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Stormkid84

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Grips vs. No Grips
« on: December 02, 2008, 12:43:47 AM »
I have always used grips and was thinking about experimenting with no grips.  What advantages or disadvantages are there?
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Jesse James

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Re: Grips vs. No Grips
« Reply #16 on: December 02, 2008, 11:19:48 AM »
I guess it's all about getting used to it. I have a few balls with no inserts.
You do come out cleaner, but the amount of revs, definitely goes down. I also have to be more precise when I change to a different release.

Occasionally, I have gotten moisture or oil on my fingertips and not realized it until I go to a different release, and then the ball comes off my hand in a totally unexpected mannner. As I said, I have to be a bit more precise, and pay strict attention to where I place my ballhand at all times, when using no grips.
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Re: Grips vs. No Grips
« Reply #17 on: December 04, 2008, 07:17:51 PM »
I am actually one of the few that went back and forth and back to inserts again.

I went to no inserts and liked it for a while, but over time i felt i was loosing it and not able to hit it at the bottom and had no feel.

Then went back to inserts and found i over hit everything and got used to it. Then about 18 months later went back to inserts. for about two years i went without and this summer i lost weight and all my fingers didnt fit anymore so i was loosing it again. Went to inserts and have been for the last three months. Found my reactions are stronger again and my carry has slightly improved. I own a proshop so i change inserts usually about every 30 games.


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KingofKings696

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Re: Grips vs. No Grips
« Reply #18 on: December 05, 2008, 04:40:35 PM »
I personally prefer inserts. i definitly overuse my inserts(I am currently in the couple hundreds on my gravity shift and havent noticed a difference even though I turn the ball pretty good and really hit it.
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Re: Grips vs. No Grips
« Reply #19 on: December 05, 2008, 07:23:03 PM »
Just a quick question:   Should the none grip holes fit pretty tight/snug to the finger, or should they be kinda big? Thanks
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Re: Grips vs. No Grips
« Reply #20 on: December 05, 2008, 07:27:35 PM »
When I used no grips I liked it tight!! But who doesnt like it tight!!! HAHA
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Re: Grips vs. No Grips
« Reply #21 on: December 05, 2008, 08:04:10 PM »
I switched a while back for a couple reasons.  

First, in the summer, the grips would get even softer and in longer tournaments/practice, I would tear the pad on my middle finger.  REgardless of what type of grip, and it never happened except for summertime.  

Next, maintenance.  May not seem like much, but you do have to replace your grips a couple times a year.  

Finally, it just feels cleaner and smoother to me.  I didn't notice any loss in revs and it made my release better since I hung in the ball less.

I say switch a ball or two and see how you like it.
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Re: Grips vs. No Grips
« Reply #22 on: December 28, 2008, 09:52:33 AM »
No grips will give you a cleaner, earlier release and therefore more "roll" on the ball. However without grips you will also lose a couple revs. I tried no grips a couple years ago to experiment and no question my release was smoother, but I'm a power player and quickly discovered I lost my advantage. Shots I missed a couple boards right of target that used to get back for light mixer/blowout strikes, now resulted in light 2/2-8 leaves.

However my good friend tried the same thing this year and is never going back to grips again. His ball roll is better, his average is 8 pins higher, & he tossed his first ever 300 game. Just comes down to individual preference.

I suggest picking-up a good quality used ball or a mid-priced new piece to try before spending the real cash on something top end. It's not going to take you more than 6-7 games to have your mind made up either way.
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don coyote

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Re: Grips vs. No Grips
« Reply #23 on: December 28, 2008, 10:17:00 AM »
I find blood under the skin on my ring finger when I bowl 4 or more games without grips. It gets really sore and UGLY when I bowl 10 game sweepers.
Grips help ME bowl more often and longer. I KNOW I'M A FREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Grips vs. No Grips
« Reply #24 on: December 28, 2008, 11:31:20 AM »
I love the feel since switching to no inserts. I have my fingers ovaled and fit well and have no issues. And in a very rare case I can always add a little tape to the fingers as well.

I know the first time I did it was to save a few bucks on future equipment, now I realize that I like the feel better and am very glad I made the change.
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