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Talk Bowling #11 – Finger Insert, Thumb Molds/Slugs, Switch Grip

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Jan 302009
 

Finger Inserts, Thumb Slugs, Switch Grips, and Thumb Molds OH MY!

There are so many options when it comes to how the bowling ball feels in your hands. And there are many determining factors to how you release the bowling ball. Some of these options are whether or not to use finger inserts, and if you do will you use Turbo 2-N-1 Grips Quad Finger Inserts or Turbo 2-N-1 Grips Ms Quad Finger Inserts. What are the difference?

And then another factor is your thumb. Should you or shouldn’t you put something in your thumb hole? If you do, there are many options. Turbo 2-N-1 Grips Duo-Colored Urethane Thumb Slugs, Turbo 2-N-1 Grips Urethane Thumb Slugs, Turbo 2-N-1 Grips Vinyl Thumb Slugs, Turbo 2-N-1 Grips Switch Grip Outer Sleeve, and Turbo 2-N-1 Grips Switch Grip Inner Sleeve 1 1/4".

Talk Bowling #9 – Pin Placement / Distance / Length

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Jan 162009
 

bowlingball.com received a lot of email about pin placement (Also referred to as distance or length).

The pin placement is the distance between the Pin and the Center of Gravity(CG). This used to be one of the biggest factors in drilling a bowling ball. And because of USBC static imbalance rules, still plays a small part. The biggest factor in bowling ball performance is the distance of the pin from your Positive Axis Point, not from the CG.

For a demonstration of the CG’s impact on ball performance, take a look at BrunsNick’s CG’s Don’t Matter Part 1 and Part 2.

Talk Bowling #7 – Vise vs Turbo, Vacuum Grip

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Dec 152008
 

Have you wondered if there is a difference between Turbo and Vise grips?  Have you heard of the Vacuum Grip?  We will cover these questions asked by viewers like you.

Details for Vacuum Grip Installation (from Turbo 2-n-1 Grips):

Vacuum Grip
Best uses for Vacu fit: Bowlers who suffer from swelling or may be in between sizes.

Create a Vacuum Grip with this Simple Drill Technique.
NOTE: Please read instructions fully before drilling. For Tech Support call: 1-888-2N1-GRIP.

  1. Use 1 1/32" drill bit. Hole should be 1/16" larger than the recommended insert o.d.
  2. Drill hole 1" deep.
  3. Replace 1 1/32" drill bit with 31/32" or recommended insert outside diameter (for stronger vacuum use smaller drill bit i.e. 61/64 for
    standard outside diameter insert)
  4. Drill hole the full depth of insert (Quad inserts 1 3/4", Standard 2-N-1 1 3/8")
  5. You have now created a cone at the bottom of the hole.
  6. Install finger insert. Glue bottom of grip into smaller hole. When creating a vacuum grip you must use at least 2 sizes smaller than standard finger tip size. Grip will expand to fit inside hole diameter.
  7. Apply adhesive (Turbo Zip Plus-45 recommended) to the front of hole, between finger insert and bowling ball. ONLY apply glue to the front wall.

Product mentioned in this episode:

Turbo 2-N-1 Grips Quad Finger Inserts, Ebonite Ultra Slide, Brunswick Power Slide, Ebonite Shoe Slider, Brunswick Clear Top Shoe Slider.

Episode 5 discussed different types of bowling shoes.

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