Talk Bowling – Episode #78
Question from Pete:
Q – I would like your opinion on this. As the lanes transition usually towards end of second game, should you just move your feet and target or use a less aggressive ball. Is one better than the other and which do you like to do?
A – This is a personal decision and ultimately depends on your comfort zone and what you can make the ball do. I would think that you should move as long as you are making minor adjustments. Once you feel you have to make a big move, then you should think about changing bowling ball.s
Question from ken curtis:
Q – I would like to know what the theoretical pros and cons are of adding a pinky hole to the ball. The south Korean used it, Mark Williams uses it and I’d like to know more about it.
I’m an advanced bowler, averaging just shy of 200 at this point. I have a slight build and thin wrist. Sometimes during the first game I can feel my ball leaning in toward my body before I get it into a good swing and at the point of release. I would like to continue using 15lbs however. My pinky feels weak until I spread it for my spares.
My thought is that the pinky hole would give me more control and possibly increase my rev rate. If that is correct, what are the cons to the pinky hole, since not many bowlers use it? Like the serge eastern grip, I’m sure there are some very specific reasons for those few that choose the additional pinky hole.
Before I spend the money to have it drilled, I’d really appreciate some solid professional facts on the issue. Thanks very much in advance.
A – The pinky grip will probably not increase your rev rate. It is mainly used to aid in gripping the bowling ball. As for being concerned about the cost, your pro shop operator should not charge you any more then $4-5 for drilling it, and it would only take them a minute to do.
Question from Pete:
Q – I would like your opinion on this. As the lanes transition usually towards end of second game, should you just move your feet and target or use a less aggressive ball. Is one better than the other and which do you like to do?
A – This is a personal decision and ultimately depends on your comfort zone and what you can make the ball do. I would think that you should move as long as you are making minor adjustments. Once you feel you have to make a big move, then you should think about changing bowling ball.s
Question from ken curtis:
Q – I would like to know what the theoretical pros and cons are of adding a pinky hole to the ball. The south Korean used it, Mark Williams uses it and I’d like to know more about it.
I’m an advanced bowler, averaging just shy of 200 at this point. I have a slight build and thin wrist. Sometimes during the first game I can feel my ball leaning in toward my body before I get it into a good swing and at the point of release. I would like to continue using 15lbs however. My pinky feels weak until I spread it for my spares.
My thought is that the pinky hole would give me more control and possibly increase my rev rate. If that is correct, what are the cons to the pinky hole, since not many bowlers use it? Like the serge eastern grip, I’m sure there are some very specific reasons for those few that choose the additional pinky hole.
Before I spend the money to have it drilled, I’d really appreciate some solid professional facts on the issue. Thanks very much in advance.
A – The pinky grip will probably not increase your rev rate. It is mainly used to aid in gripping the bowling ball. As for being concerned about the cost, your pro shop operator should not charge you any more then $4-5 for drilling it, and it would only take them a minute to do.
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