Types

• Tenpin is the most common form of bowling, with four types of balls to choose from.
  *Plastic: These are the most common balls at bowling alleys. They are the cheapest but still work great. The plastic balls hold up well to the constant slamming and traveling down lanes, but using them at older lanes will present you with more success because you have less control on newer and greased up bowling alleys.
  *Resin: Resin bowling balls are some of the fastest available. The typical bowling mold mixture has pieces of resin added to it, allowing bowlers to find more grip on the lanes.
  *Particle: A step-up from the resin, particle bowling balls are made with a mix of resin and pieces of glass. These balls are the most popular among professionals because they give them the most control.
  *Urethane: These balls are great for beginners because they avoid the gutters as much as possible with their softness and hook.
  In duckpin bowling, the balls are usually made of plastic but smaller, without any holes and can be held in the palm of your hand.
  
  

Size

• Bowling balls come in different weights, and they are used according to your own strength. The smallest tenpin bowling bowl is 8 pounds, and this usually increases by every 2 pounds up to 16, but you can find 11-, 13- and 15-pound balls as well.
  
  

Identification

• If you have bowling ball made for you, you can have the holes drilled to match whether you bowl right handed or left handed. On a left-handed ball, the top right side hole will be deeper than the left side hole and visa-versa for right-handed balls. Some balls feature a hole all the way at the top for bowlers who just want to use their thumb.
  
  

Considerations

• When looking for a bowling ball to use, make sure that your fingers fit comfortably. If they are too tight, they can become severely damaged when letting go of the bowling ball. Use balls that are not too heavy. Your arms could ache for several days if you are using a ball that is too heavy.
  
  

Benefits

• Knowing what size and type of bowling ball will keep you well-informed when you are using it. You will know whether the ball can hook or curve correctly, how it will do on a greased lane and whether you are using something that weighs too much or too little.