big difference btwn 12lb and 13lb big blue pearl?

[edwin]

hi all. first post here. i am just about ready to buy a big blue pearl / big blue spare package. just wanted to run something by you guys first.

i started with a 14lb brunswick goliath. wrist was in terrible pain. went down to a 13lb storm big hit particle. wrist is a little better but still gets sore after the 4th or 5th game.

as far as the big blue pearl goes, is there a huge difference between the way the 12 and 13 hit? i would like to put my money towards a 12lb big blue but if moving up to a 13lb big blue will get me more strikes, then i'll go for the 13lb. what do you guys think? thanks.

[Wiz Of Cincy]

According to the numbers on the RG and Differential stats for the 12 and 13 pound Big Blue Pearl the 13# will start its roll a little sooner and move slightly harder at its break point. Thus the 13# is slightly more aggressive, but also more weight equals more "pin action", i.e. how the pins scatter on the deck. However, if you have accuracy/control problems or physical limitations then go with the 12 pound ball. Don't ever go lighter than 12 though, because you get a completely different core.

P.S. If you have wrist problems make sure you have a properly drilled ball and use proper release technique. Buy a wrist brace at a local pro-shop. Do some wrist curls with a light dumbell or a spring hand grip exercisers, or even constantly squeesing a novelty stress reliever toys!

[paz19671]

A 13 pound ball will carry better than a 12 pound ball. This ball is great for bowlers that do not have a lot of ball speed.

[voodoochild]

my mom throws a 12# throttle/r and it won't hook for her but her 13# fire hooks like crazy and hit like a stick of dynomite.