Need input to settle an argument

[Andrew S.]

How many balls would a serious tournament bowler (here in Oz) buy over the course of 12 months?
And how many balls would he or she take into a tournament?

 

[craig]

a major difference between a sponsored bowler and one who has to purchase their gear

george would tell you how many he gets a year i would reckon

for the buyers i would say between 3 and 6 for the serious bowler

 

[PeterB]

About every 3 months I use to buy a ball. It wasn't so hard when I worked in the industry, but as I look around at the prices now, I can't imagine myself doing that anymore. The last ball I bought was the Rage.

 

[Greig]

Your financial situation is a major factor in determining how many balls you buy.
If you have to purchase all you own equipment (as the vast majority of us do) then it doesnt matter how serious you are. If you cant afford it, you cant get it.

 

[BigTrev]

I agree here. Bowling is an expensive sport, and if you can afford to buy a new ball every month, then good on you but I reckon if you have a ball that works for you then you should stick with it.

I buy a new ball if it looks like it can complement my style ie. hook potential, cover, oil track etc.

It's totally up to the individual bowler...