Author Topic: Wrist Supports (Read 14176 times)

Reality Check · « **on:** October 19, 2008, 10:01:20 PM »

I was just trying to find out how many (if any) pro bowlers use wrist supports, specifically gladiators/robbys revs etc?
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Borincano · « **Reply #61 on:** October 22, 2008, 10:32:18 AM »

Necromancer, Happy Birthday.

I wish they did not allow the new golf clubs in Golf. We should be using the clubs Ben Hogan used during his time of playing golf. Golf clubs have defined more the game of golf than a simple wrist support has defined bowling.

I use a wrist support because of a very bad wrist sprain that I had 3 years ago and still has not healed completely. Is a matter of choice just like in golf.

Pete Weber use to use a wrist support for awhile. Should his wins with the wrist support be follow by an asterisk. Go figure.

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There are many bowlers with big muscles and smaller wrists by genetics.

There are also many woman who do to anatomy(they have much more muscle on their outer forearm) and lack of relative upper body strength need wrist braces to hook the ball easily!

I believe the operative word for some users of wrist braces is consistency.

I know in my case I hook it more WITHOUT a wrist brace I got a wrist brace to improve my directness on the left side! It helped!

I know many woman who bowl dramatically better with a wrist brace and even believe some of the woman pros who switch back and forth look much better with them.

REgards,

Luckylefty
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My wrist is only 7" around. So I know what you are saying. I can't change that. Anyways... enough arguing

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mrbowlingnut · « **Reply #62 on:** October 22, 2008, 10:55:40 AM »

This is an excellent post to this thread of too much other nonsense, no matter what brace or not you wear some skill is involved.

I agree the fancy braces add tilt and cupping, I prefer the striker or Mongoose style which helps my weaker wrists project the ball down too a consistent break point.

So you could have an entire thread on the mechanical arm style brace versus the braces just for support.

Btw you are 210lbs Necromancer and only benching 225 lbs, I am fat and out of shape and still put up that much. I was 168 lbs when my warm up sets were 225 lbs, I am now a fat pig at 262 lbs so to me that is not even my own weight hahaha

So your FIGJAM on your body is funny, it was funny to me watching these guys come work out and worry about body fat ratio's and such. I also leg pressed 1050 lb's probably why my flipping knees are so shot now, so the long term effects of too much body punishment are not worth the outcome.

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There are many bowlers with big muscles and smaller wrists by genetics.

There are also many woman who do to anatomy(they have much more muscle on their outer forearm) and lack of relative upper body strength need wrist braces to hook the ball easily!

I believe the operative word for some users of wrist braces is consistency.

I know in my case I hook it more WITHOUT a wrist brace I got a wrist brace to improve my directness on the left side! It helped!

I know many woman who bowl dramatically better with a wrist brace and even believe some of the woman pros who switch back and forth look much better with them.

REgards,

Luckylefty
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Rick Wunder · « **Reply #63 on:** October 22, 2008, 01:37:14 PM »

I would offer this one piece of advice to Necromancer:

Don't ever get old!

I know you have a long way to go, but as you've aptly pointed out, ad nauseum, on this forum, you are apparently experiencing birthdays, which tells me that you are aging.

To paraphrase another BR poster:

You're screwed!
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Necromancer · « **Reply #64 on:** October 22, 2008, 01:50:18 PM »

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I would offer this one piece of advice to Necromancer:

Don't ever get old!

I know you have a long way to go, but as you've aptly pointed out, ad nauseum, on this forum, you are apparently experiencing birthdays, which tells me that you are aging.

To paraphrase another BR poster:

You're screwed!
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Well that is why I hope I die when I am 50. I couldn't deal with the depression of seeing myself do fewer and fewer things when I get older and older. I would go insane.
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BowlingWolf · « **Reply #65 on:** October 22, 2008, 05:18:47 PM »

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Well that is why I hope I die when I am 50. I couldn't deal with the depression of seeing myself do fewer and fewer things when I get older and older. I would go insane

Aw come on now, it ain't that bad. For one thing, I ain't even close to "bending it" yet, if you know what I mean, and until then I plan on using it and having lots of fun.
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Pozz · « **Reply #66 on:** October 22, 2008, 05:22:29 PM »

I don't thnk wrist supports should be allowed either. If you have some sort of medical issue with your wrist use some tape and wrap it up. If you can't make the ball hook with your own wrist, tough for you. If you have a weak wrist so be it.

