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Momentum. A knowledgeable bowler knows that the ideal form requires no muscle to hold onto the ball (think of swinging a bucket full of water). The heavier the ball, the more pins it knocks down. Lighter balls tend to deflect to the side.

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Where do they make bowling balls?

At a bowling ball factory.


How light can a bowling ball weigh?

The lightest weight that a bowling ball can be manufactured is 6lbs. This weight is usually for little kids that are just starting to bowl. Some brands do not make reactive balls this light, plastic balls are usually the type of balls that will be 6lbs.


What factors are important in finding the right bowling ball?

Weight is a primary factor. There is a balance between having the ball heavy enough to have a better reaction when hitting the pins, yet not too heavy to make it difficult for the bowler to deliver the ball. The number of games played can make a difference as well. While many believe professional bowlers all use 16 pound bowling balls, the majority use, due to the technological advances in bowling ball materials and design, 14 to 15 pound bowling balls to reduce the wear and tear on the body, since many professionals bowl upwards of 100 games or more a week. The material and design of the ball will make a difference to, depending on the lane conditions or style of bowler.


How do you make Kurt make heavy balls?

with black aps and its awsome for catching groudon


What causes some bowling balls to slide and not roll down the lane?

the back spin you put on the ball, but how do you even ask a question on this site? i cant figure it out :/


How many rounds in one bowling game?

10 frames in a bowling game, 10th frame can have up to 2 extra balls. For example 3 strikes in the 10th frame. 12 strikes in a game = 300 = perfect game.


Where to buy heavy balls in soul silver?

you can't buy heavy balls, but you can make them. you have to have grey aprecorns and go 2 the pokeball maker and give him the aprecorn and come back the next day. =D


What are the things you need to make a bowling center?

Pinsetters, lanes, ball returns, approaches, settee area, furniture, scoring equipment, front desk, rental shoes, house bowling balls, parts, etc.


Why bowling ball is heavier than volleyball?

Inertia is an object's tendency to remain unchanged. Mass is one of the factors that determines an object's inertia. Obviously, a bowling ball is much heavier than a basketball, therefore harder to move by an external force.


As the topic was food, I asked if anyone has a good recipe for bowling themed food.?

A simple recipe would be to make chocolate cookie balls. Take a pound (1 package) of chocolate sandwich cookies and crush them. Next, mix the crushed cookies with an 8 ounce package of cream cheese. Shape into "bowling balls." You could also make rice treats and shape them into "pins"!


How much is a bowling ball worth?

If your looking to invest in a fairly decent bowling ball, Your probably going to spend around $150, not including drilling, grips, and or thumb slug. However grips and thumb slug are optional. they make the ball easier to hold and more comforatable.


What apricorns make which pokeballs?

Red Apricorns are used to make Level Balls which gives you a better chance at catching a Pokémon if your Pokémon in-battle is of a much higher level than it is, Yellow Apricorns are used to make Moon Balls which makes it easier to catch a Pokémon that evolves via a Moon Stone such as a Clefairy and a Jigglypuff, Blue Apricorns are used to make Lure Balls which makes it easier to catch Pokémon that you are Fishing for using the various Rods, Green Apricorns are used to make Friend Balls which starts your captured Pokémon's base happiness value at 200 instead of 70, Pink Apricorns are used to make Love Balls which makes it easier to catch a Pokémon of the opposite gender of your battling Pokémon, White Apricorns are used to make Fast Balls which catches Pokémon that have a high Speed stat and Black Apricorns are used to make Heavy Balls. The Heavy Balls will work the best if the Pokémon weighs more than 660 pounds.