Everyone these days seems to want a ball with insane hook potential. And with good reason. You want a ball that will give you the most competitive edge possible.
On any oil pattern, whether it is simply a house shot, or a PBA sport pattern, having a high hook potential will help you get more strikes. The technology of modern bowling balls has changed the game quite dramatically. Not only do you have to hit the pocket, you also need the correct amount of speed, rotation, and entry-angle. One of the best ways to ensure you have a good balance of those three is to use a ball with high hook-potential. If your ball consistently wants to hook hard, you can base the rest of your shot off of that.
Using one of the balls mentioned below, if you’re constantly hitting high, move left or throw faster. Doing so will allow you to hit the pocket consistently while letting your ball get the entry-angle necessary for strikes.
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5. Brunswick Quantum Bias
The Brunswick Quantum Bias recently hit the market like a truck and it seems like everyone wants to get their hands on one. The white color of the coverstock has an actual purpose other than aesthetics. (But let’s not downplay how ridiculously awesome this ball looks.) The traction additive used for the coverstock is only found in the special white pigment, so not only are you getting a unique looking ball, you are getting a uniquely performing ball as well. The Bias is the first asymmetric-cored ball in the quantum line-up. The ECA-XR shell and Quantum Mushroom High RG Asymmentric core bring a ton of hook potential and incredible pin carry. This ball is designed for heavy oil, but the drilling layout you choose can affect the shape of this ball quite dramatically. Make sure your local PSO knows exactly what kind of shape/reaction you are going for.
Specs
Core: Quantum Mushroom High RG Asymmetric
Coverstock: ECA-XR
Finish: 500/1000 Siaair Micro Pad
Weight 12-16 lbs.
RG: 2.563
Differential: 0.052
Ideal Oil Conditions: Heavy Oil
4. Storm Sure-Lock
The Storm Sure-Lock is another ball that hooks hard and will give you the entry angle you need. This ball gets great reviews from bowlers of all skill-levels. Whether it’s your first reactive ball or you’ve bowled for decades, the sure-lock is a great ball. It will carry through the head boards well, but when it sees some friction, it’ll hook hard and has excellent pin carry. Many people have success with this ball with a variety of pin layouts. Make sure you talk to your pro shop operator and find which layout will work best for you. Storm enthusiasts will love this one, and if you haven’t bowled Storm products before, this ball will leave a lasting impression.
Specs
Core: Rad-X™ Core
Coverstock: GI-17™ Solid Reactive
Finish: 2000 Abralon
Weight 12-16 lbs.
RG: 2.48
Differential: 0.054
Ideal Lane Condition: Heavy Oil
3. Track Alias
The Track Alias is the hardest hooking ball that Track has to offer. However, it is important that your drilling layout is done properly to ensure you get the performance you need. This ball will hit the dry boards and immediately start to snap towards the pocket. For someone with a high rev-rate. This ball may be too much for your typical house shot, but for sport patterns, this is exactly what you need. The ball needs oil to read correctly, but when it’s there, it will punch hard and destroy the pins.
Specs
Core: Alias Asymmetrical
Coverstock: Prime Hybrid
Finish: 500/2000 Abralon
Weight 12-16 lbs.
RG: 2.49
Differential: 0.054
Ideal Lane Condition: Heavy oil
2. Hammer Rip’d Solid
The Hammer Rip’d Solid is a very reactive heavy-oil ball. When Hammer developed the Rip’d core, and the Aggression CFI coverstock they released two versions of the Rip’d balls. The Rip’d, and the Rip’d solid. The Rip’d has a reactive hybrid coverstock while the Rip’d Solid has a reactive solid coverstock. It is the strongest ball currently in the Hammer line-up. If you are a fan of Hammer’s balls, and you need a strong hook, you should definitely check out the Rip’d Solid.
Specs
Core: Rip’d
Coverstock: Aggression Solid CFI
Finish: 500/1000/2000 Abralon
Weight 12-16 lbs.
RG Min: 2.486
Differential: 0.054
Ideal Lane Condition: Heavy oil
1. DV8 PitBull Bite
The DV8 Pitbull Bite has more hook potential than any other ball on the market right now. It is specifically designed for heavy-oil lane conditions. This ball is so aggressive that a beginner bowler may have a hard time controlling it. If you are in need of a hard-hitting, high hook potential bowling ball to fill in your arsenal, the DV8 Pitbull Bite is definitely worth checking out. DV-8 may not be the most famous or the most popular brand at the moment, but don’t disregard them, as the Pitbull Bite is one of the best balls currently on the market.
Specs
Core: Pitbull Low RG Asymmetric
Coverstock: Composite Fang
Finish: 500/1500 Siaair Micro Pad
Weight 12-16 lbs.
RG Min: 2.486
Differential: 0.055
Asymmetric Differential: 0.020
Ideal Lane Condition: Heavy oil
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