| What is the tool that will make the single | | | | The grip of the ball is very important. If |
| biggest difference in your bowling game? | | | | the finger holes are too tight your fingers |
| Your ball, of course! If youre just starting | | | | can get stuck, if they are too loose, you |
| out, you may not have your own ball. | | | | could have a hard time keeping hold of the |
| Luckily, the bowling alley has many "house" | | | | ball. |
| balls to choose from. Theyre the balls that | | | | |
| fill the racks around the walls of the | | | | Check the position of the finger holes as |
| bowling alley, and theyre free to use. | | | | well. Are they too close together or too far |
| | | | apart? Your fingers should slide in and out |
| Light Ball or Heavy Ball? | | | | comfortably, without feeling cramped or |
| | | | stretched out. |
| Bowling balls usually range in weight from 10 | | | | |
| to 16 pounds. Many alleys do have childrens | | | | Beauty is Only Skin Deep |
| balls that weigh 6 to 8 pounds, but they | | | | |
| arent heavy enough to be useful to an | | | | Take a good look at the outside of the ball. |
| adult-sized bowler. | | | | It should be smooth and shiny, free of pits, |
| | | | chips, cracks or scratches. If your ball is |
| Most beginning bowlers are comfortable with a | | | | damaged, it won't roll smoothly down the lane |
| 10 or 12 lb. ball. While it might make you | | | | or go where you want it. Many house balls |
| feel macho to hurl a 16-pounder down the | | | | have these flaws, but if you're careful you |
| lane, if its too heavy for you to throw | | | | can usually find one in good condition. |
| comfortably a minimum of 20 times in the span | | | | |
| of half an hour, it'll be too hard to | | | | Have a Ball |
| control. How macho will you look throwing | | | | |
| gutter balls, or worse yetdropping the ball? | | | | Of your own, that is! The best way to be |
| | | | certain that you have the right ball for you |
| However, if your ball is too light, it won't | | | | is to purchase your own ball. The pro shop in |
| have the power to knock the pins down. A | | | | your bowling alley will have many choices, |
| light ball thrown by a strong person has | | | | and the folks at your pro shop will be able |
| little power and tends to bounce down the | | | | to help you select just the right ball and |
| alley. However, a small woman may feel most | | | | drill your finger holes for a custom fit. |
| comfortable with an 8 or 10 pound ball to | | | | |
| start. | | | | Whether you choose to use a house ball or buy |
| | | | your own, take into consideration the weight |
| House balls are free to use, so consider | | | | of the ball vs. your physical strength, the |
| selecting 2 of different weights. You'll find | | | | size and width of the finger holes and the |
| the weight engraved on the outside of the | | | | condition of the outside of the ball. By |
| ball. | | | | selecting the right ball for your size and |
| | | | strength, you'll give yourself a distinct |
| Fits Like a Glove | | | | advantage on the lanes. |
| | | | |