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Locke

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Static Weight Idea
« on: November 17, 2010, 02:06:00 AM »
So I have found that I get a more accurate and consistent release with finger weight. I found this out on accident with a Cell with .9 finger weight. I have now changed all my balls to it and find a much cleaner release. Has anyone else run into this? My ball driller looked at my like I was nuts when I asked him to bring every ball to .9 until he saw the difference in action.
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Re: Static Weight Idea
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2010, 10:23:12 AM »
I don't see how it would affect your release, it may make a MARGINAL difference in ball reaction, if that's what you're talking about.
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Re: Static Weight Idea
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2010, 10:26:28 AM »
that 9/10ths of a whole ounce must make a huge difference in your release, must be all that extra weight on your fingers or something.
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Re: Static Weight Idea
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2010, 10:44:24 AM »
Locke,

Any explanation on why this is happening? You must admit that it is a difficult concept for the rest of us to wrap our heads around, considering the small marginal weight you are dealing with.
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Re: Static Weight Idea
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2010, 10:44:36 AM »
If you have convinced yourself it matters, then it matters to you. Just a placebo effect maybe?
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Re: Static Weight Idea
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2010, 10:45:40 AM »
i think I have read it all now. Thanks BR.
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Re: Static Weight Idea
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2010, 10:50:30 AM »
+1 stroke....all brainwashed.....
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Re: Static Weight Idea
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2010, 10:54:12 AM »
not to stir up any arguements but sometimes the smallest thing cant affect everything...maybe not for the greater whole but sometimes the littest change can affect the ball motion immensely for one person.

bowling is like a signature, everyones style will be different and in my eyes thats one of the coolest things about this sport

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Re: Static Weight Idea
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2010, 11:08:45 AM »



pro shops are out to screw you everytime!!! you didn't know?  

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So what happens when the ball has a full ounce of finger weight, do you all of a sudden become a garbage can bowler, how about 8/10ths of an ounce...do you fire you ball driller?  
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Re: Static Weight Idea
« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2010, 11:19:18 AM »
Uh, what is it you're smoking..
I'd love some..

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Locke

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Re: Static Weight Idea
« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2010, 09:46:52 PM »
I am not talking about static weights effecting the reaction of the ball. What I have found is that the added weight on the fingers for some reason gets my thumb out cleaner. It was the only thing I changed. The way I found it was by noticing that I only had one ball that I was feeling good about the way it came off my hand. It was one of my Cells. It had a really abnormal drilling on it so I looked at what it could possibly be and realized the only difference was that static weight. So, out of curiousity I changed them all and it worked for all of them. Maybe it is just placebo, but I find it interesting. The way I figure it is that the added weight out on the fingers helps take pressure off my thumb somehow.
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Re: Static Weight Idea
« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2010, 11:47:59 PM »
I agree, when I have .876302198oz of thumb weight, I get 2 more revs.  Dialing in that thumb weight is the problem.
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Re: Static Weight Idea
« Reply #12 on: November 18, 2010, 12:55:57 AM »
The offset of the static weight is not anywhere near the surface of the ball. In fact, they are closer to the center of the ball than you may think. However, if it works for ya, knock yourself out.
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Re: Static Weight Idea
« Reply #13 on: November 21, 2010, 02:48:14 AM »
I heard somewhere that Norm Duke has all his balls drilled with 3/8 side weight, and will not bowl with anything else.

Pretty sure it was said during commentary on the WSOB on Xtra Frame. Unsure of which round/tournament etc.
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Re: Static Weight Idea
« Reply #14 on: November 21, 2010, 03:08:35 AM »
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I heard somewhere that Norm Duke has all his balls drilled with 3/8 side weight, and will not bowl with anything else.

Pretty sure it was said during commentary on the WSOB on Xtra Frame. Unsure of which round/tournament etc.


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