This is probably happening because when you try to make "a really good shot" you are grabbing at the ball alittle in your follow through. If the shape of your thumb is oval, you are far better off with oval instead of round. If it is the natural shape of your thumb, then it should be very comfortable.
Many of us, when we try "really hard to make a good shot" we tense up a bit, and that creates the tendancy to grab in the follow through. Bowling is all about relaxing, and a muscle free swing----or atleast as muscle free as possible.