Your thoughts.................

[nd300]

Ok,here we go.............
 I've been bowling for over thirty years. As a young bowler, I got ised to wearing a wrist brace of some type. The Don Carter brace,and just about everything that has hit the market over the years. I'm currently using a Storm Strong Arm Plus.
 Several of my friends and fellow bowlers have suggested that I learn to bowl without it,and I did throw three games on totally fried lanes last week and shot 540 without it.
 My dilemma is this............
 1.What are your thoughts??
 2.Should I use league next year to learn this,or practice in between and use one during league until I learn?
 3. As the anchor bowler on one of the teams,should I vacate that spot and explain why and see what happens?
 4.Or,just stay where I am??
 Thanks for your replies................
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Chris
 Lane#1--nothing else hits like 'em.

[nd300]

Bones,
 Good reply,as always...........
 I should have added that two of my closest friends(and one of these is the pro shop operator)thinks that it has hindered my progression,that I've "hit the wall" and that I'll be able to bowl better by being able to use the natural strenth to my advantage.
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Chris
 Lane#1--nothing else hits like 'em.

[SirAshley]

Okay, from someone who learned to bowl with one myself over a year ago, I just  ditched my brace last month. Why? Well the reason is I have more freedom with my wrist to cup the ball, also I feel like I have more forgiveness without it. The only benefit I can see of the brace is if you have a weak wrist, which I did at first. Now I would never go back to it, develop a good flow without it and I promise you'll wonder why you ever wore it. Although I got to admit, you'll feel alittle naked when you're on the approace...LOL...
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To be Politically Correct in this society I feel we should change the term "House Hack" to "One House Wonder". It will make alot of losers feel much better about themselves!!!

[SirAshley]

Oh yeah, also, practice it at least a month outside of league until you are comfortable, and in terms of the anchor spot, see how well you bowl. My anchor man hit a bit of a slump and was not as confident so he asked me to take over for awhile... It has worked out great as I have been on a plain for the past few weeks but when he get's his confidence and shot back we're going to put him back... Just my two cents...
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To be Politically Correct in this society I feel we should change the term "House Hack" to "One House Wonder". It will make alot of losers feel much better about themselves!!!

[nd300]

Thanks for the replies everyone. Anymore out there??
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Chris
 Lane#1--nothing else hits like 'em.

[DerHornen]

I'd say drop the brace and try a bit of practice for a while over the summer to get used to it.  I quit using my brace 4 years ago and my average jumped by 15 pins.
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Rookie of the Year, 7 years running.  Wait, What?

[rackattack]

Your comfortable with a brace.

You bowl well with a brace.

It's legal.

Why change now?

What if your friends decide you need to move up or down in ball weight? Or that you need to use Lane 1 stuff?

Your game. your scores. your decision.
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President and CEO Visionite Stormy Buzzwick LTD

[DON DRAPER]

the brace is matter of preference----which way do you bowl better ? as far as being the anchor. that spot should be reserved for the clutch player on your team---if that's you stay there.

[Panic]

do what ever feels comfortable and gives you the best results
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Lukas  

\M/ METAL MILITA \M/

www.bowlingkingdom.com

[DanH78]

If you are really curious as to whether there will be a difference, join a summer league.  One where no or minimal prize money is involved and bowl without the brace for the entire summer.  12 weeks should be plenty of time to evaluate what is best for you.
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What are you gonna do?  Beat me with your Jesus stick?

[rackattack]

good tip Dan.
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President and CEO Visionite Stormy Buzzwick LTD