BowlingWolf · « **Reply #67 on:** October 22, 2008, 05:32:51 PM »

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I don't thnk wrist supports should be allowed either. If you have some sort of medical issue with your wrist use some tape and wrap it up. If you can't make the ball hook with your own wrist, tough for you. If you have a weak wrist so be it.

Brilliant!

FWIW, Making the ball hook requires the use of the fingers properly positioned, but whatever rocks your boat.
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mrbowlingnut · « **Reply #68 on:** October 22, 2008, 05:56:26 PM »

Is there actually a Ms. Necromancer??? Can any woman handle you is what I wonder, cheer up you will be able to make to maybe 40 with your bright and cheery attitude.

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I would offer this one piece of advice to Necromancer:

Don't ever get old!

I know you have a long way to go, but as you've aptly pointed out, ad nauseum, on this forum, you are apparently experiencing birthdays, which tells me that you are aging.

To paraphrase another BR poster:

You're screwed!
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RW (THB)

Well that is why I hope I die when I am 50. I couldn't deal with the depression of seeing myself do fewer and fewer things when I get older and older. I would go insane.
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Storm Hit Blue Pearl
Brunswick Target Spare Zone
Ebonite 14 Fun Ball
Averages: Fall/Winter Sub 2007 213.000 Fall/Winter Season 2006 206.467 2006-07 Year 213.067 2007 Tourney 178.029

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2007-08 League Champions
2008-09 Three-Peat???

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rvmark · « **Reply #69 on:** October 22, 2008, 07:04:14 PM »

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I don't thnk wrist supports should be allowed either. If you have some sort of medical issue with your wrist use some tape and wrap it up. If you can't make the ball hook with your own wrist, tough for you. If you have a weak wrist so be it.

I don't currently use a wrist support, I had to 2 years ago for a month and quite honestly it hampered my ability to throw the ball, so I for one do not think just having a wrist brace allows you to throw the ball perfectly. I have no problem with someone using a wrist brace, I would not want to have to tape my wrist every time I bowled if I had weak wrists. With your attitude that would mean that no athlete should use a knee brace or ankle brace.

Bottom line is let the people use wrist braces and lighten up.

Mark

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LuckyLefty · « **Reply #70 on:** October 27, 2008, 12:29:48 PM »

I've had it explained why bowlers today DON't use wrist braces.

I believe it regards the need for variability of release on today's MANY conditions. I don't know how that applies to a Robbie's or Pro Release(no longer approved robo arm).

BUT...I loved watching the incredibly beautiful form of Randy Pederson and Marshall Holman(two of my favorites to watch) just throwing the ball so firmly, consistently and beautifully in the highlight tapes from the past leading to this show while wearing a wrist brace!

I again say MANY of the woman look much better with wrist braces to me. For example I like Carolyn Dorin Ballard's style better with a wrist brace.
I think Cara Honeychurch, and Linda Barnes all look great with a wrist brace on also!

REgards,

Luckylefty
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Stan · « **Reply #71 on:** October 27, 2008, 12:50:00 PM »

There is nothing wrong in using a wrist support. For those of you that use finger inserts, maybe they should be banned. If you can not hold on to the ball then go to the gym. Not sure what type of workout you can do. Everything in bowling is to make the game easier. How about shoes with replaceable soles and heels. They should be banned also because you can keep the same footwork on the worse of approches. Lets not forget thumb slugs and especially the ones that are interchangeable. Get real ! A wrist support is no different then finger inserts, thumb slugs and replaceable heel/sole shoes. It is part of the game whether it helps you or hurts you. All these items were created to help you repeat shots and how many bowlers do you see, using all these items NOT repeating shots. My guess, many.

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