Good bowling ball for beginner?

[andy569]

I'm new to the forums so I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right section, sorry if it isn't.

So I started bowling a lot last summer but that summer I only bowled flat(I think that's what it's called?), I didn't hook. After the summer ended I didn't bowl that much after until the start of this summer. I decided to start learning how to hook, I watched one video on how to do it and I gave it a shot and kind of adjusted and self-taught myself. I'll probably be watching more videos for tips on technique and things like that.

So I was wondering what would be a good bowling ball for a beginning hooker? I started bowling again in July and I've gone bowling about once a week. My high game so far is 226 and my average is about 140, and I've been using the stock ball they have at my local bowling alley, I believe it's a "Smart Ball." I'd like to get my own bowling ball and continue to improve my game so it'd be great if you guys could recommend me a good bowling ball.

Thanks!

[rv driver]

Here are some suggestions:
Look for an "entry-level" reactive ball.

My favorites are the DV8 Misfit and the Motiv Ascent. But I'd also look at stuff like the Columbia Freeze, the Roto-Grip up Roar, and the Storm Tropical Breeze, or maybe the Wipe Out. Brunswick's entry ball is the Strike King. I'd suggest having your local pro shop pro watch you throw a few and make suggestions, because each ball reacts differently and has a different motion. You'll want to find one that does what you want it to do, what you can make it do, and does what you want to see the ball do. The pro can help you do that.

[mike_thomas93]

Yeah I agree with RV. Better to start off from the bottom with an Entry-level ball, that corresponds to your current hook amount. RV pretty much mentioned plenty of examples of entry-level balls. And yes have a pro shop operator take a look at you on the lanes in a few shots, and should be able to get a better idea of what will be the best fit for your game. RV's said it spot on. Got 2 votes on that

[Amyers]

Sound like RV nailed it here find a good pro shop where they can watch you throw the ball

[fortheloveofbowling]

Like the other guys are saying, let the pro shop guy look at your game to give some advice. I would recommend a mid level ball with some surface like a wipe out that rv had on his list. With that type of ball you are going to get a even reaction and keep you away from skid flip which is never good for learning the game. Good luck and above all enjoy the game.

[Blacksox1]

Roto Grip Wrecker ! For the win !

[Joker]

Dv8: misfit
ebonite: cyclone
brunswick: strike king
storm: tropical heat/breeze
roto grip: scream/shout

[rv driver]

Roto Grip Wrecker ! For the win !

I love the looks of that ball -- both color-wise and movement. It simply was not going to do what I wanted it to do at a lighter weight.

[Hampe]

Roto Grip Wrecker ! For the win !

Lol.....my buddy just gave me his old Wrecker since he almost never uses it. I can tell it's going to be one of my favorites once I get it drilled (I've thrown it using his layout/drilling), but I can think of at least 20-30 balls I'd recommend before I recommend this ball to a beginner.

[rv driver]

Lol.....my buddy just gave me his old Wrecker since he almost never uses it. I can tell it's going to be one of my favorites once I get it drilled (I've thrown it using his layout/drilling), but I can think of at least 20-30 balls I'd recommend before I recommend this ball to a beginner.

Why wouldn't you recommend it to a beginner?