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?
(0) Polyester/Plastic: Perfect for spare shooting or for someone looking for their first bowling ball.
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 Pancake Core?
A bowling ball pancake core is a flattened, disk-shaped weight distribution at the ball's center. It provides stability and controlled roll, enhancing accuracy in bowling by minimizing erratic movements.
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.