Having bowled MANY years (probably more than most of you have been on the planet !! LOL) I started at 16# - eventually went down to 15-1/2 and now I'm throwing heavy 14#'s. Anyone that tells you a 14#er won't carry as well as a 15#, tell him to take a hike. My 14 #er has gotten me a 300 this year, and just yesterday shot 759 (279-245-235). Not bad for an old geezer @ 66 !!!!!
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Ball weight fom 14-16# dies not make a huge difference at least not enough to really care about. Use something you are comfortable with and not worry about it. If you start thinking about lower than 14#'s then it will make a huge difference as ball deflection will be much greater and most balls below 14 use generic cores.
Have to agree with you here Tampa. I also started out at 16# and went to 15 and have never looked back. With a lighter ball, control and accuracy is much more improved. Speed isn't everything out on the lanes.Originally Posted by Tampabaybob
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My speed is pretty high to begin with so I was reluctant to try 14 lbs. Turns out my speed was a tick slower (.1-.3mph). My best guess it the lighter weight has less gravitational pull to get it moving but who knows. I do know my hand/wrist felt a ton better after the first tournament I used it in. Still debating what weight to go with for any new balls I decide to purchase. I currently use 14, 15 and 16 and I don't suggest this to anybody.
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There are times when a lighter ball will work better than a heavier one. For instance if you're bowling on a short pattern and need a little more speed, use a pearl to get it to go longer. Sometimes I end up putting mine away and going to my 15# Evil Siege when the oil pattern starts getting flaky. The siege allows me to go a little deeper, slower and through the oil better. But you're right Bill, using different weight balls are not for newer bowlers. It takes lots of practice to be able to jump from one weight to another was well as a change in cover stock, etc. I think a lot of people get into trouble doing this. Having a good arsenal is great but you really have to learn the characteristics of each ball. when to use them and when to put 'em away. Years of mistakes, and bad choices at the wrong time, is probably the best instructor. Lots of good practice and focusing on what each ball will do or not do is the only way to learn each balls pluses and minuses.
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