Post by: lsf_21 on September 17, 2007, 05:15:46 PM
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Post by: lsf_21 on September 18, 2007, 10:22:33 PM
AWSOME!
i cant remember ever being able to have that tight of a thumb hole fit and still be able to get out of a ball so clean. the magic carpet is the best thing i have ever used for a thumbhole.
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Post by: Grayson on September 20, 2007, 01:56:35 PM
Im using it in all of my balls and it made me bowl better...
Very good stuff
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Post by: bgh on September 20, 2007, 02:04:53 PM
The bowling product helps in keeping the thumb in the proper position. A straight thumb with no thumb crimping.
I did however, find them rather problematic in humid conditions or during the heat of the summer. I suppose as an adjustment one might use chap stick or lip balm on the back of the thumb, or a cooling agent of some sort to counteract such heat related problems. (never went that far with it - just re drilled smaller thumb hole urethane slug and tailored the back of thumb hole to my specific knuckle with a workout tool -thus I'm not currently using the product - I STILL SPEAK HIGHLY OF THE PRODUCT - and of Ron Clifton!)
Bottom line, the product allowed me to SEE the merits of a tighter snug thumb hole, ie, relaxing my grip, recognition of the perfect release, and free arm swing.
IMHO, all elite or scratch bowlers should strive for a tighter snug thumb hole in an effort to keep the speed up, and have a crisp fresh release.
The Magic Carpet is a GREAT Product!
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Edited on 9/20/2007 3:32 PM
Post by: Lane1Redneck on September 20, 2007, 02:13:35 PM
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Looks Like a Telefunken U-47
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Post by: dechrist on September 20, 2007, 02:18:37 PM
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Post by: Krumpy300 on September 20, 2007, 02:29:29 PM
Thanks.
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Post by: dechrist on September 20, 2007, 02:41:11 PM
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Dale
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Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.
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Post by: Grayson on September 20, 2007, 02:59:31 PM
quote:
How many games does a piece of this tape last???
Thanks.
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Repetition is everything..
The oldest is in my XXXL and I use it since I bought it... and I can'T remember the exact date but it was sometime this year ind spring
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Post by: bgh on September 20, 2007, 03:05:11 PM
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I use it as a training device.
So when you bowl in competition, you DO NOT use them? Is this the same logic that says a wrist support is a "training device"? Frankly, I use both to great effect. It just irritates the crap out of me when people say they are "crutches". Your reply please.
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Cristofori,
Sorry, I believe your reading WAY to much into the Post. Please read it again.
Maybe, it was my bad. said use meant used....past tense. In context, reading the whole post, I said I am currently not using them anymore, doesn't mean I won't.
No mention of a crutch, not even inferring it, btw; ONLY PRAISE! and my personal experiences with the product.
thanks for allowing me to clarify
Edited on 9/20/2007 4:09 PM
Post by: johns811 on September 20, 2007, 03:12:02 PM
Post by: dechrist on September 20, 2007, 03:23:32 PM
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Dale
My 2007-2008 arsenal is here (http://"http://s211.photobucket.com/albums/bb188/dechrist/Current/").
Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.
-- General George S. Patton
Post by: Grayson on September 20, 2007, 04:06:20 PM
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I was using so much tape to try to get a decent feel, that I didn't need to expand the thumb hole at all.
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My 2007-2008 arsenal is here (http://"http://s211.photobucket.com/albums/bb188/dechrist/Current/").
Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.
-- General George S. Patton
same with me... used the Carpet and removed most of the tapes I had in there before... nice snug fit.
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"Have fun and bowl well!" - Grayson
"Some things are made so even idiots won't fail using them.... But I aks what about the genius?" - Grayson
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Edited on 9/20/2007 4:07 PM
Post by: bgh on September 20, 2007, 04:12:44 PM
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Can you buy it online?
Ron Clifton's site is Bowl4fun.com (http://"http://www.Bowl4fun.com"). You can purchase the product through Ron C's Magic Carpet Paypal online services or if you prefer by Mail/Check. I believe he will even send you several free samples of the product if you write him email. Ron Clifton's email address: http://rclifton@triad.rr.com
Direct to the Magic Carpet Web Order Page (http://"http://www.bowl4fun.com/magiccarpet/magiccarpet.htm")
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Edited on 9/20/2007 4:28 PM
Post by: windss on September 20, 2007, 04:27:21 PM
Thanks much
Post by: bgh on September 20, 2007, 04:31:45 PM
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Does anyone have a picture of bowling ball with the magic carpet in it? I want to see what it looks like in the thumb hole. I brought one a while ago, but it didn't feel right, maybe I was putting it in wrong.
