Hmm, i can try to make this long i guess...
Like you (almost), i'm also 13, which is pretty much the same age. You would probably need a new ball, just because well, it's a NEW ball! A newer ball, right out of the box, is usually stronger than it is used for about 20 - 50 games (it's obvious!).
I will tell you my lesson, from getting a new ball. Back when i was 9 or 10, i had a 120 somethin average (hahaha) with a Power Groove Proactive (used for about 2 years). I then needed a new ball. I got the Hammer Switch Blade (RIP
), which improved my average by 25 pins (yes that's unbelieveable. Then my average started raising more and more, until i got about a 157.
Until this year i still only have a 165 average. UNTIL now.. I just got a NEW Columbia Action Packed. My first new ball since i was 10. The Packed sure Packed up my average as well. I went from 165, to consistent 195 - 205 averages (yes again, unbelievable!).
This is my little lesson from getting a NEW ball. It's great to get on because
sometimes it could mean everything! I hope this helps, because this is pretty much my bowling career, in words, lol.
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BrIan Formerly known as Hammer33MEan MAchine,
INertia,
ACtion PAcked,
DEsert HeAt"Join the Revolution.. or be Destroyed by it!"
Join the Track Legion now at
http://trackbowling.com/ "Track...you Just can't Beat That!"
Edited on 9/2/2006 8:53 PM