Just Curious

[JeffsInControl]

Hey guys, it's been a while since I've posted, but I'm back. I've been bowling a lot lately, average a 196 :D , and I throw a 15 pound BVP Rampage 15-16 mph consistantly. Do you guys think I should go up in weight?:confused:

[JoshWithrow]

Hey guys, it's been a while since I've posted, but I'm back. I've been bowling a lot lately, average a 196 :D , and I throw a 15 pound BVP Rampage 15-16 mph consistantly. Do you guys think I should go up in weight?:confused:

Why? What is it you're looking to gain. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

[JeffsInControl]

I just thought that the carry is better and it would help my ball set up if I slow my ball speed down. Right now, I don't have the revs to make my ball set up.

[JaraTo]

There are other ways to slow down ball speed rather than shelling out for a new ball.

[JeffsInControl]

What do you recommend I do?

[JaraTo]

Lowering the ball position in your stance prior to your approach should help shorten your backswing and lower ball speed. You may have to adjust your timing due to the shorter swing though.

[JoshWithrow]

What do you recommend I do?

You could adjust the ball surface, too.

[Rowdy]

I just thought that the carry is better and it would help my ball set up if I slow my ball speed down. Right now, I don't have the revs to make my ball set up.

"Ball set up"? What's that? If you want carry,that's a result of entry angle into the pocket. Going up 1 pound won't get you more carry per se,but it may help the ball find the pocket more. Only one way to find out,bite the bullet and buy the 16 pound ball of your choice.

[No Mercy07]

15lbs Carry>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>16lbs Carry.

Believe me

[JaraTo]

With todays balls and coverstocks, a 15lb ball will carry just as well as a 16lb for most brands.

[BubbaRay]

These days we have sophisticated bowling ball dynamics and materials. So, would it make much difference if you changed to a different weight? It used to be considered that the 16-pound ball would have more carrying power. The USBC looked into the strike ability, corner pin (7 and 10 pins) and splits left resulting from different ball weights.
The results showed that 'heavier is better', but not as true as most think. For many bowlers who have difficulty in scoring consistently with a 16-pound ball, a lighter ball of one or two pounds could offer advantages that could more than make up for the difference in weight. The strike power of various weights was tested by using an automated ramp at the Equipment Testing Laboratory . Different angles of entry were used and the experts decided to use three different angles, for example two, four and six degrees, which would correspond to moderate or substantial hooking power, giving a complete range of potential 'Strike Shots'. The testers then entered all the findings into 'Strike Probability Charts', detailing the number of strikes recorded for each weight and entry angle, noting the area which resulted in 70% or more strikes.

The charts showed that the width of the strike pocket increases with the entry angle. Ball weight is a factor, but not as important as the entry angle. As examples, a 16-pound ball with a six degree entry angle produced a strike pocket 3.25 inches wide. Going down in weight to either a 14 or 15-pound ball with other factors the same, the strike pocket becomes a little less to about three inches, but the difference is only a quarter of an inch. Therefore, the 14 and 15-pound balls can give more or less the same percentage of strikes as the 16-pound ball.

[Rowdy]

What the...??? You mean I'm rolling a 16 pound ball 60 feet in a hook, and I'm trying to hit something three and a quarter inches wide?:eek: No wonder I drink.:)

[mbrown300]

i am a stroker with 15 to 16mph i went down to 15lb 3yrs ago and i carry better know i leave 1/2 the ten pins i normally did i also carry a 14lb for dryer lanes to help with ball speed and for alot of games in a tourney i also now of a guy that throws a 14 lb because he can put more revs on it and hit it harder but he carrys a 12 lb for just 7-10 splits which he picks up 75% of the time he leaves it

so it realy doesnt matter the weights anymore

[Cobberz]

i have a hard time believing he picks up 7-10 splits 75% OF THE TIME....i just dont believe it

[kurmie]

why is that so hard to believe? We have a guy at our local house that rolls a 840 two game series about every other week. LOL. I'd love to pick up ANY split 75% of the time.

[Cobberz]

im over it....shoot big scores and ill be impressed

[kurmie]

AMEN to that!!

[jackhammer]

picking up 7-10 splits ----75% of the time

I'm with you Cobberz I don't buy it either:rolleyes:

[Rowdy]

i am a stroker with 15 to 16mph i went down to 15lb 3yrs ago and i carry better know i leave 1/2 the ten pins i normally did i also carry a 14lb for dryer lanes to help with ball speed and for alot of games in a tourney i also now of a guy that throws a 14 lb because he can put more revs on it and hit it harder but he carrys a 12 lb for just 7-10 splits which he picks up 75% of the time he leaves it

so it realy doesnt matter the weights anymore

7-10's 75% of the time? Bullsh*t.

[Thepainscoming]

rolls a 840 two game series

This is completely impossible. Your bs'ing everything.

[idlehourlegend]

This is completely impossible. Your bs'ing everything.

What is he shooting at 15 pins?

[BubbaRay]

I'm just taking a guess here but I think he might have meant to say 480 and not 840. ????????????? :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Thepainscoming]

I'm just taking a guess here but I think he might have meant to say 480 and not 840. ????????????? :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
haha a new george lopez on here.