On average how many new balls do you buy a year?

[foreverincamo]

I buy 2-3 a year. I could probably cut that down. This year bought two from a demo.

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Life is short. Buy 2-3 a year until you just can't !

[Mike White]

I buy probably 8-10 per year. Some i drill just so I can tell a customer this is what it does vs this is what they say it does. Most times when I drill something new I sell something I have. Most balls have less than 30 games on them when I sell or trade them

You sound like Trump and his girlfriends.

When they hit 35 years of age, they're out.

[Tony]

The last few years I have purchased / won more balls than usual averaging 2 to 3 a year, I've given away a few of them and currently have 6 including a plastic ball, I mainly use 2 of them plus the plastic ball.
Most balls I used research, plus the PSO, plus watching other guys using the ball to decide what ball to get, the latest one I had the PSO I bowl with watch my games and suggest a ball that would be a good first ball, so far I have used a a couple of games but don't have it dialed in yet to where I want it.

[stargell1]

This year I have purchased five balls. Two storm, two motiv, and a hammer scandal. Can't say I prefer one over the others. The hammer hooks the most.

[drlawsoniii]

I buy probably 8-10 per year. Some i drill just so I can tell a customer this is what it does vs this is what they say it does. Most times when I drill something new I sell something I have. Most balls have less than 30 games on them when I sell or trade them

That's some disposable income right there...

[fortheloveofbowling]

I buy 4-6 a year usually and am thankful for that because some just never find a place in my bag other than practice. The problem with modern equipment and some guys is they don't realize they are limiting themselves with a wrong ball purchase. I tend to experiment a little for anticipated tournament conditions that don't work out. A 1 ball a year house shot guy really needs to consult with someone that knows their game and what they are trying to do on their conditions. I really hate seeing someone that averages a lot less than capable of because he is being shut out by a bad ball reaction and doesn't even realize it. Pre resin you knew where you were at compared to everyone else because the equipment was so much closer performance wise.

[baker]

I'm usually 2-3 a year as well. Typically I'll replace my benchmark ball every year since it gets so much use, and then I usually have a ball or two in the arsenal that is ending it's useful life.

Last year I had a bad run where I just wasn't matching up with a couple balls so this year is looking like I'll need 3 or 4.

[zacks]

Does your guy have an imbalance scale like a Kaufmann or AMF? The current PSO's haven't suggested a way of correcting the imbalance, like with a weight hole?

Yes they do and yes they have. I don't really have any intentions of using the ball anymore, but if I did I would get new inserts and add a weight hole.

[1VegasBowler]

I buy 4-6 a year usually and am thankful for that because some just never find a place in my bag other than practice. The problem with modern equipment and some guys is they don't realize they are limiting themselves with a wrong ball purchase. I tend to experiment a little for anticipated tournament conditions that don't work out. A 1 ball a year house shot guy really needs to consult with someone that knows their game and what they are trying to do on their conditions. I really hate seeing someone that averages a lot less than capable of because he is being shut out by a bad ball reaction and doesn't even realize it. Pre resin you knew where you were at compared to everyone else because the equipment was so much closer performance wise.

IMO, I think some of this is related to the fact, that, he/she bought a ball that their favorite pro was using at the time and the ball doesn't match up to their game.

[manke]

I usually get one or two depending on the year.