Product Description
The Handle Bowling Ball by Innovative Bowling Products is a modified bowling ball that has a retractable handle. The moment the ball is released, the spring-loaded handle snaps below the ball’s surface allowing the ball to roll perfectly down the lane.
They are available in weights of 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14 pounds. Colors may vary from that as pictured.
The Innovative Handle Bowling Ball can be approved for sanctioned USBC league and tournament play but the bowler must first seek the USBC's approval. According to Michael Spridco, Senior director for USBC Rules and Bonding, league and tournament bowlers having a physical need for use of Innovative's Handle Bowling Ball should forward to his department documentation of need as provided by the bowler's physician.
"Any request for the use of a retractable handle bowling ball comes to the Rules department of USBC. The information can be scanned in and emailed to Rules@bowl.com or faxed to 817-385-8260. Once a request is received, we usually have a decision within 24 hours."The bowling ball is made of urethane so it is stronger and can hold up better than the plastic balls in lighter weights. The handles and screws are made of a special nylon composite material.
This product features a 1 year warranty on the handle and a 30 day warranty on the ball.
How Do Hand Balls work?
Our Handle Bowling Balls allow bowlers with physical limitations in their bowling hand to still bowl. They have a handle (much like a suitcase handle) that the hand can be placed under, allowing the bowler to use the hand hold the ball, rather than the fingers via gripping holes. The handle quickly retracts after bowler's release and well before the ball hits the lane. We use only urethane balls because urethane is strong enough to adapted for this purpose, while polyester balls are not. We machine them to accept our handle assembly and install the handle assembly.
