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xrayjay · « **on:** March 11, 2016, 05:19:24 PM »

preference for the bowler, or there's more to it to why bowlers choose lift or oval?

I had to replace inserts before leagues last night and flipped the inserts over to use the oval sides. I like to use the "lift" side of the finger inserts and have been for years.

But, last night I notice a few things with the ovals, it felt "natural". The fit was tight, the way I like it, but my fingers felt more "attached" to the ball. Does that make sense?

My hand felt better rested on the ball with the fingers more relaxed.

JohnP · « **Reply #31 on:** March 14, 2016, 11:01:58 AM »

Great answer, Rico. If the customers leave the grip selection up to me I install the oval side of the Turbo Quad. But if they want lifts I don't argue with them.

Another problem with grips in general is the wear. I have customers come in frequently with grips that are almost completely worn through, and their spans have been reduced by over 1/8". And if they use lifts the 3/16 or so forward pitch is also gone. I replace them and tell them not to wait so long the next time, but they ignore me.

By the way, I don't use grips myself. I started well before grips were invented, tried them a couple of times but prefer the feel of the bare hole. -- JohnP

J_w73 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 14, 2016, 12:03:53 PM »

Quote from: Strapper_Squared on March 13, 2016, 03:15:30 PM

Back to the original post... There is a pitch difference (1/4" I think), between lifts and ovals. Ovals probably felt better and your hand lays flatter because you just gave yourself ~ 1/4" more forward in your fingers!

Don't you mean by going to ovals he gave himself 1/4" more reverse (or 1/4" less forward) in his fingers? The lifts give about 1/4" more forward pitch.(might be less and depends on the insert size)

JustRico · « **Reply #33 on:** March 14, 2016, 12:17:40 PM »

It's understanding angle
Some refer to it as away, reverse or forward depending on starting point

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