All right, I've been bowling recreationally for some time now. I even went out and bought a ball(an Angle Evolution) about 2 years ago to try and improve my game-but I very rarely use it...maybe a little too much hook on the dry surfaces that I tend to bowl on. I usually bowl late in the evening w/ friends after leagues are over. I'd like to start getting into league play as I think I could do pretty well if I got serious w/ it (I'm aware that's a very subjective view).

I ALWAYS beat my friends and generally beat the guys next to us who have 3 or 4 balls and look very professional in their approach and gear. My friends and I bowl for free Steak 'n Shake...if you bowl a 200 you get free Steak n' Shake. I can only think of a couple of times where I haven't eaten for free (and that's using house balls). I have a high game of 256 (about the 3rd time I used the Evolution) and I've probably got an average of 160 bowling in between my legs which I usually do the last game of the night (I've bowled a 182 between the legs before)

I'm a cranker I think (wrist bent w/ a lot of spin), not much backswing and I generally adjust where I stand depending on the lane conditions and the condition of house ball I'm using...sooooooo....is this enough information for some advice on a good ball to choose...or should I stick to drinking while bowling and just having fun? Thanks in advance to those who respond and if you have any more questions I'll do my best to answer.

Paul