Question: What types of bowling balls should I include in my arsenal?
A: Build your arsenal around six main reaction categories: strong/smooth (heavy oil control), strong/sharp (angular power), medium/smooth (benchmark), medium/sharp (transition), weak/smooth (controlled length), and weak/sharp (dry lane angle). Most bowlers start with a benchmark, a strong ball for oil, and a weaker ball for dry lanes, plus a plastic spare ball.
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