Bowling Better With Proper Bowling Equipment

Most people start bowling because a group of friends want something to do on a boring night. Why not start right and stop bowling gutter balls? Learn how to get the best bowling equipment and bowling supplies. The first time you get all the pins to fall down in one shot is when you understand the rush of bowling. Similarly, you get this experience, when all the pins crash against the bowling lanes and explode simultaneously.

You've probably used the standard bowling lane equipment and know that none of it ever fits right. To take bowling seriously, you need your own bowling ball, bowling shoe, and bowling ball bag and a few other bowling accessories. Many bowling pro-shops have all kinds of such bowling equipment and sometimes will package the bowling set (those three items) in a sale.

Go to your local bowling alley and ask the best bowlers or the store managers if they can recommend anyone to drill a ball for you. Find the best ball-drilling specialist and put yourself in their hands. If a certain bowling ball feels good to you, find out how much it weighs and get a ball of that weight. The bowling specialist will measure the distance between your thumb and the fingers. They will also make it so your thumb slides out of the holes comfortably. Make sure also to get the edges of the finger holes beveled and smoothed out. I remember using the old bowling lane balls that didn't have the finger holes beveled on the edges. Each time my fingers pressed against the sharp edges, I let go of the ball. That was not a fun time for my friends behind me.

How Much Does A Normal Bowling Ball Cost?

A normal bowling ball can cost anywhere from $50 to $150. There are more expensive bowling balls but for a beginner, they are unnecessary. The more important thing to get for a bowling ball is getting the bowling ball holes correct for your own needs. As was explained earlier, pay attention to thumb and finger distance, edges beveled and smooth, and that you can slide your thumbs out comfortably.

There are three common grips in bowling today, the conventional grip, the fingertip grip, and the semi-fingertip grip. I heard that when bowling first started, the bowling balls didn't have finger-holes. They just grabbed the ball on their palm and rolled it. 

The conventional grip is best for the average bowler and especially for the beginning bowler. This grip gives the most solid feeling of having something to hang onto, something that can be controlled and will not slip out of the hand. The finger holes are drilled beneath the break of the first joints of the third and fourth fingers of your bowling hand. If your new bowling ball does not feel right when you first bowl, make sure to write down the problem and tell the bowling specialist.

As you can see, there is no proper bowling holes that would be required to get the best grip. However, the conventional bowling grip is the one that most people start with and choose to use.

• Some baby powder for when your hands get sweaty after a couple of sessions of bowling.
• A scrubber or some steel wool for your bowling shoes, if you get some gunk on it.
• Gloves with finger holes cut
• Resin for added grip
• Towels to wipe your bowling ball
• Wrist supports help for proper bowling form and consistency
• Comfortable bowling shoes
• Your bowling ball
• Extra shoelaces

Pick a bowling shoe that makes you feel comfortable gliding and sliding. You want to have a normal smooth slide when you take the walk down the bowling lane and release the bowling ball. Here is where you can get fancy with designs and pick the perfect size and color. I have special pink bowling shoes that I adore. When you bowl, make it a habit to practice your slide at the front of the approach before you bowl. The reason being, if there is anything on the soles, it can create a sudden brake and cause serious injury.