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Ten Pin Bowling Alleys around Pattaya

Bowling is a fun, indoor competitive sport that almost all age groups can join in - and enjoy a social gathering at the same time.

This section contains a list of 10 pin bowling alleys in Pattaya and Jomtien with basic tips for beginners about choosing the right house bowling ball.

3 Reasons to Play Ten Pin Bowls in Pattaya

After updating our list of Pattaya bowling alleys, we discovered some new lanes opening up around the city.

Plus, most of the trendy new venues have air-conditioning and won't break the bank. Here's a few reasons to go bowling:

• It's a fun sport where families can enjoy competing together.
• There are no specific age limits so young children can play too.
• The best Pattaya alleys have a good range of food and drinks.

As the game becomes more popular, it's a good opportunity for tourists to compete with Thais in the leagues and in elite competitions.

In fact, some of the top bowling venues located around the eastern seaboard hosted previous winners of the QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup and other regional 10-pin bowling competitions.

Choosing the Right Ball

The following bowling tips will help beginners throw a perfect straight or advance to hook shots. For example, because there will be several racks at the local bowling center, you should try:

• Using the 10% guideline - meaning the ball should weigh about 10 percent of your total body weight (up to a maximum of 16 pounds). Of course, you'll want to feel some weight as you bowl the ball down the lane. But, you will find it uncomfortable and cumbersome if it's too heavy for your size and stature.
• Choosing balls with finger holes that fit as close to perfect as possible. If the finger holes are too small or too big it will throw off the general aim of the game.
• To avoid stretching your hand and gripping too tight. The experts say there should be enough room to fit a pencil under your palm (e.g. between your hand and the ball).

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