Question 1

WHAT TYPE OF BOWLING BALL SHOULD I GET?

Accepted Answer

People say that your bowling ball should be about 10 percent of your total body weight, which is up to and about 16 pounds. The thing is, most pro bowlers use 16-pound balls, which is more than those that use the 15 pound balls. Another way to determine the type of bowling ball you should use is to add one or two pounds to the weight of the house ball you usually use.

Question 2

WHAT BOWLING BALL WEIGHT SHOULD I USE?

Accepted Answer

Like has been mentioned above, you should use the 10% rule. This means that a bowling ball should only weigh about 10 percent of your total body weight. What this means is that if your total body weight is 150 pounds, you should not use an 8-pound ball. Instead, you use a 15-pound ball. Also, your ball should not be so heavy that it makes you uncomfortable. You want power and control.

Question 3

WHAT BOWLING BALL WEIGHT SHOULD I USE?

Accepted Answer

Like has been mentioned above, you should use the 10% rule. This means that a bowling ball should only weigh about 10 percent of your total body weight. What this means is that if your total body weight is 150 pounds, you should not use an 8-pound ball. Instead, you use a 15-pound ball. Also, your ball should not be so heavy that it makes you uncomfortable. You want power and control.

Question 4

WHAT COVERSTOCK HOOKS THE MOST?

Accepted Answer

The coverstock that hooks the most is the particle (proactive) coverstock. This ball is like snow tires covered in chains. This makes for the best hooks between the ball and the surface of the lane. This type of coverstock is usually used only by the more seasoned bowlers.

Question 5

WHAT IS THE BEST BOWLING BALL FOR A HOOK?

Accepted Answer

There are many bowling balls that hook well and some of them are:
Brunswick Rhino Metallic Bowling Ball 
Hammer Black Widow Bowling Ball
Motiv Trident Bowling Ball
Motiv Forge Bowling Ball
Brunswick Deep Space Bowling Ball

Hammer Large Grip Ball