Much like baseball, basketball, and football, we grew up with the bowling. Don't think so? From colorful plastic bowling pin sets to bowling birthday parties to hanging out at a bowling alley, it's safe to say this leisure sport has been a part of our lives for a long time. The game's object is to knock down 10 pins by rolling a ball down a wooden lane. Bowling is considered to be a hobby, but many bowlers play on a professional level, which means they need equipment.
Bowling Equipment
If you're new to bowling, all you will need are a few simple pieces of equipment and a lot of dedication.
* '''Shoes: '''This is the most important and only required piece of apparel for the sport. Bowling shoes must have good traction due to the incredibly smoothed and polished surface. However, bowlers are not limited to wearing those old leathertype shoes which have good grips, but are inexpensive. House shoes offer more support, but the fit is usually off. Leather bowling shoes are extremely comfortable, but it takes a while for them to stretch and mold to your feet.
* '''Bags:''' When you're a bowler, keeping your ball scratch and chip-free is your main concern. Bowling ball bags are padded to ensure nothing happens to your ball. While most bags fit one ball, some are designed to fit two or three.
* '''Gloves:''' Although only three fingers are used to bowl, palm sweat and weak wrists can hinder your game. Bowling gloves prevent slippage and supports the wrist from bending back.
Types of Bowling Balls
Bowling balls may not come in different shapes and sizes, but they are made from different materials to ensure you bowl a great game.
* '''Plastic:''' Most commonly used recreational balls, plastic bowling balls have a straight trajectory and minor curvature.
* '''Urethane:''' This bowling ball has a soft cover stock, which causes friction and higher hooking. If you're a beginner bowler who wants to learn how to hook, this ball is for you. Experienced bowlers competing on dry lanes will also use urethane balls.
* '''Reactive Resin:''' When a reactive resin ball makes its way down the oil-slicked lane, it will hydroplane or slide and then snap into a hook.
* '''Particle:''' Only experienced bowlers can use a particle ball because of its high hook potential and ability to grip on an oil lane.
