win a ball from Bowling.com
« previous next »
Pages: [1]

Author Topic: Ball speed calculation  (Read 2222 times)

lefty50

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1822
Ball speed calculation
« on: May 22, 2011, 03:26:33 AM »
I decided to recheck my calculation on ball speed this morning at practice.  At 2 1/2 seconds exactly, I have calculated the ball speed to be 16.3 mi./h.  I don't know why I didn't think of this before, but it occurred to me that I usually see ball speed rated as off the hand or at the pins, with a general notation that the ball speed will slow down approximately 2 mi./h at the pins.  All these things being true, if I want to give someone my stats, would I use 16.3, or make an adjustment for whatever everybody considers a more standard notation.

I know this is a simple question, but I have seen that different ways before, and it never hurts to ask.

What is typical?

Thanks in advance

Signature? I dont need no stinking signature...
Logged

 

  • Guest
Re: Ball speed calculation
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2011, 04:48:22 PM »
I like to know the speed off your hand. To me it's more valuable since there are varying amounts of friction on different lane surfaces and patterns.

Having said that, if your ball took 2.5 seconds to get to the pins, wouldn't that be an average speed? I'm just thinking out loud here. You used all 60 feet of lane to get your 2.5 second figure. Tell me if I am wrong though. 


Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah
Brunswick Pro Shop Staff

www.brunswickbowling.com

The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
 
Edited by notclay on 5/22/2011 at 4:52 PM
Logged

JustRico

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2652
Re: Ball speed calculation
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2011, 05:00:16 PM »
True ball speed is calculated off the hand. There can be too many variables that can effect the way the ball slows down...generally it is 2mph or so, but if you are on wood it can decelerate more, if the lane is dry or if the back ends are dry....

So I would go with off your hand.


The views and opinions expressed by myself are solely those of mine and NO one else, nor are they affiliated with anyone else.
Logged
Co-author of BowlTec's END GAMES ~ A Bowler's COMPLETE Guide to Bowling; Head Games ~ the MENTAL approach to bowling (and sports) & (r)eVolve
...where knowledge creates striking results...
BowlTEc on facebook...www.iBowlTec.com

lefty50

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1822
Re: Ball speed calculation
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2011, 07:44:56 PM »
Hmmm. Thanks for the replies. Clay, that's the problem I face is that 16.3 would be the average. Can speed off the hand be calculated without video? If it can, I'm drawing a blank....


Signature? I dont need no stinking signature...
Logged

  • Guest
Re: Ball speed calculation
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2011, 08:10:35 PM »

I don't know how for certain, but your speed is good so I wouldn't worry exactly what it is. If a ball slows down on it's way, then you might guess it at about 17mph off the hand. Just guessing.

On a side note, I picked up some speed numbers years ago in an article and you are correct. If a ball takes 2.5 seconds from release to the pins it said it would be 16.36 mph.

Here are a few more examples for the benefit of anyone else who might care:

2.0 seconds would be 20.45 mph

3.0 seconds would be 13.64 mph

A stopwatch is all that is needed.

 


Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah
Brunswick Pro Shop Staff

www.brunswickbowling.com

The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
Logged
Pages: [1]
« previous next »