Beginner bowler thumb tape

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Beginner bowler thumb tape

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I am a beginner bowler and my thumb is rubbing on the hole. It gets sore on the inside of my thumb at the palm. I have heard about tape but i dont know the right kind to use. I was looking for some advice on how to help my thumb. Thanks in advance
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Re: Beginner bowler thumb tape

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halfpint08 wrote:I am a beginner bowler and my thumb is rubbing on the hole. It gets sore on the inside of my thumb at the palm. I have heard about tape but i dont know the right kind to use. I was looking for some advice on how to help my thumb. Thanks in advance
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I would question the fit if your thumb is rubbing.
Do you have a proshop you can go to.

There are instructions in the Wiki to follow to check your grip.

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Re: Beginner bowler thumb tape

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Is it rubbing or feel it's cutting in by the web of the thumb.
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Re: Beginner bowler thumb tape

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Its hard to describe.. i had the ball drilled and the hole beveled out and it is still an issue. My thumb fits fine in the hole itself but i feel like either my thumb is too far in the hole or that its not releasing and causing it to rub/irritate. It becomes sore at the crease of the thumb that meets the palm. It doesnt break skin or blister but is super uncomfortable.
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Re: Beginner bowler thumb tape

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Sounds to me like your span is too long.
Post a picture of your thumb fully in the ball and your fingers laying across the fingerholes.
This will help tell if your span is ok.
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