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bowlerkid197

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Does plugging the thumb in the ball affect it
« on: February 19, 2005, 08:34:04 AM »
hey i just got a ball drilled and the span is a tab short...is it worth getting replugged or should i just leave it
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TheBowlingKid25

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Re: Does plugging the thumb in the ball affect it
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2005, 04:34:59 PM »
DEFFINITLY get it plugged and redrilled. Its not good to use other peoples pitches and spans, it will hurt your hand. Get your hand measure by a good pro shop and let them redrill the ball.
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bowlerkid197

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Re: Does plugging the thumb in the ball affect it
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2005, 04:42:36 PM »
does plugging the thumb affect the core in anyway
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bowlerkid197

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Re: Does plugging the thumb in the ball affect it
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2005, 04:42:53 PM »
or anything else if so let me kno...b.c i just got this ball
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TheBowlingKid25

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Re: Does plugging the thumb in the ball affect it
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2005, 04:43:15 PM »
Nope. Drilling effects the core, plugging doesnt. Its fine man, thats what everyone does when they need stuff changed. I have a crapload of plugged balls.
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a_ak57

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Re: Does plugging the thumb in the ball affect it
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2005, 04:43:47 PM »
It will but barely.  If you're paranoid about it, just remember that you're messing with the core just by drilling holes in it, so it won't make any difference if you have it plugged.  Don't worry, just plug it.
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bowlerkid197

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Re: Does plugging the thumb in the ball affect it
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2005, 04:47:08 PM »
have any of u guys got a ball drilled and how to do this to a brand new ball
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Strike300

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Re: Does plugging the thumb in the ball affect it
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2005, 04:49:57 PM »
Take it to a pro-shop and they will take care of it for you.
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a_ak57

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Re: Does plugging the thumb in the ball affect it
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2005, 04:50:13 PM »
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have any of u guys got a ball drilled and how to do this to a brand new ball

Uh........yes, i've gotten something drilled before.  YOu don't plug it yourself, just take it back to the pro shop where you had it drilled and tell them the span is wrong and you want it changed.
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bowlerkid197

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Re: Does plugging the thumb in the ball affect it
« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2005, 04:51:01 PM »
its a dirty bomb hybrid so just plugging the thumb wunt hurt it all right?
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a_ak57

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Re: Does plugging the thumb in the ball affect it
« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2005, 04:51:16 PM »
No.
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TheBowlingKid25

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Re: Does plugging the thumb in the ball affect it
« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2005, 04:51:39 PM »
nope. not a bit. go to the pro shop, say "i need this plugged and redrilled, and I need you to take my measurements"
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bowlerkid197

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Re: Does plugging the thumb in the ball affect it
« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2005, 04:53:38 PM »
im just gunna tell him to copy my other balls that feel right...should i do that..
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TheBowlingKid25

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Re: Does plugging the thumb in the ball affect it
« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2005, 04:54:26 PM »
well if you are not sure about your grip specs, i'd get them checked again. cant hurt. that way at least if there is something that needs to be changed he can change it and make the ball more comfortable for you.
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Hex017

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Re: Does plugging the thumb in the ball affect it
« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2005, 04:56:00 PM »
yes just take the ball you like the most and have them copy that span and etc. Your pro shop will handle it.
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