I throw 14# because, though Im not a smaller guy (Im 5'9 180#) I feel I have ALOT more control, can put better revs and speed, and get muuuuch better carry.
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15 years and still going strong! 15 years old that is! DA DA DAAAAAA!! UP UP AND AWAY! TO THE BAT CAVE ROBIN!The names Warrior Princess, Xena..Warrior Princess
AM not A CHICK OF BOWLING but I wanted to be in Manda's clique

I don't throw 14# but I can attest to dropping down a lb and performing better.  I used to only throw 16# equipment, until I began purchasing once used balls from a pro shop guy for discount.  I noticed that the equipment felt lighter and mentioned this to him, and he informed me that his stuff is all 15#.  I have felt much better control and flexibility since moving to 15# equipment, although my spare ball is still 16 and so is my high load particle *purchased before switch*  

I do not feel I have lost any carry, and in fact probably the opposite is true.  I know my game is a lot more accurate and I feel like if I need to I can increase ball speed without fatigue becoming a factor

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"Here we go folks, he is working off the first 8, and looking good.  Looks good on the approach.... OH NO, its off his ankle and down the gutter!!  OHH THE HUMANITY!"

Darrell Guzman
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This week's series:  
Thursday League: 686 (242, 222, 222)
Sunday League:   541 (157, 157, 227)
New Personal High Series!

Drill that really sucks, I KIND OF have that problem on a much lower level though, tendonitis in my elbows and my good wrist that I throw with.
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15 years and still going strong! 15 years old that is! DA DA DAAAAAA!! UP UP AND AWAY! TO THE BAT CAVE ROBIN!The names Warrior Princess, Xena..Warrior Princess
AM not A CHICK OF BOWLING but I wanted to be in Manda's clique

I use 14# because I'm a sissy and a weakling, and I'm too lazy to work out.

Don't believe any of these guys with their "I'm injured, I'm injured" stuff.  They're all weaklings, just like me!

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seadrive
Cogito ergo bowl

I injured my wrist and the pain of throwing 15lb is terrible after a night of bowling.

control, control, control...

i like being able to get "a hand on it" so to speak. i can work over a 14# alot easier than a 15#. i hit my mark much more consistently. it's as simple as that.

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i don't care who makes it, how much it costs, or how sexy the ball looks. does it carry the 7 and level the deck? did i just beat you? aren't i clearing the heads with my $60 ball?

bring on the Lefty uprising!

I just started throwing 14 lb this week.  I got tired of hitting the pocket and not striking.  15 and 16 lb balls hit too hard for me.  With today's ball technology and soft conditions, why not throw a lighter weight ball?  If you have some hand, 14 lb balls give you more pin action because the pins stay lower on the deck instead of flying high and to the back.  After watching last Sunday's PBA telecast, I wouldn't be surprised to learn that Pete Weber and Brian Kretzer both use 14 lb equipment.
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A lefty who bowls like a righty - look out!