Author Topic: overly picky about my slide (Read 1985 times)

J_w73 · « **on:** February 18, 2010, 06:35:14 AM »

I used to have a really really long slide and very early timing.. released while still sliding.. I have recently shortened my slide and fixed my timing issue.. after the fix is when this problem started.

I have noticed that if my footing isn't completely perfect it completely throws my game off. I don't see other people complaining or having this problem. Seems they just adapt or just don't notice it. I have interchangeable shoes but most of the time the changes between soles are just too drastic. I'm talking minute amounts of slide or stickyness. I actually have all 3 of the different H5 dexter heels for this. Last night it actuall worked out where the tridex was a tad slicker than the flat and it helped me out a ton.

Having this problem is such a pain that I thought about going to a very minimal slide to no slide at all. I tried it a couple of times and am not sure if I can pull it off. I think it will take a big re-vamp to my game.. and not to mention the potential knee damage..

Any suggestions or tips

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18 mph,350 rpm,PAP 5 1/2 x 3/8up, 15 deg axis tilt, varied rotational axis deg.. usually 45+
HighGame 300 x 4, High Series 808
Book Average 205,PBA Xperience 185

ralphiejantz · « **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2010, 02:46:40 PM »

try and adjust a heel
heel piece
it allows you tailor your slide by having a removalbe piece of slide sole material on the front of your heel

I use one and its perfect for those places where I cant get the right feel by just switching soles or heels

jodyk24 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 18, 2010, 04:28:45 PM »

I use the Dexter red #7 heel with the #8 yellow sole and don't run into problems bowling in most houses I have bowled in. If you use the #8 make sure that the company or pro shop is selling you the yellow leather, not the white #8. I go to the perforated sole if the approaches are slick and this usually solves the problem. Some of us have problems with the Dexter heels more than anything.

jodyk24

J_w73 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 18, 2010, 04:46:32 PM »

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I use the Dexter red #7 heel with the #8 yellow sole and don''''t run into problems bowling in most houses I have bowled in. If you use the #8 make sure that the company or pro shop is selling you the yellow leather, not the white #8. I go to the perforated sole if the approaches are slick and this usually solves the problem. Some of us have problems with the Dexter heels more than anything.

jodyk24

I have had the worst time with the heels. So much that the shoes sat on my shelf unused for a year. Never got the heels right. Finally actually used some polishing powder on the soles to get them slick enough. The Dexter red heel is way too slick for me though. I use the #8 sole. So what is the deal with the new white #8.. its microfiber right.. a lot stickier..

how does the new #8 compare to the #6 white microfiber ??

Who sells the perforated #8 yellow leather ??

Earlier in the year I was using the 3g''''s with a slide sock and their red leather heel.. theirs is not as slick as the dexters.. but still pretty slick..
I wanted a firmer footing at the line so I gave the Dexters another try one night.. Shot my first 800 that night so I have stuck with the Dexter''''s ever
since..

With the sock and red leather there was never a problem with sticking but I think it was too slick and didn''t allow me to be solid at the line.

maybe I just need to go with the slick sole and heel and work on my balance and footwork.
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18 mph,350 rpm,PAP 5 1/2 x 3/8up, 15 deg axis tilt, varied rotational axis deg.. usually 45+
HighGame 300 x 4, High Series 808
Book Average 205,PBA Xperience 185

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jodyk24 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 18, 2010, 11:30:35 PM »

If you buy on line you can shop prices and free shipping. I think the last order I made was from Bowlingball.com. They carry about all of them. I am not sure about #8 microfiber but I do know #10 is the longest slide that they offer. It is white microfiber also. The #7 perforated leather will stop sooner than the #8 standard leather, but still a nice sole to have. A good knee bend at the end of your approach will go a long ways to help control slide. Just a thought.

jodyk24

J_w73 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 18, 2010, 11:43:24 PM »

I have the #10 felt sole.. way too slick.. I like the #8 sole it is just the heels that are the problem...

the #7 with the red leather heel might be a combo that works..

the #6 is way to sticky..

