How do you dispose of old bowling balls?

Asked by: Monique Goncalves

Call your local bowling alley or pro shop and ask them how you can donate the ball. Many, if not most, bowling centers and pro shop operators will happily take a bowling ball off your hands, and get it into the hands of someone who is in need.

What should I do with old bowling balls?

You probably may have a bowling ball that's beat up and lost performance too so we're gonna show you the process that you're going to use for putting that bowling ball back. It's like a brand new

Where do old bowling balls end up?

Pros often donate old equipment to youth leagues. But most balls end up in the trash, and more than a few make a stop at a recycling plant first.

Are old bowling balls any good?

Sometimes older reactive balls are very dependable reacting pieces of equipment. If you encounter lane conditions which require you to play an outside line such as the PBA Cheetah pattern normally provides, resurfacing an older bowling ball just might match up well to that pattern.

Are bowling balls worth anything?

In the $50.00 to $100 range, there are a lot of decent intermediate balls for people to consider. This is also the range where people can start to find some professional options. It is always a good spot for people to shop around, because sometimes a casual bowler is only going to need a certain type of bowling ball.

What is the lifespan of a bowling ball?

5-10 years

It depends on so many factors, from the number and frequency of uses, to its maintenance schedule, and even the climate where you live and the temperatures it’s exposed to. With proper maintenance, you should get at least 5-10 years out of a quality bowling ball.

What happens to bowling balls?

The ball is then funneled onto a metal track. It ascends before being dropped straight down onto a hidden conveyor belt, located underneath the lane, with enough momentum to carry it down the 60-foot-long lane to the ball return.

What is an illegal bowling ball?

The Storm Spectre bowling ball, which the USBC banned from all USBC certified competition, is not allowed in any level of PBA competition. Purple Hammer bowling balls manufactured in were banned from USBC certified competition, and are not allowed in any level of PBA competition.

What are old bowling balls made of?

Lignum vitae

Centuries and decades ago, bowling balls were made from a durable wood called Lignum vitae. However, in 1905, the first rubber band ball, called the Evertrue, was made. Almost a decade later, a company called Brunswick Corporation created a Mineralite rubber ball.

What is the inside of a bowling ball made of?

In general, though, the inner core is made of powdered metal oxides such as calcium or iron oxide mixed with a resin and catalyst to harden the mixture. This is the heaviest part of the ball, and its shape—whether symmetric like a sphere or asymmetric like a lightbulb—influences how the ball rotates down the lane.

What were bowling balls made of in the 1950s?

Polyester (“plastic”) balls were introduced in 1959 and, despite developing less hook-generating lane friction than rubber balls, by the 1970s plastic dominated over rubber balls which then became obsolete with the early-1980s development of polyurethane (“urethane”) balls.

Are bowling balls weighted on one side?

Bowling ball side weight is a term used to refer to the weight difference measured from the left and right halves a bowling ball referenced from the finger holes of the ball. The United States Bowling Congress (USBC) states that a bowling ball 10.01 pounds or more may have a maximum of 3 oz.