Is it normal for a bowling ball to crack?

A bowling ball is a dense, heavy object, and when it’s sitting on the ground, all of that weight is bearing down on that one small point. This can easily cause a crack due to this strain.

Is it bad if a bowling ball is cracked in between fingers?

You probably have nothing to worry about. Keep a close eye on it and if it starts to crack in another direction plug it, if not leave it be. The major cause of bridge cracks is not beveling the finger holes and/or drilling the bridge wrong.

What causes bowling balls to split?

Cores and coverstocks are made to expand and contract as temperatures change. Extreme cold and extreme heat can make a bowling ball crack. Phasing is a chemical reaction that makes the bowling ball change colors as it adjusts from being cold to room temperature.

What is the bridge on a bowling ball?

The space between the finger holes on the surface of the ball is known as the “bridge.” The “bridge” can sometimes be as much as ¼” distance between the inside edges of the finger holes, depending on the angles of the holes that are drilled into the ball and upon the predetermined depth of each hole.

Can you resurface a bowling ball?

Resurfacing restores the sharp edges on the pores of the ball and deep cleans the pores which enables the ball to grip the lane with more friction resulting in more hook-ability. We recommend that you have your reactive ball professionally resurfaced at least once per season or every 60 games.

What temperature do bowling balls crack?

They expand and contract at different rates. When doing do they can easily cause the coverstock to expand or contract with too much force and thus, it cracks. Most balls should be kept at temperatures below 140 degrees Fahrenheit (some below 125; see manufacturer’s recommendations in their warranty.) 3.

Can bowling balls be left in the cold?

A cold bowling ball may not even fit you properly and, in addition, will make your hand, fingers, and thumb cold which will cause them to shrink and again make the ball ill-fitting for a short period of time. Ditto for the manufacturers of the ball who will not replace the equipment since it was not properly stored.