Since lane conditions vary so much from area to area and individual bowling styles can be so different, we do not make equipment recommendations via e-mail. The first thing you want to consider is accuracy is the number one key to high scores, not hook. Hook can look impressive, but remember, the goal is to knock down pins. Since learning to throw a hook shoot consistently is a difficult task, it's important to learn this style correctly. Since most of the manufacturers recommend against exposing a ball to temperatures over 130 degrees Fahrenheit, we suggest you avoid baking balls in ovens or leaving them in a car on a hot day.
Many people use the water submersion method with great success.
It's really quite simple. Make sure the temperature is not in excess of 130 Fahrenheit. Add a few tablespoons of Simple Green detergent or an ABC-approved dish soap. Let it sit in the hot water for about 20 minutes. You should see the oil bubble out of the coverstock to the surface of the water.