Question about cores of lighter balls

[e-tank]

From what i understand most companys change the core of the ball when the weight goes below 14. For example on the brunswick site they say they use a generic core but the ball still comes close to the same RG as the heavier balls. What do they mean by generic core? A bulb core? Also for example for the case of lets say a HRR which has a asymmetric core, would the ball still have a asymmetric generic core when it goes below 14?

The reason im asking is because my friend who throws a 12lb slingshot currently is looking for a new ball that delivers more of a punch to which i suggested a ball with a stronger core but as stated above i found out that a 12lb ball would have a generic core and not one that the heavier balls use so it would not have the same effect correct?

[noeymc]

its just wont react the same if i am not mistake i might be wrong so please dont quote me

[billf]

Rather than take a chance that one or any of us has the wrong information, why not e-mail one of the ball companies and see what they say. From what I've read the generic core would produce a different reaction but I have no clue how different. Any chance your friend can move up a pound or two?

[e-tank]

i did recommend that i get a used 14 for her to try out and see if shes comfortable throwing it and she was game. Although i think before that im going to try and get her to increase ball speed with her current 12lb ball because she throws about 10mph and see if that cant resolve her hitting power issue. Ill shoot one of the companies and email. Thanks Bill

[billf]

Good luck. If you want any help just let me know. Any chance you could record her? bowlerz_score@yahoo.com

[e-tank]

ill see if shes okay with me recording her. Her main problem is that she has a non existent back swing. Her arm starts off straight before beginning the approach but then she collapses at the elbow, then swings it back a little bit then straightens it out to release it if that makes sense. Its basically if you were standing and you went to reach in your back pocket then went to give someone a low 5 in front of you

[e-tank]

I semi got my answer atleast in regard to storm balls. On their site they show to cores of the 14-16 vs the 12-13. It just looks like the core is less beefy. Im still gonna email about ball motion though.

[James The Bowler]

I semi got my answer atleast in regard to storm balls. On their site they show to cores of the 14-16 vs the 12-13. It just looks like the core is less beefy. Im still gonna email about ball motion though.

Yah, I have looked at that also, and the core looks sort of the same but just not as sharp if you understand what I'm saying. It is not as..... prominent? Brunswick is the same way as well, I believe. But I cannot tell you exactly about the ball motion because I am unsure of that as well. When you get a reply back, would you be kind and post on the thread what was said please? I am interested as well (even though I throw a 14 pounder)

Thanks

[sukeetoshyoo88]

the generic core thing is the reason why i told my friend to get a 14lbs ball.
he thought it was too heavy and he couldn't really get a cup on the ball, even though it was fit for his hand and feels lighter then a house 13lbs.
he now throws a back-up ball, and throws that a lot better then a regular hook.
but, i always feel kind of guilty for pushing him towards the 14lbs....

[ecub]

I was watching, I think, How's it's made on how the make bowling balls. I know the weight blocks are the same shape between all balls, it's the resins that make up the weight block make the difference. They either add/remove resins to make it heavier/lighter, but the weight block shape usually remains the same.