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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: phil1776 on November 30, 2004, 12:46:50 AM

Title: 15 lb strike ball and 16 lb spare ball?
Post by: phil1776 on November 30, 2004, 12:46:50 AM

I recently returned to bowling this season. I just purchased
a faball nail to use on dry conditions and spares. I have no
new tech equip. but plan on purchasing a sling blade. I've
read that with the new tech balls there is no less hitting
power between a 15 and 16 lb ball as there was in the past.
Is this true? My reason for asking is: although I have no
problems with 16 lb balls, I'm thinking that a 15 lb ball will
enable me to have more control of ball speed and revs. However
would my 16 lb. nail seem too much a a change when using it
for dry lanes and spares?

Thanks for all input,
phil

Title: Re: 15 lb strike ball and 16 lb spare ball?
Post by: guzmand19 on November 30, 2004, 09:05:40 AM

I do it, and you will notice a difference.  If anything it would be more preferable to have the 15 lb's be for your drier shot since you would want a bit more speed.  Its always best to have everything weigh the same, but sometimes it's just not possible.  If you won't be using the Nail much I wouldn't worry about it, but be aware you will notice a difference.  It probably will throw your timing about a quarter or half a step, since it takes more time for the ball to come all the way back, and begin dropping forward.  Just practice a lot and know if something doesnt feel right that is probably what it is.
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Title: Re: 15 lb strike ball and 16 lb spare ball?
Post by: Goof1073 on November 30, 2004, 09:07:50 AM

The difference between the hitting power / carry of 15lb -vs- 16lb equipment has been debated on here a few times.  I think a general rule of thumb is that a 15 will carry full pocket / high pocket hits better since it will deflect slightly.  I'm hoping there really isn't a difference as I'm in the process of dropping to 15lb equipment.

To answer your other question:  I wouldn't recommend throwing different weight equipment if you can help it.  I know of a few people that use a ligher spare ball, but for a main strike ball I could see swithing back and forth causing timing issues and delivery repeatability problems in the long run.
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Title: Re: 15 lb strike ball and 16 lb spare ball?
Post by: Ragnar on November 30, 2004, 10:31:52 AM

Goof, I have a 14.5 pound Buzzsaw Silver Diamond and not only does it carry full/high pocket well, it's best hit is thin - it simply blows pins off the deck on a shot where it's playable from outside.

If I had different wts. between my spare ball and my strike ball I'd rather the spare ball be the lighter - but I find myself in the same situation as Phil1776.  I got my spare ball when I had all 16's, now I have all 15's other than my XXXL (spare ball).  Anyone want to trade a used XXXL 15 for a used XXXL 16?  Or even a heavy 14?
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"A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal." Oscar Wilde
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Title: Re: 15 lb strike ball and 16 lb spare ball?
Post by: Hammer3003 on November 30, 2004, 11:48:19 AM

Drop to 15lb not only will your body thank you later but there is no diffrence between the two.
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