Posts Tagged ‘bowlingballs’

Find a Bowlingball Online for a Fraction of the Price of a Sporting Goods Store

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

There’s never been a better network for bowlingballs than the online community.

Forget the sporting goods store. They are little more than museums. Sure, visit a sporting good store so you can hold the ball in your hand, but then go home and find the same bowlingball online. You can get the same ball online at a fraction of the cost you’d pay at a sporting goods store. Plus, you’ll get a selection that’s truly out of this world.

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Clear Bowling Balls Flash Style on the Lane

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

What’s more important when it comes to bowling, form or function? Really, you need both. Let’s face it. Bowling is all about style. That’s why bowling balls come in so many styles and colors. A ball that performs well every time is all well and good, but sometimes you want a ball that’s so mesmerizing people just can’t help but pay attention to it.

There’s no bowling fashion more unique than clear bowling balls. You can see right through their center. They truly look enchanting. A clear bowling ball lights up with magic as it glides down the lane, glowing under the bright lights of the bowling alley like a crystal ball. A clear bowling ball will turn all the heads at the alley. Everyone will pay attention to your game.

However, clear bowling balls have no core, which can dynamically affect their performance. The core is what makes each ball perform differently. It’s imbalanced to give the ball it’s own personality. Without a core, a clear bowling ball is less accurate. It’s not the best to use for the entire game. Using a clear bowling ball for every roll of the game will probably leave you with the worse bowling score ever.

But it’s true that nothing lights up a lane and captures the imagination of everyone in the alley than a clear bowling ball. Plus, they say something truly dynamic about your personality. They are unique and set you apart on the lane.

In fact, you can get a clear bowling ball embedded with just about any object you can think of. You can choose from a foreboding skull, a shiny pig, even a dollar bill. It’s even possible to have your high school class ring, a family heirloom or other personal memento embedded in the center of the ball for a unique ball that’s all your own. There’s really no limit to the style you can give a clear bowling ball.

When you want to own everyone’s attention on the alley, clear bowling balls set you apart like no other. They command attention and respect, turning heads when you’re at the top of your game. A clear bowling ball can be customized to reflect your unique personality. You are you and you’re style is all your own. With a clear ball, nobody will ever forget the perfect game you bowled at the top of your form. A clear bowlingball brings magic to your game and lights up your unique style.

Clear Bowling Balls Bring Out the Magic

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

When you want all the attention, clear bowling balls put you in the center of the lane.

Everyone loves to be noticed, especially at the height of their game. There’s nothing more eye catching than a clear bowling ball gliding down the lane, turning heads as it rolls under the bright lights like a dream. Clear bowling balls are truly mesmerizing. You can’t take your eyes off it as it sends that final spare pin flying into oblivion.

With a clear bowlingball, you can see right through the center. It looks more like a crystal ball than a bowling ball, which is why it seems so magical. You can almost see your future shining through the center.

However, a clear bowling ball has no core. The core is what gives a bowling ball the heart of its performance. Cores are dynamically imbalanced to cause each ball to stabilize as it rolls down the lane. The dimension of the core causes the ball to roll or flare differently, giving each ball a unique performance. With no core, clear bowling balls are less predictable, which can seriously affect its performance. It’s hard to get a completely accurate roll down the lane with a clear bowling ball.

You wouldn’t want to use a clear bowling ball the entire game. If you did, it would probably be the worse game you ever bowled. They aren’t very accurate, although they will light up the lane every time.

A clear bowling ball is best for when you want all the attention on the lane, when you want all eyes on you. It’s ideal for picking up a spare and sending that last pin to oblivion. A clear bowling ball is best to break out when the game is already in your pocket.

Of course, that’s usually when you want all the attention. When you’re at the top of your game, a clear bowling ball turns heads and makes the entire alley pay attention. Break it out when your bowling the best game of your life. A clear bowling ball can make your best game become legendary.

A clear bowling ball brings magic to the bowling alley, fascination to your game when your bowling your best. There’s nothing more mesmerizing than the clearness of a ball gliding down the lane like some kind of dream. There’s nothing wrong with looking good, especially when you’re bowling the very best game you’ve ever bowled in your life.

Stand Out on the Lane with Clear Bowling Balls

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Why be ordinary on the bowling lane?

Sometimes you just have to make an impression, whether you are taking out the last pin on a spare, or squaring in your top score for the entire alley to see. When it all comes down to the action, you want a ball that turns heads and gets all the attention on the lane. For style, glamour and a one-of-a-kind look no one will ever forget, clear bowling balls command attention at the bowling alley, the perfect ball that stands out in the crowd.

There’s something truly mesmerizing about a clear bowling ball. They shine like crystal globes. You’ll swear your fortune’s inside. Instead of a core, however, clear bowling balls are embedded with whatever you’d like, whether it be a lucky pair of dice, a skull and cross bones, or even your wedding ring or other commemorative object. Not only does a clear bowling ball light up the action on the lane, but also it’s uniquely customized to your own interest and style. These balls are as personal as a signature, different from the crowd and one of a kind.

Although they’re flashy, however, be aware they’re not for everyone. Since there is no core, the balls have an impact on performance. You have to know how to adapt the lack of core in the ball to your own bowling style, which can be difficult for the beginning bowler. They’re best used when the game’s already won, when you want to turn heads so the entire alley can watch you win your game.

The core determines the balance of the ball, which affects its performance. Since there’s no core, a clear bowling ball should really only be used as a spare. Since that’s usually when you want all eyes in the bowling alley on you, a spare is the perfect time to use a clear bowling ball.

