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MrNoThumb

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14 and 15 pounds
« on: August 04, 2003, 08:30:12 AM »
I was wondering if there is a big difference between 14 and 15 pound balls, as far as reaction and when they hit? I just bought a new 14 pound Trauma ER from ebay ($60 for a NIB)and was wanting to know if there would be much of a difference.
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C-G ProShop-Carl

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Re: 14 and 15 pounds
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2003, 12:24:12 AM »
There is not much of a drop off from 16lbs to 15lbs. However, going from 15lbs to 14lbs you may notice a little more deflection. But even the 14lb equipment out today hits hard, and has a very good reaction. AND the Trauma ER---not a bad choice.
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omegabowler

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Re: 14 and 15 pounds
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2003, 07:39:58 AM »
if you have revs, I say there is no difference. I just dropped to 14 and if anything I get more strikes, More revs, better entry angle, and messangers every where.


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Leftyhi-trak

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Re: 14 and 15 pounds
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2003, 09:25:12 AM »
Didn't work for me it definitely magnified any timing issues and especially relase issues. I did use the change to work on those areas though.
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chun914

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Re: 14 and 15 pounds
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2003, 10:50:42 PM »
i'm using 14lbs for about 1 year...
and can't see any different from people using 15 lbs..
better control....

and i argee with OmegaBowler...
i can rev up the ball....and no one know i'm throwing a 14lbs..

i saw many ppl throw a 15lbs with no rev...deflect a lot
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Re: 14 and 15 pounds
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2003, 11:49:21 PM »
I too have noticed little to no difference between 15 and 14. I had a Zone Pro Azure, 14lbs and was able to "hit" it more giving me more pin action and messengers while throwing the same speed. Right now I throw majority 15 with a coule of 16's sprinkled in, but use a 14lb Blue Hammer for spares. Not much of a difference in my book.
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