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How to choose the right bowling ball | Bowling Celnice Praha

17. May 2025

How to choose the right bowling ball: 3 simple tips

 

Choosing the right bowling balls can have a profound effect not only on your performance, but also on your enjoyment of the game. V Bowling Customs Prague We're always happy to give you advice, of course, but here are some simple tips to help you when you're standing in front of a rack full of balls and wondering: "Which one is mine?"

 

1. Choose the right weight

The general rule says: bowling ball should weigh approximately 10 % of your body weight - but above all, it should feel good in your hand.

  • If it's too heavy, you lose control
  • If it is too light, it reduces the accuracy and stability of the throw

💡 Try a few balls - the best is what fits naturally in your hand.

2. Size of finger holes

A question that comes up a lot: How to choose a bowling ball according to the holes?

  • Holes should be neither too tight nor too loose
  • Fingers should slide in and out easily - without friction or tension

At our place in Bowling Celnice you will find balls of different sizes, weights and types for children and adults.

3. Try a few balls

Take your time. Take a few balls and try it out:

  • grip

  • attitude

  • balance when throwing

🎳 The important thing is how the ball fits in your hand and if you have a good swing stable feeling. There is no shame in changing the ball after a few throws - on the contrary, even pros do it and most probably nobody even notices. 

What you need to play

  • Special footwear - In Bowling Celnice, Dejvice and Kolín we will lend it to you for free.
  • Bowling ball - You choose the right weight and hole size for your fingers on the spot.
  • Good mood - We'll take care of the rest.

 

Tip for the end

  • At our place in Bowling Customs Prague we will always advise you, whether you're playing for the first time or the tenth time this month.
    We have enough balls for everyone. Just arrive, we'll take care of it 😎

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