Sports Trivia (Tenpin Bowling)
65th Festival of Sport (FOS) – 2022 Tenpin Bowling Championships will be held on 4 June and 5 June (Saturday and Sunday) at SCAA Bowling Centre. SF&OC will arrange live streaming of the competition on FOS Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/sfocfos) from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Please stay tuned if you are interested.
When it comes to tenpin bowling, some people think that the heavier the bowling ball, the greater the speed and force, leading to a higher opportunity to get a strike. Do you know how to choose a suitable ball for yourself?
The weight of the ball is decided according to the player's age, sex, and body qualities. The most straightforward way is to choose a ball that is one-tenth of the player's body weight. Assuming a player who weighs 50kg, the suggested ball weight will be 5kg (around 11lbs). Heavier ball requires higher level of muscle control and balancing, which will be more difficult to manage. Therefore, a ball that does not cause muscle pain and injuries is the most suitable bowling ball for a player.
When it comes to tenpin bowling, some people think that the heavier the bowling ball, the greater the speed and force, leading to a higher opportunity to get a strike. Do you know how to choose a suitable ball for yourself?
The weight of the ball is decided according to the player's age, sex, and body qualities. The most straightforward way is to choose a ball that is one-tenth of the player's body weight. Assuming a player who weighs 50kg, the suggested ball weight will be 5kg (around 11lbs). Heavier ball requires higher level of muscle control and balancing, which will be more difficult to manage. Therefore, a ball that does not cause muscle pain and injuries is the most suitable bowling ball for a player.