Does anyone here have any info they can give me on offset thumb holes?

The last few months my balls dont feel as comfortable as they used too and my wrist is often sore during the 3rd game and after bowling. I've noticed that the ball feels much lighter/comfortable when I dont use my thumb and rest the ball in my palm.

The thing is, I dont really want to start bowling 2 handed/no thumbing.

Im gonna speak to my driller soon but its an hour drive and I wont have time for a week or 2. So i'd like to arm myself with any info that would be of any use for once I eventually get there.

Thanks

If it is what I am thinking that you mean I have my stuff drilled that way. The person who drills my stuff use to work for Brunswick at Nationals. It is what he calls a CLT lay out. If you look at most "common" drilled balls the thumb hole is about in the center if the finger holes when you come straight down. With the CLT lay out it is a more natural fit with the shape of your hand. You don't have to do any twisting or wrenching or anything like that to get in the ball. All you do is put your fingers in the ball and the thumb slides right in. It is so nice and comfortable and easy to come out of. Since I have started to use this it is hard to go back to any other stuff that does not have this. If you have any further questions on it if you are going to nationals check with any of the booths out there.
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Yeah I can read .pdf's. Thanks alot.

deeb.mail@ntlworld.com


Edit. Ooops. Lots of replies whilst I posted. Thanks for all the info.

How much is classed as a normal offset? (i know eveyones hand is different, but are we taling in-line with the middle finger hole??)



Edited on 3/13/2004 8:41 PM

I got your mail, livespive. I appreciate it. There's a fair bit to read but I'll go through it in the morning.

Its 2:15am here in sunny* 'ole England!!

Thanks for the quick reponses everyone.

*Disclaimer. England is far from suuny. Its cold, wet and we had 3 inches of snow on friday! Roll on the Summer.

I don't think that I get more revs on the ball however I come out of the ball cleaner and more consistent with the equipment drilled with the CLT layout. Some people may get more revs. For me like I said I don't but it is a much more relaxed fit in the ball. I think that once more and more people have the opportunity to try it the more it will catch on all over.
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trying to have fun while I bowl