Blisters

[HouseBowler64]

Alright I have had blister problems all my life...I believe my pitch is a quarter under! My proshop guy has tried different things but can't seem to get anything right! I have recently started bowling "real" tournaments! I average around 225 in league! I just get irritated when I get done with my 3rd game and I'm almost blistering! Example this past weekend I had a tournament with 5 game qualifying! I am 113 over after 4 games but the 5th game I blow open a blister and shoot 185 to take me down to 98 over! The cut was 111 over! So yeah I'm mad! But neways suggestions would be appreciative! I will advise that I use rosin, and I squeeze the ball and yes I know we aren't supposed to squeeze the ball so everyone has a flaw in their game
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[Grayson]

if you know the spot... why not protect it with some "sure release skin patch" or similar... protects the skin and makes the release easier
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[HouseBowler64]

Well I dunno, I wear new skin plus I put black tape on each side to try and have it smoother just doesn't seem to help...
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Current Balls:
T-Road Solid (1)
Spit Fire
Special Agent
Secret Agent
Attitude Shift
Sure Fire (1)
Rapid Fire
El Nino Returns
El Nino
Infinite One (2)
Resurgence
Gravity Shift
Neptune

[Gazoo]

Possible causes:

http://www.jayhawkbowling.com/Pro_s_Corner/Fitting_Tips/fitting.html

[HouseBowler64]

Thanks gazoo I sent that to my proshop guy so maybe he can figure out something
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I Make My Own Destiny
Current Balls:
T-Road Solid (1)
Spit Fire
Special Agent
Secret Agent
Attitude Shift
Sure Fire (1)
Rapid Fire
El Nino Returns
El Nino
Infinite One (2)
Resurgence
Gravity Shift
Neptune

[JohnP]

Where is the blister located (photo would be great)?  If you're "knuckling" your thumb, try a thumb straight - link to one online site to order is below.  --  JohnP

http://www.bowlersparadise.com/shop/accessories/ebonite/

[Borincano]

New Skin won't do it. You have to use one of these tapes so you can always have a clean release and never and I say never have a blister in your life again. At the same time you can promote a snug thumb release and avoid the grip of death. The advantage is that you can have layers of tape on your thumb instead of inside the thumb hole for quicker adjustments. It is worth the investment in protecting your thumb. I pre-cut cut them and have them ready in a small plastic container.

http://www.buddiesproshop.com/product/3259/Vise_Hada_Patch_Aqua_3_-_40_pieces.htm

http://www.buddiesproshop.com/product/3261/Vise_Hada_Patch_Blue_1_-_40_Pieces.htm

http://www.buddiesproshop.com/product/602/Turbo_2-N-1_Power_Supplies_Beige_Fitting_Tape_-_1_inch.htm

http://www.buddiesproshop.com/product/5355/Turbo_2-N-1_Power_Supplies_-_Ball_of_Fire_Skin_Protection_Tape.htm

http://www.buddiesproshop.com/product/597/Turbo_2-N-1_Power_Supplies_Mint_Fitting_Tape_-_2_inch.htm

What is your span? Unless it's quite short 1/4" forward may be a bit much, which could cause the thumb to not exit cleanly. If a spot rubs long enough you will get a blister.


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Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah
Brunswick Amateur Staff

[leftyinsnellville]

Buy the superglue that comes with a brush applicator.  Paint a thin coat on the area that usually blisters, then dust it with easy slide before it dries.  Make sure you don't let it touch anything until the glue dries completely.  Don't worry, the oil your skin produces will make the glue release in about five hours and it'll just peel off.  Works like a charm for me when I'm having problems with blisters.  

I even used this technique once when I smashed the heck out of my finger taking my ball out of a locker.  I just pushed the flap of skin back in place and glued it down then bowled the tournament.  Burned like heck when I first applied the glue, but I didn't feel anything after a few minutes.
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(formerly leftyinhawaii)

Edited on 7/18/2008 12:32 PM

[mainzer]

I am in agreement with notclay
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[HouseBowler64]

Blister is located on the left side of my thumb, and every once in awhile I'll get one on the top of my thumb right below the nail kind of the right! My span is 4 5/8! Thanks for all replies! I will take each reply into consideration and work on span and also get some tape! By the way thanks borincano for the links!
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I Make My Own Destiny
Current Balls:
T-Road Solid (1)
Spit Fire
Special Agent
Secret Agent
Attitude Shift
Sure Fire (1)
Rapid Fire
El Nino Returns
El Nino
Infinite One (2)
Resurgence
Gravity Shift
Neptune

Your span at 4 5/8" would probably dictate different pitch, in my opinion. My span is pretty close to that and my thumb pitch is at zero both directions. Some would even try about 1/8" reverse.

Fitting hands is rather subjective, so you may need to experiment a little, but there's no way I would have your pitch at 1/4" forward until I tried going the other direction a little.


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Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah
Brunswick Amateur Staff

[ThongPrincess]

quote:Your span at 4 5/8" would probably dictate different pitch, in my opinion. My span is pretty close to that and my thumb pitch is at zero both directions.

Pitch is different for each person.  I have the same span and have 5/8" forward pitch.  Many years ago I had reverse and struggled with dropping the ball.  With the help of Eddie Williams and Ron Clifton I moved to more and more forward.  

According to Susie Minshew, the more relaxed your grip, the more forward pitch you need.
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[HouseBowler64]

Thanks for the help! I'll try some different things and hopefully things will get better!
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I Make My Own Destiny
Current Balls:
T-Road Solid (1)
Spit Fire
Special Agent
Secret Agent
Attitude Shift
Sure Fire (1)
Rapid Fire
El Nino Returns
El Nino
Infinite One (2)
Resurgence
Gravity Shift
Neptune

[/quote]

Pitch is different for each person.  I have the same span and have 5/8" forward pitch.  Many years ago I had reverse and struggled with dropping the ball.  With the help of Eddie Williams and Ron Clifton I moved to more and more forward.  

According to Susie Minshew, the more relaxed your grip, the more forward pitch you need.
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Good point. Don't forget that women usually have more flexibility in their thumb joint. His pitch is at 1/4" forward and it obviously isn't working for him, thus the blisters.



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Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah
Brunswick Amateur Staff

Edited on 7/19/2008 11:15 AM