It looks like a strait jacket. The gizmo must be very restrictive. I do not use any type of wrist support, so I would not use the gizmo.

If you have an injury or some type of a problem, then it is an advantage.  If you are strong and health, then it may be a hindrance.  I never used one before this summer, but hand and wrist problems forced me into one.  I had to change my style some, but now I am back to my normal average, with no more sore wrist/hand problems.

Good points; I am not strong---just lucky to have avoided hand / wrist problems.

I don't think the Gadget gives you any real 'advantage'. For many bowlers (not all), hard braces like the Gadget will give you a few more revs, but at the same time restrict versatility in release.


I use the Gadget at times due to previous wrist injuries. The surgery scar looks like a Sushi chef was testing out a new knife.    For a few years, the Gadget was the only device I tried that provided the support necessary to continue bowling. Using the Gadget, it was frustrating that I couldn't easily kill my release for spares. And on first ball shots, the ball came off my hand completely different. I took a lot of time and practice to feel comfortable with the necessary adjustments.


A lot of bowlers say they use hard braces to mitigate injuries, but in most cases, it's just an excuse that sells. Unless you've really messed your wrist up, a softer brace will provide you with more than enough support.


I'm not saying not to use a Gadget. Among the heavier braces, my personal opinion is that it's one of the best. I particularly like that the Gadget has a hinge at the wrist that allows you to dynamically cup forward. But if you go this route, understand what you're trying to accomplish. Again, too many bowlers think braces will provide magic. They don't. When it comes to bowling, there are no Unicorns and pixie dust.

I knew a good bowler who said he uses the gadget just for comfort and it's more of a mental thing. No injuries or no pain, just for the feel of it.

Also, I'm not bashing anyone, but I think many bowlers don't really know how to use these type of devices.

Went and bowled a couple of days ago and was bowling with great separation between thumb and finger release.  No wrist brace.

It doesn't happen all the time!  When it does it is a beautiful thing.  It makes me much harder to beat and gives me area to play both for recovery and seems to be able to give me area to tug and somehow keep the ball rolling straight.
It seems to come from the long time the ball is just on the fingers, thumb out!

I get this much more often when I wear a wrist brace such as the Robby's original or a Columbia Stabilizer PRO and also the more Robo style Striker Elite.

These simple flat style braces seem to give me that vital separation that makes bowling so easy.  Focus on that, a flat spot,  and close to the ankle delivery can seem to make this game SO easy.

Regards,

Luckylefty
PS when I watch Linda Barnes with her wrist brace and Clara Guerraro with her wrist braces I am impressed with the same aspects of their delivery and wonder why woman in general would go without!  After lots of bowling lately I am almost getting the same delivery without a wrist brace because of strength build up!  But I need to bowl a lot!

The Robby's original: I remember reading an article/book - not sure it's it's BTM or John jowdy saying these type of wrist brace are good for muscle memory.

Anyway, I use RO brace from time to time when my wrist feels weak. Though, I remove the metal plate on the palm side. My job at the hospital, hitting the bag, and typing too much just puts a till on my bilateral wrists.