This probably belongs on a different Forum, but it seems that more folks read this one than any other.  I've been considering trying the Bowler's Slide Sock, and would like a report from anyone that uses it, especially as to how it works on sticky or slick approaches.  Thanks  --  JohnP

John--I've used a slide sock successfully for the past couple of years.Not the "Bowler's Slide Sock", though. I use the "Slidz-rite" sock. With the red leather heel (SST 6) it is a perfect combination for every approach condition that I have encountered bowling in many estabishments throughout the State of California. I feel that the slide sock is a must for synthetic approaches. One can obtain the "Slidz-rite" sock at www.bowlingconcepts.com   They are quite inexpensive so you can order several.

It is not unusual for our product to last 6 months to a year.  They are not the cheap flannel products that you find out there.  Also tube socks wear out quickly and are not consistent.  We have been in business for over 5 years making the best slide product on the market. We started out custom making the product for SASBA senior scratch bowlers here in Texas and have grown to thousands sold across the country yearly. Our product is also reversible.  If you do manage to wear a hole in it turn it inside out and go back to bowling.  The bottom is made of a durable heavy duty material. We recommend that you wash it every 30 days!  In fact some pro shops won't carry it because it last too long and they would rather sell you a cheap sock once a week.  The Bowler's Slide Sock also will not bunch up under your foot like flannel socks. Don't judge the Bowler's Slide Sock by the competition until you have tried the real Bowler's Slide Sock by SLSM Designs.  We own the U.S. Patent Pending on the technology and designs behind it. The other characteristic is that it is not super slick but adaptable.  It works on slick or tacky approaches, wood or synthetic and provides a consistent slide regardless.  Rub the sock in the carpet for a few minutes before you bowl.  Be careful the first few shots and it usually will dial in in about 4 to 6 shots.  If it wasn't a serious piece of equipment we wouldn't spend the money and advertise on the back cover of Bowling This Month's new 2003 Ball Review Guide.  Take a look at our Texas dealers listing and you may find some familiar names!!!  WE welcome everyone to visit our website at :  www.bowlersslidesock.com  and we absolutely mean it when we say

 If you are using something else this sock will make you throw the others away!

Robert C. Maxfield II
Director of Marketing
SLSM Designs / Bowler's Slide Sock
www.bowlersslidesock.com

Smash49


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Smash49
robert@bowlersslidesock.com
Bowler's Slide Sock:  Reduces or eliminates problems with Slick OR Tacky approaches.
www.bowlersslidesock.com

Edited on 3/28/2004 1:14 AM

I've been using one for almost a year now and have had nothing but success with it. I've tried everything and the bolwers slide sock is the best way to tackle any approach. I used to have problems with tacky synthetic approaches. A tube sock was way too slick. The bowlers slide sock did the trick. I am going to put in another order for a couple more since the one I have is wearing out. I never washed it like they said to do. Just too lazy to do it but I'm sure it would have lasted longer than a year. For $10 how could you go wrong?

Thanks for the responses.  Any others?