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
The Rise and Fall of Bowling’s Financial Standing
Professional bowling once thrived, outpacing golf in earnings during the 1960s and producing the first million-dollar athlete, Don Carter. However, factors like declining television ratings, reduced sponsorship, and lack of corporate investment have contributed to its financial struggles. The USBC plays a key role in regulating the sport, but its policies have been a mixed bag—ensuring consistency while also implementing restrictions that some believe hinder growth. Despite the rise of stars like Jason Belmonte, bowling remains behind other professional sports in earnings. With increased sponsorship, better marketing, and modern media strategies, professional bowling could see a resurgence.
Written By: Keith Spear | Written On: Thursday, February 13, 2025 | Updated On: Friday, February 14, 2025
2-Handed Bowling: Is It A Fad Or The Future?
Now that the PBA just crowned its second 2-Handed champion, there is much debate in the bowling world about this controversial style of bowling.
Written By: bowlingball.com | Written On: Monday, December 27, 2010 | Updated On: Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Bowling Pin Specifications
Everyone should learn about bowling pin specifications. Since knowledge is always key in the path to improvement, let's examine useful bits of information about United States Bowling Congress (USBC) bowling pin specifications.
Written By: bowlingball.com | Written On: Monday, September 20, 2010 | Updated On: Friday, August 2, 2019
