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2007-02-11 14:27:16 · 10 answers · asked by im gonna use all 32 characters!! 2 in Games & Recreation Other - Games & Recreation

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A bowling ball is a round ball made from rubber, urethane, plastic, reactive resin (solid, particle, or pearl) or a combination of these materials which is used in the sport of bowling. Ten-pin bowling balls generally have a set of three holes drilled in them, one each for the ring and middle finger, and one for the thumb; however, rules allow for up to five finger holes. A five-pin bowling ball has no finger holes and is smaller so that the bowler can hold the ball in the palm of their hand. Candlepin bowling balls also fit in the hand, but are lighter than five-pin balls.

Most bowling alleys provide free balls for patrons to use, called house balls, although avid bowlers may purchase their own. These are often customized, and can feature specially sized finger holes (in the case of ten-pin balls) or monograms. Most people can easily buy a bowling ball that is at least 1 to 2 pounds heavier than they used as a house ball.

Bowling balls come in a wide variety of colors, and are often either a single flat color, a swirl-like design of multiple colors, or a single color with an iridescent look. It is even possible to obtain transparent bowling balls, painted in such a way as to make it appear as though an object is inside. Some objects have included skulls, footballs, and baseballs.

Inside the ball is a core which makes each ball do something different. These cores are dynamically imbalanced to cause the ball to try to stabilize as it is rolling down the lane.[1] This makes the ball roll over a different point on the surface every time it revolves and "flares" or causes multiple oil rings.

2007-02-11 14:34:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

A bowling ball is a round ball made from rubber, urethane, plastic, reactive resin (solid, particle, or pearl) or a combination of these materials which is used in the sport of bowling.

2007-02-11 14:29:56 · answer #2 · answered by Pookie 4 · 0 0

A bowling ball is a round ball made from rubber, urethane, plastic, reactive resin (solid, particle, or pearl) or a combination of these materials.

2007-02-11 14:31:45 · answer #3 · answered by Brownie-Girl 3 · 0 0

In the 1960s, hard rubber balls were king.

Polyester balls stole the scene in the '70s. (Most of the "house balls" in your local bowling alley are of the polyester variety.)

The '80s saw the dawn of the urethane ball.

Urethane balls matured in the early '90s with the introduction of reactive urethane.

2007-02-11 14:31:22 · answer #4 · answered by ThinkaboutThis 6 · 1 0

Reactive urethane

2007-02-11 14:29:23 · answer #5 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 0 0

Leather.

2007-02-11 14:30:43 · answer #6 · answered by Triple Nipple 1 · 0 0

i not to sure but it maybe like a granite marble thing

2007-02-11 14:30:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Um...good question. I don't know. search it on google if you really want to know!

2007-02-11 14:31:36 · answer #8 · answered by *~*crazy hair 14*~* 2 · 0 0

google.com it man thats what i would do

2007-02-11 14:29:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

resin..

2007-02-11 14:30:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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