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Compression sleeves...Helpful or fashion statement?
« on: October 24, 2013, 12:26:24 PM »
I see a lot of guys wearing compression sleeves and even see them being sold at tournaments now. Do these things actually help or are they more of a fashion statement to be cool?

 

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Re: Compression sleeves...Helpful or fashion statement?
« Reply #16 on: October 25, 2013, 12:20:50 AM »
Fashion statement.  Placebo--think about it.  What possible medical benefit can it
offer?

Some offer medical grade compression, which can help with circulation, muscle recovery, and minimizes muscle fatigue.

No, I don't wear them when I bowl. But I do new hire training and development for a specialty running company and the benefits of compression are real. I can't think of anyone who wears them for fashion, other than impressionable teens who watch their favorite basketball players wear them on television. 
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Re: Compression sleeves...Helpful or fashion statement?
« Reply #17 on: October 25, 2013, 08:37:12 AM »
Just because they are trendy doesn't mean they don't have any value.

1. Placebo affect isn't always bad
2. Confidence is better than no confidence
3. Medical facts?!


To say anyone who wears one is a loser is ignorant.  I might get one just to spite the haterz.

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Re: Compression sleeves...Helpful or fashion statement?
« Reply #18 on: October 28, 2013, 10:01:05 AM »
Why should it bother you what bowlers wear?

I stated this many times about this sport. It appears that bowling is the only sport that the casual or league bowler can't wear any kind of apparel representing some manufacturer, because if they do they are labeled a "loser" or some kind of "pro wanna be".

It's funny you can wear a Football or Hockey jersey (and don't play the sport), but as soon as you buy a Storm Bowling Shirt, "loser!"

 

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Re: Compression sleeves...Helpful or fashion statement?
« Reply #19 on: October 28, 2013, 10:26:23 AM »
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Re: Compression sleeves...Helpful or fashion statement?
« Reply #20 on: October 28, 2013, 01:22:04 PM »
Just because they are trendy doesn't mean they don't have any value.

1. Placebo affect isn't always bad
2. Confidence is better than no confidence
3. Medical facts?!


To say anyone who wears one is a loser is ignorant.  I might get one just to spite the haterz.

Well said. To add my $.02, if you believe that something helps you, then it does.

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Re: Compression sleeves...Helpful or fashion statement?
« Reply #21 on: October 28, 2013, 10:26:22 PM »
There is nothing bad about the placebo effect.  If you believe that anything helps you,
that alone is a positive benefit.

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Re: Compression sleeves...Helpful or fashion statement?
« Reply #22 on: October 29, 2013, 11:56:04 AM »
I won't speak for anyone else here, but my guess is that it's a fashion statement for most people who wear them. Whatever. It's no different than the guys who wear name shirts to league. I don't do it, but that doesn't mean someone is wrong if they do. As coincidence would have it, we bowled next to a guy last night who was wearing a compression sleeve. It was the first time I'd noticed him/it. I had a hard time not laughing to myself after having read this thread!

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Re: Compression sleeves...Helpful or fashion statement?
« Reply #23 on: October 29, 2013, 12:51:10 PM »
Why should it bother you what bowlers wear?

I stated this many times about this sport. It appears that bowling is the only sport that the casual or league bowler can't wear any kind of apparel representing some manufacturer, because if they do they are labeled a "loser" or some kind of "pro wanna be".

It's funny you can wear a Football or Hockey jersey (and don't play the sport), but as soon as you buy a Storm Bowling Shirt, "loser!"

 



Yup, this attitude just puzzles me... That's why many of my friends think bowlers are "dorks, beer drinkers, fat low lifers, and drama queens" In fact, this site has changed a lot from ten years ago.

Years ago, I raced dirt bikes to shifters, and wore name brand shirts and jerseys. I also surfed, wore quicksilver and rusty to represent the brands I liked. I wore expensive golf shirts when I golfed, because they look good and felt good. No beef, no put-downs, no degrading, etc...from others...

