Post by: dizzyfugu on April 09, 2007, 09:17:07 PM
I have the feeling that I can hold the ball more relaxed now, for a cleaner thumb exit and easier revs. It works, and there is still some space in the hole, even though I can feel the tape when I try to turn the thumb in the hole. I seem to have cranked the thumb before too much. Only thing I wonder about is that I read that one should not put (too much) tape under the finger, since it increases the span?
Additionally, how do others place their tape and at which thickness?
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Post by: justdale on April 10, 2007, 05:46:26 AM
I tell all of our customers that if you look and the thumb hole as a clock, imagine putting your white tape at 1:30, and your black tape at 7 ( for your right handed bowlers) you want the textured tape on the front of the thumb ( for gripping purposes) and the slick tape on the backside.
It works without putting a whole lot of undo pressure that might hurt you
Post by: azguy on April 10, 2007, 06:26:16 AM
I have a wide thumb and no matter how I work the hole, I do need the tape to have a good fit. I have not found the tape to make that much difference in pitch, unless you are using more than two or you use the Ebonite tape doubled as it's thicker than pro grip tape. But, it is a personal thing and as long as it works for you, then you've found the answer.
Keep in mind, what works for one will/might not work for another. As long as you exit as you wish, the feel to you is comfortable, then there you have it.
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Post by: Musky300 on April 10, 2007, 08:19:51 AM
As a result, I've found that the Black Tape actually becomes more "tacky" for me and I tend to hang up in it more, whether in the front or the back. It may start out as smooth, but quickly changes.
I consequenlty use white textured for both front and back, which seems to handle moisture better...this has worked well for me. I also put it at more of of a 7:30 / 1:00 position to snug up front to back.
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Post by: dizzyfugu on April 11, 2007, 03:01:04 AM
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Keep in mind, what works for one will/might not work for another. As long as you exit as you wish, the feel to you is comfortable, then there you have it.
Exactly, that is what made me ask! I am quite content with my setup, and it seems to be a true progress. I have rather slender fingers and thumb, and in colder times the thumb shrinks considerably. When it gets warmer, I suppose that I'll take out some tape under the thumb once it becomes more warm and humid, but we'll see.
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Up until last summer, tape was just something I thought I had no use for.
Sound much like me. I used to get along without tape, too. But when I did some training sessions I met a (advanced) local bowler on the neighboring lane, and he suggested some tape since I was throwing the ball quite upward. I always thought that I needed a wide open thumb hole, because I had problems with the bevel some time ago. But after some experiments, I feel confident that I "discovered" an new option to improve my game, together with some other changes like making the approach to the foul line with flexed knees for a better knee bend, slide and balance.
You never know, there is always something new to learn out there
Once more, thank you all of for your thoughts, experience and suggestions
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