Is the heavier the bowling ball better?

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 it easier to hook a lighter bowling ball?

Adjustments are Smaller With a Lighter Bowling Ball If you happen to need a bit more speed on any given night of bowling, it is made easier by the reduced weight of the lighter ball.

Does the weight of a bowling ball affect anything?

The weight of the bowling ball matters when the ball hits the pins. Too heavy and it will just plow through the pins. However, it will take more aim to also hit the 9 pin using this. Still, with a heavier ball, it might turn less after hitting the 6 pin, and then knock both the 9 and 10 pin down.

What pound ball do most pros use?

Most pro bowlers use 16-pound balls, although more than you think use 15-pounders. Another method is to add one or two pounds to the weight of the house ball you normally use. A heavier ball drilled specifically to your hand will seem to weigh about the same as a house ball two pounds lighter.

How heavy of a ball should I bowl with?

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.

Is a 10 pound bowling ball too light?

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. Young bowlers should choose balls in the 6 to 14 pound range.

What weight bowling ball should I use?

Is a 12 lb bowling ball too light?

A 12 lb ball will deflect more than a heavier ball so it doesn’t have the driving forward “force” that a heavier ball would have. You would definitely notice a difference even if you throw the 16 lb ball slower, it will hold its line and drive forward rather than deflect much less than a lighter 12 lb ball.