Home > Bowling Bowling Digest What's the right way to approach the 7-10 split? Who are the top players on the pro tour? Subscribe to Bowling Digest and unlock the full potential of your game and your bowling knowledge. Bowling Digest devotes a good percentage of its pages to bowling instruction and helpful tips. Features player profiles of all the stars in the bowling world, both male and female. In addition, the magazine provides readers with news stories and statistics that keep them informed and on top of the game. Balls More Bowling Balls from Bowling Shoes More Bowling Shoes from zappos.com | Buy.com Bags More Bowling Bags from Buy.com Shirts More Bowling Shirts from OnlineSports.com Books Bowling Buyers Guide Bowling Balls Shopping for Proper Weight: Average adult male usually bowls with a: 15-16 lb. ball Average adult female usually bowls with a: 10-12 lb. ball Juniors: 1lb. of weight per year of child's age, i.e. 8 yrs old = 8-lb. ball Buy the heaviest ball that you can comfortably hold/control, since heavier balls knock down more pins; Note: better to have a ball that's too light than too heavy Be cautious of exceptions in size and physical ability; If you are larger/heavier than average, go up in weight; If you are smaller or have limiting physical features, stay lower in ball weight Shopping by Composition: Polyester and plastic balls Recommended for beginners and entry-level players Roll straight with little hook Good for dry conditions Ideal if you roll a straight ball More forgiving Urethane balls Recommended for more skilled players Roll with more controlled hook Tend to hit pins so pins remain low and mix with each other, offering more opportunity for strikes Usually sold with sanded finish; This assists with hooking, especially if lanes are oiled Resin balls Yield similar benefits as urethane balls, but offer a sharper hook with more abrupt power Allow bowlers to achieve greater entry angle than plastic or urethane balls Offer greatest strike potential of all kinds of balls Drilling the finger holes Bowling balls need to be drilled unless otherwise specified Be sure to take your bowling ball to a qualified professional when getting it drilled Professional drilling allows you to customize the placement and size of the finger holes You can find out where to get a ball drilled at your local bowling alley Bowling Shoes Bowling shoes vary in width Fit to your exact size; Too tight will cause blistering, too loose will throw off your balance Look for padded collars, cushioned insoles, and padded linings; Not only do they cushion and support, they minimize movement in the shoe for better stability, balance, and performance High-performance shoes are constructed differently for left and right-handed bowlers; These shoes have one shoe with a leather sole (used on sliding foot for smooth stop at delivery) and the other shoe with a rubber sole (worn on the swing-side foot for traction for forward momentum to help with balance)	Magazines Books Videos Matchmaking
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