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Is there any ball heavier than a 16

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  • 07-02-2007 1:23pm
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    Jimoslimos
    Registered Users Posts: 4,930 ✭✭✭


    Following on from the lightest ball query I was wondering whether anyone has seen or thrown a ball heavier than 16 pounds. I was always led to believe that the heavier the ball the better so why no 20lb balls?


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    r3nu4l
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    The heaviest ball made by Brunswick is certainly a 16 lb, I'm pretty sure the others are the same.

    The idea that a heavier ball is automatically better is quite common but not quite correct. Yes, a heavier ball will carry more weight and follow through the pins at greater velocity but only if thrown with force. Technique is far more important to a higher pin count.

    If you are hooking the ball, the wrist flick and finger-lift provides both the momentum and the force; weight doesn't make much difference imo.

    I don't have any links to back this up, just what we were told in our coaching many moons ago :) If anyone has any links, that would be cool :)


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    Agamemnon
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    According to the World Tenpin Bowling Association Statutes and Playing Rules, "The weight of the ball shall not exceed 16.00 pounds (7.25 kg). There is no minimum weight."


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