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xxZonexx

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Not happy with ball fit
« on: April 08, 2008, 01:06:59 AM »
My span is 4 15/16 and 5 i have 5/16 rev thumb pitch It feels like I constantly have to grab the ball, to keep it on my hand. Why is this. I have 0 Left or Right...
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LuckyLefty

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Re: Not happy with ball fit
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2008, 09:11:48 AM »
Too much reverse for that lateral for YOU despite what the tables say!

REgards,

Luckylefty
PS if your coke bottle test shows 1/8 right lateral and you added it you would increase holding power.....if not and it shows 0 go at least 1/8 more forward.
Good luck.  Failing that...go another 1/8 forward be careful to have enough front bevel!
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Re: Not happy with ball fit
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2008, 12:11:48 PM »
I would never try to fit someone without seeing their hand, but I will share my experience with you.  A few years back I had identical spans to you with 3/8 reverse and 0 left/right.  After having to squeeze the ball for years, I dropped to 4 11/16 and 4 3/4 with 0 for/rev 0 left/right.  This eliminated my squeezing and has softened my release tremendously.  Again this is just my experience so take it for what it's worth.  If you have access to a jayhawk fitting ball with movable spans and pitches just tinker with it until you find something that feels good.
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KDawg77

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Re: Not happy with ball fit
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2008, 12:21:43 PM »
You're over a quarter reverse. That's a good possiblity right there. I missed from there to about 1/8 forward with the same lateral. The grabbing decreases with no hand damage issues. I would consult with your driller.
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khamûl

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Re: Not happy with ball fit
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2008, 06:34:10 PM »
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Age: 20
Bowling for 4years
Avg 212
Speed: 15-16
Revs: 275
Axis Tilt : <10
Axis Rotation : 30 Degress
4 1/4 x 1/4^ pap




low tilt & rotation with that pap....

i would be willing to wager that your span is too long for the flexibility and length of your hand.  

were you fit like this?...

http://www.askthebowler.com/measuring_span.html

then go find a second or third opinion as to how to reduce the amount of grip pressure you need to use.

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