How to Choose a Bowling Ball Weight
Choosing the right bowling ball weight is crucial for comfort, control, and performance. This guide helps beginners, kids, and seniors select the ideal ball weight to enhance their game while preventing strain or injury. A general rule is to use a ball that’s about 10% of your body weight, with children using 6-10 lbs, seniors 10-14 lbs, and beginners 10-14 lbs. Factors like strength, experience, and physical condition also influence the decision. Testing different weights and consulting a pro shop can help find the best fit. Learn how to select the perfect bowling ball weight for a better experience.
Written By: Rich Carubba | Written On: Saturday, December 12, 2009 | Updated On: Monday, February 17, 2025
The Role of a Good Pro Shop in Your Bowling Game
While online resources like the Perfect Scale® are invaluable, a quality pro shop provides services and personalized attention that are difficult to replicate online. Pro shops are instrumental in helping bowlers find and customize the right equipment. Here’s why a good pro shop is a crucial part of every bowler’s journey to improvement:
Written By: Keith Spear | Written On: Friday, September 18, 2009 | Updated On: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Women’s Bowling Shoes
It is easy to find women’s bowling shoes with eye appeal and with styles ranging from the casual and very comfortable athletic-type shoe to more of a designer-like shoe which not only looks good but offers both quality and comfort.
Written By: Rich Carubba | Written On: Monday, May 2, 2011 | Updated On: Friday, December 6, 2019
Bowling Ball Weight
Bowling ball weight is an important factor in your purchase selection process. If you are searching for a new ball for your own use, the first step in choosing the proper bowling ball weight is to consider which weight ball you use presently and why you think a change in weight will be beneficial.
Written By: bowlingball.com | Written On: Saturday, December 19, 2009 | Updated On: Wednesday, May 29, 2019
