can anyone tell me if this is a good ball for n00b bowlers or should i go with something else. i just started and i'm tryling to learn how to hook right, will this ball help?

power groove!!
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Back to KLOvers original question......

I think this ball would be okay for you, because if you learn with a plastic ball and then try a moderately aggressive piece of equipment, you will have an entire new learning curve once you make the switch.  If you and your pro shop do not think this ball would be 100% correct right off the bat, then maybe consider the urethane red pearl Hammer.  

Any questions, just write me directly.  

Nevertheless, GOOD LUCK!!
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Chris Heringer

all good advice. but I would not use a plastic ball. that is really outdated to the urethane days.

but using a ball one step down you can learn more control and releases because powerful balls are harder to control and you won't know how much is you and how much is the ball. making future choice will become a crap shoot.

so going with the one ball weaker line of reasoning the pure hammer may be the best choice. some entry level balls have very high rgs and will jump off the dry their shells are still strong. that is not conductive to learning. I like Pure hammer because you will learn control and still have a quality ball for light oil when you upgrade to a med ball.

if you are just learning the flip balls may slow down your learning.



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Edited on 9/3/2004 11:58 AM

I found it on bowling.com.....
errrrrr, now what weight should i get?

I usually bowl with the 14lb house balls at the local bowling alley.

I'd appreciate it if you'd all help with this 2?
Thanks

First off for my first ball I would go to a local pro shop(Check the internet to get an idea of price and add $40-$50 for drilling).  I also would check around and get some idea if the ball I need would be pearl or a solid(by asking other bowlers or pro shop operators).  It is one thing for someone who has been bowling a while to buy from the internet and take to a pro shop.  Being a new bowler, they will be laughing at you behind your back; even if you make the right decision.  In my opinion I would spend the extra and go to one of the mid-price balls, it's going to cost you an extra $25; but I think it will be worth it.