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mikes2010

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problems pulling the ball
« on: February 17, 2011, 10:52:44 PM »
I have some issues with some new bowling balls that i recently bought. I inserted  IT thumb slugs in them and for some odd reason i pull the ball everytime i throw them. When i throw my old balls without the IT in them I dont pull them. Just wondering if anyone has heard of anything like this before or has ideas of what i should try. Thanks for your help.


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jrs813

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Re: problems pulling the ball
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2011, 08:10:03 AM »
do you use the quick release tape on your thumb when using th its? i use either green or gray.  my wife the red.


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milorafferty

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Re: problems pulling the ball
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2011, 08:36:36 AM »
Have your pro shop check the pitch of the thumbholes and the span. Compare one of the older balls you don't have a tendency to pull verses the new ones with the IT. If you only pull the new ones, that sounds like either a fit or difference in pitch of the thumbhole.




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Re: problems pulling the ball
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2011, 09:27:33 AM »
Here's what you do.  I've had a bit of experience with the IT system, and this is what I've found works the best.  The slugs for that system can be sanded very smooth on the inside, enough to make them tacky.  Now it's not them being tacky, it's being that with a good enough fit, it can create a suction or a vacuum at the bottom of the hole that's not wanting to let your thumb get out as cleanly as normal.  Take the slug out, and drill a small hole through the slug directly on the vent notch that runs from top to bottom on the side of the slug.  When I say small hole, I mean small hole.  You just want it big enough to let some air in without damaging the structural integrity of the slug.  You will be amazed. 


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