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Published: October 5, 2007
When it comes to purchasing bowling equipment, ownership of a bowling ball is the best starting point. The person that bowls enough to consider such a bowling equipment purchase will find that a custom fitted ball is much more comfortable than the dreadful complimentary selection at the bowling alley.
Certainly, no one will miss the tedious ritual of selecting a house ball, checking the weight and fit of several balls, while being completely unaware of where the previous users' fingers had been. There are a few things to consider when selecting a bowling ball. Avid bowlers carry up to three balls with different characteristics for use with varying lane conditions. Unless an individual is regularly maintaining a 250 average, however, one ball will be sufficient.
The most important factor in selecting this vital piece of bowling equipment is selecting the proper weight. Heavier is not always better. Bowlers should select a ball weight that is easy to control from back swing to release. Too heavy and one will have to maintain an uncomfortable grip on the ball. Too light and the scorekeeper will need to duck to keep from getting his or her head taken off, the ball having gotten away from the bowler at the peak of his or her back swing.
There is a number of very good bowling equipment websites that offer their merchandise at a substantial discount. It may seem a 14 to 16 pound box of bowling equipment would cost a fortune to ship, but some sites offer free shipping. A new bowling ball purchased online or elsewhere will eventually require fitting. Consider that the drilling of the ball will need to be done at the bowling alley pro shop, which will be an additional expense.
After a ball is selected, there is other bowling equipment worth consideration. People, who do not care for the house ball selection ritual, probably hate renting bowling shoes as well. Rental bowling shoes are uniquely ugly, but not wearing them is not a viable option. Bowling footwear is available from around $35-$150. The former is a small price to pay for the style upgrade. Just as it was with the fitting of the ball, comfort is the most important factor in selecting footwear. One should try the shoes on before purchasing, which is highly difficult for an online shopper. While the discount online prices are tempting, it may be wise to buy this bowling equipment at the pro shop.
The bowling footwear and ball are the most expensive bowling equipment items. There are other accessories in which any proud bowler should also invest. Towels, for example, are a must have for any new ball owner. Such a fine piece of bowling equipment deserves a wipe down between rolls. Towels will also eliminate any oil or dirt that a ball can accumulate on its way down the lane. Towels can be safely purchased through any discount online bowling equipment purveyor.
Also, consider the purchase of a bowling glove. A good glove is a can help reduce the inevitable aches and pains of bowling. There are gloves that offer wrist support, and others that allow the wearer to grip the ball better. There is even a bowling glove that only covers the wearer's thumb, protecting the digit from unnecessary wear. However, as with the footwear, the purchaser of a bowling glove is better off selecting this size sensitive bowling equipment in person. There is no room for error, as an improper fit may cause more harm than good.
Of course, there are other bowling equipment accessories. The ball bag, in particular, is a piece of bowling equipment worth having. Look for a bag that has compartments in which to keep the glove, footwear and ball. Indeed, a good bag will protect bowling equipment between games, extending the equipment's life.
Sources:
"Balls." Super Value Deals. Bowlingballmall.com. 4 Oct. 2007. http://www.bowlingballmall.com/bowl/dept.asp?dept% 5Fid=207&mfgid=206&Shopper6TGGBMP4Q3U09PCD />
"Featured Bowling Equipment." Bowling.com. 4 Oct. 2007. http://www.bowling.com/.
"Bowling Gloves & Braces." Bowlersdream.com. 4 Oct. 2007. http://www.bowlersdream.com/wrbr.html.
"Pinboy's Guide to Better Bowling." 9 Oct. 2003. amug.org. 4 Oct. 2007. http://www.amug.org/~a249/pinboy.html.
Certainly, no one will miss the tedious ritual of selecting a house ball, checking the weight and fit of several balls, while being completely unaware of where the previous users' fingers had been. There are a few things to consider when selecting a bowling ball. Avid bowlers carry up to three balls with different characteristics for use with varying lane conditions. Unless an individual is regularly maintaining a 250 average, however, one ball will be sufficient.
The most important factor in selecting this vital piece of bowling equipment is selecting the proper weight. Heavier is not always better. Bowlers should select a ball weight that is easy to control from back swing to release. Too heavy and one will have to maintain an uncomfortable grip on the ball. Too light and the scorekeeper will need to duck to keep from getting his or her head taken off, the ball having gotten away from the bowler at the peak of his or her back swing.
There is a number of very good bowling equipment websites that offer their merchandise at a substantial discount. It may seem a 14 to 16 pound box of bowling equipment would cost a fortune to ship, but some sites offer free shipping. A new bowling ball purchased online or elsewhere will eventually require fitting. Consider that the drilling of the ball will need to be done at the bowling alley pro shop, which will be an additional expense.
After a ball is selected, there is other bowling equipment worth consideration. People, who do not care for the house ball selection ritual, probably hate renting bowling shoes as well. Rental bowling shoes are uniquely ugly, but not wearing them is not a viable option. Bowling footwear is available from around $35-$150. The former is a small price to pay for the style upgrade. Just as it was with the fitting of the ball, comfort is the most important factor in selecting footwear. One should try the shoes on before purchasing, which is highly difficult for an online shopper. While the discount online prices are tempting, it may be wise to buy this bowling equipment at the pro shop.
The bowling footwear and ball are the most expensive bowling equipment items. There are other accessories in which any proud bowler should also invest. Towels, for example, are a must have for any new ball owner. Such a fine piece of bowling equipment deserves a wipe down between rolls. Towels will also eliminate any oil or dirt that a ball can accumulate on its way down the lane. Towels can be safely purchased through any discount online bowling equipment purveyor.
Also, consider the purchase of a bowling glove. A good glove is a can help reduce the inevitable aches and pains of bowling. There are gloves that offer wrist support, and others that allow the wearer to grip the ball better. There is even a bowling glove that only covers the wearer's thumb, protecting the digit from unnecessary wear. However, as with the footwear, the purchaser of a bowling glove is better off selecting this size sensitive bowling equipment in person. There is no room for error, as an improper fit may cause more harm than good.
Of course, there are other bowling equipment accessories. The ball bag, in particular, is a piece of bowling equipment worth having. Look for a bag that has compartments in which to keep the glove, footwear and ball. Indeed, a good bag will protect bowling equipment between games, extending the equipment's life.
Sources:
"Balls." Super Value Deals. Bowlingballmall.com. 4 Oct. 2007. http://www.bowlingballmall.com/bowl/dept.asp?dept% 5Fid=207&mfgid=206&Shopper6TGGBMP4Q3U09PCD />
"Featured Bowling Equipment." Bowling.com. 4 Oct. 2007. http://www.bowling.com/.
"Bowling Gloves & Braces." Bowlersdream.com. 4 Oct. 2007. http://www.bowlersdream.com/wrbr.html.
"Pinboy's Guide to Better Bowling." 9 Oct. 2003. amug.org. 4 Oct. 2007. http://www.amug.org/~a249/pinboy.html.
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