13# or 14# or just quit?

[Douglas]

First of all I want to thank both of you for the good advice. Bizwan65, I am handling the #14-pound ball fairly well now that the pain in my leg is gone. I do stretches before I bowl and that really seems to do the trick.

75 Lockwood, I can tell you know allot about the game and I appreciate all your advise. My ball speed is around 16 MPH and that seems to be me comfort zone right now.

I have another ball (Ebonite Cyclone 14 pound) that I can try, but I really love the Roto Grip Critical Theory. I think easiest fix will be changing the cupping and axis rotation, because I am using the Brunswick Powerkoil and that is just changing the settings. I am also giving a little flip at the release, but not coming over the top. I can also try to change that.

There is really allot to know about this game, but it is comforting to know there is help on this site. Also it is fun seeing progress with some changes. Thanks again Doug

[Douglas]

I went to the lanes this morning and tried out some of the gowling tips. Now i can stand on the right side and have the ball break into the pocket. it sure is easier this way. all i did was backed off on the cupping and no rolling the hand at all. I just let the ball side off my fingers with a little push off with the tips. I am also more consistant. thank you very much, i am enjoying this sport more and more every day. Doug

[75lockwood]

Glad to help

keep us updated on your progress (post your scores section)

and remember, HAVE FUN!

[Tampabaybob]

Hi all
This is my first post. I just started bowling, 2 months on a league. I am 71 years old and i just pulled a muscle or syatic nerve? I am struggle with consistency, I also had a heart attack 6 years ago so I am weak on the right side. But I love to bowl and would like to improve. I bought a Ebonite Cyclone 14# with a generic drill pattern. will I loose allot of mix if I go to a 13# ball, the 14# seems a little heavy?

Doug...... I live fairly close to you, in Brandon. I coach every Saturday at Oakfield Lanes in Brandon (Oakfield Drive) and I'd be happy to work with you some Saturday. No Charge. I'm a certified Bronze Level Coach, former PBA member and have been coaching over 40 years and I'm almost as old as you ! The 14# ball could be a bit heavy, but the telling point is how you're throwing it. Give me a call if you'd like to come down some Saturday and we'll shoot a few games together and help you out. 813-716-3641.

Bob

[Douglas]

Well I went to my bowling league last night and we won our first game of the year(2012). With my 100 average I bowled a 155. I think my average should be around 140 next week. So I am happy with my improvement. I owe allot of this to my Roto Grip Critical Theory Ball and the Brunswick Wrist brace. With a little help from me. I will let you know if there is ant further improvement, Thanks to all. Doug

[Douglas]

On Saturday in met tampabaybob at the bowling lanes. he gave me a great lesson, he showed me what i am doing wrong. i am sure in time it will help me become a better bowler. he is a great guy with tons of knowledge. Thanks allot Bob.

[Douglas]

when i got the lesson from Bob, i brought my video camera and recorded everything he showed me. this will be valueable in the future. he showed me so much that will be looking at this video for years. if you are in the Tampa area, give Bob a call and setup a lesson, you won't be disapointed. Thanks again Bob Doug

[J Anderson]

On Saturday in met tampabaybob at the bowling lanes. he gave me a great lesson, he showed me what i am doing wrong.

I sure hope he followed up by showing you how to do things right!

[Douglas]

I sure think he did, He looked at what I was doing and told me what I was doing wrong. He then showed me the correct way to do it. Now it's up to me to see if I can do it right. I will keep the board up dated with progress. Thank you Doug

[Tampabaybob]

Doug, had a great time with you on Saturday. You will see your average go up before the end of the year....guarenteed . Whenever your ready for some practice together let me know...you've got my number.