Sep 302011
Question from Myles:
Q – Hi, i had a question regarding thumb slugs and thumb inserts. would u recommend a thumb slug or a insert. i have used both of them i like the insert a little better. My main problem is that on my backswing is i bend my knuckle on my thumb and it tends to stay in the ball a little longer than needed. So i just was wondering if u would recommend a slug or a insert, and also if u had any other recommendations that could help this problem i would appricaite it thanks.
A – Actually there should be little difference between the two. We should actually address your thumb problem. Bending the knuckle of your thumb is a sign that you are squeezing the ball and your thumb hole is too big or you could have too much reverse pitch. You are afraid the ball is going to come off your hand if you relax your grip.
You need to work on this. What helped me was using protecting tape. For me, this helps my thumb slide out of the bowling ball easier, but also allows me to have the thumb hole tighter. It sounds contradictory, but on the back swing there isn’t enough force for the ball to come off my thumb. During release, there is plenty of it to let your thumb come out cleanly without the need to squeeze.
I would have your thumb hole size checked along with your pitch. Pitches can be changed easily with a thumb slug so you can play around with this until you find something you like and something the solves your squeezing issue. Keeping your thumb tighter and using some kind of tape is another really good solution.
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Last Week’s Question of the Week:
Q – Where was the oldest bowling alley in the world discovered and when was it built?
A – Madi City in Al-Fayyum, Egypt built in the Ptolemaic Era (Between 332 and 30BC)
Question of the Week:
Q – What is the highest average held by a woman over and an entire league season and who did it?
A – Watch the next episode
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Q – Hi, i had a question regarding thumb slugs and thumb inserts. would u recommend a thumb slug or a insert. i have used both of them i like the insert a little better. My main problem is that on my backswing is i bend my knuckle on my thumb and it tends to stay in the ball a little longer than needed. So i just was wondering if u would recommend a slug or a insert, and also if u had any other recommendations that could help this problem i would appricaite it thanks.
A – Actually there should be little difference between the two. We should actually address your thumb problem. Bending the knuckle of your thumb is a sign that you are squeezing the ball and your thumb hole is too big or you could have too much reverse pitch. You are afraid the ball is going to come off your hand if you relax your grip.
You need to work on this. What helped me was using protecting tape. For me, this helps my thumb slide out of the bowling ball easier, but also allows me to have the thumb hole tighter. It sounds contradictory, but on the back swing there isn’t enough force for the ball to come off my thumb. During release, there is plenty of it to let your thumb come out cleanly without the need to squeeze.
I would have your thumb hole size checked along with your pitch. Pitches can be changed easily with a thumb slug so you can play around with this until you find something you like and something the solves your squeezing issue. Keeping your thumb tighter and using some kind of tape is another really good solution.
How to contact us
Email us questions@talkbowling.com
Leave a comment on TalkBowling.com
On Twitter we are @TalkBowling
Sponsor:
This episode is brought to you by DV8 bowling. DV8 is the newest brand in bowling bringing you 4 awesome looking and awesome performing balls. The Hell Raiser, Reckless and 2 Misfits are sure to prove that DV8 is here to stay. If you have no already looked at their line up of performance balls do so today. DV8, Tonight We Bowl.
bowlingball.com has ball reaction video for each of the balls in the DV8 line including ball reviews for each.
Last Week’s Question of the Week:
Q – Where was the oldest bowling alley in the world discovered and when was it built?
A – Madi City in Al-Fayyum, Egypt built in the Ptolemaic Era (Between 332 and 30BC)
Question of the Week:
Q – What is the highest average held by a woman over and an entire league season and who did it?
A – Watch the next episode
Contest reminder:
bowlingball.com gives away a brand new bowling ball every week of the year. 52 weeks, 52 winners. All you have to do is signup for our contest weekly.
Also every month we give away 2 bowling balls on BowlingBoards.com. Come join the community of bowlers there, discuss equipment, lane conditions, tips, techniques, and more. Every post you make is an entry into a drawing for a brand new bowling ball.
Closing:
Please remember that bowlingball.com is free shipping on every item, every day. No hidden handling fees, no packaging fees, no added insurance fees. The price shown is the price you pay at checkout. No Surprises.
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