Idk what your plan is to change the holes but you could just put a slug or an interchangeable thumb in there to save money on plugging and redrilling a holeOriginally Posted by Jaescrub
Thanks to every one for the info Etank I'll do that I know I need to get my other balls thumb holes fixed ASAP. Aslan I don't think you even took the time to read my post. I was asking about the Lbs of the balls I own and the type of ball in relation to my "spinning" problems aka bad release.
Idk what your plan is to change the holes but you could just put a slug or an interchangeable thumb in there to save money on plugging and redrilling a hole
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You may already understand this from some of the other posts, but in general you should be able to pick up just about any ball and get the right rotation on it if you can get your fingers in it. The issue has nothing to do with your equipment or the weight of it. I don't want you wasting money when it really sounds like it is the way you throw your ball. Good luck!
I know that much but if a 16lb feels the same as a 15 to me should I stick with my 15lb or move up to 16lb and use that? What's the best?
An improperly fitted ball can cause many problems such as topping it due to your need to "grab" the ball yo hang on to it
Really, from what I have read there isn't much difference, I've heard there are advantages/disdvantages to both. I switched from 16 to 15 a year ago and really haven't noticed any noticible difference in the way they hit. Personally, I'd go with the heavier ball when you need to upgrade, but I wouldn't sweat it.
Thinking about it an extra minute, I would add that until you get your hand underneath the ball consistently, you don't really know the weight you can handle. If you find yourself cheating a lot with hand on top, or even hand off to the side to early, then moving up is just going to make it harder.
Stormed1 - I see your point with a heavier ball, though I think your cheat would be to roll your hand off to the side early instead of coming all the way over to spinning it like a top. Seems that would be a completly different motion.
The age old philosophy was to throw the heaviest ball you could comfortably control…which is why most every pro throws 16lbs. A heavier ball gives you more pin carry.
However, some new philosophies on the subject are that while a 16lb may give you more pin carry…a 14lb ball may give you more pin carry in terms of "deflection".
I have a 15lb ball now. I plan to move up to a 16lb and give it a try. I might even get a 14lb ball and try that out. I'm nervous about moving to 16 because my move from 14-15 was noticeable…more so than I thought it would be. So I'm scared that after buying about 5 16lb bowling balls…I may use one and have to start Ebaying the rest if it doesn't go well.
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I went back through this whole thread and I still think your primary problem is that your are coming around the ball too much (vice staying behind it) from either gripping the ball, over compensating, and/or poor mechanics.
I highly suggest that you find a certified coach (preferably associated with an IBPSIA association) and work with them on many of these issues.
1) Proper fit
2) Equipment matchup (including proper weight)
3) Release
4) Body mechanics
You can find a coach at www.bowl.com
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