Post by: charlest on January 12, 2008, 01:30:40 PM
Recently, just to test some others, I ordered some small packs of Brunswick's and Ebonite's white textured thumb hole tape.
Surprising myself, I find them all three brands, Master, Brunswick, and Ebonite, equally good, with no discernible differences that I can tell. Makes me wonder if the original supplier to all three bowling supply companies is the same manufacturer.
Any and all comments on your experiences are welcome. I just thought I'd throw out what I have found.
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Post by: themagician on January 12, 2008, 10:31:03 PM
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Pardon my ignorance, but when you say back of the thumb, are you referring to the nail side or the pad side?
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Post by: LuvThatWhiteDot on January 12, 2008, 10:55:08 PM
If I put tape on the nail side, 1) my thumb would look like hamburger, and 2) it'd ruin my manicure
I like 1/4" white insert tape on the pad side because in winter my hands are ice cold and it helps with holding onto the ball and the thumb slug seems slicker in winter. I've tried cutting down the 1" white tape and it's such a gunky mess even with really sharp scissors that when I discovered the insert tape I was really happy. Now when I see it in pro shops or on Ebay, I corner the market!
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Post by: Pizzaguy on January 13, 2008, 12:55:52 PM
The black stuff, besides making it tough to get the residue out without alcohol, makes it feel like the old vinyl inserts where my thumb was coming out in the backswing.
It's all a matter of personal preference.
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Post by: Bernard Byars Jr on January 13, 2008, 01:02:29 PM
Post by: scotts33 on January 13, 2008, 01:03:19 PM
Have used Master in the past and it did seem more gritty.
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Post by: tenpinspro on January 13, 2008, 01:27:51 PM
1) Master and AMF Bowlers tape
2) Brunswick and Ebonite
3) Columbia and Storm
I also use white tape on front and back of thumb but do not always recommend it for customers. Dependent upon the bowlers skin, age and toughness, this is not always a good thing.
I feel it depends on each individual as to what their skin toughness is and it also attributes to how long they have been bowling (or worked with their hands in profession) as our skin should/will strengthen and get tougher with more use or exposure to friction.
There is no right or wrong here folks IMHO. More so a matter of what feels good and what works for you. Good post Charlest....
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Post by: charlest on January 13, 2008, 02:04:38 PM
I use mostly the red Hada, rarely the blue. Still need white textured in the front for sizing purposes.--------------------
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Post by: Buckwild on January 14, 2008, 09:33:50 AM
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Master for me also seemed just a tad rougher/grittier while Col and Storm white tape was a little smoother. In order of roughness...aside from gator type surfaces.
1) Master and AMF Bowlers tape
2) Brunswick and Ebonite
3) Columbia and Storm
I also use white tape on front and back of thumb but do not always recommend it for customers. Dependent upon the bowlers skin, age and toughness, this is not always a good thing.
I feel it depends on each individual as to what their skin toughness is and it also attributes to how long they have been bowling (or worked with their hands in profession) as our skin should/will strengthen and get tougher with more use or exposure to friction.
There is no right or wrong here folks IMHO. More so a matter of what feels good and what works for you. Good post Charlest....
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Very good answer, Rick! I had been wanting to try the white tape in the back since I see a lot of people, including my coach use it. I figure, if its works for them and are successful, it will help me too. But, unlike them, I haven't been bowling that much, so the skin on my thumb is not tough enough to deal with that friction, causing me to hang up. I switched to black tape in the back, and I'm coming out the ball alot cleaner. Also I use the hada patch blue tape.
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Post by: newguy on January 14, 2008, 10:02:27 AM
Post by: tenpinspro on January 14, 2008, 12:25:09 PM
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Very good answer, Rick! I had been wanting to try the white tape in the back since I see a lot of people, including my coach use it. I figure, if its works for them and are successful, it will help me too. But, unlike them, I haven't been bowling that much, so the skin on my thumb is not tough enough to deal with that friction, causing me to hang up. I switched to black tape in the back, and I'm coming out the ball alot cleaner. Also I use the hada patch blue tape.
Hey Buck,
I have found from trial and error that there are certain thumb tapes that I can utilize with white tape on the back of thumb and certain ones I can't. I've had more success with Vise thumb tape (TT-25 beige/tan in color) that allow me to not stick to my white tape on the back of the thumb and allow for a very clean release. Hada patch was a little too grabby and caused more friction then desired against white tape.
Newguy is also dead on with the amount of adhesive that is used, I found that "most" black tapes are also very "gooey" when we remove them. This is why I suggest to my customers (if possible) to place a piece a black on top of a piece of white tape and you can have a slick feel without the worries about cleaning out residue when you remove it.
There are also different cleaners/wipes that can remove that adhesive when necessary w/o leaving any residue. Columbia had a great product but I also found acetate pads from my wife's work (hospital) that can clean and leave no trace of it. Hope this helps explain some...
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Post by: dizzyfugu on January 16, 2008, 08:33:13 AM
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I think the master tape is slightly more gritty than the others, and since i am like the only person in the world who likes texture at the back of my thumb i use that.
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Post by: mini kahuna on January 29, 2008, 07:21:57 PM
the gator tape lasts for months and you just have to clean it with alcohol once in awhile.
I adjust the fit with black tape in the back off the hole.
it has really loosened up my swing.