14 vs 15 Pounds… A majority of bowlers are throwing 15 pounds, with 16 pounds and then 14 pound equipment. It's funny that years ago when 16 pound was the majority, it was thought to be less favorable to drop to 15 pound.8 Nov 2014
What is a good weight for a bowling ball?
Typically, adult male beginner players tend to choose balls from 14 to 16 pounds while adult female beginner players choose balls from 10 to 14 pounds. Young bowlers should choose balls in the 6 to 14 pound range.
Should I use a 14 or 15 lb bowling ball?
A majority of bowlers are throwing 15 pounds, with 16 pounds and then 14 pound equipment. For lower rev bowlers, this may help carry. 15 pound balls will hook more than 16 pounds generally speaking and is more than dynamic enough to cover up the weight difference.8 Nov 2014
Is it better to bowl with a heavier ball?
The heavier the ball the more hitting power and driving power, and the more pin action. Using a ball that's one pound lighter eases a significant amount of strain on a bowler's body over the course of a 30-week league session, a tournament or, in the case of the pro bowlers, a tour season.
Is 14lb bowling ball good?
Re: Dropping from a 15 to a 14 lb ball Once I adjusted either the cover or my actual speed, everything was just fine. Most companies have their dynamic weight blocks in 14-16 pounds. Some even go down to 12lbs. As long as you have the correct entry angle into the pocket, it doesn't really matter throwing 14 or 15.3 May 2012
What pound ball do most Pro bowlers use?
16-pound balls
What is the best weight bowling ball?
As a general bowling rule, the best bowling ball should weigh around 10% of your body weight, up to 160 pounds. If you weigh 200 pounds, it won't make much sense for you to bowl with an 8-pound bowling wall because it might feel ridiculously light to you.29 Oct 2020
Is a 15 pound bowling ball too heavy?
You should generally use the heaviest ball you can reasonably handle. However, there is some argument between whether 15 or 16 pounds carry better in new equipment.
What size weight bowling ball should I use?
A bowling ball should weigh 10 percent of your body weight (up to 16 pounds), which means you really shouldn't be grabbing, say, an 8-pound ball if you weigh 150 pounds. You want some weight to the ball, but it shouldn't be so heavy that it's uncomfortable.