Author Topic: Ball roll vs. finger inserts (Read 2435 times)

Evening Sun · « **on:** January 29, 2016, 08:52:04 AM »

I know this may sound a bit strange, but I overheard a bowler telling another that the hardness of the finger inserts affects the way a ball rolls. Specifically, using harder inserts gives the ball more length, whereas softer inserts cause earlier roll.
Can this be true?

BallReviews-Removed0385 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2016, 09:30:36 AM »

No. At least in my simple mind.

If the finger inserts "cause" the bowler to roll it differently then it rolls differently. Some people overthink things... It's what the bowler does to the ball that affects how it rolls.

Remember that no ball "reacts" by itself. It's merely responding to what the bowler does to it. Speed, revs, rotation, tilt, and lane conditions will bring out characteristics of the ball, but a reactive ball rolled end-over-end, for example, still goes straight.

Evening Sun · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2016, 10:30:26 AM »

Thanks, notclay. I guess it just comes down to whatever works best for the bowler.

Good Times Good Times · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2016, 02:18:54 PM »

I don't understand how the density of the grip would have an effect on ball motion.

It would be the applied force from the bowler to the ball that affects roll.

spmcgivern · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2016, 03:05:24 PM »

I think the insinuation is softer grips versus harder grips. I guess softer grips allow the bowler to get more revs versus harder grips?

I used grips that are comfortable. I have had soft grips and hard grips. I remember one I had that was hexagon in shape and very hard.

But anyway, I assume grip choice is dictated by comfort and should have no bearing on roll characteristics.

Evening Sun · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2016, 04:18:55 PM »

Thanks to all of you for your replys. The bottom line is: go with whatever works/feels best.

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