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bamaster

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Dropping from 15 lbs to 14 lbs.
« on: January 16, 2004, 07:55:23 AM »
Doc tells me that my wrist tendonitis isn't going away and that if I expect to bowl for extended periods of time (i.e. 9 games during regionals qualifying)  that I should consider a lighter ball.

I already throw 15 lbs and I never felt I sacrificed power when I dropped from 16 lbs.  However, 14 lbs has me a little worried.  The only thing I can think of is that I should be able to throw the ball harder to compensate.  

Anyone throw 14 lb equipment and feel that it has been detrimental to their carry/strikes/average?

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just joe

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Re: Dropping from 15 lbs to 14 lbs.
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2004, 11:06:42 PM »
I have went down from 15 to 14#. Hitting power and carry are not any less. speed is my problem. I tend to overthrow on occasion, have to focus on my approach, foot speed. the change has worked for me.
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icetink

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Re: Dropping from 15 lbs to 14 lbs.
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2004, 11:19:07 PM »
just joe is right, the power and carry of a 14lb ball doesn't seem less than that of a 15lb ball.  he is also right about overthrowing on occasion.  i also have to focus on my approach, foot speed.  overall, 14lbs isn't much different from 15lbs.
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seadrive

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Re: Dropping from 15 lbs to 14 lbs.
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2004, 11:13:17 AM »
I switched from 15# to 14# over a year ago to take some pressure off my hip, after an injury.  I've stayed with it, as it just seems comfortable now.

On well-delivered shots, 14# will carry as effectively as 15#.  If you tend to leave more solid 8's than ringing 10's, then the switch to 14# may actually help you; if the opposite is true, then it will hurt you a little.

The big difference is on the off-shots.  Anyone who depends on a couple of sloppy-mixer strikes per game will take a big hit in average, as the 14# ball just doesn't smack the pins around as well as his heavier brethren. I don't imagine that's of too much concern to you.

Oh yeah, you might just pick up a little ball speed, and a couple of revs.

on edit:

Tony, you'll probably take a little hit average-wise, until you get used to the lower weight. A year after the switch, I'm averaging higher with 14# than I did with 15#.
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Edited on 1/17/2004 12:14 PM
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Rockbowler

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Re: Dropping from 15 lbs to 14 lbs.
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2004, 11:40:14 AM »
I throw 15 myself and has been contemplating on going down (again) to 14 but I am not convinced yet. I have started with 14 and did not like the carry so I went up to 15. There have been a lot of discussions about this but my personal observation is still, bowl with the heaviest ball that you are able to. I have a teammate who still bowls with 16 lbs. and I can see strikes from him that will not be strikes from a lighter ball. Although I am satisfied with my 15 lb. ball an I am convinced that I can be competitive with people throwing 16 lbs. I think I will be at a disadvantage if I go down to 14 when bowling in tournaments.
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paintballer30

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Re: Dropping from 15 lbs to 14 lbs.
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2004, 12:12:33 PM »
I had wrist tendonitis so bad that I was barely able to get through three games. So, I went back to my ball driller and had him refit my ball because my span was to long. Now, I able to bowl with very little wrist pain and bowl alot more.
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