pin length and top weight

[J Anderson]

how much of a difference would going up to a 16lb ball do? would that make the ball roll earlier or would it just slide further down the lane?

It might slow you down a little bit, and / or keep you from muscling the shot. I think you would do better to take bowl1820's advice on how to throw slower.

[WAC4504]

Hey guys, there's an article in the Dec. Bowlers Journal Int. talking about balance holes and their effect on hook. So if all else fails Wesley, you can check with your ball driller about a balance hole.