Post by: Monster Stitch on June 02, 2004, 01:11:18 AM
many pros have dropped to 15 because of Stamina and comfort i wonder if Chris has too since they bowl long formats. Do you guys think dropping
down to a 15lb ball will result the same carry as 15 and being able to also put more revs and speed? Just curious.
Post by: LuckyLefty on June 02, 2004, 04:24:29 PM
Outcarries all other weights with same speed and entry angle!
Also I've noticed that 15 carries great until strong carrydown sets in.
Was in a league last year with a stripping problem and all the 15ers finished well down from 16 pound throwers they were often equal too OR even better than!
Many smart bowlers have switched to the 15 1/2 pound range and it has allowed similar speed to the 15 with the hitting power of the proven 16 pounder!
REgards,
Luckylefty
Post by: YeahHossNV on June 03, 2004, 04:28:40 AM
Post by: J_Mac on June 03, 2004, 04:36:52 AM
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Post by: Garcia on June 03, 2004, 05:19:27 AM
Post by: Monster Stitch on June 03, 2004, 11:32:52 AM
stroker type players don't have a high rev rate and throw 20mph.
I mentioned both issues because i was curious what Barnes threw and what differnces people see by dropping weight.
I have about a 275 to 280 rev rate and release the ball off my hand at about 18mph. I was thinking if i dropped down to a 15 that i can increase my rev rate and speed. I am still debating. But many of my friends have dropped down and still have great carry plus they say they feel a lot better and can last longer in long formats.
Post by: LuckyLefty on June 03, 2004, 11:36:41 AM
Also many have gone half way 1/2 weights.
15 pounds 10 ounces pre drill.
REgards,
Luckylefty
Post by: Walking E on June 03, 2004, 04:30:26 PM
After throwing it about 10 games, I can say that I really feel the difference between 16 and 15 1/2! Even though they would feel much better, I still don't think that 15 pound strike balls would work well for me because I muscle and pitch the ball. I think I would just consistently throw a 15 pounder through the break point every time. In fact, an older guy from my league (he's in his 60s) just changed BACK to 16 from 15 because he was having that problem, and we throw the ball very similarly. By the way, he throws the ball pretty good -- definitely not your typical 60+ year old bowler, as his 220 average would indicate!
Oh, and as far as Chris Barnes is concerned -- he could throw 12 pound equipment and still kick most of our rears!
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Post by: Monster Stitch on June 03, 2004, 06:53:19 PM
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