My suggestion would be to get something with a consistent arc that starts early. These are usually the flat finish balls with no shine. The reason I say this is that they 'roll' more than the slick polished ball that slides and skids. My old Brunswick Cobalt Rhino would start hooking (more of arcing the whole way down) almost as soon as I let go. This was the ball I used from about 1990 to 2002 when I quit. Since my return 5 weeks ago I have used a Storm Sync, Hammer Spike, and Hammer Black Widow Gold. All have 'slid/skidded' down the lane and snapped hard at the end. Imagine skidding a car down the road compared to rolling it down the road. My teammates throw rollers (I have used the one and it rolls for me too). You will have less revs with a 'roller' but more accuracy. Until you get consistent I would stick with this type of ball. You may be able to sand the new ball up to make it grip more but I am not an expert in that field so don't take my word for it.
Also, you don't want to 'spin' the ball. Are you meaning you 'twist' or spin like a helicopter? The proper way to throw a hook is 1) have a properly drilled ball with a fingertip grip 2) release the ball with your hand behind the ball, thumb releasing first then fingers following through your release as they slip out of the ball. This is what gets the rotation going and gets the correct action started to get the ball to hook.
I am not a coach and not a very good teacher so see what others say but that is my advice.
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