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Brickguy221

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Lateral Finger Pitches
« on: December 09, 2009, 04:55:09 AM »
Unless someone requests different, all of the drillers in my area drill lateral finger pitches of 3/8 left MF and 3/8 right RF. A few oldtimers request 1/4 left MF and 1/2 right RF.

Is this pretty much standard?

For example, other than the 3/8-3/8 lateral pitches, why do some people use 1/4 - 1/2 .... or 1/2 - 1/4 .... or 1/4 - 3/8 ....or 3/8 - 1/4 ....etc. Other than "maybe" comfort, do these different lateral pitches serve a purpose such as effecting more turn, less turn, more lift, less lift and etc. etc.?

I'm just wondering what others use and their reasons for using what they use?

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LuckyLefty

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Re: Lateral Finger Pitches
« Reply #16 on: December 11, 2009, 05:46:18 AM »
Yes...the pitches for lateral seem to be different if one uses inserts or do not.

The starting point for normal fingers(not dramatically skewed left or right) is 3/8 3/8.  Most people then adjust off some irritation on the side of the fingers.  Often just 1/16 here and there adjustment clears that all up.

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Brickguy221

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Re: Lateral Finger Pitches
« Reply #17 on: December 11, 2009, 09:36:45 AM »
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That chart is only a suggestion. I'm also in the 90* column. My "recommended" thumb pitch for my span is 5/16 rev. I use 1/4 fwd and have considered going further forward. I tried going back to 1/8 fwd and couldn't hang onto the ball.....fwiw.


I agree on it being a suggestion or guide line to start. For example, it suggests 0 F/R for my fingers and I have settled on 1/4 reverse at the moment. (I use Turbo Power Ovals which have a 1/8 forward pitch, so with the grips I end with 1/8 reverse pitch even though ball is drilled 1/4 reverse)
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Brickguy221

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Re: Lateral Finger Pitches
« Reply #18 on: December 11, 2009, 02:58:14 PM »
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Sounds like we're "launching Mo's rocketship", again instead of just bowling  
 
 


The results show that in searching Mo's Rocketship, a workable grip was found that works and fits the bowler and his style and he is happy with it.  
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