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Bar5003

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Opinion Poll: Grip Color
« on: August 17, 2006, 08:40:53 AM »
When it comes to inserts (if you use them) what is your preference...

Using inserts the same color of the ball so they blend in and you can't see them

OR

Using inserts that stand out and can be easily seen

just curious what thoughts people have on this topic...
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stussycole

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Re: Opinion Poll: Grip Color
« Reply #16 on: August 17, 2006, 05:51:56 PM »
All black for both grips and slugs.
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Doug Sterner

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Re: Opinion Poll: Grip Color
« Reply #17 on: August 17, 2006, 05:53:36 PM »
Turbo Quad Ice....nothing but the Ice.

I use the Grip Loc thumb so my thumbhole is usually either yellow or black.

For those commenting on the clear inserts...yes they are softer and also a bit tackier. Perhaps those 2 factors may be the issues you are having with them.

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Re: Opinion Poll: Grip Color
« Reply #18 on: August 17, 2006, 06:51:37 PM »
Used to match the inserts to the color contrast of the ball.  No one really cares these days.  I'm beginning to like the Vise standard Black and Clear inserts.  But then again, when feeling style conscious... love colors Green or Purple.  Don't care for yellow or white.  Black or Clear these days.
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slowmofo908

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Re: Opinion Poll: Grip Color
« Reply #19 on: August 17, 2006, 06:58:27 PM »
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i match the writing on the ball with grips.

my passion has yellow and my white dot has white.


same here my absolute inferno has green and my cherry bomb has yellow
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Draxond300

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Re: Opinion Poll: Grip Color
« Reply #20 on: August 17, 2006, 07:29:12 PM »
I match slugs with the logos on the ball (RS-1 has yellow, Silver Streak SE has white, Epic Battle has white, Yellow Dot has red).  Grips, I prefer white due to feel (I've had problems with yellow, purple and orange before...they just don't feel the same).  My Yellow Dot has black, and those aren't bad.
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Re: Opinion Poll: Grip Color
« Reply #21 on: August 17, 2006, 07:30:20 PM »
I am among the other fashion plates here... I match grips/slug to ball color/logos.  Except when it comes to White Dots, no matter what color the ball, the grips/slug are ALWAYS white.

I want that Blackberry White Dot.  Pretty!
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DON DRAPER

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Re: Opinion Poll: Grip Color
« Reply #22 on: August 17, 2006, 08:25:42 PM »
i only use vise grips and vise urethane thumb solids. i used to match the finger grips to the colors of the logos on the ball but now i use the clear grips----no problem finding the right size in the right color. i still match the color of the thumb solid with the logos on the ball.
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Re: Opinion Poll: Grip Color
« Reply #23 on: August 17, 2006, 09:02:54 PM »
I refuse to use anything other than bright colors.

My driller put black grips and a black slug in a dark ball once, and it looked like a hovering round mass that just levitated down lane.

I can't tell when I've over-turned the ball or any other improper release until I see the reaction of my ball. Seeing the grips and slug rotate tells me if/when I threw it right. I do not pay attention to my release, it's purely subconsious at this point, which is how I want it.

With that said, when I do see a bad release, I spend a little time before my next shot thinking about it and picturing a proper release to hopefully not repeat it.
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Brickguy221

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Re: Opinion Poll: Grip Color
« Reply #24 on: August 17, 2006, 09:05:47 PM »
WHITE Turbo Quads
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Re: Opinion Poll: Grip Color
« Reply #25 on: August 17, 2006, 09:07:37 PM »
I try to coordinate them with the ball, whether it's logo colors or cover colors.  My TL has orange and purple (blue?) inserts and a yellow thumb sleeve because the ball is orange and purple with yellow lettering.

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Re: Opinion Poll: Grip Color
« Reply #26 on: August 17, 2006, 09:11:24 PM »
bright contrasting colors on solid balls,black on bright multi colered balls.I like to watch the rotation of my balls as the travel.
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Re: Opinion Poll: Grip Color
« Reply #27 on: August 17, 2006, 09:54:05 PM »
I usually match the grips and slug to the balls letering . Although i sometimes use pink grips just to have fun.
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Re: Opinion Poll: Grip Color
« Reply #28 on: August 17, 2006, 09:54:32 PM »
no preference for me! just go with what gets the job done.  VISE ovals
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Re: Opinion Poll: Grip Color
« Reply #29 on: August 17, 2006, 09:59:38 PM »
I use Black grips.  I don't use any other colors but black.
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Re: Opinion Poll: Grip Color
« Reply #30 on: August 17, 2006, 10:24:16 PM »
Turbo Quad Ice or black for the grips, and Black Vise Easy Urethane (i think that's what they're called) slugs.

There is something about the feeling of the Ice gtips and the Black slugs that I LOVE.
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