My sister-in-law, right handed, averages around 190, wants to get a new ball.  Except for her index finger problem she is in good health.  She is in her mid 50’s. Following is her question – “I need a new ball.  I use a four hole ball, with my index finger not in a hole. I hurt my ring finger and the tendon cannot take any pressure. Normally when I release the ball I cannot hit up on the ball because it will hurt my ring finger and my forearm. My adjustments are normally ball speed and lane adjustments. I need a ball that hits the pocket before it rolls out. The lanes I bowl on are wood and dry. What ball would you suggest?

Totally agree with tuckinfenpin. With special issues like her finger it's even more important they see her bowl.

+1 to avabob!

My experience with wood lanes (regardless of oil volume) is that the lane surface is SOFT compared to synthetics.  I have had waaaaay more success with pearl reactives, and usually those with symmetrical core designs. The stronger covers will usually lose energy too fast and your carry will really suffer anytime past game one. On this surface "weaker" is "stronger" and especially with medium to slower ball speeds (woman in mid 50s).

There are plenty of great options in the mid-price category that will perform great.  One that I've personally loved on that surface is my Platinum Ringer.  Good luck as you move forward.

dead on advice
freeze, cyclone or new Blur