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Ten current bowling balls from Brunswick, Hammer and Motiv, sorted by level and described with the manufacturers' specifications – plus how to compare coverstock,...

Lane oil soaks into reactive coverstocks and reduces hook over time. This guide covers wiping after every shot, cleaning after every session, the hot...

How reactive resin and polyester (plastic) bowling balls differ, which one to use for strikes and spares, and what makes sense as a first...

How grit and polish change your bowling ball's reaction, when to sand or polish, how to restore the factory finish and what USBC rules...

What RG, differential and intermediate differential mean, how symmetric and asymmetric cores differ on the lane, and which core type suits which bowler.

How to find the right bowling ball weight: the 10 percent starting point, the 16-pound limit, why a fitted ball changes the feel, and...

Polyester, urethane, reactive resin and particle: how the four coverstock types differ in friction and hook, and which one suits beginners, spares and different...

How a bowling ball is drilled for your hand: span, pitch, hole size, conventional and fingertip grips, inserts and interchangeable thumbs, and what happens...

Weight, coverstock, grip and drilling: how to choose your first bowling ball step by step, and what to check before you buy.