How Do You Hook A Polyester Bowling Ball?
Rolling a bowling ball with a hook spin is important if you wish to take your game beyond the beginner level. However, hooking a ball takes technique and skill, and hooking a polyester (or plastic) ball is more difficult. The polyester ball is the ball most alleys use as “house” balls. They are made for durability, meaning the polyester ball has a hard surface and produces less friction, which allows the ball to skid more and maintain a straight flight. Choose the correct ball for your hand and weight. Hooking will be nearly impossible if you don’t fit the ball correctly. Look for one that allows your middle and ring fingers to slide in and out of the holes in the ball with ease, but not sloppily. This is the same for the thumb hole. You should also choose a ball that is roughly 10 percent of your body weight. Roll some practice balls to determine the condition of the lanes. If the lane surface is extremely dry, there is a better chance of being able to hook a polyester ball because a
