Try the different weights, size, and colors until the most comfortable ball is found. Rule of thumb is: choose the ball that is most comfortable to carry and release but make sure the weight is heavy enough. 2. If playing bowling is turning out to be a passion, purchase a custom made bowling ball; one made for ease, and with holes drilled especially to fit the owner's fingers. There is a wide variation between ball weights to accommodate different physical strengths of bowlers. And to some extent, like in baseball with a baseball bat, the weight of a ball used can depend upon the skill level of the bowler. The size or circumference of a bowling ball is relatively uniform despite differences in weight. Yes, practically all sports have a digital version of the game available for playing on the computer. It is now possible to "bowl" virtually through a number of computer games available on the Internet. Some games are serious with considerations for physics as detailed as speed of approach and spin. It is considered a major breach of bowling lane etiquette to wear street shoes on the lanes. Make sure to have on the proper shoes. Get rentals if you don't have your own. Street shoes can damage the lanes and disrupt the oil pattern on them (not to mention the fact many are not designed to handle the slick surface). Although it can be one of the best pins to buy, the company that produces it eventually sold its rights to Brunswick. The second type of pin is the Brunswick PBA gold pin. It weighs 3 lbs. 10 oz. and is much heavier than a regular pin. It features a colored PBA logo because these pins are standardized and are used only in tournaments set by the PBA. Comfortable Bowling Shoes Can Make Your Game There are really only two needed items to play the game of bowling. The first is the ball and the second is the bowling shoes. You don t need to own either of these as it is standard practice to rent them at the bowling alley. However it won t take you long to realize that most serious bowlers have their own ball and bowling shoes.