| Bowling balls are available in a variety of | | | | If the lane is slick (more oil on it), you |
| coverstocks, top weights, pin locations, | | | | will want a reaction from the ball that will |
| weight blocks and more. Choosing the proper | | | | roll earlier. The reason being is that the |
| bowling ball to best suit your game can prove | | | | oil delays the rotation of the ball being |
| to be a challenge. Fortunately, there are | | | | able to reach its mass bias, the point of |
| quite a few resources available online to | | | | where the ball flips and begins to hook. By |
| research your bowling ball decision. | | | | using a coverstock that is dull, it creates |
| | | | more friction between the surface of the ball |
| Below, is a brief breakdown of how the | | | | and the oil on the lane, in turn having the |
| coverstock of a bowling ball can determine | | | | ball reach its breakpoint sooner. |
| the reaction of the bowling ball on a | | | | |
| specific lane condition. | | | | When the lane condition is on the drier side |
| | | | (less oil on the lane), you will want to use |
| Coverstocks refer to the surface of the | | | | a bowling ball with a little more shine to |
| bowling ball. For example, most bowling | | | | it. A shiny ball will have less friction in |
| balls will have either a dull surface or a | | | | a sense that the shine makes the bowling ball |
| shiny surface. From the manufacturer, the | | | | skid further down the lane before it starts |
| new bowling ball will already have this | | | | to turn. However, it should be noted that on |
| characteristic. However, you can alter the | | | | dry lanes, the bowling ball will want to |
| surface to your liking by adding a bowling | | | | naturally go into its roll sooner because of |
| ball polish to the ball or simply dulling the | | | | the small amount of oil that is on the lane. |
| surface by using a dulling compound or even a | | | | |
| scotch brite pad. | | | | The coverstock is one important aspect of |
| | | | bowling balls and being able to properly |
| When a bowling ball is shiny, the reaction of | | | | match up your game to the lane condition. |
| the bowling ball tends to have more length | | | | Ideally, you will want to speak with your |
| before it reaches the breakpoint and hooks. | | | | local bowling ball pro shop operator about |
| When it is dull, the ball will roll up | | | | your next bowling ball purchase. It is best |
| earlier, giving the appearance of more hook. | | | | to have them watch you bowl as well as talk |
| In reality, the bowling ball just reaches | | | | about what bowling balls are currently in |
| it's breakpoint sooner when it is dull | | | | your bag. |
| compared to when it is polished. Depending | | | | |
| on the lane condition, you will be able to | | | | If a bowling ball pro shop is not located in |
| determine which bowling ball surface is right | | | | the center you bowl at, many excellent |
| for you. | | | | resources are available online. |
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