What's the different number in the bowling balls mean?

elaine` SG

To all bowlers out there, care to enlighten me?

I only know it represent the weight of the bowling ball, with the lowest no. means the lightest, correct?

Then, what is the exact weight of each of the bowling ball? And what's the range of the nos.?

It would be good if anyone can recommend me a website to read more about bowlings.

Thanks.

airgrinder SG

yea. they meant the weight. but like a well-machined crankshaft, there are always tolerances. It is usually hard to get balls at exactly the same weight. There will always be some plus, minus. To get the exact weight, use the weight balance in the proshop.

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www.columbia300.com (techdocs)
www.ebonite.com

to read abt user comments on types of balls:
www.bowlingballreviews.com
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Mage^_^ SG

Multiply that number by 6 then if ur weught is around there... that's the one u use... Twisted Evil
Or...
Maybe it determines the board u should be throwing at... Laughing

Frankly, when i saw ur topic, i tot u were referring to the one at the bottom of the ball, next to the MADE IN USA...

Ding SG

do u mean weight in lbs multiplied by 6 = bowler's weight in kg Question

Confused

harmzuay SG

Mage

Are you sure the number to use is 6? I tried that and got a number way below my weight. And I used a 16lb ball in my sums.

airgrinder SG

is it 10? Cool

Ding SG

seems more likely Smile

tIfosI SG

I'm underweight 52 kg... and I use 14 lbs... Twisted Evil

harmzuay SG

Tifosi

You're 16 years old and 52kg is underweight? I guess you must be really tall. Don't worry about the mass thing. It's just a guide. There are exceptions to the rule.