BUT in bowling, someone wears bowling brand shirts form time to time, he/she is labeled a wanna be??? WTF?! HAHAHA...It's a bowling (brand) shirt and they're bowling. So, only staffers can wear brand shirts? I guess these same people might be wearing surf/skate brand clothing (quicksilver, Rusty, BB, etc..) but are kooks cause they can't surf or skate.

These same people might be wearing MMA/MA shirts but never even step foot on the mat or fought in tourneys. I wear these shirts because I did these sports/activities now or before.....Arm sleeves are no different than head bands, ear phones, or your favorite bowling shirt - name brand or not. These people who down grade others for what they wear at leagues really don't have much in life. Probably wished they made 75-100K a year, had good credit, had a loving wife, honest kids, or drove a 911. Their life sucks so they down grade others to make themselves feel better.????
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Re: Compression sleeves...Helpful or fashion statement?
« Reply #24 on: October 29, 2013, 03:26:04 PM »
I equate it to those that wear manufacturer labeled bowling jerseys on league night.  All I know is if you wear a jersey and/or a compression sleeve, you better be able to shoe up with the best of them.

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Re: Compression sleeves...Helpful or fashion statement?
« Reply #25 on: October 29, 2013, 06:40:21 PM »
 I would have to check with Tom Milton before I could render an opinion.

 He was wearing one back in the 1980's.

 Guess it was all about fashion back then?

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NwY5yA6FSw

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Re: Compression sleeves...Helpful or fashion statement?
« Reply #26 on: October 29, 2013, 07:03:13 PM »
I would have to check with Tom Milton before I could render an opinion.

 He was wearing one back in the 1980's.

 Guess it was all about fashion back then?

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NwY5yA6FSw

 Check it out.

Dude was a trend setter. He was just ahead of his time.  ;D
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Re: Compression sleeves...Helpful or fashion statement?
« Reply #27 on: October 29, 2013, 10:32:38 PM »
Very interesting answers. If the best bowler in your house used them and said it works wonders for him...would you try it? Some people I have talked to say that they are able to bowl longer without getting sore using a compression sleeve. I plan on trying one but not one of those cheesy ones with logos on them. If people laugh at me I'll just show them up on the lanes!

Was Tom Milton using a compression sleeve or an elbow sleeve?

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Re: Compression sleeves...Helpful or fashion statement?
« Reply #28 on: October 29, 2013, 11:34:16 PM »
Haven't visited the misc.-bowling related in a while... I see nothing's changed.  The usual ignorant postings by a couple certain 'know-it-alls'.

Let me preface that I'm not a doctor nor do I play 1 on here... but I've had knee injuries & worn a compression brace because my ortho prescribed it.  Compression sleeves, socks & whatever have a purpose.  They provide warmth/comfort to the muscles/joints.  Some pitchers where jackets over their arms between innings.  Not because it looks cool, it's to keep their arm warm.  These compression sleeves do the same thing, but better & you don't have to wear a full jacket. It has it's place for bowlers as well.  Compression socks are worn by people with hip &/or knee replacements to help keep the blood flow going to their lower legs/feet as prescribed by medical personnel. 

Will some bowlers wear them because their favorite bowler does...?  Yeah, probably a few... But dang, to say it's just a fashion statement & you don't care, but then then next breath call people who wear them losers (figuratively) is ignorant & laughable...  Try doing a wee bit of research before posting baloney sausage for a change...  ;)

So to answer komike's question in the OP, they are helpful.  If I needed one, I'd wear it...

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Re: Compression sleeves...Helpful or fashion statement?
« Reply #29 on: October 30, 2013, 12:26:57 AM »
Watched this thread for awhile.  Discussion would be anyone that is bowling with any aide other than their flesh is using an aide and why does anyone care?  Is this correct?  Compression sleeves, elbow braces, wrist supports of any kind, hada type tape worn outside the ball on bowlers thumb, other aides that I haven't mentioned.  If one is an issue then they ALL are IMO.
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Re: Compression sleeves...Helpful or fashion statement?
« Reply #30 on: October 30, 2013, 08:18:37 AM »
Cue: "but your shoes say Dexter....." semantics time.......

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