Author Topic: Anyone use a 14# for spare ball (Read 1642 times)

billy sewell · « **on:** February 25, 2009, 02:18:41 AM »

Was thinking of getting a 14# ball for spares and use 15 for strikes.has anyone tried this?
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Edited on 2/25/2009 11:21 AM

« **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2009, 10:23:24 AM »

I do.

I like the extra deflection on the 3-10 splits, etc that a 14 lb. ball provides.

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Edited on 2/25/2009 11:23 AM

billy sewell · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2009, 10:30:03 AM »

thanks
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Rev_O · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2009, 10:51:59 AM »

I use 14# for my spare ball. No issues with timimg, and it makes it easier to throw hard without trying.
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Hogsharley · « **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2009, 11:38:32 AM »

I use 14# spare too Billy. No problems. I get better speed and more deflection.

The only downfall to the lighter weight is when the lanes get so dry that you have to resort to your spare ball for strikes and you'll lose carry.
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Crankenstein300 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 25, 2009, 12:23:26 PM »

I do as well. Had an old 14 pound plastic laying around and I feel like I can roll it with nearly no effort and be much more accurate with it.

dicnic · « **Reply #6 on:** February 25, 2009, 07:01:33 PM »

Me too! Strike balls are all 15 lbs., but the spare ball is an old Blue Dot (the hard one) at 14 lbs.
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neverbackdown_x7x · « **Reply #7 on:** February 25, 2009, 07:28:27 PM »

I do. Don't have any problems using mine. I mostly use 15# balls and use 14# for lighter conditions.

billy sewell · « **Reply #8 on:** February 25, 2009, 08:51:56 PM »

Bought a 14# tonight and did not miss any 10 pin spares with it so far. glad i did .thanks
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justdale · « **Reply #9 on:** February 25, 2009, 09:18:28 PM »

Me too, I just find it easier to really get on it after 4-5 ten pins a night
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Cobalt Bomb · « **Reply #10 on:** February 25, 2009, 09:34:33 PM »

Back in "the day" CK Moore would use a 16# strike ball and a 14# conventional grip urethane for spares.

Astroman · « **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2009, 01:05:33 AM »

I do also
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Graaille · « **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2009, 09:11:48 PM »

Actually I have a 14# ball for spares, unless I get irritated, then I pull out the 13# Urethane and really wail on it.

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