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lsf_21

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brunswick thumb saver
« on: June 26, 2007, 02:16:50 PM »
has anybody tried it and if so what do you think about it?
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lsf_21

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Re: brunswick thumb saver
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2007, 12:17:02 AM »
ok thanks for the input ill just stick to the vise tape im currently useing.
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Re: brunswick thumb saver
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2007, 12:38:05 AM »
I had one and it was horrible, the material would like stretch off of my thumb and I would almost like drop the ball in my backswing :/
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chaos10187

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Re: brunswick thumb saver
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2007, 12:56:05 AM »
Good idea, poorly carried out. Since there is no grip, its like having permanent easy slide on your thumb, so if you can imagine you drop it alot. Secondly, the inside of the thumb saver you can feel where the materials are stitched together, and after 5+ games it will literally cut and blister the side of your thumb. Lastly, your thumb pitch and size will have to be altered to compensate for the lack of grip and the increased thumb size.

Thumb saver - 15 dollars
redrill thumb/slug - 5-15 dollars
10-15 wasted practice games - 15-50 dollars
changing your thumb hole back - 5-15 dollars

Taking the time to fit your thumb hole properly without a thumbsaver - Priceless.

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lsf_21

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Re: brunswick thumb saver
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2007, 05:41:28 PM »
ok thanks a lot
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zmansmustang

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Re: brunswick thumb saver
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2007, 06:34:27 PM »
new product coming out called ron c's magic carpet. thats also the website, sounds interesting and promising. you may want to check it out.

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Re: brunswick thumb saver
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2007, 07:06:58 AM »
Magic Carpet has been out for quite a while.  Many on here, including myself, swear by it.

http://www.bowl4fun.com/magiccarpet/magiccarpet.htm

I think Ron still sends free samples to try.  PM him here (username Magic Carpet), or send him an email and see if he still does.  It's about as thick as 4 pieces of white tape, so if you have a tight thumb hole, you might need to open it a bit.
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Re: brunswick thumb saver
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2007, 07:08:07 AM »
The magic carpet?  

Where've you been?

The magic carpet has been out a looooong time!
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zmansmustang

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Re: brunswick thumb saver
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2007, 02:04:38 PM »
just heard of it in july btm. I don't keep up with the accessoriesmuch. just read and learned about the finger/thumb tape that wes malott uses on his hand. if that gives you an idea how much I keep up.