This newest ball from Ebonite is in their Mission brand line and has some special features. First things first: you’ll still get the trusted and true Mission core that’s been there since the beginning. But this Mission is dressed a bit differently with a GB 12.7 coverstock that’s billed to provide longer and more angular […]
Bowling Ball Reviews for Beginning and Intermediate Bowlers
Before you can decide on the ideal bowling ball for yourself, there are a number of things to take into account. These include factors like your level of experience and the bowling conditions you usually face, as well as important considerations like your budget. And it’s natural to want some outside opinions to give you the […]
What are Bowling Balls Made Of? Top Materials and Coverstocks
At first glance, all bowling balls might look similar, but in reality there are a few different types that you’ll want to employ for different purposes. Some are ideal for beginners and are quite inexpensive, while others are designed for high performance and are used mostly by competitive league bowlers and even professionals. Certain balls […]
How to Clean a Bowling Ball
One good thing about bowling is that your equipment doesn’t require a lot of maintenance, but once you have your own bowling ball you will need to do some cleaning in order to keep it in good condition. But how, exactly, does that process go? This article will go over the basics of cleaning a […]
Best Polyester and Plastic Bowling Balls for Straight Bowlers
Many bowlers employ a hook on their shots, but most beginners start by bowling a straight ball. When you’re at this stage of your bowling career, and possibly averaging 150 pins or less, there are some particular types of balls that you’ll want to get. Specifically, it’s the plastic and polyester options that should be on your […]
What is the Best Reactive Resin Ball for Hook?
Bowling balls can be made of many different materials, and their surface (or “coverstock”) is what determines how much friction the ball will generate against the lane and consequently how much it will hook. Plastic balls are used by beginners and travel mostly straight, while urethane balls have a higher hook potential, especially in dry conditions. But […]
Bowling With Spin Technique vs. The Straight Ball
Bowlers can be meaningfully grouped into a few categories, and one of the major ones is fairly obvious to any onlooker: the style with which they throw the ball. One bowling style is the aptly-named straight ball, where the release is straight and the ball travels in a straight line down the lane and towards the […]
Columbia 3000 Freeze Hybrid Bowling Ball Review (+ Video)
The Columbia 3000 Freeze Hybrid is a nice bowling ball for beginners and intermediate bowlers alike who are hoping to improve their average and reach a higher level of play. What makes it a good choice? It has a Modified Messenger core, same as the earlier Freeze models and a very successful one. The coverstock is a […]
How Heavy of a Bowling Ball Should I Use?
If you want to become a better bowler, it’s important to select your bowling ball carefully. We recommend investing in your own ball because it will be correctly fitted to your hand, a crucial factor for finding a consistent stroke. But another big decision to make is how heavy your bowling ball should be. In general, […]