Bowling balls

Bowling balls by coverstock and core: plastic spare balls, urethane, solid, pearl and hybrid reactive, with weight and arsenal planning.

Reactive ballsSolid, pearl and hybrid

Urethane & plasticControl and spare balls

Arsenal planningWhich ball comes next Ball weightChoosing the right weight

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Reactive balls

ComparisonReactive vs Urethane vs Plastic Bowling Balls Compared

Coverstocks

How plastic, urethane and reactive resin bowling balls differ in hook, control and lane conditions, plus solid, pearl and hybrid reactive covers explained.

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Arsenal planning

Buying guideBowling Ball RG and Differential Explained

Ball specifications

What radius of gyration and differential mean on a bowling ball spec sheet, the USBC limits, and how to use them when planning your next ball.

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Ball weight

Buying guideWhat Weight Bowling Ball Should I Use? A Sizing Guide

Ball weight

How to pick a bowling ball weight from 6 to 16 pounds: the body-weight rule of thumb, signs a ball is too heavy, and why drilled balls feel lighter.