How heavy of a ball do you use?

[TJSieling]

Can they compact 26 lbs into a bowling ball? (sorry, not to offend, it was a serious question)

I use a 14 pound Ebonite, but that's because I didn't have the money for anything fancy like the Orange Crush, Tornado, Black Widow, Hammer, etc. etc.

But if it's supposed to be 10% then I need to find a 17 pound ball...

[The Bowling Guru]

Bowling balls only come in weights up to 16 lbs.

The rule of thumb is that a ball is light enough if you can pick it up and swing it freely, but heavy enough that will not allow you to manhandle it, or be able to lose control during your swing. Basically the ball's weight should be heavy enough to keep your swing in line, rather than having it veer to the left or right on a consistent basis.

[Brunswick Finatic]

I use 15's i found that 1 pound makes a big diffrence.i used to use 16 but why kill my self when i dont have to lol.Plus i can get more speed under it which i definetly need..

[TJSieling]

I use 15's i found that 1 pound makes a big diffrence.i used to use 16 but why kill my self when i dont have to lol.Plus i can get more speed under it which i definetly need..

Speed is always helpful when you're trying for that first throw of the frame, but so is a heavy enough ball to get through all the pins.

I stuck with a 14 because it was comfortable, I got the spin I wanted, and I could really powerhouse it down the lane.

[JerseyJim]

Except for the year where I was recovering from a broken middle finger, I've always used 16lb equipment. I have a tendency to throw lighter balls a bit too hard. Then again, that was during the time that polyester balls ruled. I haven't tried going lighter with the reactive equipment yet.

[ArtVandelay]

Can they compact 26 lbs into a bowling ball? (sorry, not to offend, it was a serious question)

I use a 14 pound Ebonite, but that's because I didn't have the money for anything fancy like the Orange Crush, Tornado, Black Widow, Hammer, etc. etc.

But if it's supposed to be 10% then I need to find a 17 pound ball...

Oh, I was just making a joke about my weight. hahahaha. I wouldn't be surprised of someone out there, somewhere, has made a ball that weighs more than 16 pounds, but there's no way it's USBC certified. The heaviest legal ball allowed is 16 pounds.

[xXFuzzysDaughterXx]

I use a 13 pound ball and probably about to go up one. 13 is about 10% of my weight so it's a pretty good fit and i think i have good control over it

[ThongPrincess]

I used 16# for about 5-6 years and in '03 went back down to 15#. My coach at the time suggested going to 15# saying it would put less stress on the body over time. I was bowling a PBA ProAM at the Castaways and with our $125 entry fee we got a Storm Football and PDW so I decided to order them in 15#.

My only concern was I went to 16# because I had too much speed and went right through the break point. I found I was able to control the speed and have used 15# ever since.

[Jord_84]

I use 15.....15 is the new 16

agreed, I started using 15 lbs 10 years ago...going heavier is pointless, and going lighter just gives so much less pin action.

[onefrombills]

well it says 15 but sometimes it hits like a 20 pounder and other days ....well lets not go there