ntf08
12-10-2010, 01:52 PM
When I was 14 years old i was given my first hooking ball. It was a 14 lb columbia 300 scout reactive. By the age of 17 i was bowling around a 185 average, at which point i stopped league play. I am now 20 years old and 10 weeks into my first league in 3 years. I am using the same ball, and drilling and holding around the same average, 185.
I do not know much about ball technology, but am looking for a new ball and have no idea where to go for good information.
When i bowl i start with the outside of my right foot lined up with the 3rd arrow from the right. On release i aim at the 2nd arrow from the right. I throw around 16.5-17.5 mph and do not enjoy throwing a slower ball.
One thing i'm looking for is should i change weight? i read that 14 lb isnt as bad anymore but should i upgrade to a 15lb ? Also, currently i do not always feel like i get a lot of back end drive into the pocket with the scout. I would like a little more.
any help or suggestions would be appreciated :)
thanks!
I do not know much about ball technology, but am looking for a new ball and have no idea where to go for good information.
When i bowl i start with the outside of my right foot lined up with the 3rd arrow from the right. On release i aim at the 2nd arrow from the right. I throw around 16.5-17.5 mph and do not enjoy throwing a slower ball.
One thing i'm looking for is should i change weight? i read that 14 lb isnt as bad anymore but should i upgrade to a 15lb ? Also, currently i do not always feel like i get a lot of back end drive into the pocket with the scout. I would like a little more.
any help or suggestions would be appreciated :)
thanks!