I used to chicken-wing my arm to make up for my wrist, and now that I'm trying to learn the "proper" way to throw the ball, (elbow straight, wrist cupped), it's really putting a strain on my wrist and elbow.  I'm kinda tall and skinny, not muscular at all.  I mean, I can handle the ball fine, but I'd rather learn to throw it correctly, and I think that going down to 14 would be my best option, because it's even hard to practice because my wrist will pop and I'll start really gripping with my thumb, and that screws up my release, affects my speed and revs, and I think that's also why I'm having trouble sliding.  When my wrist is feeling strong, I bowl really well, I have more control with my sliding, everything just feels great.  I drilled a 14 lb Adrenaline for somebody today that has nearly the same measurements I do, so I put my hand in there and swung it around, and it felt a lot more comfortable.  

So what I'm figuring on is getting a fairly strong ball to make up for the drop in weight.  We've got a Power Groove, Predator Pursuit, and Savage Flip in here that are 14's, and I'm leaning towards the Savage Flip.  I saw Waliczek throw it the other day, and was really impressed.  I don't want anything really expensive, because I don't plan on dropping down permanently, but the good thing is that I really don't have any new 15's.  A Time Zone is about it, other than that I've got a Viper I throw at spares, and a multi-plugged Purple Fuze and X-Zone, so if I do decide to drop the pound for a while, I won't be out much money.  And, of course, working in a pro shop has awesome benefits.  So who else has dropped, and what is your experience with ball reaction and carry?  There's a girl here that carries the world with her 14's, with about 150-200 revs at about 16 mph.  She's got pretty strong equipment, but most of it rolls evenly.  Thanks!
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Forget Kung Fu, I know Ron Bahr!!!

The only difference between youth and adult leagues are that the big boys are allowed to whine.  They're more entertaining anyway.

Yeah, I've got above average revs, and throw the ball around 17 or 18.  It won't hit flat very much, my shots always pull up to the pocket.  Either flush or mixer, have VERY few flat 10's.
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Forget Kung Fu, I know Ron Bahr!!!

The only difference between youth and adult leagues are that the big boys are allowed to whine.  They're more entertaining anyway.

here is a copy of my post on this

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Although I have not drilled any 14lb Lane One. I have dropped weight due to injury and what I have noticed is an increase in HIT. I'm now able to get better speed and revs. I have been using Hammer But I'm sure Lane one would be a good choice. I'm also looking at the Black Cherry or Cherry bomb for a backend ball.

I still leave an occasional solid 8 or 9 and the 7 pins due to pin's flying
to hard.

You can't tell I'm throwing 14lb ball by the pin action. I just bowled for 6 hours yesterday and my wrist is only slightly sore. I have been using 14 for 6 weeks or so and My avg has been going up. I was looking to avg in the mid 190's this year but now I'm thinking 200.

The best mistake that ever happen to me( in bowling) was the ball was in the wrong box. Ever since I tried the 14lb ball I'm hooked. Even if I regain my strength back I'm not sure I would even move up in weight.

I say go for it and enjoy bowling without pain. or maybe less pain.

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if you want a great 14lb ball check out the Turbo diesel or Sling Blade. both of these just crush the pins.
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