Author Topic: sharp finger tips (Read 1294 times)

David Lee Yskes · « **on:** January 20, 2004, 10:32:21 AM »

Ok, two yrs ago i went from inserts to just finger tip and it was one of the best things of my game that i have ever done.

I usta like having the edges beveled alot cuz i thought it allowed me to come outa the ball cleaner/smoother. Well the first ball i had done with a sharper edge, it was still slightly beveled around the edge, but it was a very big difference, and it took me a week or two to get usta it, cuz it made my fingers raw untill they got usta it.

Well monday i had my Second Eraser Boost drilled up, and had the guy drilling the ball to leave the fingers unbeveled except to take the finger buzzer and with a buffer rag he smoothed out the insides and the edge of the fingers so there no burrs.

The edges are not Norm Duke style being straight from the drill press, but its as close as possible without having it done like that.

But i used this ball for six games monday nite and even though my fingers where RAW after the nite was done, i totally loved it.

I noticed i couldnt grip the ball, cuz if i did, i would feel it on my fingers. I also noticed i was comming outa the ball alot cleaner.

Well hopefully after this i can work my way to having the fingers just left right from the drill press.

I was just wondering if anyone has gone to right from the drill press fingertips or something close, and what they notice in thier release. And how it has improved thier game.
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ksucat · « **Reply #1 on:** January 21, 2004, 01:22:47 PM »

I know several people that don't use much bevel. Watched an older gentleman drill the holes and call it good, no bevel at all. I can't think of any of them that would be considered a cranker, though. The sharp holes force you to stay very smooth at the release and definitely no hitting up on the ball. You mention Duke and I have heard that he even takes a bevel knife to sharpen his finger holes after he's bowled several games because the oil from his hands can leave a residue. If I remember correct, I think Bob Benoit trained with a light weight ball with sharp fingers to learn his cupped wrist technique.

omegabowler · « **Reply #2 on:** January 21, 2004, 05:04:25 PM »

that's the way I have mine. I even have the thumb sharp.

drilled than one zap with the disc sander.

I can't squeeze it for the life of me or I bleed!
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mrbowlingnut · « **Reply #3 on:** January 21, 2004, 06:42:36 PM »

My teamate paul renteria has super sharp holes on purpose it makes you come out clean and fast, i guess that is why he is a 2 time high roller champ and over a million dollars in winnings. He just says you stop thinking about the holes being sharp because you have to get out of the ball faster or bleed. He is in about 25 rev area only robert smith is more and they have bowled head up many times in tournaments.

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David Lee Yskes

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