Beginner bowler thumb tape
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Beginner bowler thumb tape
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
Welcome to BowlingChathalfpint08 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
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.
http://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index. ... on#Fitting" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Eric Hartwell
Right Handed
PAP 4.75" up 1/2"
45* rotation
12* tilt
330 rev rate
16 mph off hand
Right Handed
PAP 4.75" up 1/2"
45* rotation
12* tilt
330 rev rate
16 mph off hand
Re: Beginner bowler thumb tape
Is it rubbing or feel it's cutting in by the web of the thumb.
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* RPM
AR *
AT *
PAP 3 3/4"
(* rebuilding)
“The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.”
― Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Re: Beginner bowler thumb tape
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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- Positive Axis Point: 4-3/4" and 1/2"up
- Speed: 16 off hand
- Rev Rate: 330
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- Axis Rotation: 45
- Heavy Oil Ball: Radical Tremendous, EVO solid, Hammer Obsession
- Medium Oil Ball: EVO pearl, True Motion, Columbia Command, DV8 Intimidator
- Light Oil Ball: Blue Hammer
- Location: Michigan
Re: Beginner bowler thumb tape
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.
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.
Eric Hartwell
Right Handed
PAP 4.75" up 1/2"
45* rotation
12* tilt
330 rev rate
16 mph off hand
Right Handed
PAP 4.75" up 1/2"
45* rotation
12* tilt
330 rev rate
16 mph off hand