Quick question about thumb callouses
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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??
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Re: Quick question about thumb callouses
Your thumbhole might be to large causing you to squeeze the ball. Use tape to snug up the fit if this is the case.
If the beveling of the thumb doesn't help I would have my grip re-evaluated.
A pitch change with the thumb might be needed or possibly a span change.
Here are a few links from the BowlingChat Wiki for proper fitting...
http://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/images ... itting.pdf
http://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index. ... itting.pdf
http://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index. ... itch_Chart
http://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index. ... on#Fitting
If the beveling of the thumb doesn't help I would have my grip re-evaluated.
A pitch change with the thumb might be needed or possibly a span change.
Here are a few links from the BowlingChat Wiki for proper fitting...
http://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/images ... itting.pdf
http://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index. ... itting.pdf
http://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index. ... itch_Chart
http://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index. ... on#Fitting
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PAP 4.75" up 1/2"
45* rotation
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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
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Re: Quick question about thumb callouses
You could also be developing a neuroma at the base of your thumb. Putting a small notch in the thumb hole where the ulnar nerve touches it can help alleviate the pressure.Narcissus80 wrote: ↑December 14th, 2021, 8:03 pm 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??
https://www.news-medical.net/health/Wha ... Thumb.aspx
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Re: Quick question about thumb callouses
Will a thumb protector work??
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Re: Quick question about thumb callouses
I've had a similar issue, but with the tendon at the base of my thumb.
I had 2 issues 1) the thumb was too big and 2) my span was too long.
It took a new fit and then time off during the summer to be able to bowl without pain.
I powered through the rest of the season with the new grip before taking time off.
As for some type of protector, I don't know.
Maybe you could use athletic tape around the base of your thumb.
Something like this ,Maybe?
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+ ... Px9q4sAw36
I had 2 issues 1) the thumb was too big and 2) my span was too long.
It took a new fit and then time off during the summer to be able to bowl without pain.
I powered through the rest of the season with the new grip before taking time off.
As for some type of protector, I don't know.
Maybe you could use athletic tape around the base of your thumb.
Something like this ,Maybe?
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+ ... Px9q4sAw36
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