Author Topic: Finger Swelling (Read 1739 times)

300 dan · « **on:** September 18, 2018, 05:32:54 PM »

I have issues with my fingers swelling, I've read that some people use finger tape and go up 1 size insert. My question is which tape would be better for that the turbo power grip or vise nt- 50 or is it a preference thing.

Thanks Dan

Walking E · « **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2018, 07:52:02 PM »

I go up a size and leave the backs unglued so that I can insert shims. I typically use Manila folder or business card for my shims.

300 dan · « **Reply #2 on:** September 19, 2018, 08:26:14 PM »

Thanks for the responses, I do use the shim method just getting some thoughts on the tape, I've never tried finger tape.

backswing.aplenty · « **Reply #3 on:** September 20, 2018, 03:36:24 PM »

Finger swelling is a major sign of pitch issues. If you're making your fingers bend more than what they naturally want to; you're going to swell up. As we age our flexibility will change drastically. We can't keep the same fit for decades at a time. Check with your local PSO for exact details but relaxing your finger pitches with more reverse is the start. Shortening span is an option when done in relation to pitch changes.

As for swelling day to day; that's only conquered by trial an error. I've had to adjust grip sizes often if I drill myself a ball late in the evening after working all day. They'll feel great at 9pm on a Sunday but I won't be able to get in them at 5pm on Monday. I feel like I need a quarter sized insert. A Vise 7 is too big, 6.5 is a bit too small. Insert color also makes a different. The brighter colors are medium tacky, black and darker colors are stiffer and sharper. Clear are sticky and tear my fingers up. Pick a color your PSO has in stock and get them all matching.

charlest · « **Reply #4 on:** September 23, 2018, 11:26:26 AM »

Quote from: backswing.aplenty on September 20, 2018, 03:36:24 PM

Finger swelling is a major sign of pitch issues. ...

Minor correction: Finger swelling MAY BE a sign of pitch issues.

If your fingers fit fine when you finished bowling last time, and now, be it 1 day or 1 week later, your fingers are too tight, before you ever throw a ball, it more than likely has nothing to do with pitch.

It could just be human nature: our extremities shrink and swell all day and all night long; they vary with temperature, humidity, activity, food, liquid and salt intake, as well as medication use.

Some people's shrink and swell more than others.

charlest · « **Reply #5 on:** September 23, 2018, 11:28:26 AM »

Quote from: Walking E on September 19, 2018, 07:52:02 PM

I go up a size and leave the backs unglued so that I can insert shims. I typically use Manila folder or business card for my shims.

I have also been doing that for years now. I glue the inserts in at the lower left and lower right corners, and I use shims of business cards and plastic shims, like those here:
http://www.milosports.com/Home_Page.html

Action61 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 25, 2018, 08:48:00 PM »

Frankie May drilled his version of vac grips for me and I love it. I think its off the Vice vac grip system. What he did was drill the finger holes for the grips standard size. Then he drilled again with an 1 1/32" bit about 1" deep then glued only the back side of the grip. This extra room in the front of the grip gives your fingers room to swell and feel perfect every time. You can use smaller grips which will stretch or your normal size, which ever works for you. I've used this for about 6 years and will never use shims or tape my fingers again.

MotivAYo · « **Reply #7 on:** September 26, 2018, 02:09:57 PM »

Ever think about going no inserts? I find my fingers don't swell much when I go no grips, but they tend to swell when I use them.

As for tape, I use to Vise Bio Skin.

300 dan · « **Reply #8 on:** September 26, 2018, 04:15:04 PM »

Thanks again for the response guys. Yes I have tried no grips a couple different times ,looking into some pitch changes. As we all know our body change as we get OLDER and its been a few years for me.

Walking E · « **Reply #9 on:** September 26, 2018, 09:48:37 PM »

Quote from: charlest on September 23, 2018, 11:28:26 AM

Quote from: Walking E on September 19, 2018, 07:52:02 PM
I go up a size and leave the backs unglued so that I can insert shims. I typically use Manila folder or business card for my shims.

I have also been doing that for years now. I glue the inserts in at the lower left and lower right corners, and I use shims of business cards and plastic shims, like those here:
http://www.milosports.com/Home_Page.html

I recall trying to use some of those plastic shims but found that they didn't stay in place very well due to their thickness and slick plastic texture. I went back to using business card and/or manila folder whenever I needed them.
I have always meant to test out vacugrips sometime but just haven't gotten around to it. Maybe I'll try some soon just for kicks.

charlest · « **Reply #10 on:** September 27, 2018, 03:18:42 PM »

Quote from: Walking E on September 26, 2018, 09:48:37 PM

Quote from: charlest on September 23, 2018, 11:28:26 AM
Quote from: Walking E on September 19, 2018, 07:52:02 PM
I go up a size and leave the backs unglued so that I can insert shims. I typically use Manila folder or business card for my shims.

I have also been doing that for years now. I glue the inserts in at the lower left and lower right corners, and I use shims of business cards and plastic shims, like those here:
http://www.milosports.com/Home_Page.html

I recall trying to use some of those plastic shims but found that they didn't stay in place very well due to their thickness and slick plastic texture. I went back to using business card and/or manila folder whenever I needed them. ..

Luckily, I never had that problem. I liked that they're thicker than most business cards and when my fingers are small, I can use one of them instead of 3 or 4 business cards. I also got some very thick business cards that are 1/2 the thickness of thee plastic ones. I've also used cut up index cards, due to their stiffness.

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