My Pro Shop Trip

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1. The friendly bowling pro shop operator introduced himself and found out why I was there. I informed him that I was looking for a ball, bag, shoes, and that I was new to the game. He explained that the bowling balls come in a range of weights. The lightest are generally for children and people who can't handle the heavier weights. What is the range of bowling ball weights that most bowling ball companies will manufacture? Ten to eighteen pounds Eight to sixteen pounds Six to sixteen pounds Ten to twenty pounds

2. We decided that fourteen pounds would be about the right ball weight for me. Then he wondered what material the outside, or shell, of the ball I would want. I didn't know, so I asked for the options. What materials could he have mentioned? Any of these are used for bowling balls Urethane Polyester Rubber

3. Having decided on a lower priced model, we got down to discussing the holes in the ball. He informed me that for most people there are three basic drilling patterns which can be used. Which was not one of the drilling pattern options he mentioned? Fingertip Conventional Semi-fingertip The Ned Day grip

4. We picked out the ball and decided on a conventional drilling. I was then informed that there some important things we had to measure and specifications to be decided on before the holes would be drilled. What wasn't one of the important specifications the pro shop operator mentioned for optimal fit? The size of each hole The span between the holes The angle of the holes The surface material of the ball

5. The ball was drilled and we enlarged the thumb a bit and rounded some of the edges of the holes, so it feels great! Which hole in the ball was the most important according to the ball driller? Middle finger hole Weight or balance hole Ring finger hole Thumb hole

6. It's time to look at shoes. There such things as right-handed and left-handed shoes. True False

7. I see a nice pair of black shoes for sale with a kangaroo logo sewn into the uppers. They're quite expensive but I curiously ask the employee why there is a kangaroo on the shoe. What does he reply? The shoes are made of kangaroos leather, which increases comfort Kangaroos are some of the best bowlers in the world It is an Australian company There's an extra pouch to safeguard your keys while bowling

8. I decide to get a lower priced pair of shoes. What feature of bowling shoes is usually offered in the higher priced models which makes them cost more? Special gold thread Fancy stitching and name plates attached to the heels Leather which has been aged and treated with special compounds Easily changed heels and sole inserts for the sliding shoe

9. I have my ball and shoes, now for the bag. I pick out a nice model which will hold my ball, shoes, and quite a few necessities, such as a towel and some ball cleaner. I also notice that there are quite a few bags larger than mine. "They fit more than one ball", replied the employee when asked about them. What is a possible reason for owning more than one bowling ball? Some bowlers like to use a different ball to roll at spares than strikes A bowler going to tournaments tries to be prepared for anything Lane conditions change as the games go on, dictating a possibility to change bowling balls All are reasons

10. According to some sports commentators I hear on the radio, "Anyone can bowl". He tried to make it sound as if the game were simple. Did my trip to the pro shop prove that he's right? Yes No