Why PBA Bowlers Throw Different Weights

[@somerandomcrap0718]

That’s so interesting, the way Ciminelli explained it with the car analogy makes so much sense. It’s easier to stop, ergo hook harder, with less weight. I would have thought heavier meant less speed, which would mean more time to hook. The more you know

[@aaronchappo6637]

I have a hard time taking any advice from a pba pro who’s constantly on the bottom of tournaments

[@coopergates9680]

Light balls don't hook more because the lower weight also means less friction with the lane surface. Your previous intuition is correct, hooking is quite sensitive to ball speed

[@somerandomcrap0718]

Sorry fellas, I’m going to believe a 17 year PBA vet over some KZbin replies lmao

[@brianlawson1438]

​@@coopergates9680 Incorrect, lighter weight higher rev rate, don't believe me go to a kegel center and test it out.

[@coopergates9680]

@@brianlawson1438 My statement applies ceteris paribus, not if someone revs the lighter ball more. Some of those Kegel centers have EARL or another Throwbot that could try multiple weights at the same speed and rev rate. Try throwing a ball lighter than 9 pounds and it doesn't wheel the lane unless you slow it down

[@machinethesun9243]

I love Richie's happy, yet quirky personality.

[@clintonkahler2082]

wow....CIMINELLI's explanation was excellent...great work here HOUSE GANG!!!!

[@bradybenedict3915]

Love that packy ask if the guy loves his look what a good teammate

[@Christopher68Young]

Packy!!!!!!! Can we PLEASE get a vlog of what you guys targeting routine and what you guys focus on at release from players would be dope to see the different variants!🤞🏾🙏🏾

[@VaaDaa2001]

I threw 15lb for 17 years. I dropped to 14lb the past year because of my elbow. Also, I'm a two finger, no thumb bowler. I found out I have more control at 14, and it hits no difference than the 15s did. Jmo

[@leezhenghan437]

This video is SOO INFORMATIVE, thank you for doing what you do Packy ❤❤

[@miquerto]

The PBA league thing is cool. I like watching.

[@bradybenedict3915]

Love the league bowling content by far the best bowling format in my eyes

[@aeoip32]

i have got a question. i ordered a new ball online and they somehow mess up my finger inserts color. would it be okay to remove the thumb inserts and re-use it in on a different ball? i dont wanna throw it away since they are new and not abused

[@johnrotar3692]

I throw 16lbs. Great With Straighter Lane play. Once you get past 4th Arrow 16 doesn't bend the Corner Like 15lbs does from Deeper On The Lanes

[@jasonsmith3537]

Had some 14s and gave them away like 2yrs ago to new bowlers. One of them is on my league team and I throw my old ball sometimes and absolutely destroy with it. I have so much more control with my old Medusa when I first throw a game with it but I quickly go back to my 15lb when he is tired of me throwing his...

[@tylerlynch5540]

Could we have a 15 vs 16 black hammer video?

[@melindayang4718]

Lol. This video reminds me of the last time I bowled. I was with a group of pep band members and dancers from our school during a basketball tournament. I threw some really lightweight balls (less than 10 pounds) but for some reason, after the second or third round, our balls weren’t returned to us, making us go grab new ones. I ended up grabbing like a 15-20 pound ball because that was the next lightest one available on the racks. I ended up doing a lot better with a heavier ball than the lighter one. A few things to note: I don’t run up and throw, I walk up to the line, pause and then throw; I watched a few random videos on bowling and oils on the lane the previous two three days (they randomly appeared in my KZbin recommended); I have never been able to bowl straight down the lane regardless of whether it’s real or a video game, the weight of the ball, etc, so I was standing off-center for my throws, throwing slowing and contesting on trying to keep the ball as straight as possible when throwing. Everyone in the group thought it was hilarious that the balls not returning and us having to get new ones benefited me significantly because my scores were a lot higher. To be fair, I’m pretty competitive in “solo” sports that require strategy and/or aim (golf, darts, frisbee, basketball throwing).

[@a530demon]

That team huddle was great to see, even at pro level the rule is who has the best look

[@JG-tx7mt]

What is name of song Keven made for Belmo?

[@Barksbowling]

I threw 16 for a few years. I felt good until I had an elbow injury, and after I recovered it felt like I needed to help the ball too much, since the diffs tend to be a fair amount lower than the 15s. Having dropped down to 15, it definitely takes much less effort to create more shape.

[@xxgo0kst3rxx]

Zach Wilkins doing the captain ginyu pose after his release is amazing

[@nocturnalmayhem0]

my main strike balls are 15lbs but my spare ball is 12lb because i get way more control over where i place it and i dont have to throw it as hard to get it down the lane fast.

[@travishanson166]

Why do you need to throw a spare ball fast?

[@FilmFactsUncovered]

Which is hitting the pocket harder? A 14 pounder at 17 mph or a 16 at 16.40 mph

[@roboneil408]

the 16 lb. ball will have more power, drive- and this is big.....much less deflection- which is extremely important on light pocket hits.

