Definately rich-man's balls !

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I went bowling tonight for the first time in years. Bowled a 124!!

My doc has been after me to take some kind of activity (apparently reading SD just doesn’t cut it !?!) and I found bowling to be a fairly pleasant way do something. Seein’s how I get winded playing chess, I thought I might give it a chance.

So I stopped in the “pro shop” and perused the availible/ necessary equipment. Shoes were kinda pricey, but not bad (at least they didn’t come in red/white/blue stripes!).

The thing that blew my mind were the BALLS!! They were all round, but ranged in price from $50 to $250. Some even had diagrams about their “cores”.

What gives? I can guess that there are certain classes of balls, but do the “cores” make that much of a difference? I guess the disparity (sp?) is what caught me off guard. And as an owner of at least 15 golf gimmick clubs, I was worried. Was I simply picking another gadget addiction?

I appreciate your help, cuz the “pro shop” at my local bowling alley was about 5’ x 8’ and was unmanned, so I kinda doubt there’s a “pro” hanging around.

Also, if there are any Del./SE Pa’ers out there who could suggest a real “pro” shop, I (and my doc) would be most appreciative.

Gotta go now. Need to make a call. And its a rotary phone!!! Wish me luck!!

Norm

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Well, in bowling, accuracy is the name of the game. If your “calculations” when you throw the ball are skewed by flaws in the ball (on the surface, or with the balancing in the core), that can really destroy your game.

I also imagine that some bowling balls are designed to “bounce” slightly (some give a little when landing, some don’t), depending on your tastes, which is why a diagram of the core is provided.

Remember… the little things make all the difference.