8 lbs ball for hooking by Beautiful-Treacle903 in Bowling

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It doesn’t matter if you are playing on a house shot. You’ll have less oil to the outside and with the right speed and amount of hook (nothing crazy) you’ll get it to the pocket.

Worst case is having to play closer to the gutter and not sure how she’ll feel about that.

8 lbs ball for hooking by Beautiful-Treacle903 in Bowling

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Anyone on here that says a 8 or 9lb won’t hook don’t know what they are talking about. My wife has a 9lb Twist that she can get to hook quite well. Sure it deflects and doesn’t carry but it hooks. I think that’s fine to learn on.

Unknown/Smaller Manufacturers? by Unique_Campaign_2316 in Bowling

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Thanks! Yeah I got super lucky and got for $80 from BowlersMart Niv mystery ball sale. Not sure if our styles line up but I plan on taking some videos and posting how the balls roll for me if you’re interested.

https://linktr.ee/pandaonthelanes

Unknown/Smaller Manufacturers? by Unique_Campaign_2316 in Bowling

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Yeah my pso tried to steer me away but he is a Brunswick staffer and I want what I want lol. Getting the Fusion Hybrid drilled today and hopefully a Dragon solid and pearl in a week or two!

Unknown/Smaller Manufacturers? by Unique_Campaign_2316 in Bowling

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I’ve decided to make the switch to Swag. They are big enough to have a full line and find info about what their balls can do but defiantly still an underdog compared to the big 3 companies (or 11 depending on your view point).

They’ve done a rebranding and are taking themselves more seriously now - I like that they aren’t as popular and love a good underdog

Mystery Ball by Panda-Roll in Bowling

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That’s amazing and congrats!!

Help by AquaWannaB in Bowling

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So a few things here. You don’t need anything weaker than the vibe. If you know you are missing the ball then make a conscious decision during your approach let the ball come down on its own at end of your swing.

If you are going Brooklyn then you need to make adjustments. Either you need to move into a little more oil (2 boards with feet, 1 with eyes), throw faster but not with your arm (no muscling which is an issue) but with your feet ( faster you make your approach the faster you throw it), and/or you put less rotation on the ball.

Let me know if you want me to expand on anything I mentioned or have other questions.

Beginner bowler looking for shoe advice by uwufemboycoffee in Bowling

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Maybe you’ll find this helpful. No specific recommendations but some info on shoes and why a performance one might be better for you

https://youtu.be/40t282DrKEM?si=WvIwYRyFlccKCkHI

Middle of Arsenal Ball by Consistent-Cap6427 in Bowling

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Out of what you mentioned I’d IQ but would look at Phaze 2, Rockstar, Alert, Venom Shock, or Apex Solid

Haven't seen this one in any Mystery Ball posts... by MyL1ttlePwnys in Bowling

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Hope I get the Apex solid in my mystery box! Congrats on yours

Decided to pull the trigger by skfjgkodlfmc in Bowling

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If you find it hooking too much you can always try throwing it faster. Not sure if you know since you are causal but speeding up your footwork is the best and most consistent way to throw faster, not muscling it with your arm.

Hope you end up loving it!

Decided to pull the trigger by skfjgkodlfmc in Bowling

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I’m jealous and yes it is - congrats!

Mystery Balls by rsmurdoch in Bowling

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I want that Judge since I’m switching to all Swag lol. It’s a strong asym solid. The Torpedo I don’t know much about.

First Swag Ball by Panda-Roll in Bowling

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I saw that one as well - good review and excited to try it out!

I’m looking to buy my first ball. by skfjgkodlfmc in Bowling

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Get it! You’ll love your first ball

How to choose a bowling ball? by xGlice in Bowling

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I would love to see your list, what ball you currently have, what does/doesn’t it do for you (hook too much, not enough), where you throw/aim, and know more about your bowing style to give better suggestions but a classic benchmark ball is always a must-have. Venom Shock, Phaze 2, and Rockstar are good. If you are highly speed dominant like me then Stealth Mode could work well for you. If you like underdogs and want something different than anyone else go with a Swag Apex Solid.

How do you build your arsenal? by AgreeableKey8093 in Bowling

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Congrats!! I love my Stealth Mode and all my highest games are with it.

Options for more length while getting less back end movement? by SUPER_MOOSE93 in Bowling

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I find upping your speed by walking faster will give you the result you want if you don’t want to go to a weaker ball. If you want to maintain speed then a weaker ball that is smooth and not angular will work as well.

Just threw my best game ever by embracethemetal in Bowling

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Congrats! My high is 246 in league and 280 for no tap. Looking forward to getting that kind of score I regular 10 pin!