QuestionQUESTION: I am currently getting more upset with myself each time we bowl. I currently have a 12.4 lb gyro...urethane? ball. I throw pretty much 12mph each time. I am having issues with my strikes. I need 1/2 inch more hook at the end for it too carry properly. If I move my feet or change my mark it just does not work out for me. I just need a tiny bit more hook. I am thinking a new ball will be key. I am being told my DH that I need a resin ball and this will help with my natural hook. Is this true? Anything in particular to be looking for?
Thanks so much for any insight
ANSWER: Leann,
Have your local pro shop guy smooth your ball a little. The Gyro has a fairly rough cover (real rough if it's the particle version). A little less energy loss early and you should get the little bit more ball reaction you are looking for. Give this a try and let me know how it works out at
[email protected]. Thanks for the question. Good luck and good bowling.
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QUESTION: At first, I thought my cover is very smooth...but it is a matte finish smooth and not a shinny smoothe. Is that what you mean by rough...a matte finish instead of a shinny finish?
Thanks again
AnswerLeann,
yes, A matte finish ball uses more energy through the lane than a shiny or smooth one. My suggestion to smooth would be followed by a suggestion to shine if making the ball smoother isn't enough. No need for a player with 12 MPH ball speed to throw a matte finish ball. No matter how much oil there is, your speed (or lack of) allows the ball to do what it needs where it needs to. Give it a try.
