Bowling Ball Weight Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Bowling Ball Weight (BBW) is:

\[ BBW = BW \times 0.10 + SL \]

Where:

\(BBW\) is the bowling ball weight (lbs) (up to 16 pounds)
\(BW\) is your body weight (lbs)
\(SL\) is your skill level (-0.25, 0, 0.25, or 0.50)

What is the Correct Bowling Ball Weight to Use?

The correct weight to use for a bowling ball is ultimately whatever is most comfortable to you. The general rule of thumb is that the bowling ball should be 10% of your body weight up to 16 lbs which is the heaviest ball.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Body Weight (BW) = 150 lbs
Skill Level (SL) = 0.25 (Intermediate)

Using the formula to calculate the Bowling Ball Weight (BBW):

\[ BBW = BW \times 0.10 + SL = 150 \times 0.10 + 0.25 = 15 + 0.25 = 15.25 \text{ lbs} \]

The Recommended Bowling Ball Weight (BBW) is 15.25 lbs.