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18 mph,350 rpm,PAP 5 1/2 x 3/8up, 15 deg axis tilt, varied rotational axis deg.. usually 45+
HighGame 300 x 4, High Series 808
Book Average 205,PBA Xperience 185

jodyk24 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2010, 12:18:39 AM »

Based on what you have described, the #7 could help you out if you are close with the red heel and #8 leather. I have used the plain smooth white heel #5 which for me is a lot better that the horseshoe one. I think my choice is still the red leather, because I don't have to worry about the heel grabbing on me at times.

jodyk24

J_w73 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 19, 2010, 12:19:05 AM »

I might give the 3g adjust a heel a try.. I guess it will work on the dexters . just doesn't fit exactly right..

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18 mph,350 rpm,PAP 5 1/2 x 3/8up, 15 deg axis tilt, varied rotational axis deg.. usually 45+
HighGame 300 x 4, High Series 808
Book Average 205,PBA Xperience 185

Steven · « **Reply #8 on:** February 19, 2010, 08:30:10 AM »

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I might give the 3g adjust a heel a try.. I guess it will work on the dexters . just doesn't fit exactly right..

I don't know if you do so already, but you can make subtle slide adjustments by hitting the sole/heel with a wire brush. This is especially true with the Dexter Red Leather heel.

LuckyLefty · « **Reply #9 on:** February 19, 2010, 08:37:23 AM »

Also....on the slide issue..

I'm picky too and believe I have a large copy of a check at my house from adjusting my slide just before the semifinals of a nice cash tourney started.

Stronger stopping heel, more hook than in practice!

I go even farther in my pickiness. Forward/backward with my brush on number 10 sole makes it an 11. Side to side in my mind makes it a 9!

Forward back on my 8 sole makes it a 9. Side to side on that same sole makes it act like a 7!

It seems to really let one dial in!

Hope that is as helpful for you as it has been for me!

REgards,

Luckylefty
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It takes Courage to have Faith, and Faith to have Courage.

James M. McCurley, New Orleans, Louisiana

milorafferty · « **Reply #10 on:** February 19, 2010, 09:33:28 AM »

Another adjustment you can try, tighten your shoe laces to get a longer slide, and loosen them to shorten it.
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DON DRAPER · « **Reply #11 on:** February 19, 2010, 10:16:59 AM »

i'm picky about my slide as well. i gave up on dexter bowling shoes as i could never find just the right amount of slide. when i tried a pair of dynorooz( now 3g ) tour ultra's i knew i'd found a great slide. when i found their adjust-a-heel i knew this was what i'd been looking for.

J_w73 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 19, 2010, 10:20:37 AM »

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quote:
I might give the 3g adjust a heel a try.. I guess it will work on the dexters . just doesn't fit exactly right..

I don't know if you do so already, but you can make subtle slide adjustments by hitting the sole/heel with a wire brush. This is especially true with the Dexter Red Leather heel.

I was just going to try that today.. I find that the brush makes it sticker on some soles and slicker on others..
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18 mph,350 rpm,PAP 5 1/2 x 3/8up, 15 deg axis tilt, varied rotational axis deg.. usually 45+
HighGame 300 x 4, High Series 808
Book Average 205,PBA Xperience 185

J_w73 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 19, 2010, 10:21:53 AM »

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Another adjustment you can try, tighten your shoe laces to get a longer slide, and loosen them to shorten it.
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Nine in the pit with the Tenpin left standing. dooooh!!

explain how this works.
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18 mph,350 rpm,PAP 5 1/2 x 3/8up, 15 deg axis tilt, varied rotational axis deg.. usually 45+
HighGame 300 x 4, High Series 808
Book Average 205,PBA Xperience 185

Smash49 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 19, 2010, 05:04:20 PM »

I would recommend the SLSM Designs Bowlers Slide Sock Premier II. It is designed for the interchangeable shoes. It is the only thing like it on the market. I use one with the waffle heal on my Dynaroos. Not all slide socks are the same and the Premier II is the Ferrari of slide socks.

Smash49
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