If you throw it slower, the only way to produce more energy is add mass.
16# vs 15#
I was watching the team bowling on Sunday on TV and after someone left a solid 10 pin the announcer in the booth said that's why I stick with the 16#, some one with low revs and slow speed needs that extra pound to leave less corner pins. Is this true?
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If you throw it slower, the only way to produce more energy is add mass.
I throw 16 pound equipment only. Moderate revs and rely on being accurate.
"If you throw it slower, the only way to produce more energy is add mass. "
That's true... However, energy increases by the square of the velocity, so if you can throw the 15# ball a couple MPH faster, then it'd yield more energy... considering the percentage changes in mass / velocity are near the same. For instance, if you normally throw 14 MPH with a 16# ball, but can throw a 15# ball at 16 MPH, then the latter will have more energy off the hand; you'd have a 14% increase in velocity with only a 6% reduction in mass.
Of course we all know... Much more to be gained by just throwing good shots! THAT'S the hard part. <g>
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Or, you could learn a modern release and get your added energy through added revs... just saying'!Originally Posted by foreverincamo
Bowler has 250 rpms at 13mph with a 15 lbs ball. Bowler increased ball weight to 16lbs. Rev rate drops to 200-220, speed drops to 11-12 mph..... this will trip the corners better?? Really?
Robs answer is better....
Last edited by fokai73; 04-26-2017 at 12:14 PM.
Yes, just flip a switch and voila, new modern release. Might as well have them try 2 handed bowling.
Some people have probably been bowling for 20+ years. Hard to ask them to change their release after all those years. Let me guess, get a coach right
It would be as likely to be effective as adding weight to try and make the ball hit harder. If your speed challenged it's likely your release is weak also. Adding weight will most likely lead to even more reduced speed and rev rate more than making up anything is added by the additional massYes, just flip a switch and voila, new modern release. Might as well have them try 2 handed bowling.
Some people have probably been bowling for 20+ years. Hard to ask them to change their release after all those years. Let me guess, get a coach right
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Or just getting older. Let's teach these 65 year olds the new modern release.
I'm too old to learn a new release. Thanks anyway
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