Hi..I'm 77 years old..been bowling for many years..I've developed arthritus in my knuckles near the ends of my fingers....I went down to an 11 lb ball...that helped...the lanes around here are pretty dry...I tried a conventional grip..didn't help ...then I tried a plane urethane ball..wouldn't carry...tried the brunswick groove dry...didn't carry....someone suggested go to a shorter span ..then in 11 lb ball try a better ball that will go long and won't hook too much...the brunswick avalanche pearl..the amf angle pearl..or some of the brunswick groove balls or scout reactives...do you have any suggestions...please let me know..thanks...immagic

Hi, immagic!

I'm not sure of a direct answer for your question, and perhaps someone will come along who has one, but if you click on links that you'll find via clicking on the following searches, it's possible that you might find some information on the sites there that will be helpful to you.

Bowling Balls for Arthritis in Fingers - Google Search (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=Bowling+Balls+for+Arthritis+in+Fingers)

Bowling Balls for Arthritis in Fingers Knuckles - Google Search (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=Bowling+Balls+for+Arthritis+in+Fingers+Knuckles)

I wish you all the best!

Thanks!

Hi IMMAGIC

The main problem you have with the hitting power is that the ball is too light. There is too much deflection. As the weight of the ball increases the deflection decreases. Your local pro at the lanes should be able to help you with the right weight and grip.

Good luck
Creahands

How soft is the ball?
Chuck