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wbltim

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Youth Entry Level Ball
« on: March 06, 2011, 09:44:19 PM »
My son is 12 and has now expressed some interest in becoming more serious about bowling (it's about time!)

 

I am looking for a good 11 - 12 lb. ball for him to start with and get drilled out the right way.  I know that for most of the manufacturers the weight blocks are different in the entry level balls.  Not that he need anything real aggressive or anything, but I was at least looking for something that will hit and have a decent chance to carry.

 

Any suggestions come to mind?

 

 


299 - Roto SD-73 Classic
 299 - Elite Black Label
 298 - Roto SD-73
 297 - Brunswick C 3.5
 290 - Roto Rogue Cell
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bartzini

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Re: Youth Entry Level Ball
« Reply #16 on: March 20, 2011, 01:18:48 PM »
I have plugged and drilled a 12# Fury and Toxic for my 11 yr old son. He came in 5th in the JBT about six months ago. Point being that you can get a good used ball and have it fitted by your proshop for less than a new one. The reaction and carry is great. He's about ready to go to a13 lber.

Bart


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JohnP

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Re: Youth Entry Level Ball
« Reply #17 on: March 20, 2011, 01:25:50 PM »
10 lb balls have only a small pancake, so look only at the coverstock.  I'd suggest a Tropical Storm and if it doesn't break as much as she wants sand it.  Or you could keep the Tropical at oob and sand the Slingshot.  --  JohnP
 



prmtme wrote on 3/20/2011 12:33 PM:
I am also looking for a ball that my 8 year old can use when she bowls on more oil. She has a slingshot right now and that works great for her when she is bowling in lge., she has been bowling between 360 and low 400's for the last couple of months in lge since she has gotten use to this ball and feeling more comfortable taking 4 steps and keeping balanced. She likes to hook it but does move around and tries to go straighter when she needs to but it is tough for an 8 year old to hook it when their is a lot of oil even if she has moved. She is throwing 10lbs and her speed is around 9 to 10 mph. What would be a good next step up in ball that will give her a little extra movement?




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