Question from Johnny Yang:
Q – I currently throw a 14 pound bowling ball at 16 mph with decent amount of revolutions on the ball ; I was wondering if I should move to a 12 pound ball where I can get LOTS of revolution on the ball and be able to amp up the ball speed to 18-19. Hope I get my question answered. THANKS!
A – There are so many things to discuss with this question. First off, most 12 pound bowling balls do not have the same weight block as their heavier versions. Usually 14 pounds is the weight in which the cores are most effective.
There is more to bowling than just speed and revolutions. Accuracy would be a huge concern. Usually when the bowling ball is too light for the bowler, they tend to be much less accurate. Also, with a lighter bowling ball, you have much more potential for deflection. The pins will actually be more of a roadblock to the ball than with heavier bowling balls.
My personal opinion, stay where you are at. 16MPH is a good ball speed as long as you are consistent and getting some revolutions on the ball. Also remember that just because you increase your ball speed, it does not mean that your ball will hit the pins any harder or with more force.
Question from Kevin:
Q – Why did the PBA stop using the Gold Pins and I think you mentioned this before but I couldn’t find it. Which is better More Power/Speed with major hook, or less power less hook.
A – I really don’t know the reason they stopped using the gold pins.
As far as power/speed, we kind of just addressed that in the last question. A heavier bowling ball will provide more “power” at the pins provided it has enough speed and revolutions. You want driving power into the pins, not necessarily hook. People want to see the big hook, moving the bowling ball from gutter to gutter and back again, but that doesn’t increase your carry percentage. You want enough hook to get the ball driving into the pocket at an aggressive angle to help carry the pins.
More power/more hook or less power/less hook. What really matters is how your ball in entering the pocket and how it is driving through the pins.
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