Is it worth buying your own bowling ball?

Asked by: Sarah King

Is it worth buying a bowling ball? Nine times out of ten, YES it is worth buying a bowling ball. You’ll have more fun. You will bowl better.

Does having your own bowling ball make a difference?

You don’t know where that thing’s been. Owning your own performance ball makes maintenance less frequent and boosts your ability to repeat shots night after night. While you’re responsible for your ball’s upkeep, the investment is likely worth the higher average.

Is a custom bowling ball worth it?

The most significant advantage is that your own custom bowling ball will be drilled to fit your hand perfectly. If you’re relying on house balls, the finger holes will never be quite the same from ball to ball, and this variance makes it much harder to develop any consistency in your stroke.

Why do people buy their own bowling ball?

Your personal equipment is just for you.



Having your own ball also helps to ensure that other bowlers won’t pick up your ball by mistake, and can even minimize your exposure to germs. The only things touching your ball are you, the lane, and the ball return!

How much does it cost to get your own bowling ball?

An entry-level plastic bowling ball usually sells for $40 to $60, with some of the higher-end ones approaching and exceeding the $100 mark. If you’re looking for a vanity bowling ball with a particular logo, it can hit $150 easy.

Can you bring your own bowling ball to a bowling alley?

You’ll need to rent or bring your own bowling ball, and you’ll be expected to put on a pair of those ultra-fashionable bowling shoes. Most places provide the shoes when you pay for a game, and some serious bowlers bring their own, but regardless, you aren’t allowed to wear “street shoes” while you bowl.

Can you throw a hook with a house ball?

It doesn’t matter whether it’s a house ball or your own ball. Anything can hook with proper rotation, given the lane condition allows it. That being said, there’s no secret to using your thumb in contrast to not using your thumb. There’s only one key idea behind it: use your thumb!

How many bowling balls should you have?

IMO, a good line up would be 4 balls. Heavy, Med-heavy, Med-light and a spare ball. Keeping in mind, you would need to know the limitations of you, and each ball. Practice on as many different conditions with each ball, as possible.

What should I know before buying a bowling ball?

Here’s how to pick the right bowling ball.

• Weight. A bowling ball should feel heavy, but shouldn’t be a struggle to hold one handed. …
• Holes. It should go without saying, but if a ball has finger holes that are too snug or too loose, it can ruin your game (and hurt your fingers too).
• Hand span. …
• Material.

When should I buy a new bowling ball?

With proper maintenance, you should get at least 5-10 years out of a quality bowling ball.

Can a bowling ball lose its hook?

If you see your bowling ball begin to lose its hook potential compared to when you first began using the ball, it might just be in need of a resurface job to restore the reactivity you had grown accustomed to seeing.

How many games should a bowling ball last?

Scuff and re-polish shiny bowling balls after 30 games of bowling. 3. Full resurface is needed and finger inserts should be replaced after 60 games of bowling. 4.

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.

What is an illegal bowling ball?

Related: 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.

Can you throw a bowling ball away?

Over time, the coverstock (outer shell) of the bowling ball becomes less reactive and doesn’t hook as much. Sometimes, it just needs a bake, but bowling balls do eventually wear out and need to be replaced. However, just because the ball doesn’t react like it did when it was new, doesn’t mean you should throw it away.