Does bowling ball brand really matter?

[NewToBowling]

Take any brand and they have enough balls to cover all/most land conditions with very similar coverstocks, cores, and RG's compared to the competition.

Ball manufacturers would like to make you think they have the secret formula. But truth be told they share the same coverstock and core technology.

I get it why one wants to stick with a certain manufacturer due to loyalty or familiarity or financial reasons but performance wise they pretty much all equal out.

Truth?

[jab5325]

The best ball is the one that fits your fingers and your own personal game. Whether it be from Storm, Brunswick or EBI....the brand doesn't matter. A well-drilled ball that fits your style is the best thing ever!

[NewToBowling]

The best ball is the one that fits your fingers and your own personal game. Whether it be from Storm, Brunswick or EBI....the brand doesn't matter. A well-drilled ball that fits your style is the best thing ever!

Yes, with that understanding there is no reason one wouldn't succeed with Brunswick or Storm or Motiv or etc

Basically, would one ever utter the words "If only Motiv made a ball like the Storm <enter name here> I would average 15 pins higher"

[jab5325]

Yes, with that understanding there is no reason one wouldn't succeed with Brunswick or Storm or Motiv or etc

Basically, would one ever utter the words "If only Motiv made a ball like the Storm <enter name here> I would average 15 pins higher"

IMO, I would say only someone who doesn't understand bowling balls would make a statement like that. I've heard similar things said many times......by people would rather buy a ball because it looks pretty.

[fortheloveofbowling]

Take any brand and they have enough balls to cover all/most land conditions with very similar coverstocks, cores, and RG's compared to the competition.

Ball manufacturers would like to make you think they have the secret formula. But truth be told they share the same coverstock and core technology.

I get it why one wants to stick with a certain manufacturer due to loyalty or familiarity or financial reasons but performance wise they pretty much all equal out.

Truth?

False. They don't share core and coverstock technology. Even within say the storm family they have different core designers and different formulations of covers.

[NewToBowling]

False. They don't share core and coverstock technology. Even within say the storm family they have different core designers and different formulations of covers.

I know they don't share but the technology is very similar. There isn't one company out there with ground breaking technology that no one else has. There are solid, hybrid, pearl etc coverstocks. Cores are pretty unique but at the end of the day comparative balls from different mfgs will roll pretty similar down the lane.

[LyalC52]

Until someone pays me to throw their brand, I have zero brand loyalty

Now, do I think certain brands are better then others; absolutely
Do I have actual facts to back it it up: no

but when it comes to perception, you will most likely bowl better with equipment from a brand you like

[Amyers]

I know they don't share but the technology is very similar. There isn't one company out there with ground breaking technology that no one else has. There are solid, hybrid, pearl etc coverstocks. Cores are pretty unique but at the end of the day comparative balls from different mfgs will roll pretty similar down the lane.

This depends on who you are talking about. There is no manufacturer who can turn a 180 bowler into a 195 bowler. In the upper levels of bowling those 230 and above or professionals I do believe there are certain individuals that don't match well with some brands products. no single manufacturer has the best ball for every shot shape/condition.

[fortheloveofbowling]

This depends on who you are talking about. There is no manufacturer who can turn a 180 bowler into a 195 bowler. In the upper levels of bowling those 230 and above or professionals I do believe there are certain individuals that don't match well with some brands products. no single manufacturer has the best ball for every shot shape/condition.

Give this man a prize.

[fortheloveofbowling]

I know they don't share but the technology is very similar. There isn't one company out there with ground breaking technology that no one else has. There are solid, hybrid, pearl etc coverstocks. Cores are pretty unique but at the end of the day comparative balls from different mfgs will roll pretty similar down the lane.

False again. If a player can't throw the ball the same way twice then sure they won't see as many differences. But certain companies throughout the years have had reputations for creating balls that lean toward certain motions. These differences and more easily seen at higher levels. Of course those motions can be tweaked and refined depending a players wants and needs.