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wbronco63

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Use of Wristbraces
« on: December 14, 2005, 12:10:10 AM »
Anyone see anything wrong with using these?  Are they legal?  I use one when there is a lot of oil cuz i am not quite a tweener and struggle to get my ball to the pocket on the oily condition.  My buddies call it the cheater hand but i have thrown just as high of games with it as i have without it.
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dizzyfugu

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Re: Use of Wristbraces
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2005, 08:24:57 AM »
Not illegal at all. "Cheater" is a bit true... comes either from those who do not have much hand themselves, and it is a bit "cheating yourself". Wrist braces/supports create more revs, but they do not necessarily improve your release! They just give a firm wrist, but it will not prevent you from topping the ball which robs you any power you might transfer to the ball.
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gfh2a

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Re: Use of Wristbraces
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2005, 08:29:10 AM »
I use a storm strong arm plus due severe wrist pain.  And I to have shot just just as higher and even higher games without it.  I think it has positive and negative effects.  On the positive side I can use my wrist again in all other activites just not bowling.  On the negaive side the brace doesn't allow me to save or last moment adjust my release to prevent a bad shot.  And as far as being legal there is nothing in the rule book prohibting it.

That's my 2 cents

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guzmand19

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Re: Use of Wristbraces
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2005, 08:42:05 AM »
Age old debate on here that I think is summed up easily.  Do pro's, with tons more skill and practice, use them?  Yes.  So why wouldn't it be ok for amatuers to use them?  

As stated, they are not a cure all, but they can teach you good positioning and at least take your mind off of one thing when slumping.  I break mine out when I want to check myself, make sure I am not resisting against it too much or if I am, find out where and why.

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wbronco63

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Re: Use of Wristbraces
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2005, 09:20:05 AM »
i have been workin on increasing hand and getting more front roll but it is hard to get away from the wrist brace when i am avg 200 in my league.
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azus

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Re: Use of Wristbraces
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2005, 09:35:00 AM »
quote:
Age old debate on here that I think is summed up easily.  Do pro's, with tons more skill and practice, use them?


Pros use them because they are sponsored. Almost every pro have used a wrist support some time in their carrier.
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janderson

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Re: Use of Wristbraces
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2005, 02:06:33 PM »
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Wrist braces/supports create more revs


That depends on the bowler.

There are pros and cons to wearing wrist supports.  People who are injured may need one to participate at all or to keep up with a previous level.

To answer the original questions.  Yes they are legal.  Yes there are times where wearing a wrist brace is "wrong" simply from the standpoint that it can hold you back.  To name a few - versatility in your release is one of those areas.  Implementing a Pete Weber, Tommy Jones, Chris Barnes, etc. cup-and-colapse style release is impossible with a wrist brace.  Over time you can become dependent upon a wrist brace and lose your muscle memory on how to execute a proper release without one.  Some have rigid finger guides and prevent you from make adjustments to your game like finger dancing.
 
In no way am I saying to not try a wrist brace.  It may help you, it may not. Every bowler is different.  I hope to simply make you aware of some of the potential negative results.


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