Bowling Ball Fitting Guide

Learn how to assess the proper fit for a finger tip grip.

Bowling ball fitting guide. I have been bowling since i was 5 years old. I m now 31 and bowl in a competitive league and sport a 220 average. Like with the essential equipment of any other sport if you re uncomfortable with your bowling ball fit you re going to notice inconsistencies in your game. This is carefully measured to.

Pick up some bowling tips and tricks to improve your game whether you are a beginner or a competitive bowler in a bowling league. I ve been a loyal and dedicated reader of btm for many years. Also your hand must be examined to. Whether you re coming back after an injury or if you haven t had your fit measured in over a decade here you will find various techniques and methods for how to best fit your hand to the bowling ball for improved comfort and consistency.

Introduction to rob bailey s ball fitting system a properly fit ball requires a combination of objective measurements blended with subjective conclusions. However any improvement you seek to make in the game is going to be tempered by the lack of performance you ll get out of the ball. Hole size span and pitch. Hole size speaks for itself.

It s my go to source for information about skills strategies and most importantly ball. The span is the distance from the finger holes to the thumbhole. If you are asking how should my bowling ball should fit there are several factors to consider. For many choosing a bowling ball is as simple as walking into the alley renting some shoes and picking a ball off the rack.

At bowling this month we try to cover all the options that exist addressing common grip and fit related issues. If a ball doesn t feel right the bowler won t relax his hand in the ball and won t be able to roll it properly. Pro shop ball drilling professionals must first measure your hand to determine the size and shape of your gripping fingers and thumb. Diagnosing problems with balls that a customer brings.

No one set of standards will work with all bowlers due to the. Excerpt from bowling fundamentals second edition by michelle mullen 9 9 2018 there are three aspects to ball fit. This bowling lesson demonstrates the proper fit bowling ball finger tip grip.