Mid Performance Bowling Balls

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the “hook” on mid performance bowling balls work?

The hook of any ball is all in the core! The bowling ball rolls down the lane around its axis, with the core’s position and type determining the ball’s behavior (which you’ll learn as you play). To find out more about the various types of cores and how they affect ball hook, read this.

How can I tell when I should switch to a mid-level bowling ball?

Adjusting your throw to the point of discomfort to obtain the desired behavior from your ball is the leading sign it’s time to change bowling balls. Always look for the ball that will move you forward in terms of understanding ball behavior and how to provoke changes in it to your advantage.

What type of core does a mid performance bowling ball have?

When you move to a mid-level ball, you’re moving away from the symmetrical one you’ve become accustomed to. This provides the aggressive impetus required for hooking. At mid-performance, your ball will not hook as aggressively as a high-performance ball, but it will challenge you to improve as you move to an asymmetrical core.