Besides the money youll save by bringing your own gear, ball and shoes with you, why would you necessarily want to own a bowling ball? The reason is that having a ball of your own is the same thing as choosing the right bat when youre playing baseball, or finding your own racket when playing tennis. These things arent going to make up for lack of skill, of course, but if you know your equipment inside and out youll be able to up your bowling average at least by a fraction. Lets take a look at some of the different kinds of bowling balls and discuss the particular makeup of each ball.
There are four kinds of bowling ball, each having its own distinctive characteristics. Every bowler should know what they are if they want to play the game right.
Plastic or Polyester Bowling Balls
These were probably the first bowling ball after the now-ancient wood or stone balls fell out of use. These plastic or polyester balls are pretty basic in their design. No tricks involved here. If you throw them straight, theyll go in a straight line. At the same time, if you throw a hook, theyll also probably go straight. People new to the sport will be pleased with these ones as...