Thanks much
Don't have a picture on an actual installed Magic Carpet but I copied the instructions off of Ron's site:
Stick your thumb and fingers in the ball and see where the knuckle of your thumb touches the back of the thumb hole. That is where you want to install the Magic Carpet. Remove the backing from the Magic Carpet and place it in the back of the thumb hole where your knuckle made contact. Place it about ¼ inch below the top if the thumb hole. When you are sure youhave the Magic Carpet in the right position press firmly to activate the strong glue. When it is time to replace your Magic carpet it should come out without leaving a glue mess behind.
You may add bowler 's tape to the front of the hole as needed to snug it up. If you prefer you may add the tape under the Magic Carpet. The Magic Carpet has a 3 to 5 game break in period and may redden the thumb a little during this time. After the break in period the redness will go away unless the thumb hole is way too tight or you knuckle the ball.
People with small thumb holes may need to trim the width with scissors. The thumbhole may appear to be tight, but many people have noted that the ball may actually fall off their hand early. Always test the ball by rolling it slowly from the foul line the first time to prevent any mishaps.
Theres a diagram on the Magic Carpet web page under Installation Instructions, midway down on the page (http://"http://www.bowl4fun.com/magiccarpet/magiccarpet.htm")
hope it helps - maybe somebody has a photo of a ball with the product installed.
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Edited on 9/20/2007 4:39 PM
Post by: ShortAssassin on September 20, 2007, 04:40:06 PM
Post by: ThongPrincess on September 20, 2007, 04:46:46 PM
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Post by: lsf_21 on September 20, 2007, 09:46:19 PM
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Post by: Lane1Redneck on September 20, 2007, 10:08:40 PM
I do have pictures that you can see the carpet, but not up close to make a judgment or not you might like it.. Just looks like white tape in the ball..
If you didn't try it yet, ask Ron for samples, what I did and sure lots others did before me.. Good luck..
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Edited on 9/20/2007 10:10 PM
Post by: scotts33 on September 21, 2007, 10:32:02 AM
But, who does not use tape? If you already use tape it should not be a problem. If your ball is tight to start how do you use it when your thumb swells?
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Post by: LuckyLefty on September 21, 2007, 10:32:51 AM
The magic carpet is equal to about 3 to 4 pieces of tape in back.
Therefore if you have been using less...one often has to open up the back of the thumb about 2 white tape thicknesses.
Most people do this on one ball and if they don't like it....don't open up any other holes. However most people like it!
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Post by: scotts33 on September 21, 2007, 11:11:50 AM
I will say once you get used to MC....you'll become addicted to the stuff.
MC compresses some so you don't need to pull it to add tape behind it. That's the beauty of it. I use Switch Grips <2 of them one smaller and one larger> and I'll get at least 100 games before I change it sometimes more.
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Post by: danprince10 on September 21, 2007, 04:31:55 PM
Post by: scotts33 on September 21, 2007, 06:06:42 PM
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Post by: lsf_21 on September 25, 2007, 07:44:06 PM
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Post by: lsf_21 on September 25, 2007, 09:36:04 PM
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GO CUBS!!!!
Post by: Grayson on September 26, 2007, 12:33:35 AM
I never changed the ones I used so far and in my spare ball it is used a lot I tell you!
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"Some things are made so even idiots won't fail using them.... But I aks what about the genius?" - Grayson
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Post by: LuckyLefty on September 26, 2007, 03:11:19 PM
I have a friend that is on a budget and he is quite please with that!
REgards,
Luckylefty
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Post by: Grayson on September 27, 2007, 12:49:29 AM
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I buy 50' by 2" rolls of velcro for Approx. $21 for all types of uses
Can anyone tell me why industrial strength velcro could not have the same results as the majic carpet?
Edited on 9/26/2007 4:50 PM
yeah I had the same Idea when I saw the stuf first time... canT say anything agains your idea...
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"Some things are made so even idiots won't fail using them.... But I aks what about the genius?" - Grayson
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Post by: WillynHook on September 27, 2007, 10:04:49 AM
I love the stuff. Did not have to make thumb hole bigger. However, the
more I bowl and practice the more my thumbhole shrinks in size. It is very
snug now with forward pitch. Relax that thumb and you will be surprised
how snug and comfy the thumbhole becomes over time.
Magic Carpet + snug thumb hole + no grip pressure = better bowling.
Dr. Joe
Post by: Strapper_Squared on October 16, 2007, 02:48:18 PM
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Post by: Alakazam on October 16, 2007, 07:45:55 PM
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