Bowling Gear

             Bowling is a recreational and professional sport played all over the world. The game is played in bowling alleys. Ten pins of standard height and shapes (bowling targets) are vertically placed at a standard distance from the player who holds a standard bowling ball in one of the hand. The purpose is to roll the ball along a smooth flat surface to hit the pins. Highest point is awarded when the ball knocks out all the ten pins. The game is played by some as a recreation sports like tennis, golf etc, to celebrate an occasion like birthday party, to pass a weekend, and to play the game as a professional competition. Worldwide major bowling competitions are listed below:

                        . AMF World cup

                        . Commonwealth 10 pin bowling Championship

                        . PBA World Championship

                        . World Ranking Masters

                        . World Tenpin Masters

                        . WTBA World Ten Pin Bowling Championship

                        . Asian Game bowling Championship

            Like other sports bowing gear is very important for the safety, tradition, and quality of the bowling game. For a serious sport even for recreation one should have one's own ‘Bowling Gear'. Essential Bowling gears are listed below:

                        Bowling Gear

                        Ball – It is the most essential gear for the bowler. Rolling the ball appropriately brings the optimal hit and the most points. Ball is available in different weights for both left and right hand bowlers. Standard rule mentions to select a ball that is 10 percent of one's body weight. Finger hole positions and the overall feeling of the bowler are other criteria of ball selection. For casual player ball comes as a package in the bowling alley.

                        Shoes – Comfortable, proper fitting, quality shoes are essential for serious and professional players. Shoes are also rented at the bowling alley.

                        Gloves – Proper gloves should be used to grab the ball comfortably and to prevent slipping the ball from hand.

                        Bag – Bags are used to carry the ball  (more than one), shoes, gloves and bowling clothes.

                        Wristbands – Some also use wristband for comfort and confidence

                        Bowling Wear – Name brand and customized baseball apparels are available in many physical and online stores.

 Here are typical examples of Bowling Gear:

                        Bowling Ball brands – AMF, 900 Global, Brunswick, Hammer, Elite, Lane masters, Track

                        Bowling Shoes brands - 3G, Brunswick, BSI, Circle Athletics, Dexter, Ebonite, Elite

                        Bowling Bag brands - AMF, 900 Global, Brunswick, Hammer, Elite, Master, Track, Yellow jacket