Bowling Balls Explained: Performance Levels, USBC Rules, and Marketing Myths
Bowling ball performance varies based on coverstock composition, core design, and surface finish, all within USBC regulations. This guide explains the six bowling ball performance levels—from plastic (0) to pro (10)—based on hook potential. Manufacturers fine-tune coverstocks like reactive resin, urethane, and hybrid blends to enhance lane interaction. The perfect scale by bowlingball.com allows bowlers to compare balls across brands using a standardized measurement, ensuring the best fit for their playing style. Whether you're a beginner or pro, understanding these factors helps in choosing the right ball for optimal performance on any lane condition.
Written By: bowlingball.com | Written On: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Top Selling Bowling Balls
You will always see the latest Top Sellers and Popular Searches on the bowlingball.com home page.
Written By: bowlingball.com | Written On: Monday, August 16, 2010 | Updated On: Monday, July 6, 2020
900 Global Bank Pearl Bowling Ball
900 Global Bank Pearl Bowling Ball is a high performance balls with a strong reaction
Written By: bowlingball.com | Written On: Monday, January 10, 2011 | Updated On: Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Storm Frantic Bowling Ball
The Storm Frantic is the next release in a polished hybrid reactive coverstock designed to perform on medium oil conditions.
Written By: bowlingball.com | Written On: Monday, September 19, 2011 | Updated On: Monday, September 2, 2019
How Bowling Balls Are Made
For anyone wishing to understand a little about how bowling balls are made, it is useful to focus attention on the two key components of all bowling balls, the core and the coverstock.
Written By: bowlingball.com | Written On: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 | Updated On: Thursday, August 1, 2019
