What Things to Consider
When Selecting Your
Personal Bowling Ball
by Mike Schnell
Ever since its creation thousands of years ago, bowling
has become a sport that people of all ages can enjoy and
millions around the world do. Minimally physical, fairly
fast-paced and generally quite affordable, there's just
something about bowling that hooks people quick. Those
who decide to really delve into the sport will likely find
themselves shopping for a bowling ball of their own.
Getting a personal bowling ball is a great idea for
league players and even casual enthusiasts who play a bit
more than once in a while. Shopping for a ball can present
a bit of quandary, however. Here's what to consider in a
bowling ball:
Price - many bowling shops and Internet retailers offer
great package deals or occasional promotional sales
events. If getting a great bargain is important to you, then it
pays to watch for these sales events. Balls can get rather
expensive. It's not a bad idea to set a budget before doing
some serious shopping. Very inexpensive balls can roll in
at about $50, but professional grade ones will cost in the
hundreds or more.
As the most obvious piece of bowling equipment,
bowling balls are vital to the sport. Finding the right
bowling ball for you is an important step in your bowling
progress.
Weight - This is another very important consideration.
The standard rule of thumb is to find a ball that is roughly
about 10 percent of a person's own body weight. It varies
between six to sixteen pounds. Adult males usually
choose 14-16 pound balls, adult females usually choose
10-14 pound balls and youth generally use 6-14 pound
balls.
Color, Style - The appearance of the ball might not be
the most important consideration for game play, but it can
be for morale. Find a ball that not only fits budget and
design choice, but all appearance choice for a truly ideal
purchase. Balls come in a variety of colors and styles.
Buying a personal bowling ball can be a great
investment for someone who likes to roll a lot. Rather than
having to adjust to a different ball every game, this
investment puts power in a player's hands.
Most bowling centers provide house bowling balls for
customers to use free of charge. This is a great option for
newcomers to bowling to try out the sport before investing
in their own equipment. Most serious bowlers prefer to buy
their own bowling balls. Getting a fit that is a specific fit for
their fingers is by far superior to the generic fit that free
balls offer. When using their own custom bowling balls,
most people can use a heavier ball. This is a definite
advantage. Bowling balls continue to be the most
important piece of bowling equipment on the market today.
About the Author: Mike Schnell is a professional bowler,
instructor, and all-around ballgame junkie. He is the director of
popular blog www.bowlingtechniquesonline.com. Learn to bowl if not
how to bowl better with Mike's help. Check out his blog for more info!
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