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General Category => Drilling & Layouts => Topic started by: Bowler-BK on February 02, 2006, 05:29:54 AM

Title: How much do I lengthen the span
Post by: Bowler-BK on February 02, 2006, 05:29:54 AM

I was thinking about experimenting with reverse pitch in my thumb.  I'm pretty sure you have to also increase the span when you add reverse but I am not sure how much.  Please tell me if I am correct and, if so, what is the ratio?

Title: Re: How much do I lengthen the span
Post by: Strider on February 02, 2006, 01:35:16 PM

What are your span and pitches now, and how much reverse do you want to go to?
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Title: Re: How much do I lengthen the span
Post by: Bowler-BK on February 02, 2006, 01:43:31 PM

I have MF 4 3/8, RF 4 7/16.  Fingers away 1/4 and thumb is 0 reverse and 1/8 away.  I was just going to experiment with some older stuff see if I gained anything from it.  I was planning on going up in 1/8 or 1/4 increments.  I do tend to be late out of the ball frequently and thought it might help.
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Title: Re: How much do I lengthen the span
Post by: JohnP on February 02, 2006, 08:34:38 PM

Try 1/8 reverse without changing the spans.  --  JohnP

Title: Re: How much do I lengthen the span
Post by: strikeking on February 04, 2006, 09:19:19 PM

The "length" of your span IS the "length" of your span!This measurement has nothing to do with pitches. Pitch is determined by the shape and flexibility of your hand and fingers. The correct pitch allows you to retain a solid grip and still get a clean release without crimping your thumb or getting blisters on your fingers and thumb. If your driller cannot accomplish this, you need to find someone who can.
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