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justinmill14

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15lb and 16lb
« on: May 16, 2009, 03:59:08 AM »
I am throwing a 14lb ball right now and I am getting ready to go up in weight. I can throw a 15lb and a 16lb. So I was wondering which one is better? I have noticed that most of pros have went down to 15 and was wondering why, and also wondering which one everyone thinks I should get. Thanks.
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Shaggy

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Re: 15lb and 16lb
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2009, 02:48:47 PM »
It really depends on your game.  I currently throw 16lb balls although I have thrown 15lb balls and 14lb balls in the past.  The 16lb balls simply carry better for me because I do not put a lot of hand in the ball and it has slowed my ball speed to allow the ball to read the lane better.  I know some young guns that do great with 14lb balls because they put more energy in the ball than I do.  The average bowler would likely do fine with a 15lb ball.  You decide what best fits your game.
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J_Mac

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Re: 15lb and 16lb
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2009, 03:39:18 PM »
The straighter your game, the better served you'll be by the heavier (16#) equipment.
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Mr Old School

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Re: 15lb and 16lb
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2009, 05:20:49 PM »
Well 16 pound weapons are good for....people who like throwin' them. I think that pro's moved to 15, are they are easier to roll, plus you get a little deflexion at the pins...blammo score more? But it's personal choice, I used to roll a 16, then moved down to 15, because of arthritic joints!
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