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by deanchamp
May 21st, 2023, 3:41 am
Forum: The Pro Shop
Topic: Conversion from Turbo SG to JoPo
Replies: 10
Views: 921

Re: Conversion from Turbo SG to JoPo

My long thumb hits the bottom of the Turbos.
by deanchamp
May 20th, 2023, 2:53 am
Forum: The Pro Shop
Topic: Conversion from Turbo SG to JoPo
Replies: 10
Views: 921

Re: Conversion from Turbo SG to JoPo

I've switched from Turbo to JoPo. The diameter was the same but the JoPos are longer and need to be drilled deeper.
by deanchamp
April 21st, 2023, 2:12 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Thumb Tape won't stay on thumb
Replies: 15
Views: 1912

Re: Thumb Tape won't stay on thumb

I sweat a lot when I bowl and had the same issue with tape on my thumb, I use the green turbo tape.

Then someone put me onto the blue VISE tape, the shiny one, and this adheres much better, so it goes on first and then turbo thumb tape over the top.
by deanchamp
March 9th, 2023, 11:54 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Offset Thumb
Replies: 4
Views: 1173

Re: Offset Thumb

To clarify, there is no such thing as an offset thumb. That is a drilling myth. As Bill Taylor states: "an offset thumb is a non-existent, imaginary grip layout."
by deanchamp
February 26th, 2023, 6:52 am
Forum: Certified Coaching
Topic: Tips to improve my physical game.
Replies: 3
Views: 777

Re: Tips to improve my physical game.

Thanks for the additional uploads. The key to all bowling is being relaxed, as muscle tends to try and override what your body wants to naturally do. Improper technique also hinders a relaxed swing. On the upswing, you want to try and get the ball under your armpit, bending your right elbow to achie...
by deanchamp
February 24th, 2023, 12:43 am
Forum: Certified Coaching
Topic: Tips to improve my physical game.
Replies: 3
Views: 777

Re: Tips to improve my physical game.

Hi, It is very difficult to track what you are doing using YouTube shorts, but from the side view you are leaning forward too early, getting your head ahead of your feet, and you have early timing at the release. Try staying a bit more upright and balanced in your first 2 steps, and getting the ball...
by deanchamp
January 8th, 2023, 3:12 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Bowling Ball Lifespan & Chemistry - Article by Nick Siefers
Replies: 5
Views: 2855

Re: Bowling Ball Lifespan & Chemistry - Article by Nick Siefers

I can concur that I have placed brand new balls in my de-oiler to test that same theory, and nothing ever appears on the surface when gently heated. At the same temperature, used balls almost always have some oil come to the surface. Ball death is a complex topic and I feel also very subjective, as ...
by deanchamp
December 15th, 2022, 2:50 am
Forum: Certified Coaching
Topic: 14 lb Ball Pull
Replies: 2
Views: 709

Re: 14 lb Ball Pull

How heavy are your 15s? You could transition to 14 4s
by deanchamp
November 28th, 2022, 11:28 am
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: Surface Adjustment
Replies: 3
Views: 645

Re: Surface Adjustment

At 500 grit, probably not a lot, but which cover will lose grit/ shine up the quickest over time?
by deanchamp
August 21st, 2022, 8:19 am
Forum: Layout Advice
Topic: PAP Question
Replies: 2
Views: 545

Re: PAP Question

I always measure it using a low flaring ball.
by deanchamp
June 24th, 2022, 3:12 am
Forum: The Pro Shop
Topic: Oval Thumb Angle
Replies: 2
Views: 731

Re: Oval Thumb Angle

Thanks but the Wiki only covers drilling oval thumbs, not the oval angle itself and how that affects lateral pitches.
by deanchamp
June 19th, 2022, 1:30 pm
Forum: The Pro Shop
Topic: Oval Thumb Angle
Replies: 2
Views: 731

Oval Thumb Angle

In the Mo fitting system, there is no mention of the angle of the oval thumb, how it is calculated and its relationship to lateral pitches.

Anyone have any info on this?

Thanks.
by deanchamp
January 24th, 2022, 10:35 pm
Forum: Layout Advice
Topic: Pro layouts
Replies: 8
Views: 1931

Re: Pro layouts

The pros will most often use urethane rather than short pin to pap layouts on reactive balls.
by deanchamp
January 23rd, 2022, 11:11 pm
Forum: Layout Advice
Topic: Pro layouts
Replies: 8
Views: 1931

Re: Pro layouts

Does anyone know what are the most popular layouts the pros use. When you watch the ball motion in slow motion The balls look like they get into roll really late. They look like the roll starts about a 15 inches from the head pin. Generally high level bowlers don't want the ball to get into the rol...
by deanchamp
January 12th, 2022, 4:13 am
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: Storm Crux Ball Replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 1714

Re: Storm Crux Ball Replacement

It looks like that cover hasn't been used again since 2015, and the core since the Omega Crux, which was also a pearl. It is discontinued but you may have more luck finding one of them around than the original Crux pearl. The closest current ball is probably the 900 Global Altered Reality. The Storm...
by deanchamp
January 10th, 2022, 11:22 pm
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: Modern equivalent to older bowling balls
Replies: 6
Views: 1901

Re: Modern equivalent to older bowling balls

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a new ball which would be equivalent to either of these older balls from 2000-2009... Brunswick Fuze Igniter (blue/gold) https://www.ballreviews.com/brunswick-125/fuze-igniter/ Columbia 300 Messenger Ti (gold/black) https://123bowl.com/bowling-balls...
by deanchamp
December 22nd, 2021, 12:43 am
Forum: Coaching Discussion
Topic: Is Timing a one size fits all?
Replies: 22
Views: 11134

Re: Is Timing a one size fits all?

Still valid
by deanchamp
December 14th, 2021, 9:27 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Quick question about thumb callouses
Replies: 4
Views: 1156

Re: Quick question about thumb callouses

Lately my left thumb where you bend has a callus at the base of the thumb. Its started to hurt the last time i had bowled. I did have the pro shop flatten the edge of the thumb hole. Is there anything that can be recommended to put on the thumb too?? You could also be developing a neuroma at the ba...
by deanchamp
November 10th, 2021, 11:16 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Phantom Radio - Tribute to Marion Ladewig
Replies: 1
Views: 710

Re: Phantom Radio - Tribute to Marion Ladewig

Fantastic bowler!
by deanchamp
November 2nd, 2021, 10:59 pm
Forum: The Pro Shop
Topic: 2 Hands bowlers drilling layout
Replies: 5
Views: 2780

Re: 2 Hands bowlers drilling layout

Hi Everybody, can anyone help me to find the Storm 2LS Lightning Chart for drilling 2 hands bowlers? I cant find it on Storm web site. Thanks Claudio Is it different to the chart found in here? https://www.stormbowling.com/downloads It looks like this is the one they are using in this video: https:...