This may be a little late but Im going to Answer it anyway.
Storm and Roto Grip are the 2 best brands. Not only do they have the best quality, they have the best customer service as well.

As for the information on the previous answer;
1. The weight of the Ball should be %10 of the bowlers body weight, so you may want to find out how much your Brother in Law weighs before you buy him a ball.

This is not true. You should go with a ball that you are comfortable with. If a bowler is 300 lbs they should use a 30lb ball...not true!

2. There are four different types of bowling balls available: Plastic (polyester), Urethane, Reactive, and Particle. Each have their own unique qualities and are better in certain situations. In general, plastic balls are usually better for beginners, while experienced bowlers often prefer Urethane.

Again, not true. There are 4 different types of balls, that is correct but each type of ball serves a purpose. All types of balls are used by all types of bowlers depending on the type of oil condition. And each ball can be more or less aggressive depending on how the ball is drilled.

3. If your brother in law is a southpaw, make sure to get him a "Left-Handed" bowling ball.

No such thing as a right handed vs. left handed ball. Balls should be drilled for a righty vs. a lefty. but balls are not specifically designed for one or the other.

4. Straight ball vs. Hook Balls. Beginners bowlers often throw the ball straight down the lane, making Straight balls the best way to go. Experienced bowlers will often try to hook the ball in order to have a better chance at a strike, making Hook balls better for them.

Again... balls are not made to go straight or hook...they are made to be more or less aggressive. If you want a straight ball you would need to go with a plastic or polyester ball that has less friction with the lane and will minimize hook potential
Source(s):
www.rotogrip.com

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