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October 29, 2026

5 Levels of Beginner Bowling Balls
Finding the Right First Ball

Not sure which bowling ball to buy first? We teamed up with ZVL Bowling to break entry-level balls into 5 simple levels, from straight-rolling plastic to premium entry-level reactive. Each level adds a little more hook, so you can pick the ball that fits your game today and know where to go next. What bowling ball should a beginner buy? Entry-level balls come in 5 levels, each with a little more hook than the last. Most first-time reactive bowlers should start at Level 3 (Hammer Raw, Storm Tropical Surge or KR Strikeforce Rise). Slower or younger bowlers do well with Level 2, the Brunswick Rhino.

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