In theory, a four or five step approach will make it easier to keep your swing in time with your steps. If you watch the pros, they all seem to use four or five steps. I've seen an old video clip of Earl Anthony demonstrating a three step, and a tournament on ESPN classic where Mike Durbin used a three step and lost. Now is the time to switch before you get set in your ways.
As for what ball to get, I would suggest a reactive resin coverstock with a symmetric core and drilled with a fingertip grip. The symmetric core will make you learn how to release it properly to make it hook the way you want. The fingertip grip will give you more revs. The reactive resin will give you a stronger reaction down the lane.
Glad to hear that you're getting instruction.
p.s. I've been using a three step approach for 35 years. I should probably change to get my game to the next level, but I'm afraid of messing with what works.
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