Inserts help you in creating extra friction which is ideal for the hook. If you pick a polyester/plastic ball as the ball type, you should think about using a conventional grip.

However, selecting a ball with a unique color pattern and combination will make your ball easier to find. Many models will have designs, such as a marbled or swirled design of two or more colors.

If your ball already hooks too early and dies before it hits the pins, find something that skids longer and saves energy for the pins, namely a medium to high RG, medium flare reactive ball.

Bowlers select different cores to match their throwing style and for spare balls when they need to throw at different angles. The weight block is the ball’s core.

If you’ve ever thought about cracking open a bowling ball, what’s inside may surprise you. A marketing video released by bowling ball manufacturer Storm offers a rare look into how the balls ...