You can buy Bowling balls as light a 8 pounds, or as heavy as 16 pounds.
Most professional bowlers use 15- or 16-pound balls. Years ago, professionals almost exclusively used 16-pound balls, but with the introduction of reactive resin coverstock and computer-designed weight blocks. the ball drives through the pins harder and deflects off the pins less. Consequently, professionals found they achieved better results with a slightly lighter ball.
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