Posted Mar 14, 2012 In: Bowling Balls | Ebonite | Hammer | Storm
By Bowling.com

Bowling balls coming in all colors and weights, but the dimensions are the same.  You can even get a ball with your favorite sports team on it these days.  While the colors and logos give your ball personality.  The performance edge is more than skin deep on a bowling ball.  The heart and soul of a bowling ball is its core.

The core of your ball is what gives it the desired effect and allows for different playing styles. A bowling ball core itself is a polyester resin that is composed of different chemicals including barites, silica powder and limestone to name a few.  The different variations of these cores are determined at the outset, where weights and density determine the effect on the ball.  The core is asymmetrical to make it easier to get you the hook and pick up those strikes. Each core is calculated to fit the exact specifications of each type of ball.

They take the core and put it in a sphere mold that is locked down and filled with liquid polymer. The polymers can take days to dry depending on the type of bowling ball being made.  After this section has solidified the veneer that is seen by the naked eye is formed around the core.  So whether you’re rolling a Hammer, Ebonite or Storm know that your ball has gone through an extensive process.

Here are a few cool videos showing the process of making a bowling ball:

https://youtu.be/qTUHnvZSnns https://youtu.be/FA3dUp_xqSU https://youtu.be/UH43_Ae-sHo