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hotshot187

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14lb and 15lb?
« on: November 13, 2008, 12:37:10 AM »
Is there really a big difference in hitting power and carry between these 2 weights?


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big B

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Re: 14lb and 15lb?
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2008, 09:19:51 AM »
I wouldn't say it is any better or worse as far as carry. But i will say that i have tried to use lighter equipment and it was harder for me to keep consistent with speed and release due to the loss in weight.

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rustylegacy

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Re: 14lb and 15lb?
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2008, 09:23:39 AM »
The main differance that messed with me was the feel on the approach. At 1st it was fine, but I think I let it get to my head and it started screwing up my timing. It basically felt like I couldnt walk right. If I threw the ball good, the 14 still knocked all 10 down with ease though.
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dolbydigital

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Re: 14lb and 15lb?
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2008, 11:11:22 AM »
for me i downgraded from 15lb to 14lb due to the fact i had a lay off due to injuries

hit wise its the same for me as nothing changes in my game except for ball weight and i can last more games with a lighter ball

of cos with a lighter ball i learnt what is a free arm swing all about

well on side note in fact i find more messengers for me with a 14lb than 15lb probably cos of the fact the 15lb cos a harder impact thus leavign a tad too many corner pins for me
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Gunny

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Re: 14lb and 15lb?
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2008, 05:16:27 PM »
no loss in carry here!  i predominately threw 16lbs.  went to 14 when i started having wrist problems.  my wrist is better now. and had great success throwing the 14lber that i havent changed.  not to mention most 14lbers have a higher RG which helps me out alot.  dont hate on the 14's, they're every bit as good as the heavy boys.
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Mark T. Trgovac

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Re: 14lb and 15lb?
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2008, 05:26:55 PM »
The biggest thing you have to worry about is the loss of core numbers when going away from a 15lb. However those dont stay the same after drilling anyway.
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johns811

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Re: 14lb and 15lb?
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2008, 03:54:41 PM »
I used solely 16lb up until this year because I hurt my shoulder toward the end of last season. I picked up a bunch of used 15lb over summer. I recently got a 14lb Fury Pearl TE and shot my best series of the year 741. It hit just as well, high hits seem to leave only the 4 pin and I did seem to get a few more 4 pin trips. I feel kinda foolish using 16lb for the last 10 years. I could have saved myself alot of wear and tear.
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AdrianS

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Re: 14lb and 15lb?
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2008, 05:15:02 PM »
Drilled up a 14lb U Turn particle pearl the other night, it might feel a little different but like my 14lb Phenom Unleashed it still smacks the pins(espec seeing this U turn was nib and not one of those 2nd drill oldies i pick up every now and then)
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shelley

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Re: 14lb and 15lb?
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2008, 06:41:11 PM »
With 14#, you may find that you carry some hits differently due to deflection.  A light hit that just barely carried the 5-pin with a 15# or 16# ball might not do that anymore because the 14# deflects more.  But a high hit that left a 9-pin with 15-16# might suddenly start carrying with a 14# ball, because of that increased deflection.

In the end, you will be more effective in the long run with a comfortable weight than with any particular weight.

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