I took a small break off from bowling (about a month due to job requirements)... came back last night for a small tournament and from the very first warm-up ball I threw, I had pain directly in the center of my thumb nail.  By the end of the three games, it was very sore to touch and a small black-n-blue mark formed under the thumb nail.  I never noticed it before, but then again I was bowling 3+ times a week and was probably more used to it.  During the last few months, I had gradually changed my thumb pitch from 1/4" reverse to finally 1/8" forward pitch (while keeping approx 1/8" right lateral).  I am now wondering if the forward pitch may be too much for me?  I still have one ball with the original pitch (1/4" reverse) and it feels pretty comfortable...  I had decided to change the pitches in order to try and not "squeeze" the grip quite as much (as my full span is only in the 4 1/8" range).  Should I pop a new thumb slug in a couple balls and give myself a little more reverse pitch?  I have a couple more tournaments coming up and I'm not sure I will be able to throw anymore than 3 games if the current discomfort continues.  
Thanks,
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ahh... that is possible..  I have basically no bevel in the back.. so that may be the trick...  I will give it a shot.. see if it helps... if not, then I think I may have to adjust the pitches a little...  
Thanks,
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