Hi, I am new to bowling and actually starting bowling frequently about 4 months backs. I have just heard from my bowling buddies that the bowling balls nowadays do actually have a life span ? Is that true ? so what is the average life span of a bowling ball ? and is it true that reactive ball can last longer then a particle ball ? Is there any way to prolong the life of the ball ? Thanks in advance....

Ace,

The best thing that you can do is to keep your equipment clean. If you fail to keep your equipment clean - yes, the ball performance will suffer.

There are several brands of ball cleaner on the market and I don't believe that one brand significantly outperforms another brand. The bottom line is to clean your equipment immediately after you finish your league or practice session. This will extend the "life" of your bowling balls.

Thanks Strikesbeme....anymore comments from anyone ?

Just keep em clean my friend

Hello Ace. Search one of the other areas of this forum. Probably Coaching and Equipment. It was stated that Brunswick uses coverstocks made from BASF produced materials, which seem more enduring that those materials that say Storm uses.

I have also heard that Storms die out quickly, but I think a lot of what you hear depends on the mouth that it comes out of.

What's the old saying... "don't believe what you hear and only half of what you see"?? (I'm sure I got that wrong).

As for Brunswick, I've always been a Brunswick fan. In all the years I've bowled, I've only had one Brunswick ball that I disliked.

Again the best way to extend the life of your equipment is to keep it clean. I recently purchased a ball spinner online, so I can clean my equipment better - with less effort. (I really must be getting old!)

Marty

Huh ? Storm die out quickly ?! O no ! a case of not doing enough reseach before getting a ball..sign. Will keep the ball real clean and hope that it will last for a while...

Ace, I just heard that Storm balls don't last as long as other brands. But, that's what I heard - it really doesn't mean anything!

I'm sure there's plenty of people on this forum that throw Storm equipment, love it, and haven't had any problems with it.

For example one person might love a particular movie, while another says don't waste your time and money. So don't let me influence your purchasing decision, just talk to your Pro Shop operator and see what they suggest! Afterall, they are the 'professional'!

Mary, are you around ? Are you a Storm lady ? What is your experience from bowling with Storm balls ? Can you share your experience ?...thanks

Hello there Ace38. Yes I'm still here. I recently bought a Storm Ball. I bought the Storm Flash Flood and had it drilled to arc, because all of my other balls were drilled stacked leverage to make the ball flip. My experience so far has been great with the Storm ball that I have. I hadn't bought a new ball in three years and I knew it was time to but a new one. I had always had confidence in my ball driller's chioce and I told him that I would like to try out a Storm ball and asked him which one would be right for my game. When I tried it out for the first time I did notice a big difference in my carry. And I would suffer less 10 pin taps, but keep in mind you could still get tapped by a 10 pin no matter what ball you buy. I have a teammate on Saturday that bowls with nothing but Storm balls. He tells me how happy he is with Storm balls. Let me ask you something. Have you shopped around for a Pro Shop that you would feel confident with? The best thing that you could do if you bowl in league or know some friends who bowl in a league is to ask where they get their equipment from. The best thing that you could do for your game is to find a shop that has your interest and goals in mind. Someone who would take the time in guiding you in the right direction. There's one rule of thumb that I would like for you to be aware of and that's when you go to a Pro Shop and the worker there tries to rush you out the door and just drills three holes in a ball and that's it and good luck kind of attitude. I have encountered that experience several times before I found the right shop to go to. You also want a ball driller who really pays attention to detail when he measures you for a ball. The shop where I go to is the only shop that has a stub lane and you can try the ball out for free on the lane. The main reason why he has that stub lane is because he wants to see how you roll your ball and from that he can see how your ball tracks on your ball. This is the vital information that he needs so that he can drill the ball to balance and get the most hitting power out of your ball. He can also tell a lot of things about ball fit by how you release the ball. I don't know if you live in Ohio. But if you did I would highly recommend you to this shop. Or if you're interested would you be willing to travel the distance? When you do find the right shop that you feel comfortable with don't expect miracles overnight. You still have to work at your game to acquire the skills you need to reach whatever goals that you set out for yourself as a bowler. You can buy the top of the line or most popular ball that the pros or league members use, but it won't help you improve at all if you don't work at your game. What are your goals as a bowler? Please by all means let me know, because I'll be checking back sometime this evening and if not sometime during the middle of the night. I'm on my computer checking on my posts the most is in the middle of the night. I hope what I said helps and gives you some perspective. I'm always happy to help.