Quote Originally Posted by jnv32185 View Post
I used 15# equipment for the majority of the time I have been bowling. I currently have a bad wrist and had to drop down to 14# so I could actually finish more then two games without being in excruciating pain.

I was very concerned about dropping down to 14# and after weeks of talking with my pro shop guy I decided to go for it. I personally have not seen much of a difference in performance. To be completely honest I am bowling better now with the 14# then when I was using 15#. My average is about 20 pins higher then I ever had with 15# equipment.

I guess I am not the only one that this has happened to either because the guy in the pro shop told me before I dropped that he has a few people that HAD to drop to 14# just like me and most of them actually have the highest averages they have held.

In my opinion use what ever # you are comfortable and can use without being in pain.

Glad to hear the transition has gone well for you. I'm not feeling any pain during bowling but it hurts a good bit afterwards. So far, the 14# equipment has carried well and gives me a bit more control. I've made the decision to stick with 14# for the entire season. I'll reevaluate at the end of the year. Hopefully, I can get my game back and avg 220. Bowl well.