The factory finish on a ball, is a suggestion, NOT an absolute. It is a starting point for desired ball reaction. Your pro shop needs to adjust the ball to your specific style, and lane play. Please understand that companies are putting out a factory finish that will appeal to the widest variety of bowlers. The cover is the FIRST thing that needs to be changed, in order to read the lane the right way, for the condition you are bowling on, and the lane surface that is in use.
If you are relying on the factory finish to determine whether you like or dislike a bowling ball, you may be missing out on a great ball, that just needs a surface adjustment.
Not adjusting a cover stock on a bowling ball, is kinda like never changing the seat position in your car, because that is the way it came from the factory. You need to make it fit YOU.
Tommy Gollick
Storm Regional/Pro Shop staff
Red Crown Pro Shop Harrisburg, PA
stormbowling.com