Bowling Ball not hooking

[Amyers]

I haven't asked him if he could watch me bowl, but I think he would be willing to help if I ask. I have told him about the ball not hooking though. Thanks for suggesting that.

No problem my Proshop guy doubles as my coach as we don't have much in certified coaches in my area he has been a big help in my game.

[Blacksox1]

I am having a problem with getting my bowling ball to hook. It will only move a few boards, not a whole arrow unless I either throw it on the 1 board, or throw it under 10 MPH. I can see the ball spinning so I am confused. I bought the ball used though. My ball is an Visionary AMB Immortal Solid, and I think the lanes are light oil. It is even worse on heavy oil though. I tried cleaning it and it didn't help, so I am currently having it resurfaced to see if that helps. Can someone give some advice on this? Thanks.

Welcome to the board, BowlingGamer4000.

I have 4 Visionary balls; AMB Centuar solid, Immortal pearl and 2 Gladiator LE.

Ten years ago, when these came out, including yours, they were possibly the strongest equipment in the market. However, over the years, with cleaning, resurfacing and even baking, my VBP's are only a faint shadow of what they were.

I believe that Visionary's latest release "Samurai" would make an excellent ball, as a teammate has one, and it is as good as any pearl 1500 polished ball on the market.

What does all this mean? Hopefully you bought yours at a fair price. Maybe use as a spare ball. Maybe use it as trade in. I am a little surprised a pro shop operator would sell a used 10 year old ball.