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How to Choose Bowling Equipment

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When bowling, one must use the proper equipment to achieve the best results. It is a fun game, but having the right equipment is not about taking the fun out of bowling, it is to ensure that one plays with comfort and avoids injuries when playing. Here are some tips on how to properly choose bowling equipment: Bowling Ball Bowling balls are the heart of the game of bowling. Bowling balls can make one's game or break his arms. Make sure that you use the proper bowling balls while playing. -A bowler must make sure that he is using the right kind of ball. Right-handed players should use balls which are made for the right-handed and left-handed players should use balls for the lefties. There's a slight difference in the distances of the finger holes between the two balls. -As a general rule, people can use balls which weight up to 10% of their total body weight. A kid who weighs 70 pounds can use a 7 pound ball, anything above that should be replaced by a lighter ball.  -On...

The Ultimate Bowling Guide Book

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As a spectator with an untrained eye, bowling is simply getting the ball in one hand, walking a few steps then releasing it to hit the pins a few yards away. Standing in the lane, it's truly a different story since it takes proper hand and eye coordination to accomplish that strike. There are many ways of learning how to bowl. Classes are offered at bowling alleys, instructional videos can be purchased or by watching the world's best on ESPN. Before signing up for a class, find one of the best books available to get an insight into the sport of bowling. A book about bowling should explain the history of the game. It should show what equipment is used and the rules of how to play. Illustrations can show the layout of the lane and the purpose of dots, arrows and markers which serve as guides to the target. The book can also help determine what type of bowling ball is best for the player since it varies with factors like gender, age and weight as well as the different styles of ...