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Levithian
Hi, first post in here, i was just thinking i might ask this question in here. Iam alot like most people, i have swelling problems when humidity is present and as such i had the thumb holes of all my gear drilled larger to accomodate it . Currently Iam having problems keeping a good grip on the ball during league, towards the third game i start to feel i loose the grip on the ball and my games usually suffer. I think i have narrowed it down to one simple problem, when i start bowling iam really gripping with the thumb, as the game progresses i either start to relax or my hand just gets tired. As a result i feel like i cant hold onto the ball.
I might be weird, but i like a nice tight grip around my thumb, i very rarely have problems with my thumb exiting the ball (ie it doesnt hang up), but recently iam using more and more tape in order to keep a tight feel and a good consistant grip on the ball (at present im up to about 5 pieces of the textured stuff and still needing alittle help from mr rosin bag). I have been talking to a person who has done a bit of my drilling and he suggested i should maybe have a look at changing the pitch on my thumb. Now as it stands im playing with alittle reverse pitch (about 1/8th of an inch from memory) and he suggested we try alittle forward in order for it to feel like the ball is sitting tight on my thumb (i dont really have a big thumb, it isnt particulary wide nor is it very long). I really want to get out of the habit of gripping with my thumb (well it feels natural now) but iam alittle weary of the problems it will cause my game at present (just into a new season).
I guess im asking will the change in pitch be a good thing (should i try it with one of my older balls first, then if it works change them all). Is it something that could solve my problem? or should i just get my thumb redrilled a size smaller and get rid of the tape. And i surpose, lastly, just how much tape is too much (how much would indicate a significant problem).
Thanks for your time.
P.S. Yes i have tried using one piece of textured in the front and pieces of the smooth in the back of the hole but the feel just isnt the same.
P.P.S: I dont seem to have the swelling problem at my home centre where most of my bowling is done. The tape seems to be more about feel.
I might be weird, but i like a nice tight grip around my thumb, i very rarely have problems with my thumb exiting the ball (ie it doesnt hang up), but recently iam using more and more tape in order to keep a tight feel and a good consistant grip on the ball (at present im up to about 5 pieces of the textured stuff and still needing alittle help from mr rosin bag). I have been talking to a person who has done a bit of my drilling and he suggested i should maybe have a look at changing the pitch on my thumb. Now as it stands im playing with alittle reverse pitch (about 1/8th of an inch from memory) and he suggested we try alittle forward in order for it to feel like the ball is sitting tight on my thumb (i dont really have a big thumb, it isnt particulary wide nor is it very long). I really want to get out of the habit of gripping with my thumb (well it feels natural now) but iam alittle weary of the problems it will cause my game at present (just into a new season).
I guess im asking will the change in pitch be a good thing (should i try it with one of my older balls first, then if it works change them all). Is it something that could solve my problem? or should i just get my thumb redrilled a size smaller and get rid of the tape. And i surpose, lastly, just how much tape is too much (how much would indicate a significant problem).
Thanks for your time.
P.S. Yes i have tried using one piece of textured in the front and pieces of the smooth in the back of the hole but the feel just isnt the same.
P.P.S: I dont seem to have the swelling problem at my home centre where most of my bowling is done. The tape seems to be more about feel.
