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DOconTEX

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Sticky Approaches
« on: January 20, 2005, 02:35:42 AM »
Last night in league I encountered some sticky spots in my slide area.  Looks like the house had replaced some boards in the approach and they weren't "broken in" yet.  Changed soles and heels, but that only helped marginally.  I didn't bring the right balls to go either left (more aggressive ball) or right(less aggressive to play in the dry) so I was herky jerky all night worrying about the approach.  Missed spares and couldn't carry corner pins.  Terrible night.

How do you handle sticky approaches?
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mumzie

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Re: Sticky Approaches
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2005, 10:54:52 AM »
Change soles, find dust or ashes to rub the sole in.

I have used easy slide once - and I only use it by putting a tiny bit on the shoe and then wiping it off...

I find that if I KNOW I'm going to stick on certain shots, I can subconsciously conpensate - but if it's a surprise, all bets are off.
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JohnP

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Re: Sticky Approaches
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2005, 02:00:18 PM »
DOconTEX -- I use the Bowler's Slide Sock, not just when the approaches are sticky but all the time.  One of the best $12 I've ever spent on my bowling game.  Slides the same every time.  Link to site is below.  --  JohnP

http://www.bowlersslidesock.com/
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janderson

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Re: Sticky Approaches
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2005, 03:58:58 PM »
If I can't get around it with changes in sole as you've mentioned, I simply shorten my approach and slow down my footwork.  It seems to decrease the severity of the "stick".  If you're greatly concerned about it, you may even want to practice an approach where you plant instead of slide.
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Smash49

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Re: Sticky Approaches
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2005, 10:57:20 PM »
Thanks John!

We use and test them all over the country.  They work on slick or tacky, Synthetic or wood doesn't matter.  Consistent slide is what the product provides.  Not all slide socks are created equal.  The Bowler's Slide Sock is not a flimsy light weight device.  It's solid and well tested.  We started by custom making them for editors and writers of a well known bowling magazine and grew from there.(Our 6th Year!!!)  Many senior scratch tournament bowlers here in the southwest use it and never take it off.  We also make models designed to go over the wide foot print shoes.  Dexter last time we spoke with them were amazed but they work and sell.  They said so you're the guys that make it???   Were on page 112 in a write up Jan. issue of Bowlers Journal International,  The back cover of Bowling This Month's 2003 Ball Review Guide and been in articles by bowling newspapers around the country.  What started as a request to a fabric expert to make a better solution to a problem now has grown with distributors in over 25 states.  Thanks to JohnP and our other customers for their kind words and help.

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bowl400

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Re: Sticky Approaches
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2005, 01:16:14 PM »
the slide sock is the best investment i ever made.  the amazing thing, at least for me, is that it seems to adjust to the approach.  sticky or slick, it adjusts and after a few shots in shadows i am fine.  i often see bowlers around me using brushes, ez slide, changing soles, whatever and whining about the approaches to management, and i just keep bowling...  i bowl with my pro shop guy in a league and tournament (tenpinspro) and he has witnessed my ability to slide.  i have yet to bowl in a center where i have had a problem (even the notorious stadium in reno).
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