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My son is 9 years old and about 5" tall. What weight ball should I buy for him?
Have him place his palm upwards with his elbow bent at 90 degrees at his side. Place a bowling ball in the palm of his hand. Start with an 8 pound and increase the ball weight by a pound until he cannot hold the ball in that position for 15 seconds. The ball he can hold for 15 seconds will be the correct weight.
Good luck,
Chip
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Chip Aki
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Ball drilling/fitting, Layouts, coaching related questions, any. USA Bowling Bronze Certified Coach, International Bowling Pro Shops and Instructors Assocation member, 15 years Experience in ball drilling, Storm Staff member.
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Team USA State Champion Indiana'87 and Lousiana '97, National Collegiate Championship Wichita State '87, Ky state Singles Champion '99,Team USA National Finalist '97,'98, USBC Open Singles Champion 2007 (814 series)
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