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Title: brunswick finger saver..??
Post by: agroves on December 05, 2008, 04:38:06 AM

Anybody using this thing?  I get a callus on the tip of my index finger.  I've used a variety of things in the past, like superglue, finger tips, turbo rev, etc...

The finger tips work okay but tend to fly off every now and again.  I was looking at the finger saver b/c it is longer down the finger.


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Title: Re: brunswick finger saver..??
Post by: Stan on December 05, 2008, 12:44:10 PM

I have a couple in the shop.  Its like using a glove without the glove.  You won't know if you like it until you try it.  I pesonnaly wrap some vise tape , the tacky one, halfway around my nail for a better feel of the ball.  Give it a try .

Title: Re: brunswick finger saver..??
Post by: agroves on December 05, 2008, 12:46:14 PM

Tried that too, but the Vise tape doesn't stick to me...lol
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Title: Re: brunswick finger saver..??
Post by: drock300 on December 05, 2008, 01:43:32 PM

I have the same problem...I have started to use the Turbo Skin Tape and it works great...it stays on really well for about 10-12 games...then I either have to reapply it or just press on it between shots...
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Title: Re: brunswick finger saver..??
Post by: LuckyLefty on December 05, 2008, 09:57:02 PM

Index finger MORE hook, baby finger less hook.  (http://"http://www.buddiesproshop.com/product/2330/Turbo_2-N-1_Turbo_Rev.htm")

Personnally I like to use finger inserts because they do fly off....bounce down the lane....and I find that ....hysterical!

REgards,

Luckylefty
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Title: Re: brunswick finger saver..??
Post by: Corey C on December 06, 2008, 08:52:14 AM

The Turbo rev works the best for me. Just take it off every frame so it doesn't get sweaty and it'll never fly off.
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Title: Re: brunswick finger saver..??
Post by: Brickguy221 on December 07, 2008, 10:32:27 AM

I didn't realize that people push their index finger hard enough against the ball to get a callus or such. Does it help that much?.... Maybe this is something I need to be doing if it is benefical?
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Title: Re: brunswick finger saver..??
Post by: Strider on December 07, 2008, 06:23:36 PM

I don't try to lift hard with my index finger, but I wear a golf glove (thumb and bowling fingers cut out) to protect my index finger.  No matter how short I cut it, I tend to crack the nail about 1/3 the down if I don't protect it.  Another cheap solution it to use a "money counter" available at most office supply chains.

http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/313619/Swingline-Rubber-Fingertips-11-1-2/

They're cheap, stay on, and don't change your release because they're not super thick.
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Title: Re: brunswick finger saver..??
Post by: smash8-10split on December 07, 2008, 06:39:30 PM

i have seen a bunch of people just use a grip that fits snug on their index finger.
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Title: Re: brunswick finger saver..??
Post by: tenpinspro on December 07, 2008, 10:24:41 PM

Hey agroves, (How ya doing bud?)

I've tried this and also sold it at the shop.  It works well but I had a couple of issues with it.  1) It didn't last very long, I used it maybe a couple of months and it wore out, flipped it around and that wore out as well 2) The size was a little big for my finger so I had to tape it on the end of the finger near my palm.  The product worked while it lasted.
 
I used to use a grip on my index as well until it flew off multiple times (once at Nats...embarrassing).  Hope this helps some...
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Title: Re: brunswick finger saver..??
Post by: agroves on December 08, 2008, 02:06:55 AM

I picked up some smaller finger tips at staples.  Hopefully, they will stay on.  If not, I guess I'll look for something else.


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