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RDR

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Power Groove alteration
« on: March 17, 2005, 01:43:14 PM »
I have a Yellow/Chrome Power Groove, and I'm looking to get some more hook out of it.  Should I use a Scotch Brite pad to alter its surface, or should I have a pro shop do it.  And, if I should use a Scotch Brite, how should I go about it?  Does it just require some elbow grease, or something more sophisticated?  Thanks.
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Re: Power Groove alteration
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2005, 09:55:17 PM »
Well, I guess another question would be, should I do this?  I'm pretty new to bowling (just finishing up my first season in a league), and I don't pretend to know a ton, but I want to learn.  I'm a stroker with a 141 average, although I don't often bowl much below that. I usually play up the second arrow from the right with my power groove.  This seems to work pretty well for the first and second games.  But, in the third game I seem to struggle.  I'm not sure if it's due to carrydown, or what, but I was thinking that a little more traction out of my ball might help me.  What do you think?  Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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JohnP

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Re: Power Groove alteration
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2005, 02:38:22 PM »
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But, in the third game I seem to struggle.


RDR -- What do you struggle with?  Is the ball not finishing because of carry down or is it breaking too much because of the shot drying out?  As is, you've got a good match up two games out of three.  If you adjust the surface (either smoother or rougher) to help the last game, you take the chance that you hurt yourself for the first two games.  Find some way to adjust to combat the transition.  Or, if you can afford it, the solution may be to purchase a second ball for that third game.    --  JohnP
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RDR

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Re: Power Groove alteration
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2005, 09:20:40 PM »
John, I'm sure you are probably right about altering the ball.  Upon further reflection, I'm sure my third game struggles are mostly due to a physical (and possibly mental) breakdown on my part.  I think I really just want to buy another ball, preferably a more high performance, aggressive ball.  But I'll probably hold off.  I try to move right in the third game, but I my ball still goes straight.  I don't know if the oil has carried, or what, but it doesn't seem to work that well.  Maybe I just need to play straight in the third game.  I'll have to work on it.  

One problem that I'm really struggling with is my thumb beginning to stick midway through game 2.  I start to get warmer and sweat, and I think my thumb might even swell slightly.  But, when I use some easy slide on my thumb, I drop my next couple of shots.  Any suggestions on how I should fix this?
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Re: Power Groove alteration
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2005, 10:06:26 AM »
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One problem that I'm really struggling with is my thumb beginning to stick midway through game 2. I start to get warmer and sweat, and I think my thumb might even swell slightly. But, when I use some easy slide on my thumb, I drop my next couple of shots. Any suggestions on how I should fix this?


RDR -- First, try drinking ice water and chewing on the ice.  That may lower your body temp enough to cure the problem.  If not, you're going to need to open your thumb hole up a little and use something to fill the extra room in the early part of your night.  Tape works.  Or you can use either a Magic Carpet or Thumbillow if you don't want to fool with putting tape in and out.  Ask your driller for some help, he's dealt with this type of problem extensively, and doesn't know you're having problems unless you tell him.  --  JohnP
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RDR

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Re: Power Groove alteration
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2005, 10:16:54 AM »
I always make it a point to have a glass of ice water, and I try to keep my hand on it, too.  So, I guess I'm going to have to go see my driller.  Thanks for the advice.
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