You certainly wouldn’t want to use a clear bowling ball for the entire game, even if you are extremely experienced or professional. But they are great for showing off, the perfect touch of individuality to show off a great game.

There really are endless ways to personalize a clear bowling ball. They can be filled with whatever object you want, even customized to hold a personal memento or lucky token. They’re bright glow rolling down the lane is a sight to see, almost magical as they crash into the pins when all eyes are on you.

From Rock to Wood to Plastic, the Bowlingball has Come a Long Way

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

The history of the bowlingball goes back a long way. In 5200 B.C., the Egyptians used stones for bowling balls, playing a game that was perhaps very similar to the one we enjoy today. When bowling became widely appreciated in America at the turn of the 20th century, bowling balls were most likely made out of wood or hard leather. Rubber bowling balls were introduced in 1906, and were the standard until the 1960s and 1970s when the emergence of plastic allowed for the production of plastic bowling balls.

In the 1970s, people began experimenting with the hardness of the bowlingball. Improvements in plastics allowed for the production of balls of different densities, which gave the bowler more choice in performance style and substance. PBA member Pat McCune advanced the sport considerably when began using a variety of chemicals to soften balls in his garage.

Eventually, this lead to a production of bowling balls that attracted the scrutiny of the USBC because of their increasingly high scores. The watchdog group established a ball hardness rule of 72, which was based on durometer readings. Softer balls have since been banned.

The USBC later introduced ball balance regulations as well because too many people were taking advantage.

The first polyurethane ball was produced by Ebonite in 1981. The company later sold the rights to AMF. The company didn’t believe people would pay the $80 the technology demanded. The high performance proved it’s worth, however, and has become quite standard today.

While for a while the standard color of the bowling ball was decidedly black, individual customization has become the norm of the bowling industry. It’s possible to get a ball in any color imaginable. Indeed, some are quite colorful, brightly rolling down the lane in a way that can be mesmerizing. In fact, it’s even possible to get a clear ball that shines like a crystal ball. Some even contain objects like roses, skulls or lucky dice for an added touch of personality.

The bowling ball has come a long way, adding personality and dimension to the sport. Since the days of rocks through the age of wooden balls and on into today’s modern plastics, the bowling ball has reached a new age of science and technology. Find your own unique ball, one that’s yours alone, optimally primed for superior performance and individuality that stands out above the rest.

Bowling Remains A Workingman’s Sport That’s Fun for the Whole Family

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

Believe it or not, bowling began as a rich man’s sport.

The average bowling lane at the turn of the 20th century was steeped in luxury and elegance. Bowling was a sport enjoyed by only the wealthiest Americans, those who could afford to frequent attractions like the White Elephant, one of America’s first bowling establishments that opened in 1895. Despite it being considered a sport only for the rich, bowling’s popularity grew throughout the beginning of the 20th century. In 1920, there were 450 officially sanctioned bowling alleys in America. In 1929, there were over 2,000.

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Proper Care for BowlingBalls

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

If you’ve decided to take your game to the next level and purchase your very own BowlingBall, congratulations! No more being stuck with a ball that’s too heavy or too light when you hit the lanes, no more pinched fingers from having to use a ball with holes that are too small…but what you may not realize is that owning your own ball is also going to entail more than the initial dollar investment.

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What’s the Perfect Weight for Bowlingballs?

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

For those of us without our own bowlingballs, one of the biggest dilemmas on bowling night is choosing the best house ball. Some choices are easy to make; you might always opt for the classic black ball, for example, while others prefer a brightly colored or boldly patterned ball. Once you’ve chosen a ball that looks right, however, things can get a little more complicated.

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Variety is the spice of life

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

If you’re a serious bowler, you probably have more than one bowlingball. Since the core of each ball is different, its performance is different. The core dynamically affects the ball since it’s dynamically imbalanced in order for the ball to try to stabilize as it rolls down the lane. The core is what causes each ball to flare differently. The core is what gives each ball it’s own character and unique personality.

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The Benefits of Owning your Own Bowling Ball

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Most serious bowlers own their own custom bowling ball. There are numerous advantages to owning your own ball. All bowlingballs are not the same. Each ball varies in weight and in the way the finger holes are drilled out. They can also vary significantly in style. Owning your own custom ball can give you a competitive edge in the game. It can also be a great way for you to exert your own individual style. If you bowl more than a handful of times a year you should definitely purchase your own custom bowling ball.

The first major benefit is that you won’t have to search through dozens of bowlingballs at the alley to find one that you can use. Let’s face it; the balls at the bowling alley were mostly given away for a reason. They are old and outdated. You don’t want to be bowling with a ball that has some random person’s name on it. You should have a ball that was made for you, that belongs to you. Some bowling alleys carry a limited amount of balls and it can be difficult to find one that is appropriate for you. By purchasing your own bowling ball you will eliminate the hassle associated with trying to find one before your league starts at the alley.

Another major advantage of purchasing your own bowling ball is that you can have it customized. There are a number of great options that are available when you are purchasing your own ball. First you select the style and brand of the ball. There are thousands of options that are available. You can select a ball that has graphic designs on it, balls that are a single color, multi-colored or even clear. The options are literally endless. You can even have your name monogrammed onto your ball in a variety of different fonts. After you pick out a style that reflects your own personal tastes you can have the finger holes drilled out to suit your specific bowling style. This is a great option that will significantly improve your game. Once you get in some practice with your new ball you will see the difference between throwing an alley ball and throwing your own custom ball.

Having your own custom bowling ball will improve your overall game and your confidence as a bowler. Bowlingballs should be as individual as the bowlers that are using them.