reduce slide on slide sole

[slayer]

hi,

i have tried using a wire brush on my slide soles to reduce the amount of slide... but i am still finding them to be too slippery... is there anyway i can reduce the slip on them?

 

[KnuckleHead]

What brand of Shoes are you wearing. If Dexter's you can change the sole and heel so you get more grip. Any other Shoes that have changing soles and heels.

 

[slayer]

I have dexters... but they dont have inter changeable soles... unless you can rip the slide sole off and stick another over it?

 

[PoITeR]

Sounds like u have the older style shoes, as now a days they come with interchangeable souls. as for not sliding that is a hard one as normally everyone sticks lol.

 

[slayer]

They were only an entry level shoe...

because i am a 2-hander i really need to be able to get leverage off my left foot... which is the problem because as soon as i shift my weight slightly right (as you see osku and belmo do) then my left foot slides out from under me! i think this is what is killing my ball speed as i am having to slide in very upright but squatting...

 

[jason_doust]

Have you tried brushing sideways, or torwards the toe or brushing the heel? These can make a drastic difference. Especially the heel. Have a few practice approaches first without the ball if you try this.

I'm not sure how old you are, but if your feet have stopped growing, save up for a good pair of shoes. Dexters, Dynrooz (Global 900 these days), Linds etc. They are the only part of you that touches the playing surface.

 

[slayer]

yeah i think that would be my next step... im 26...

tried brushing but it doesnt make enough of a diff... my shoes only have the slide sole on the toe... nothing on the heel... i think that is one of the reasons i slipped over the other day... cos i tried to push back a little with my foot to give me leverage on the bowl and my heel pushed a little and then slid out from under me!!

its like falling over on stage!! lol!

 

[nuthouse]

depends too if you need to slide.... I am one that 'plants' the front foot and doesn't slide at all. The heel being placed on ground prevents slide when releasing the ball

 

[GBS]

1. Clean the rubber heel with acetone or

2. File off he front edge of the heel so the round edge disappears and a sharp edge appears and

Practice the slide before you put a ball on your hand or

3. Move to Dexter SST V, SST VI or SST VII. They will work.

Hope this helps