Bowling. A sport that goes back in human history. Bowling has evolved throughout the centuries. The balls originally used to be made out of stone, now they are made out of multiple layers. I will focus on the most interesting, the outer layer.
The outer layer, or more commonly referred to as the cover stock of the ball is the defining fact of the ball in how it will react on the lane. Each cover stock is made from a unique material with key differences depending on the type of lane the ball is used on. The different types of lanes are either dry lanes, medium oiled lanes, or heavily oiled lanes or any combination there between. The correct choice of cover stock for your lane of choice can make the difference between a ball that hooks into the pins solidifying the strike, or the ball that keeps going straight or curves off to the wrong side and you either get a spare or a gutter ball.
There are a variety of different kinds of cover stock available to the general market. It is up to you the bowler to learn the various types of cover stock, the lane you predominately bowl on, and match the correct cover stock to the right lane. Lucky for you, the Tophatman's knowledge is vast and is willing to share it with you. Plastic cover stock is best on dry lanes. Urethane is good on dry or medium/dry lanes. Solid reactive is great for heavy to medium oil lanes. Hybrid Reactive is a combination of Solid and Pearl Reactive, and is good on the mid lane and back end. The Pearl Reactive is a ball that reacts quickly and its reaction is extended in length on dry lanes.
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