Moving from 15 - 14lb - Any takers?

[Toon]

After taking a 4 month break due to back issues, I decided to return to the lanes and drop from 15 - 14lb to see if it helps.

I had my first 14 drilled today and not only did it not cause my back any grief. I was amazed at the extra control, consistent release, my aiming seemed more accurate and I was able to increase my ball speed with much less accuracy sacrifice.

I am sure I will never roll a 15 again. My biggest fear was carry, but there was absolutely no difference whatsoever.

Any others made the change to a lower weight?

 

[Mistagear]

I'd roll 17 if they made them. No longer able to easily buy 16, so now using 15, but not my preference

 

[Goose]

I moved to 14 after my wrist was giving way, and I too found the same benefits. I have noticed very little difference in carry of the pounds as the extra pace I have gained seems to have balanced that out.

 

[MR HOLD3M]

Nothing wrong with 14lb balls .Ave 245 over 8 with a roto grip cell.

 

[John_Velo]

I did a similar thing. 15's to 14's, down side is ball speed as soon as I pick up the speed my right shoulder drops out.

8 weeks weeks ago I jumped up to 16's to try it out. Seeing as I can throw them slower they hit pretty good still.

14's thrown harder hit just as hard as the 16's thrown softer.

You just need to throw what makes you comfortable.

 

[Michael & Jeanette]

14/lbs are okay AVE 249 over six at Strathpine on timber using a hammer black widow. Sully.

 

[Wal B]

I went through a similar process to John Velo. After bowling with 15lb not so good for a while I decided to try 16lb. It worked ok, but I felt it if I bowled more than four games. Also got some shoulder soreness .. Getting old I guess .. So I to went back to 14 lb. so far the scores are better. Control is so much better and most importantly I enjoyed my bowling so much more.

As has been said already .. You just need to throw what makes you feel comfortable.

 

[freddyj24]

Went through the same sort of thing 6yrs ago. Hurt my shoulder a few years before playing soccer. When I came back to bowling, had to go from 15 to 14 lbs. Averaged in the high 210s until I went back to 15 this year. The one thing 14lb bowling balls did do, was make myself concentrate on hitting my mark better. I left a lot more flat 7 pins, but I was happy leaving them if it meant I was still bowling competitively without too much pain.