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emcher

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what ball should a beginner get?
« on: August 25, 2008, 11:29:09 AM »
I am new to bowling, I'm very confused. What kind of ball should I get? How should the holes be drilled? I'm overloaded with information. Any  help will be appreciated. Thanks
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Re: what ball should a beginner get?
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2008, 08:18:17 PM »
Two schools of thought. One says get something entry level reactive so it's easy to control.

I believe that you should get (if budget permits) a mid-price reactive and have it drilled fingertip, with a relatively strong layout. Why? New bowlers are working on trying to be somewhat consistent with the release. While you are learning that, a stronger ball will be more forgiving and allow you more room to miss on the lane and still find the pocket than a entry level reactive. Sometimes newer bowlers will also develop bad habits trying to make the entry level ball hook.

Either way, try to have it drilled fingertip because if you stick with bowling very long, you'll end up drilling them that way anyway so you may as well learn now. Good luck.


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Re: what ball should a beginner get?
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2008, 08:25:25 PM »
how old....height, weight, gender?
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Re: what ball should a beginner get?
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2008, 08:54:11 PM »
Better yet, go to your pro shop.  First things first, if he or she is willing to take the time with you to answer your questions.  The pro shop with take measurements of your hand and the whole nine yards.  If you are brand new to bowling all together, I would get a plastic ball until you get used to the feel of it and comfortable with your approach and delivery(a good pro shop should help you with this as well).

After that, I pretty much agree with what clay said.
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Re: what ball should a beginner get?
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2008, 09:00:35 PM »
6 foot, 200lbs, male, slight hook with the black balls, I am a beginner, but have been bowling a little, usually bowl about 130-140
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Re: what ball should a beginner get?
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2008, 09:02:01 PM »
50 years old, what diff does that make?
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Re: what ball should a beginner get?
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2008, 09:02:37 PM »
any suggestions about the company?
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Re: what ball should a beginner get?
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2008, 09:07:10 PM »
I'm a bit biased, but the Brunswick Copperhead is very versatile. It can handle plenty of oil with the factory surface, or you can shine it to varying degrees depending upon the lane conditions you see. The core revs up easily, too.
It's not a skid/snap reaction by any means, just a smooth, predictable ball. Slightly more angular with polish, but not like the pearl reactives which go longer and turn more abruptly.


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Re: what ball should a beginner get?
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2008, 11:39:07 PM »
IMHO,

   None reactive, pancake weight blocks. Learn to average 180-190 by learning your release, proper hip and should alignment, balance and then convert to todays technology. Then you will have built a game to last the decades and success will come quickly.


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Re: what ball should a beginner get?
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2008, 11:48:20 PM »
I would also like to add, if you don't have a quality pair of bowling shoes, get them first, then buy an inexpensive lower level ball. Maybe something like a Brunswick power groove. As you get better, you can always upgrade your equipment, but in my opinion, if your gonna stick with it, spend your money on shoes first. Hope this helps a bit!
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Re: what ball should a beginner get?
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2008, 11:56:00 PM »
Alot depends on the bowler and what they want to achive.  Normally I will recommend a polyester ball for a few reasons.  First is cost.  They are cheap and may later be used for converting spares.  Many people spend a lot of money on Casio keyboards only to shove them under the bed and gather dust. Polyester balls are still useful   even after you learn more about bowling. Next reason is they are easier to control.  Sure you may want greater performance but learning control comes first.  Sticking someone behind the wheel of a Formula 1 race car makes no since either.  Remember higher performace will come quickly once you learn to control the ball. Finger tip  grip is great to have.  Check with your pro shop because there may be issues such as health that need to be looked at.  Most people in good health have no problems.  Most polyester balls can be drilled to have a little pop on the end.  They are a good investment and normally outlast many other bowling balls you may purchase.

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Re: what ball should a beginner get?
« Reply #11 on: August 26, 2008, 12:45:59 AM »
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Re: what ball should a beginner get?
« Reply #12 on: August 26, 2008, 01:01:55 AM »
Don't most balls last forever (almost)?.shouldn't I get  a midrange, composite? or no
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Re: what ball should a beginner get?
« Reply #13 on: August 26, 2008, 02:54:51 AM »
If you are new, get an entry level ball or a mid-range ball, at best, with a simple symmatrical core. Any major manufacturer has some offers, and these are normally very durable pieces with proven coverstocks. The high end pieces are more touchy concerning durability and need frequent maintenance, and I would not recommend such a ball for a beginner, anyway.

Have your new ball drilled fingertip with a label leverage setup (CG in palm, pin swung out towards your potential positive axis point). A pro shop will normally chose this layout for e beginner or first ball because it is useful for a very wide range of bowler styles and yields a smooth and controllable hook - anything you will ask for in the beginning.

Use this ball until you have a stable game and a defined PAP, and just then think about a stronger piece as a step up.
Before you have some stable game to build up upon, anything more is IMHO wasted money.
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Re: what ball should a beginner get?
« Reply #14 on: August 26, 2008, 08:53:22 AM »
Lots of good suggestions here, but I would visit my local pro shop and let him explain face to face the differences. This will also allow you to see the difference in costs.  Most pro shops have starter packages (ball, bag and shoes) at variouos price levels.
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