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xxZonexx

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15s or 16s help
« on: October 07, 2005, 03:59:21 PM »
Im 18 years old 150lbs 6'1" i frist started out with 12lb ball (plastic, then 15 lb Frenzy, then i went to 16s).

Im trying to vaule accuracy over any thing else, i dont like how people just sand left throw right and it comes back. but any way, im having trouble deciding what weight i should pick and stay with. any suguestions  ???
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JohnP

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Re: 15s or 16s help
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2005, 11:42:00 AM »
By now you can see that there are differing opinions on this subject.  I'm going to give you mine.  Depends on the speed you throw.  If you're capable of throwing 17+ mph, go with 15 lb.  If you're limited (as I am) to less than 14 mph, go with 16 lb.  Don't ask me why I'm so limited, I don't know.  I just know that no matter how hard I try to throw the ball it still comes out 13 - 14 mph on the Qubica readout, while others throw 16 - 18 seemingly with no effort.  The extra pound gives me a little more hitting power at the speed I throw.  --  JohnP

Added on edit:  By the way, I'm 6'5" and about 280lbs.  58 (almost 59) years old.

Edited on 10/8/2005 11:45 AM

xxZonexx

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Re: 15s or 16s help
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2005, 01:36:47 PM »
it seems like i have more control on my 15 lb ball then my 16s. i have a cleaner relese. I know a guy that teaches me throws 15s and he said ther is no need to swing the ball 30 boards. he said u only need 7 boards of hook to score good. hes a down and in stroker very consistant player. Also i know others that perfer 15s over 16s both down and in players too, and i know there strong enough to throw 16s. I just would like to find out what works the best for me before i buy 4 new balls
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