Questions to ask before I visit my driller...
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I have a few questions I would like to ask here.
As topic suggests, before I visit my proshop driller lah.
Thumb question. AGAIN...
I am going to widen my thumb hole, after being stubborn for past few months. Problem is how wide should it be?
For example, I am currently playing with just a piece of timing tape from the start. Take the Forum Challenge for example.
First game, I could afford to use 2 pieces of timing tape on my thumb. Just first game.
Second game and 3rd game, I just needed my first piece of timing tape.
4th and 5th game, I'm struggling to get my thumb out. Which means my thumb is not fully deep in. Of cos, I had my timing tape on.
With this situation, should I widen my thumb hole to the extent that I can play with a timing tape and fit up to ard 4 pieces of insert tapes, i repeat...INSERT TAPES. At the end of the 5th game, I just need my timing tape or perhaps, with 1 insert tape left. Of cos, my thumb should not get stuck, but can slip out without any "holdup".
Do you ppl think this is feasible?
Please advise...I'm going to the proshop on Tuesday.
Plus, I might purchase a 2nd hand ball and an SST5 or 6. My budget excluding the repair on my current ShockZone is $300. Do you think its enough to get a 2nd hand ball and the shoe?
Advise pls pls....PLS!!!!
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P1
I don't think that amount is enough for the shoes + ball. SST6s cost about $240. Oh, you may want to have a look at the new ABS shoes from Japan. There are VERY good things said about them in the states. You may read about them at forums in PBA.com or ballreviews.com - just search for the keywords.
Though I have had mixed reviews from Sam and Walter. Walter thinks they won't last long because the top material and worksmanship may not last over time. Sam thinks they are better than SST6s even.
About your thumb... For your thumb to expand so much in 5 games, the issue may lie in your release. Of course this could simply be down to many other factors, such as insufficient warm-up resulting in a non-representative thumb size before play, et cetera. But if you want to resize your plug, do it judiciously. You could always D.I.Y. when you need to anytime on your own with sandpaper if it's not wide enough. -
if that's the case....maybe I'll just go for the shoe first.
As for my thumb hole, it really probably is due to my release.
Because even though I'm not gripping, the inside of my thumb "scraps" against the slug with its coming out, thus causing that area to swell fast. That's also where my blood clot is.
My only solution is to widen the thumb hole first, then change my release slowly.
If I get my next ball, I will try a slightly different thumb pitch to see if it helps... -
well Player1, I wemt to see some shoes at a pro shop juz now. Found out some interesting facts. SST6 Mostly are made in China now and they dun last long. Try finding SST6 made in the USA. Hammer came out their own shoe for $180. One colour black. Same shape as SST6, same soles and heels, interchangeble. But the Hammer shoe is lighter and harder.Not as comfy as SST6. ABS shoes i tried too. they are comfy but the soles are more complicating...see them for yourself. retailing at $250. Oh, I'm refering to the ABS Pro AM. Hope this will help, but to all forumers, this is juz personal opinion for your info hoping to aid your choice. CHEERS!
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Well P1, think it has gotta do with the release more than the thumb hole(of course I maybe wrong as I didn't get to see how your thumb fits)Originally posted by Player1:if that's the case....maybe I'll just go for the shoe first.
As for my thumb hole, it really probably is due to my release.
Because even though I'm not gripping, the inside of my thumb "scraps" against the slug with its coming out, thus causing that area to swell fast. That's also where my blood clot is.
My only solution is to widen the thumb hole first, then change my release slowly.
If I get my next ball, I will try a slightly different thumb pitch to see if it helps...
I had the experience of having blood clots on my thumb years ago when I started bowling frequently. It's due to too tight a grip on the ball.
Wish you luck in getting rid of this bad habit -
F.Y.I. ABS shoes are made in korea.
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And Linds shoes are made in Mexico, and this is for the current batch of exxtra series.
If u trust american-made products, u may wanna look for the older linds shoes. They are made in States till last year or the year before, where the plant shifted to mexico.
I use linds becos it has a wide base, which is good for ppl like me with flat feet and a wide sole.....
As for ABS shoes, one of my ex-team-mate has it. Good is that u can really vary the amt of slide u want. Bad will be.....u have too much of a choice that u dun know what is rite and wrong...... -
This may be obvious to you all, but how do you (anyone) know when u need a new pair of shoes? Been wearing my Leyon (<$60)for a bit over 2 years now, find it ok.
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... my Linds classic lasted 7-8 years.
get the shoe, and tell Sam u wan to put timing tape and play wif insert tapes. he will know how big to do it. tell him mayeb u wanna play wif 3 tapes. -
The repairing of my ball was fast!
Super glue and that's it!
He also widened my thumb hole. Err, I'm left hander so when I show a "5" with my palm facing out ( the back of the hand facing ME), the outer right-most part of my thumb...near the piece of loose skin and nail area. That's where he widened my thumb hole.
To prevent catching from that area...i suffer from that.
I'm not sure if it works but I need to go test the ball.
I won't be going for training this week, if any because I have to get some stuff on Friday. very impt stuff!!!
But I could afford to throw some balls on Thursday!! Thursday at eastside anyone? -
i tink training is off till further notice. adrian will have the full details.
anyway, i am always bowling at nite on thurs anyway... or maybe fri... more babes on friday... man..the babes... oh man... and u guys wonder why i rev so much. bcoz they get impressed!
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babes?? cathay eastside where got babes one?? babies have lah...
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but ur gf always ard....cannot let her see u looking at them also.
wait she murder u.
wahah....
thursday nite? u mean the league is back? or like the other time, play with the rest of the guys?