BallReviews
General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: Lane1Redneck on November 24, 2004, 03:55:28 AM
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My son is learning to bowl.. 10yrs old.. He rolls the ball around 11-13 mph...he's got the idea down for putting spin on the ball..why I'm asking is a gentlemen at one of the houses we bowl in has a 10# groove urethane{ blue sanded} ball CHEAP he wants to sell.. would this be a wrong choice to make for him ? should I just get him a plastic ball and let him learn more of the fundamentals or go ahead and get him this ball ? Some thoughts from you guys would be nice.. I don't want to get him started wrong..
THANKS
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Bowling is the real X games 
JEFF
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I would say urethane would be ok, because it really doesnt have much more hook then plastic (at least most of the time) and is a good starting hook ball.
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16 years and still going strong! 16 years old that is!
The names Warrior Princess, Xena..Warrior Princess
And why would I "saw" pins in half, THATS A WASTE OF PINS!
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At 10 he should be strong and coordinated enough to attempt to throw a hook, not hardcore, all out, pro bowler type of thing, but it should be ok for him to do it on a week to week basis.
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Thanks Bowlingkid25 and some beach for your replies..
I think it will make a good X-mas gift for him..
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Bowling is the real X games
JEFF
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I agree w/MS. Good choice and suggestion.
Dave
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If You Are Not Using a BuzzSaw, All You Get is SAW-dusted; if you Upset Clump, You Gets Clumped Up!!
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XXXL only comes 14 through 16. Some of their balls come 13 and do have standard cores but they don't make anything lighter even with pancake blocks.
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I should just quit bowling, oh wait I already tried that.
Now that I am back and my Saws are sharp again, I am ready to cut some wood.
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I had the same problem for my son at the beginning of the year...he's 9...we ended up going with a 10lb savage pearl (off ebay for something like $30 shipped)...works well for him.
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THANKS everyone.. some very nice advice.. He's 10 but built like a 12-13yr old..he's about 5' 100+# so yes thanks.. I think that 10# would not do well for him..I'll keep looking... Maybe Santa got one for me too... LOL
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Bowling is the real X games
JEFF
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I know hammer has modified cores in the deal and the BBP. Not sure about other companies.
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16 years and still going strong! 16 years old that is! The names Warrior Princess, Xena..Warrior Princess
And why would I "saw" pins in half, THATS A WASTE OF PINS!
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THANKS again everyone.. I think I'll go with a 12# Groove for now..we just got back from bowling and had him rolling a 12#er.. he did very well with it,he hit the 100's every game, and reaching his high of 125..345 total.. was very happy with him.. I know a ball fitted for him will help allot,as for it did me..
again my thanks to all for some great advice...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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Bowling is the real X games
JEFF
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RedNeckRoller -- At your son's age, he's going to want to see the ball break. I would suggest getting him an entry level reactive resin ball. All the major ball manufacturers have a line, Ebonite Tornados, Brunswick Power Grooves, Columbia Scouts, etc., and they're all good and similar in price. -- JohnP