| Ever since its creation thousands of years | | | | |
| ago, bowling has become a sport that people | | | | This ball is considered a beginner's tool. |
| of all ages can enjoy and millions around the | | | | The urethane bowling ball offers a little |
| world do. Minimally physical, fairly | | | | more control at a slightly higher price. The |
| fast-paced and generally quite affordable, | | | | reactive resin bowling ball provides more |
| there's just something about bowling that | | | | hook possibility and power than the other two |
| hooks people quick. Those who decide to | | | | options. The pro-active ball is considered |
| really delve into the sport will likely find | | | | more of a tournament player's weapon. It |
| themselves shopping for a bowling ball of | | | | offers the most friction and the best |
| their own. | | | | reaction in oil. This type of ball is |
| | | | generally the most expensive. |
| Getting a personal bowling ball is a great | | | | |
| idea for league players and even casual | | | | * Weight. This is another very important |
| enthusiasts who play a bit more than once in | | | | consideration. The standard rule of thumb is |
| a while. Shopping for a ball can present a | | | | to find a ball that is roughly about 10 |
| bit of quandary, however. Here's what to | | | | percent of a person's own body weight. Some |
| consider in a bowling ball: | | | | people might feel more comfortable with a |
| | | | ball that is slightly lighter or heavier, |
| * Budget. Balls can get rather expensive. | | | | however. |
| It's not a bad idea to set a budget before | | | | |
| doing some serious shopping. Very inexpensive | | | | Before taking the plunge and buying a bowling |
| balls can roll in at about $50, but | | | | ball, it's not a bad idea to play with |
| professional grade ones will cost in the | | | | several different weights to see what feels |
| hundreds or more. It is possible to find good | | | | the best. The results on the lane are the |
| buys on all types of balls by shopping around | | | | most important consideration here, even above |
| and even considering used or form lane balls, | | | | the standard rule of thumb. |
| but many prefer to have their very own, brand | | | | |
| new ball. | | | | * Color, style. The appearance of the ball |
| | | | might not be the most important consideration |
| * Ball type. A bowling ball can have | | | | for game play, but it can be for morale. Find |
| different surface material. This material | | | | a ball that not only fits budget and design |
| will help determine its performance when the | | | | choice, but all appearance choice for a truly |
| ball hits the lane. The better the ball, | | | | ideal purchase. Balls come in a variety of |
| generally, the more friction it provides. | | | | colors and styles. Basic black is not the |
| This gives a player more control over the | | | | only option by a long shot. |
| ball as it makes its way down a slick lane. | | | | |
| The different surfaces include plastic, | | | | Buying a personal bowling ball can be a great |
| urethane, reactive resin and particle, or | | | | investment for someone who likes to roll a |
| pro-active. Plastic, or polyester, is | | | | lot. Rather than having to adjust to a |
| generally the most affordable and provides | | | | different ball every game, this investment |
| the least amount of friction. | | | | puts power in a player's hands. |