Author Topic: Grip Problem (Read 1902 times)

Jim6979 · « **on:** January 28, 2005, 09:42:43 AM »

Just started bowling after a 5 year layoff. Had a new ball drilled and am having significant thumb problems. My thumb is going numb on the side after less than 1 game. Seems I have a 'loose tendon' at the base of the thumb.

What/how can be done to fix?

JohnP · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2005, 07:39:12 PM »

Jim6979 -- First and easiest thing to try is more bevel on the part of the hole that is impacting the numbed area. Five minutes with a bevel knife and sander could solve your problem. If not, probably the span is too long or your pitches are way off. -- JohnP

LuckyLefty · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2005, 02:34:11 PM »

Greg7 just the opposite a pinched nerve is a sign of too LITTLE bevel and the sharp edge cutting into nerve. He must add bevel as stated by Precision.

REgards,

LUckylefty

DreadPirateRoberts · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2005, 02:59:04 PM »

before I would blam beveling I would look at the span. over beveling a hole to clear a thumb or releave presuure can cause you to grip the ball to stay on your hand. forget about a free swing at that point. over beveling changes the span so that the base of the thumb is closer to the fingers. that is span change but done the wrnog way.

proper fitting should provide a harmony with your hand that ioncludes spans,pitches,hole shape( oval, round) and bevels. inless dictated my some hand anomaly bevels shoud be to knock off corners and that is it. lot's of beveling = bad fitting.

FWIW. I don't even bevel the hole and have soft pillow like office hands. I can hook the lane if I all day and no problems.

it did take me years to get the right drilling so seek out some qualified drillers. grab a few cheep balls from here and hit 3 or 4 pro shops that you hear are good around your area. it's worth it. I now have a driller that I can fly accross country ahve him drill me a ball and ship it. and just hity the lanes with it.

a 15/16 ball hanging off the end of your hand is not natural. seek out way to get that ball fitted as best as you can to provide the most comfort as you can. unless you are feeding a family with your game do not go against your natural ergonomics to gain 2 revs. you will bowl better in the long run.
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LuckyLefty · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2005, 09:18:55 PM »

Bowling with NO bevel is a rarity.

The amount of bevel needed varies from person to person.
It is determined primarily for side bevel by the amount of skin that hangs between ones thumb and index finger web. Those with a lot of skin require some bevel. At no point did I say add excessive bevel. Only the minimum required.

Those with skin are carrying nerves in that area. Those with no webbing in this area can virtually bowl with no bevel.

Front bevel under the flat of the thumb is determined by whether there is nerve damage in this area also. A black mark or a feeling of almost a shock in that area requires just a gentle addition of slightly more bevel. Again small changes are introduced not excessive.

I've passed on a while back Mo Pinels bevel tricks that tell how to apply bevel under first the front and then the sides. Often different amounts are needed in these areas, and if a bowler changes pitch to effect roll often a different amount of bevel needs to be applied in the same area.

Too much bevel leads to dropping/and or squeezing and too little leads to nerve damage for some thumbs.

REgards,

LUckylefty

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