I made the move las season. My wrist was not killing me but just felt 'funny' and I went to 14. My swing felt 'easier' I didn't notice any loss in pin carry it just felt right.

I have been working more with weights and the wrist is better so I drilled a couple 15s and going to try to step up this year but kept a couple 14's just in case. The swing is not as smooth right now but got to see for myself.

Keep in ming your game may suffer the first few times on a weight change. Timing, speed etc but if you are going to do it, do it now, practice get the bugs out and don't put pressure on yourself to have it work the first time out.

Give it time.

JMO
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az guy aka: R & L Bowlers Pro
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Hopefully this will make your decision easier...

A swing is a non-manipulated motion. This means that the ball weight should swing without you having to control or hold onto it. If the weight is too heavy, you will be prone to manipulate it, which creates injuries and diminishes performance.
Second factor is matching up speed with reaction. Ball speed is a good thing but not if you are throwing it through the break point. But if the weight is too much, then you decelerate which creates unnecessary over reaction and control.
When bowling balls are designed on a CATs system, optimum core to cover distribution is 14lbs.
The last factor is comfort and ease. If it feels better, than use the lighter weight.
Bowling balls pick up speed from the top of the swing through release, comparable to G-Force. Usually 3-4 times. So a 15lb ball becomes a 45-60lb orb. Multiply this through 3 or 4 games.

Anyways, if you a comfortable with the 14lber, go with it. Give it time.
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Formerly BrunsRico

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Edited on 7/6/2009 9:18 AM