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BrunsNick

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Oh no, what will the neighbors think!
« on: March 21, 2006, 06:40:43 PM »
So I drilled a Demolition Zone I had in the shop...

Standard fingertip! *gasp*

First time I've thrown a ball with full span and grips since my injury back in Aug 04. Felt a little sore all night, but it didn't stop me from firing a 256, 237 and 257! I was using Turbo Ice Lifts vacu-installed, and they felt greasy after the 3rd game. Definately need to change those to Vise Semi's or non-ice grips.

All in all, felt pretty good. Just a little sore, but I definately see a difference in ball roll.

Time to drill up new stuff again???
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Re: Oh no, what will the neighbors think!
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2006, 06:17:21 AM »
Nick,
I tried the Turbo Ice finger inserts awhile back and had the same feel. They are very slick. I just started using some of the Vise Clears and they seem to have more texture.

As someone converting from Contour to Vise, I still need some tackiness like Contours are known for.

Great job. I will PM you for a couple of more shirts in the next day or so.
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Re: Oh no, what will the neighbors think!
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2006, 03:08:10 PM »
Haven't found an insert for the ring finger that feels comfortable enough yet. The turbo ice felt slimy, and now I've been playing around with others.

I still feel strain.
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Re: Oh no, what will the neighbors think!
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2006, 03:23:23 PM »
Being the macho man that I am, i use lady vise grips for my "vacu" grip.  I've used them since before Vise created their own vacu grip.  The slightly thinner grip allows for a little more expansion/suction on the fingers and feels better than anything else i've tried.  Hard to find sometimes but there are a few online sites that sell them.
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Re: Oh no, what will the neighbors think!
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2006, 03:31:34 PM »
oooh good idea!

Gonna quick plug it and see what i can do!

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Re: Oh no, what will the neighbors think!
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2006, 03:38:00 PM »
I'm not as impressed with the grip change and numbers but what a great ball the Demolition is...was and has been...one of my favorites...and NOBODY is giving them up....once they own em...try to get one from somebody!

Had a friend little hand  lent him mine and it scared him it had so much reaction....left it in his car till it cracked and offered me nothing to replace it...an old friend!

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Re: Oh no, what will the neighbors think!
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2006, 10:29:52 PM »
did you actually try the lady's grips nick?

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Re: Oh no, what will the neighbors think!
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2006, 11:00:26 PM »
Yep!

Drilled the ladies for vacu (15/16th hole to 7/8th) A powerlift in the middle, and an oval in the right. Pitched 5/8th away in the ring, and 1/4 away in the middle.

Still kind of sore after the 4 games tonight, but I feel like I was able to roll the ball a little cleaner. I really won't know until the morning how my hand feels.
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Re: Oh no, what will the neighbors think!
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2006, 01:52:42 PM »
Tragic double-clicking accident while surfing XXX sites...

No really, I hyperextended a joint/tendon in my ring finger during a regional. I was using full-fingertip without any inserts, and I guess it was a little too much for my hand.
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Re: Oh no, what will the neighbors think!
« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2006, 07:05:18 PM »
quote:
Drilled the ladies for vacu (15/16th hole to 7/8th) A powerlift in the middle, and an oval in the right. Pitched 5/8th away in the ring, and 1/4 away in the middle.


Were the inserts PINK??
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Re: Oh no, what will the neighbors think!
« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2006, 07:12:20 PM »
No but I will be ordering some... Looks like lady Vise are the best so far!

Right now, I'm up to 3/4 reverse in the ring finger!
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Re: Oh no, what will the neighbors think!
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2006, 11:06:17 PM »
Leafs loose to Habs tonight 5-1.

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Re: Oh no, what will the neighbors think!
« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2006, 01:05:30 AM »
This isn't going to work out, my finger is still not 100% and is really sore.

I don't know what else to try, but back to Sarge and the infinite questions that go along with it!
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Re: Oh no, what will the neighbors think!
« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2006, 06:40:23 AM »
i don't use any of the lift, just the oval.  Sorry to hear the fingers are still jacked.
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Re: Oh no, what will the neighbors think!
« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2006, 08:05:32 AM »
I went to Sarge grip when I fractured my index finger tip.  To put the pressure of the ball in my palm, and not on my index finger.  Been almost a whole season now using the grip.  I tried going back to full finger tip grip, with no luck.  Roll the ball so much better with sarge, seem to have so much more control.  So I am one person that is never going to go back.  

BTW  Thanks Nick for your input and some used equipment!  

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