bowlingball.com has created our own hook rating scale. Because each manufacturer uses a different method for indicating a ball's hook potential, bowlingball.com developed a way for the consumer to compare bowling balls across all manufacturers.
What is the Performance Number?
(6) Advanced Performance: The best bang for your buck. Many times these balls will feature the best technology from recent years in different combinations.
What is the Cover?
The outer shell of the bowling ball which can be constructed with a variety of materials such as plastic, urethane, pearl reactive, hybrid reactive and solid reactive.
What is a Symmetric Core?
A symmetric bowling ball core features a symmetrical design with its mass distribution evenly spread, offering consistent and predictable ball motion. This core type typically provides a smoother and controlled hook on the lane.
What does the Lane Condition mean?
Usually addressed as Dry, Medium, Medium-Heavy, and Heavy. Dry means there is very little oil on the lane, up through heavy meaning lots of oil. This is a feel component and can vary from bowler to bowler, even on the same lanes.