[@FilmFactsUncovered]

@@roboneil408 thank you

[@DS-qz2gu]

In terms of raw power, definitely the 16lb. But listen to Ciminelli’s explanation at 2:53. A 14 and 16 lb ball will read the lanes a lot differently, so there’s no way to tell if one is objectively better than the other; that’s down to the bowler and the pattern.

[@mikaelagossett285]

5:50 speaking of heart rate, mine is usually around 68 when practicing, but it’s around 76-90 when I bowl with league I have to sit and work on my breathing during league nights to stay relaxed and calm 😅😅

[@ACommentFromYouTube]

I started at 15 and my best friend started with 14 it’s always a fun debate between us

[@bowlnow824]

I had 2 balls that were 16. Loved how it made me really roll the ball and only problem is it hit too hard and i left a lot of 8 pins. I am of course left handed

[@FilmFactsUncovered]

I threw 14 pounds for 2 weeks and left a lot of 5 pins hitting the pocket . I’m also Left handed

[@bowlnow824]

I couldn't go down to 14. I would be throwing it too hard for my Revrate.

[@yungavalor3192]

Are there any pro bowlers that throw 13? My wrist started hurting to a point where I cannot throw even a 14 as effectively as I used to.

[@boie946]

i wanna try 16 ibs

[@coopergates9680]

16# may sound like too much of a burden over time until one realizes that sooner is better than later for maintaining the strength to handle 16#. Dropping in weight before you "have to" may have a net downside as one ages

[@tomrogue13]

I throw 15. And anyone know how to sign up for teams?

[@evanw2164]

Elite league, elite team chemistry, but none above NJ. You’ve all gelled so well, cool to watch every time out.

[@garyloomis4961]

Very very interesting

[@2001yellowvette]

Your gonna love the way you look, I Gurantee it!

[@harryriehle7176]

Where is Santtu this year?

[@ripvanrevs]

Santu was injured when they did the team draft.

[@cjwalker469]

Started with a 15 tore a muscle in my wrist now I throw 13

[@KK-pb1xn]

My best series ever was thrown with a 14.5 lb ball

[@Bdubs007]

14.5??? Thats not even heard of wtf lol

[@KK-pb1xn]

@@Bdubs007 14 lb 10oz then drilled

[@Bdubs007]

@@KK-pb1xn show me a link that says an altered ball to any pound to .5 is legal. I never heard of this

[@ScottyThompson-lt7wl]

Cool video talk tech bowling packy tournament

[@Vietboy004]

I tried 14 and it just deflect more

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

But MEN drive the Dodge RAM, not the Corolla🤣😂🤣🤔

[@elock]

Bowl 2 whole games and just decide winner on a 3 shot roll-off seems less than ideal. But I do love the feel of the PBA league when it's on TV. Much more energy than the normal broadcasts. I know you all are bowling for your livelihood, but the golf-like quietness is bad for the sport. Hitting a baseball is a million times harder than throwing a bowling ball and they have fans going crazy the whole time. Bowling needs noise, in my opinion, to seem less boring to casuals. And if you don't start attracting the casuals the sport will not last.

[@Lovetheducks]

Packy you should always be the closer. You need to fight for that spot. You’ve earned it don’t ever say someone else on team should close match. It’s your team own that be the leader and kick butt!

[@BornIn1500]

except it's not "his" team. And how did he "earn" it? And if someone else has a better look, then they should close. Simple as that.

[@Swamprowdy]

​@@BornIn1500Well said. It's crazy when amateurs think they know more than touring pros. But fans of many different sports think they're more knowledgeable than pros or coaches or former players.

[@Lovetheducks]

@@BornIn1500 somebody always needs to step up and be the man. There needs to be someone clutch the one you count on if you don’t have that on a team that team will fail.

[@Bassmaster1256]

Del Ballard looks lost.

[@CurtisL8.3066]

McCune uses 16? Guy still throws fucking missiles

[@librarianwretch]

If I dropped down to 14, my ball would hit like a pillow.

[@Swamprowdy]

Try it and see what happens.

[@octobrot7591]

I used to bowl with 14 and you do have to be a bit more accurate but it reacts the same as a 15 because of the core. It’ll feel lighter so you might feel like you can throw it faster but you gotta weigh the speed vs weight carry

[@bunker5696]

I have both 14lb and 15lb balls and they hit the samw

[@zacharysmith8902]

I bowled for 40 years…I can’t stand with 2 fingers

[@ACommentFromYouTube]

Can’t believe your as old as you are when all your comments have terrible grammar and you whine like a school girl

[@calebkidd]

cry about it. every sport evolves

[@zacharysmith8902]

@@calebkidd it DEvolves

[@calebkidd]

@@zacharysmith8902 🤣🤣 bowling has significantly grown bc of 2 handed🤣 pretty sure that’s EVOLVING

[@zacharysmith8902]

I agree..it as DEvolved

[@CliftonDon74]

Thanks for the consistent coverage throughout this tour season thus far. You guys are definitely providing the best coverage between the qualifying rounds, to the Elite League coverage, and the prelim finals show. ❤ 🎳