Question: What are interchangeable soles and heels and do I need them?
Answer:
Interchangeable soles and heels let you adjust how much your slide foot glides and how quickly your push-off foot stops. Soles and heels are rated on a scale (e.g., Dexter’s 2–10 system). Tacky approaches need slicker soles, while slick approaches need stickier ones. Tournament bowlers and anyone who bowls on multiple surfaces benefit most from having options. League bowlers in consistent centers can often get by with fixed or limited-interchange options.
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