Why does my entry level bowling ball roll weird?
My new Columbia 300 Scout Reactive with fingertip grip rolls to the right if I don’t try to put spin on it, so I fell confident about picking up the 6, 9, or 10 pin. However, it is the opposite when I leave pins on the left side. It seems like it would be easier to hook my ball if I bowled lefty because as a righty it barely curves on light oil. The pin is just to the right of my ring finger. Is what I am experiencing normal? Any advice?
First off, the ball will not have a noticable difference in hook if you throw it lefty or right. That ball has a pancake weight block so the layout will have a very minimal effect on the amount of hook you see in the ball. I am almost certain that the problems you are having are a result of your release. You may be throwing a bit of a “back-up” ball at your right side spares which is why the ball is hooking to the right rather than the left. You also are probably not seeing a lot of hook at your left side spares, again, due to your release. Since this is an entry level ball, I am assuming you are still a beginner at the game. Consult your pro shop operator about some lessons. I am sure that a little work on your release will resolve the issues you are describing. I highly doubt that it is a result of the way the ball was drilled. Practice makes perfect, good luck.
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