apply the measurements to the bowling ball when drilling the holes out. They may also ask you if you would like plastic or rubber finger grips that are soft and may help you hold onto the ball much better during approach and delivery. After they're done, if they're located in a bowling center, they will bring you out to a lane and have you try the ball out for a few frames, then they'll ask you if it's comfortable and if not, they'll adjust it for you.



Good luck and enjoy!

Answer 3

If it's your fist ball, than I'm really surprised you throw a hook, since house balls are plastic and don't really hook unless forced. Also from lefty and righty is great, never heard that before. I think you mean you can throw a back up hook. Can't really explain it, but it's kindda a backward one. Anyways, I would try for a entry-level hook ball. Ask the pro shop to help recommend one for you. They might also want to watch you throw a few frames to get an idea of your style and how to drill it. Goood luck and happy bowling :-)

Answer 4

A good bowling ball would be a urethane one. A ball can be drilled to hook either right or left but not both. You may want to talk someone at your local proshop about your bowling. Here is a good article describing the different types of bowling balls: http://www.bowlersalley.org/Bowling_Articles/2/Bowling_Ball_Types.aspx

Answer 5

You might try the pro-shop at your local bowling alley. If they can't do it, they'd probably know someone who could.

Answer 6

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