Ok, getting a new ball Friday at 5:30 pm... I have a question... QUESTION!

[MICHAEL]

I getting a new Lucid bowling ball! My question is what weight! They have a 16, and 15 lb! I can handle either? I have read on this site that there is little difference, but have been told a 16lb with carry better then the 15. I need to figure out how I want it drilled? What would you recommend in regards to weight, and how I should get it drilled? I am a stroker, but getting better rev’s now that I have worked on a better release! What suggestions can any of you give me on this ball. I will have the Vise thumb insert installed so that It will fit in with my other balls! Can a person be MORE accurate with a ball that’s heavier, maybe keep the arm from coming across the body! The weight is not and issue, my fist ball I purchased 3 years ago is a 16lb ball.
I keep thinking of a cranker guy I know that has a 230 average, (house patterns). He said that going from a 15, to a 14 is what increased his average!!??? Which way to go!!

[Zothen]

Most bowlers use a 15lb ball! Most balls sold are 15lbs. Drilling,well that depends on what conditions your going to be bowling. You might consider pin down(early roll),pin up(Goes longer). I would suggest talking to the pro shop and see what he recommends. Make sure you bring your current ball so he can give you drilling options for what your using it for.

Good luck &good scoring!

Zothen

[Ball99999]

I getting a new Lucid bowling ball! My question is what weight! They have a 16, and 15 lb! I can handle either? I have read on this site that there is little difference, but have been told a 16lb with carry better then the 15. I need to figure out how I want it drilled? What would you recommend in regards to weight, and how I should get it drilled? I am a stroker, but getting better rev’s now that I have worked on a better release! What suggestions can any of you give me on this ball. I will have the Vise thumb insert installed so that It will fit in with my other balls! Can a person be MORE accurate with a ball that’s heavier, maybe keep the arm from coming across the body! The weight is not and issue, my fist ball I purchased 3 years ago is a 16lb ball.
I keep thinking of a cranker guy I know that has a 230 average, (house patterns). He said that going from a 15, to a 14 is what increased his average!!??? Which way to go!!

I don't think so. Go with 15 lb.

[The German Shepherd]

I just received my Lucid - a 15 pounder with a 3.5-4 inch pin buffer and 3oz. of top weight. I have used a 16 since I was 12 years old and figured that I would never go back - NEVER. Last year I switched to a5 and I like it so much I will stick with it. The new reactive resin balls hit so hard there is no reason to use a 16. I like the added mph and added revs from using a lighter ball. If I were a stroker, I would avoid going to a 14...

Jay

[MICHAEL]

Thnks for all the advice, I will go 15lb. I am now, ( I have been told) a power stroker)! thanks,,, offf to get my wife a bag, and me a ball! lol Plus my meeting with The Dude for our weekly bowl off for the hair cut!!

[billf]

My new favorite lay out 50X4X30 P3 weight hole. Try it Mike, you'll like it.

[JaMau24]

My new favorite lay out 50X4X30 P3 weight hole. Try it Mike, you'll like it.

This is how I imagine Mike after reading that

[billf]

LMFAO, I know right. He doesn't need to understand it just copy it and tell the driller lol

[The German Shepherd]

My new favorite lay out 50X4X30 P3 weight hole. Try it Mike, you'll like it.

What kind of characteristics does this give you, Bill?

[billf]

Tons of versatility. It picks up fairly soon so I can use a simple release on the right side. It revs up easily. If I want to play deeper I just change my rev rate and axis rotation. High revs with a 90 degree axis rotation for the deep. About 350 revs with a 40 degree axis rotation on the far right. Either way, it goes deep and then has a nice, sharp hook into the pocket. Of course the ball is designed to go long with a strong back end so that helps.