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sstaz

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thumb problem
« on: June 06, 2010, 12:58:23 PM »
When i bowl i squeeze the ball, and i have a callus on the inside of my hand, im a right handed bowler.

The question i have i use a thumb slug, was wondering would it be better for me to not use a thumb slug or change from a smaller span to a longer span for my hand? Can someone help me out this would be great.
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agroves

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Re: thumb problem
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2010, 02:16:19 AM »
Thumb slugs are a personal preference decision.  

As for your callus, it is either a pitch issue(mostly likely since you squeeze), a hole size issue and/or a bevel issue that is causing you to rub that spot.
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TheFreeAgent

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Re: thumb problem
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2010, 02:33:13 AM »
what you can do is stop squeezing that would work great.
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sstaz

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Re: thumb problem
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2010, 06:38:04 AM »
thanks for the post agroves,

and for rotostorm2008 dont be an ass, i cant help but squeeze that is why i was posting for options to stop it, no matter what i do i still squeeze the ball
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TheFreeAgent

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Re: thumb problem
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2010, 07:20:30 AM »
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thanks for the post agroves,

and for rotostorm2008 dont be an ass, i cant help but squeeze that is why i was posting for options to stop it, no matter what i do i still squeeze the ball


You can help it your just choosing not too. I used to squeeze too. Theres not reason to squeeze unless your ball is poorly fit. nothing will fix squeezing except not squeezing. Just because its not the answer you want to hear doesnt make me an as..
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Re: thumb problem
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2010, 07:21:09 AM »
Do you use tape? Normally, a thumb hole or slug is drilled with some extra space to allow room for a swelling thumb - and tape, as an adjustment. It could be that the pitch is O.K. but the thumb hole simply too large, and some pieces of white tape could already fix your problem.

Anyway, better have a pro shop check the hole for you, a neutral expert would be best. This would also be the source for tape and some info about how to apply it properly.
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TamerBowling

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Re: thumb problem
« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2010, 07:32:00 AM »
The general rule would be if you have calluses or specific pressure points, fitment it not correct.  
It might be something as simple as adding tape (in the right locations) or the thumb is not shaped correctly for you.
I would think it will boil down to fitment.  With proper fitment, squeezing will be much less an issue.  Visit a good local pro shop and they should be able to help you with it.

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Re: thumb problem
« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2010, 10:08:50 AM »
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When fighting the feeling that you need to squeeze, your mind will fight you on the proper thumb. You have to fight back.


So you chew someone out for posting "simplistic crap" and then end your post saying the same thing. Nice one dude.

I agree with everyone else pretty much, get your fit checked, I would imagine from the position of the callous your span is probably the most likely suspect (probably short rather than long)
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sstaz

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Re: thumb problem
« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2010, 11:02:44 AM »
thanks guys for the help ill go to my proshop and check it out if not ill add the tape and see if it works
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