Anyone here use 14lb bowling balls?

[kev3inp]

After my heart valve I dropped down to 14. Just couldn't throw 16 for all 3 games.

[Scojoy]

Went to a 14lb misfit after wrist strain the first time out this year with a 16 lb, that and a big wrist brace have helped although my speed hasn't increased as much as I thought

[Hampe]

I use 14 lb balls mainly because that's what I started with, and like Bill, I'm not about to replace my whole arsenal. I'd consider switching to 15 lb balls now that I've got the hang of hooking the ball....but I don't really find it totally necessary.

[RoccoRock]

My next ball is probably going to be 14. I have a 14 spare ball, and at times it's just easier to throw. Guys have to get that macho, "I'm so strong I need to throw the biggest, heaviest ball" stuff out of thier minds. It's been said a thousand times, 14# balls hit as hard as 15, or 16#. They carry just as well, the theory that "my 16 hits harder" is just a myth. My buddy is 6'5, 250 and he throws 14. He had a wrist issue years ago, so when he started bowling last year he didn't want a heavy ball. When his ball hits the pocket (which isn't very often) is sounds like someone threw a M-80 down there.

[J Anderson]

They carry just as well, the theory that "my 16 hits harder" is just a myth.

A myth based in the fact that, until the 80s and the high tech cover stocks and dynamic cores, 16# did hit significantly harder than 15#. With the newer balls, 16# don't deflect enough and can have worse pin carry than a lighter ball.

[Bizwan65]

I used a 14# ball back in the early 90's before i gave up the sport. Picked the sport up again last year when my son wanted to try out for the HS team (he had never really bowled before). I've stayed with 14# when I've upgraded my stuff over the last year. I feel it puts less wear and tear on my shoulder, wrist and elbow.

[AKbash]

14lber over here for me! Actually, I have a 13 lber too for when I first started learning but I really want to get used to 14 so Im using my 14lber now.

[LonelyBowler]

I like 14 pound balls I can turn them easier.

[HughScot]

I just went to a 14 lb ball and so far I like it. I seem to be able to control my wrist better with a slightly lighter ball and get more hand into it. Waiting to see if it causes any problem with pin carry.

[v33dubfox]

My Alpha Max is my only 15 pounds. All other are 14 pounds. I have more control on flipping the ball with the #14. Always had problems being consistant with the #15.