Question: Can I use the same bowling ball for strikes and spares?
Answer:
You can, but it is not ideal. Most experienced bowlers carry a plastic or urethane spare ball for straighter, more predictable shots on spares. Using your reactive strike ball for spares can cause over-hooking or inconsistent results, especially as the lanes break down during a game.
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