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john bussey

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thumb callous
« on: June 05, 2014, 12:22:42 PM »
I just got back into the game after 40 plus years away.  I used to have a callous on the inside right of my thumb (I am right handed).  The callous has returned, and is very annoying.  Is this a thumb pitch problem, or is there some other cause that I can address?  I have been bowling for a little over a year, and am getting better, but this callous is taking away from my enjoyment.  Any ideas? :'(
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Re: thumb callous
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2014, 01:41:35 PM »

You get those from rubbing there inside the thumb hole.  It could be pitch, span, size of the hole, or all of the above.

You need to see a pro shop guy that can look at it all and make the proper adjustments.
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Danasaurus

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Re: thumb callous
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2014, 10:53:29 AM »
I had success pitching thumb towards callous.
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ccrider

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Re: thumb callous
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2014, 02:01:17 PM »
I have a very flat thumb, and get callouses on both sides of my thumb. To some extent, I think that it is natural for the skin to build up in areas where there is repeated contact/friction.

Blisters are different. I think they indicate problems with fit.
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NHLfan88

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Re: thumb callous
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2014, 02:06:51 PM »
It's is either pitch, size, or you're squeezing.
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strikeking

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Re: thumb callous
« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2014, 09:50:41 PM »
The most common cause of thumb calluses is a bending the thumb (knuckling) in the hole in order to get a grip on the ball. This is usually  caused by a thumb hole that is too large.  It could also be caused by improper pitch, but mostly by too large a hole.
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armswing

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Re: thumb callous
« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2014, 11:02:20 PM »
Are there any pro shops in Northern Calif., that have really good ball drillers that can diagnose these type of thumb problems and fix them. John is throwing the ball really good please help with your expertise thanks.
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