Plastic/Polyester/Spare Balls

No, using a lighter or heavier spare ball confuses your arm swing. To retain muscle memory and practice your release moves in a straight and steady manner, it’s recommended to get a spare bowling ball that is the same weight as your main bowling ball.

The best plastic ball for anyone who has just started bowling is one that offers both steady hand control movements and makes practicing enjoyable. At Discount Bowling Supply, we offer unique spare bowling balls with bright colors and fun graphics. Not only do they look awesome on the lanes, but they help you hone your straight releases.

A polyester coverstock bowling ball is the technical term for the plastic materials used to make the spare bowling balls. They are the ideal bowling balls for learning to bowl as a beginner or for practicing your skills for league games or big tournaments for more experienced players.

The main difference is the ‘resin material’ found in the reactive bowling balls that affects how the ball rolls down the curve of the lane. Reactive resin balls are designed to create traction on the oil top of the lane as it rolls, while plastic balls have no grip, making them the ideal bowling spare ball to hit pins in a straight line without all the confusing control techniques.