Changing Grip Spans

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Changing Grip Spans

Post by ICURNVS »

Quick question for Mo and whomever would like to chime in.

When Mo gave me a fitting last year it saved my bowling life. Now I have a quick question.

Would lengthening my spans a little bit now that i have had a little time to heal be a bad thing?

I am starting to feel a little cramped up in my balls with the new spans. It has to be a mental thing, but throwing the WMB with my old span Monday ( I could tell i was stretched too far ) then throwing the newer balls I could just feel the difference.
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Re: Changing Grip Spans

Post by Nsane »

i would recheck my fitting to find out why feel cramped. This can have several reasons. Check the Thumbhole as well.
It is not a wonder when you feel a difference @ different spans.
I drilled a ball 1/8th in both spans shorter (just to see what happens) I had to squeeze the ball. A propper fitting is essential for a good consistant relaxed release.
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Re: Changing Grip Spans

Post by ICURNVS »

I do plan on having my driller recheck my spans just to make sure,

My main concern is if a little longer feels better off my hand, I do not want to re injure my hand \ wrist again. A year later and my memory is a bit foggy but I seem to remember Mo saying that as my wrist felt better going a little longer would not hurt. or i could be wrong and Mo will slap me down soon :)
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Re: Changing Grip Spans

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You could split the difference between the 2 spans depending on how different they are.
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BE CAREFUL! DON'T RE-INJURE YOUR HAND. MAKE SURE ALL THE BALLS HAVE THE SAME SPANS. DON'T FALL PRAY TO PENIS ENVY! YOU CAN CHECK WITH ME NEXT TIME I'M IN PARKERSBURG.
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