looking for my first Ball.

[striker12]

my first entry lvl ball was a c300 freeze but i learned how to hook a ball before that, i got the freeze when my bowling style changed so i started from the start of everything and learned everything again and know since my revs have gone way way up now i have to throw my c300 freeze because all my other balls are eather over hook or im throwing to fast my other balls are 14lb and my freeze is 15lbs and i can make it hook alot.

[J Anderson]

well since I'm looking for my first I'm just looking for something entry level and in the $60-100 range.

For $100 many pro shops will sell you a ball, bag, and shoes. The ball will most likely be a Brunswick T-Zone or a Columbia 300 White Dot.

[unclemantis]

For $100 many pro shops will sell you a ball, bag, and shoes. The ball will most likely be a Brunswick T-Zone or a Columbia 300 White Dot.

Plus drilling which is between $15 and $30

[e-tank]

Plus drilling which is between $15 and $30

price of the ball usually includes drilling at a pro shop

[unclemantis]

price of the ball usually includes drilling at a pro shop

Well then. That is a bonus

[ualtim]

I was basically in the same situation a few weeks ago and went to a local pro shop and discussed it with the staff there. I had researched the topic throuroughly on the internet and scoured all the tips from bowlingball.com, but still could not make up my mind until I had my discussion with the pro shop staff. Since I am just planning on staying a rec bowler with no intentions of joining a league, we decided to go with a platic ball as I develop my game. The shop was an Ebonite shop so I ended up with a Maxim soley based on color compared to the other platic 15#'ers that were available in the shop (Maxims and White Dots).

One thing I would consider (which was mentioned earlier in the thread) is getting your plastic ball drilled finger tip IF you are eventually planning on getting a higher performance ball at a later date. I got my Maxim drilled finger tip because, eventually, I would like to pick up a higher performance strike ball and figured I might as well get used to the fingertip grip (was essentially using a fingertip grip when I bowled with house balls, anyway, as the span on the balls that had holes big enough for my fingers/thumb would not allow a convential grip due to my hand size.)

Of course, after 12 games with a plastic ball I am already thinking about what I would like in a strike ball, but even if I do go ahead with a strike ball purchase I will already have my spare ball in the bag.

[Greenday]

ualtim, I learned how to throw a hook with a spare ball. That could be why I now have trouble throwing a straight ball but oh well. A finger-tipped plastic ball was good enough for me to pick up the basics.

[daxma6270]

ualtim, I learned how to throw a hook with a spare ball. That could be why I now have trouble throwing a straight ball but oh well. A finger-tipped plastic ball was good enough for me to pick up the basics.

i tried hooking last night when me and my gf went bowling. i cant do it worth a damn lol. I found an OTB ball that i wanted but is was like 149.00. so i think im gonna get a sling shot

[Hammer]

Two entry performance balls that would be good for you to learn to hook the ball are the Brunswick Slingshot and the Storm Tropical
Freeze. These balls are for beginners learning to hook a ball. Get at least a 14 pound ball to get the good weight block. Balls under 14 pounds usually have only a small weight block in them. Those two balls are pretty cheap now on bowlingball.com or at a pro shop near you.

[Greenday]

Two entry performance balls that would be good for you to learn to hook the ball are the Brunswick Slingshot and the Storm Tropical
Freeze. These balls are for beginners learning to hook a ball. Get at least a 14 pound ball to get the good weight block. Balls under 14 pounds usually have only a small weight block in them. Those two balls are pretty cheap now on bowlingball.com or at a pro shop near you.

I think you mean the Tropical Breeze. I have a Tropical Breeze that I use for lighter oil. You can actually get some good hook with it. It gets good length and a good amount of backend. Smells great too.