Expert: Chip Aki - 7/30/2007

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I'd like your comment to this question and answer.
Question
You just answered a question and part of your response was, "THERE ARE SEVERAL CLASSES OF BOWLING BALLS.The best (A class)go to the PBA TOUR , the (B class goes to Pro Shops ) & the C & D class ) goes to Sporting goods stores(CROWN JEWELS,TORNADOES)."

Please explain what the difference is between a Class A and Class B ball.

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Class A are picture perfect in all respects. They even x ray them.Special pins like 5" pin outs.Special top weights also & logos in special places.
Class B No x ray.Most pins are from 1" to 3.5".Average top weights.
Class C - D  are rejected at first . Surface errors like pin holes,ridges. Some just color defects.They don't match original color.They get resurfaced & another name.The resurfacing means they cannot sell the ball at top quality & have to downgrade it.There a touch smaller from the resurface job.
Scotty

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I do not know where this answer came from, but I have never heard of that.  Their used to be a huge quality difference from pro shops to the sporting good stores.  I dont see that anymore.
All companies have seconds of some type that they sell at a reduced price.  Those balls can have strange pins, top weights or colors.
There are no differences in the tour balls and what is sold in the pro shops.

Chip