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john178

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Thumb-tip Drilling
« on: May 01, 2008, 03:29:41 AM »
I read an article entitled "Thumb-tip drilling gains ground" in a newsletter called The Bowling News dated April 24, 2008.

Has anyone ever experienced this type of drilling ?  If so, what are the positives and negatives ?

Thanks in advance for all replies.

John C.
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Mike Austin

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Re: Thumb-tip Drilling
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2008, 11:25:21 PM »
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John,  this is a bit of a tweak on the "thumbless" grip

The thumb is inserted to the first joint.  Gives a bit of control and stability to the "thumbless" grip.

Takes a bit of imagination and experimentation to get the thumbhole in the right position, and pitches required.

It is possible and workable, but wouldn't recommend it.


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Re: Thumb-tip Drilling
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2008, 09:49:42 AM »
Something like 45 years ago I ran into Andy Veripappa at a demo while I was vacationing with the parents.  He suggested to me that I try thumbtip drilling.  About 30 years later I did, and didn't like it.
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