What Size Bowling Ball should i buy?

Question

hey guys i just started going bowling and i really like it so me and my friends are going to go 2 times a week and take it more serious.. I am wondering what would be the best ball to start out with.. I like to spin it and i can bowl about a 120-130 doing that. I use a 8lb ball and it worked pretty well but i noticed alot of the time it seems like its not heavy enough to knock down some of the remaining pins. The reason i used the 8 was because im not that strong plus the finger wholes were perfect. So what im wondering is should i get something like a 10 pound undrilled on ebay for around 20-30 dollars then get it drilled a bit smaller so it will fit like an 8 but weigh like a 10? Or should i get heavier? Can they drill however big u want? ive also seen some with rubber in the wholes, what does that do? Anything helps guys cuz im a noob :) Thanks.

Answer 1

so how heavy the ball should be is really simple. i have worked in a proshop for 3 years and bowled for 13. i used it for everyone wanting a new heavier ball. you take what ever weight ball your looking to go for and hold it out in front of you with both arms straight out. if its to easy then go up a weight and to heavy go down and find tha ball you can comfortably hold out there. the guy at whatever proshop you take the ball to get a drilled will measure out your hand and drill the ball to your specifications and if your pretty consisten then you might want to think about haveing the fingertips put in cause they also in improve the spin. good luck and good bowling!!

Answer 2

Bowling Ball Sizes

Answer 3

It really depends on your size. The rule of thumb is usually 10% of your body weight, unless you have some medical conditions. If your throwing an 8 pound ball now, i would go at very least 12! I would say 14, but that may seem very heavy for you. They will drill the ball custom to fit your hand and the rubber things are grips that help keep the ball on your hand. A good ball to get would be the storm tropical storm or ebonite tornado. They are both good entry level reactive balls that will make the pins fall a lot easier than the house balls.



GOOD LUCK!

Answer 4

If your wrists are too weak to throw a 15 lbs. ball, then yes, you should be using a lighter ball. A 12 or 13 pound ball would be an okay investment. It's not too heavy on the wrists (a couple pounds can make a huge difference) and can still hit the pocket like a heavy ball. Personally, I use a 14 lbs. ball with fingertip grips drilled slightly off-center for more back-end hook. But that's just me. You do what you want. Remember, the ball doesn't do you any good if it hurts you.

Answer 5

They can drill a 16 lb ball exactly the same as a 8 lb ball. The weight has no real effect on the finger holes. You want to heaviest ball you can comfortably swing. As for the drilling, go to your local bowling center on a league night, find some of the better bowlers and ask where they get their equipment drilled. There are people who are really good at fitting a ball exactly to your hand and helping you get what you need.

Answer 6

I have been bowling 40+ years and still carry a 180 average. Use the heaviest ball you can swing straight behind you and straight forward again. If it wavers behind your back it is too heavy or too light. A heavier ball will carry more pins when you hit them. Buy the ball anywhere you want but only have it drilled at a bowling establishment because they know EXACTLY how to fit your hand.

Answer 7

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