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Bowling Ball Market Value

Analysis of 18,080 bowling ball listings to determine current market pricing.

What you'll usually pay

$112 typical price
Most are between$46โ€“$203
Brand new$130
Used$89.99
On sale now18,080

๐Ÿ’ก Buying used saves about 31% here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in 10 lb balls and Plastic or Polyester coverstocks, both showing a -15% to -11% delta from the median. Conversely, 15 lb balls and Reactive Resin coverstocks command a premium at 16% above the market median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

10 lb 883 on sale$94.99 ยท 15% cheaper
Plastic 694 on sale$99.95 ยท 11% cheaper
Polyester 1,527 on sale$99.99 ยท 11% cheaper
Pearl Reactive 2,216 on sale$110 ยท 2% cheaper
Rubber 1,587 on sale$110 ยท 2% cheaper

Price by item weight

10 lb
$94.99-15%
12 lb
$115+3%
13 lb
$120+7%
14 lb
$120+7%
16 lb
$120+7%
15 lb
$130+16%

Why? Prices range from 94.99 for 10 lb balls to 129.95 for 15 lb balls.

Price by coverstock

Plastic
$99.95-11%
Polyester
$99.99-11%
Pearl Reactive
$110-2%
Rubber
$110-2%
Hybrid Reactive
$120+7%
Reactive Resin
$130+16%

Why? Costs vary from 99.95 for Plastic to 129.95 for Reactive Resin.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the price difference between new and used bowling balls?

New balls have a median price of 129.95, while used balls have a median of 89.99.

Which coverstock material is the most expensive?

Reactive Resin is the most expensive with a median price of 129.95.

Are heavier balls more expensive?

Generally yes, with 15 lb balls reaching a median of 129.95 compared to 94.99 for 10 lb balls.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $46โ€“$203, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 11, 2026.