Author Topic: What weight should I use?....15 or 14 (Read 1257 times)

devildog819 · « **on:** February 17, 2009, 08:02:17 AM »

In reading the current issue of Bowling This Month, there are certain pros and cons to throwing the different weights..I am a high tracker trying to generate more speed and pin action...Currently, I throw 15 lbs and 15 mph and I am having slight speed issues. By going down in weight, I am thinking I can accomplish this goal...Since the weight blocks are essentially the same, it is worth a shot...

Tell me what you think...

noturcuzin · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2009, 04:06:22 PM »

I throw 15lbs as well. But when the lanes start to transition and my regular speed with a 15lber(16-17mph)is to slow, I use 14lbs to get an extra 1-2mph on average. This helps the ball get down the lane quicker. Also I have a little bit more revs with a 14lb which makes up for the faster speed. Hope this helps you out.
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Juggernaut · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2009, 05:55:16 PM »

Throw whichever one you feel you need to. I know this sounds simplistic, but it really isn't.

I had wrist problems a few years back and dropped from 16lb to 14lb with no loss in average whatsoever.

After a couple of years I went up to 15lb and have noticed no gain over 14lb balls.

If it is purely a speed thing, it would be easier to throw a lighter ball faster, but remember this. A 14lb ball has the same internal weightblock as a 16lb ball and 2 less pound of resistance to the cores strength. A couple of my 14's were duplicates of my 16's but seemed to react more and stronger. When I asked around, I was told the lighter weight balls are influenced more by the core than heavier weight balls, so you might HAVE to throw them harder.
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mrbowlingnut · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2009, 08:16:51 PM »

great post 14 lbers are stronger reacting overall, I have a friend that throws 16,15,14 in the same night some weeks. Game 3 he goes to 14 lbs and wheels the entire lane, game one roll through oil with 16 lb or 15 lber.

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Throw whichever one you feel you need to. I know this sounds simplistic, but it really isn't.

I had wrist problems a few years back and dropped from 16lb to 14lb with no loss in average whatsoever.

After a couple of years I went up to 15lb and have noticed no gain over 14lb balls.

If it is purely a speed thing, it would be easier to throw a lighter ball faster, but remember this. A 14lb ball has the same internal weightblock as a 16lb ball and 2 less pound of resistance to the cores strength. A couple of my 14's were duplicates of my 16's but seemed to react more and stronger. When I asked around, I was told the lighter weight balls are influenced more by the core than heavier weight balls, so you might HAVE to throw them harder.
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bowlerdawg · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2009, 08:22:39 PM »

i just switched myself from 15 to 14, and carry is not a problem.
im an aZZ for not doing it earlier
i guess i was too macho, but the control i gain, plus speed, plus revs more than compensates.

its going to take a while for me to slow back down to normal speed, but this is expected going into it, but its fun as hell now

im up to like 17-18 mph, and around 370-400 revs

pins just flying around, and i don't have elbow pain, which prompted this move in the first place

im a pretty big guy 6'1, 210 and can chuck the heavier stuff, but now that i've done this im really happy

Edited on 2/18/2009 9:28 AM

ramimac · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2009, 09:21:03 PM »

I Have to put in my two cents and say i thought about it for a long time and went 14lb becuse of wrist and shoulder pain..

things i noiced.. i am 6'2" 250 btw

gone from 18 to 20-21 mph

my rev rate could not get much higher. was at about 475-500 prolly the same or a little higher..

less strain on arm can throw all day now without getting tired

Much improved pin action... by driller/coach was concerned about flinging he ball but after the switch he said i am much more under controll now.. was forcing the 15# a little from the bad arm..
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dougb · « **Reply #6 on:** February 17, 2009, 09:40:46 PM »

I also made the switch early in the year (although I should say I'm only in my first year bowling). I have better speed and can bowl 10 games without getting tired. My carry was no different.
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se7en · « **Reply #7 on:** February 18, 2009, 08:21:52 AM »

I've gradually went 16 > 15 > 14. I'm very content with 14lb's. Carry hasn't changed at all.
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devildog819

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