For years I have had problems with an inconsistent release.The problem has always been with my thumb in that I grip with my thumb to hard.

If I swing the ball by my side it starts slipping off my thumb very early.However If I take my wrist strap off all of my equipment feels more "Secure" and a couple of my bowling balls feel almost "Perfect".

I was wondering what might cause this and what the solution might be? I tell whoever drills my equipment that I wear a wrist device but maybe they are not taking that on board?

Any help would be most apprecated.

with your wrist device you thumb doest go im the ball as far as with it off and your driller is probably fitting you with your wrist device off. I suggest going without the device but if you do need it i suggest making you thumb hole smaller and when you get your next ball drilled dont see how it fits with out your wrist device put it on before you put your hand in the ball.  The driller always goes off your feedback if you dont give any than he cant get your equipment perfect the way you want it.
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I have a few hammers and know how to nail the pocket with them!

Yes, wear the support while he takes your measurements.  SOunds to me like you'll need more forward pitch in your thumb.
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- Andy


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Could be a number of reasons for the problem.  It feels secure when you take your wrist strap off because the glove is probably keeping your wrist straight or slightly cupped, making your thumb exit early/quickly and you are squeezing to hold on to this.

My wife has the same problem.  She can't get the ball off her thumb at all, puts her Pro Release on and whamo!  Ball flys off.  She loves that glove and has sold many for me.

Your problem could be a number of things, span, pitch, hole size, hole shape, and infinite combinations of these.  Gotta get your hand/grip checked by a good driller.  You have to remember your grip is a handle to hold on to the ball.  If your grip holds on to you a little that is better, then you can relax your arm and not have as much muscle in your swing.  The ball will feel lighter, your ball speed, accuracy, revs will all increase.

I may be able to help you locate one in your area.
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Mike Austin's Precision Pro Shop
Houston, TX
Drilling and Tech Advice BirdDogbowling.com

Driller to many "Stars" and Tony Melendez too!

Cheers Guys,

I think the best thing would be to talk to the pro shop guys,its just that some of them are "Youngish" and have not been drilling that long.Also none of the guys pay as much interest as I would like,in all the years I have been getting stuff drilled not one has looked at me bowling beforehand.

I had a quick look at a pic of a drilling with more forward pitch,could that not possibly lead to trouble getting my thumb out of the ball smoothly?

As for finding a good pro shop in my area,unfortunately living in England that can be quite hard and due to financial restraints I can't afford to keep getting balls plugged and drilled.

Thanks for the help.