How often do you get a new bowling Ball?

[GeorgiaStroker]

There is no such thing as a left handed or right handed ball until it has been drilled. You need a ball that is suited to the lane conditions where you bowl, ball speed and rev rate, etc... The pro shop guy should watch you bowl and make some suggestions based on that. Then he can measure for a proper fit and drill accordingly.

[martinezsam2495]

There is no such thing as a left handed or right handed ball until it has been drilled. You need a ball that is suited to the lane conditions where you bowl, ball speed and rev rate, etc... The pro shop guy should watch you bowl and make some suggestions based on that. Then he can measure for a proper fit and drill accordingly.

hmm, ok if I showed you a video of me bowling, will a critical theory ball be a good choice?

[J Anderson]

hmm, ok if I showed you a video of me bowling, will a critical theory ball be a good choice?

For most people the best first ball is an "entry level" reactive resin ball. This would be a ball with a symmetric core and an older, less aggressive cover stock. This type of ball will be easier for you to control as you learn the basics and develop good habits. I'm not sure where the Critical Theory stands in the RotoGrip lineup. I think their have been a number of threads out here on which balls are good for beginners.

After you develop a solid fundamental game, ( free swing, good timing, proper release and all that other good stuff ), then you can try to talk your dad into getting you a higher end ball. After all, most of us learn to drive in a plain old sedan, no parent is going to trust a teenager with only a learners permit to drive corvette.

[GeorgiaStroker]

hmm, ok if I showed you a video of me bowling, will a critical theory ball be a good choice?

What are the lane conditions whare you bowl? Dry, Oily, medium? The critical theory is a ball designed for medium heavy oil conditions. If the lanes were you bowl are on the drier side and you are bowling a high rev 2 finger style then you might not be able to keep it on the lane. lol. The best way to determine the best ball for you is to look at good bowlers at your local center, mainly the ones that have a similar delivery, ball speed, rev rate as you and see what they are using. If there are no bowler close to your style talk to the pro shop guy and see what he recommends. If he tries to sell you a ball without seeing you bowl first then run, don't walk away. Most of them are very helpful but there are a few that will try to talk you into an expensive ball that you have no business throwing.

[billf]

DV8 Misfit has a symmetrical core and given your speed and rev rate expected from that style would work well from light to medium oil conditions. This ball works well on a typical house shot for several no thumb bowlers I know.

[Tampabaybob]

My last ball was a Brunswick Alpha-Max about a year ago. Prior to that I bought a Brunswick Evil Siege maybe 9 months before that. I also have a BVP Punisher that is a go to ball when the lanes dry out. It's a symmetrical and is very stage and predictable. I also have a couple in the house that I drag out once in a while. One is a Red ZONE. Pulled it out last summer and shot a 300 with it. Bought it used from a guy I used to bowl with for $20 BUCKS ! Nice ball never wears out. Can't complain averaged 217 thais past season. According to what I'm reading, I wish I owned a ball company...LOL.

Bob