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thedjs

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Drilling for wrist supports question
« on: January 08, 2016, 08:50:22 PM »
When you change the drilling on a ball to use a wrist support, does it usually increase or decrease the span width? 


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Re: Drilling for wrist supports question
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2016, 09:50:47 PM »

More often than not it's better to shorten the span a little (assuming their span is correct before).  There is no flexibility if the wrist is locked into one position so if the bowler is stretched at all they will likely have trouble getting out of the ball cleanly.
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charlest

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Re: Drilling for wrist supports question
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2016, 10:09:29 PM »
Quote from: thedjs on January 08, 2016, 08:50:22 PM
When you change the drilling on a ball to use a wrist support, does it usually increase or decrease the span width? 

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Do not make any assumptions; ask your driller not to make any either.
Since wrist supports vary so widely (some have metal in the palm, some have cloth, some have nothing, some are stiffer, some are more flexible, etc.), you should really, REALLY wear your device when the driller/pro shop is measuring your hand. It can make a word of difference.
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Re: Drilling for wrist supports question
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2016, 10:19:26 PM »
For ME....
My guy suggested we drill a shorter span and a little more bevel on the thumb so my thumb goes in a bit more.
it has helped relieve some of the pressure on the wrist at this point
it has worked well for me..
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Re: Drilling for wrist supports question
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2016, 10:34:56 PM »
quote from charlest:

"Do not make any assumptions; ask your driller not to make any either.
Since wrist supports vary so widely (some have metal in the palm, some have cloth, some have nothing, some are stiffer, some are more flexible, etc.), you should really, REALLY wear your device when the driller/pro shop is measuring your hand. It can make a word of difference."


AGREED!  Somehow I forgot to mention that.  Measuring with the device on is best.
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bergman

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Re: Drilling for wrist supports question
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2016, 11:02:18 PM »
Agreed. Also remember that many wrist supports come with adjustable  "cupping" positions. With these, once you change it to a different position, you also effectively change your span/pitch relationships.

Also, a word of caution on the use of thumb bevel. generally, the more bevel, the more it tends to shorten your span. Too much bevel can cause you to come out of the thumb too quickly. Too little bevel can cause
you to "hang up" in the thumb.  Everybody's hand is different though, but these are simply general rules to be on the lookout for.

Good luck!
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thedjs

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Re: Drilling for wrist supports question
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2016, 10:44:53 AM »
Thanks all.
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