Wii Bowling Ball

by CTA

Product Features

• More realistic game play
• Bowling Ball weight: 1.5 pounds - Dimensions: 7.7 inch Diameter
• Includes hole adapters to adjust to any finger size
• Safety locking wrist strap for added security
• Wii Motion Plus compatible

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B002GEA4U4
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.5 x 9.5 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Media: Accessory
• Release Date: September 17, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,518 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

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Product Description

Product Description

Turn every Wii bowling experience into a perfect 300 with the Bowling Ball for Wii. This ultra-realistic accessory, allows you to mimic all the critical motions a ‘striking’ performance requires. This Wii peripheral is the first of its kind to be fashioned after an authentic bowling ball, turning your wii-mote into the optimum performance-enhancing accessory! To operate simply press the release button to open the ball in half, place the Wii remote inside and close the ball. Once the remote is set inside, plug the three holes with your fingers, as you would a bowling ball. Lastly, make sure to wear the wrist strap securely around your wrist, this will prevent the ball from accidently flying out of your hand, and you are ready to bowl virtual strikes like a Pro! Even though holding and bowling the ball is so like-like to the actual sport, never, ever release the ball!! Pack Includes: (1) Bowling ball Wii Remote container with tightening wrist strap, (6) Bowling ball hole finger Plugs Compatbile with the following Wii games: Wii sports Brunswick Pro Bowling Ten Pin Alley 2 AMF Bowling: World Lanes AMF Bowling: Pinbusters! And any other Wii Bowling games that require the Wii Remote

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Good concept... but not fully thought out, October 18, 2009

By	Bryant Bonner "bdub1126" (Worcester, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Wii Bowling Ball (Accessory)

It appears that the marketing & research department at CTA concluded that only right handed people enjoy wii bowling because this accessory was clearly not designed for left handed people. For lefties, the B button needs to be used with either your ring finger or pinky which is highly uncomfortable and frustrating to use. If you're left handed, either learn how to bowl right handed or skip this product.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The video makes it look like a great idea..., October 5, 2009

By	Jill Ayers "twinb" (NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Wii Bowling Ball (Accessory)

Pros -
It does give you the feel of bowling.
It'not heavy
The strap is perfect


Cons -
don't expect to share - once you have the finger adapters set for your fingers it is a pain to swith with someone who is using different adapters.
The pacement of the B button is too low. My finger was hurting from the odd angle by the second game.

Great idea needs some disign fixes.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It feels like real bowling, Unbelievable!, November 15, 2009

By	David Adams (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Wii Bowling Ball (Accessory)

We got this in our local supermarket..... it looks like a real Bowling ball, with the glossy shine, (like it's on the video, not on the picture) In addition, the size is almost the same to a real bowling ball but it's not heavy at all. The only negative for me, my wife is a lefty and she can't play with it. (Maybe for someone selfish it will be a good thing)
The ball splits in half, I can put in the remote with or without the Motion plus, I close it up and I just put in my hands thru the wrist strap and I'm ready for fun. I can access all the buttons on the ball so this is excellent I don't have to remove the remote from the ball to go thru the menu, it's well designed!

It also comes with inserts, I never use those, neither my kids. I don't know why they come included.