| Having a good bowling ball is the equivalent | | | | that is too tight, because it is extremely |
| of having the right key to your car. You | | | | dangerous. Also remember don't get a ball |
| can't use someone else's car key to drive | | | | with a thumbhole that is too loose for your |
| your own car can you? I didn't think so. | | | | thumb. Don't hesitate to pick up another |
| The same goes for the game of bowling - it's | | | | ball if the hole is too tight or too |
| better to have a ball that suits you than | | | | lose.Selecting A Customized BallIf you're |
| using a ball that is too heavy or too | | | | someone who bowls often, it is in your best |
| light.But I'm not going to scorn you for | | | | interest to stop using balls at the bowling |
| choosing the wrong ball. It's common. So | | | | alley and go out and get your own. Buying |
| lets go over the basics of finding a good | | | | your own bowling shoes as well is best. You |
| ball at the bowling alley.The most important | | | | can't be the best if you're renting can |
| thing to remember in choosing your ball is to | | | | you?Some helpful hints in choosing a custom |
| use a ball that suits your physical | | | | ball- When you go out and get your ball also |
| condition. Don't try to be superman or | | | | pick up a pair of your own shoes and you must |
| superwoman and go and pick up the heaviest | | | | get a bag for your ball as well.- To get the |
| ball, resulting in you throwing out your back | | | | most accurate span measurement make sure you |
| or your wrist, I've seen it happen too many | | | | exercise your hand before being fitted for a |
| times.Adult males generally choose balls | | | | ball.- If you suffer from arthritis, tell the |
| between 14 - 16 pounds and adult females | | | | operator of the pro shop so the ball can be |
| usually choose balls between 10 - 14 pounds | | | | altered according to your needs.How To Buy A |
| and kids should always choose ball ranging | | | | Used Bowling BallUsed bowling balls are much |
| from 6 - 14 pounds. But I still must say | | | | cheaper than new ones and it may be best for |
| regardless of whether you're male or female, | | | | those who don't bowl often but still don't |
| if these weights are still too heavy for you, | | | | want to use the ones down at the lanes. You |
| choose a lighter ball. I know beginners who | | | | can head on down to your local pro shop and |
| are well into their thirties that use balls | | | | pick up a used bowling ball and they may also |
| between 6 - 14 pounds, to master the | | | | have other bowlers who'll be willing to trade |
| technique first. I suggest you do the same | | | | balls with you. It is not uncommon for team |
| if the above weight is too heavy for | | | | mates on a bowling team to trade balls with |
| you.Choosing The Proper Ball FitHow to choose | | | | one another. As startling as it may be, |
| the proper ball thumbhole size: It's very | | | | used balls are better than new ones, but make |
| simple, insert you thumb into the bowling | | | | sure if you buy a used ball that the surface |
| ball's thumbhole and if there is little room | | | | is in good condition, without deep cracks |
| when you press to the other side of the hole, | | | | and scratches. Never choose a ball that has |
| you've got a perfect fit. When I say this, I | | | | a damaged cover or sounds hollow when tapped |
| don't mean go and get a ball with a thumbhole | | | | with a solid object. |