Author Topic: Question about using a wrist device. (Read 7512 times)

Cyril The Syrup · « **on:** August 26, 2014, 06:41:52 PM »

I have just purchased a Robbies Revs wrist device and as I have never used one before I am not sure what purpose the sideways adjustment is for?
Hope someone can help me out....

Steven · « **Reply #1 on:** August 27, 2014, 12:36:18 AM »

From the Robby's site:

"Lateral adjustments allow your hand to be in position to alter the amount of forward roll and spin on the ball. Four forward wrist-cup positions allow for rev control."

I wouldn't worry to much about manipulating the later adjustment. I use the Revs 2, and I have mine placed almost straight up. Start there, and then play with different positions later after you get used to using the device.

It's easy to experiment with lateral changes and put it back to where you had it. You'll quickly know what works and what doesn't.

charlest · « **Reply #2 on:** August 27, 2014, 07:42:23 AM »

Quote from: Cyril The Syrup on August 26, 2014, 06:41:52 PM

I have just purchased a Robbies Revs wrist device and as I have never used one before I am not sure what purpose the sideways adjustment is for?
Hope someone can help me out....

One other caution:
Most wrist devices, especially "robot"-type ones like the Robby Revs, often modify your span. When one is used, the driller should measure the bowler's span with the device on because most have some amount of material (some more, some less) in the bowler's palm. So using a device for the first time, can stretch the hand. Whether you need to adjust your span depends on the device and how relaxed or stretched your span was measured without the device.

xrayjay · « **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2014, 10:53:10 AM »

Quote from: charlest on August 27, 2014, 07:42:23 AM

Quote from: Cyril The Syrup on August 26, 2014, 06:41:52 PM
I have just purchased a Robbies Revs wrist device and as I have never used one before I am not sure what purpose the sideways adjustment is for?
Hope someone can help me out....

One other caution:
Most wrist devices, especially "robot"-type ones like the Robby Revs, often modify your span. When one is used, the driller should measure the bowler's span with the device on because most have some amount of material (some more, some less) in the bowler's palm. So using a device for the first time, can stretch the hand. Whether you need to adjust your span depends on the device and how relaxed or stretched your span was measured without the device.

+1
I hurt my wrist years ago, a non bowling injury, and one year I hurt my wrist again during bowling. My wirst felt weak and needed support. So I bought the gizmo or gadget by storm and right away I noticed it stretched my span. I thought it was helping, but it made it worse.

If you do get one, follow what Charlest said. Get re-measured with it on.

Aloarjr810 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2014, 11:33:56 AM »

I've tried many supports over the years and the others are right they can affect span, depending on type of support and your hand.

My favorite is the Moro Pro-Release , the Extended Version and didn't really affect my span.

If you never used one before, one thing to remember is don't let it control you.

If you don't watch it they can pull your hand around the ball and cause you to top the ball.

oh and wear a sock under it, you can sweat a lot wearing them.

Steven · « **Reply #5 on:** August 27, 2014, 01:41:28 PM »

Quote from: Aloarjr810 on August 27, 2014, 11:33:56 AM

I've tried many supports over the years and the others are right they can affect span, depending on type of support and your hand.

My favorite is the Moro Pro-Release , the Extended Version and didn't really affect my span.

The irony is that most of the "robo" braces have thin palm straps, and shouldn't impact span if it was measured correctly to begin with:

http://www.bowl4fun.com/ron/btm05_files/btm5.htm

Where there is the potential for span issues is on some of the softer braces. Braces like the Mongoose Optimum and Master Power Paw have thicker straps and/or palm coverage in the front. If span is already on the long side, these braces can potentially change things for the worse.

Regardless, it never hurts to make sure a brace doesn't alter span in a negative way.

Aloarjr810 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 27, 2014, 02:27:21 PM »

Quote from: Steven on August 27, 2014, 01:41:28 PM

The irony is that most of the "robo" braces have thin palm straps, and shouldn't impact span if it was measured correctly to begin with:.

That's about right, a lot of the time with the thin straps is about where they cross the hand.

One that really stretched your span was the old Gladiator, it held your hand so flat and the big wide strap covered your palm and part of your fingers.

Cyril The Syrup · « **Reply #7 on:** August 27, 2014, 06:45:54 PM »

Thank you gentlemen some great advise there

Just one thing...does anyone know which lateral adjustment promotes more roll?

Steven · « **Reply #8 on:** August 27, 2014, 06:55:41 PM »

Roll is generated by coming up behind the ball. You want the lateral adjustment to be in the neutral position (straight up) to best promote this.

As I said earlier, start with the straight up position and stay there until you get used to the device. I don't think there is a lot of value in going with crazy lateral positions, but experiment over time. It's the only way to find out what works for you.

xrayjay · « **Reply #9 on:** August 27, 2014, 07:10:16 PM »

There's a lot of bowlers who wear these types of adjustable wrist braces and they don't know how to use it. Some times a simple cheaper one can do the job, or strength'n the wrist with proper exercises and stretches. and of course, practice on release.

I did this and I was able to move up in ball weight too. I don't use any wrist support, but if I do, it's just the wrist band.

JustRico · « **Reply #10 on:** August 27, 2014, 07:28:14 PM »

GET THE SPAN CHECKED...ALL WRIST SUPPORTS EFFECT THE FIT

Author Topic: Question about using a wrist device. (Read 7512 times)

Cyril The Syrup

Question about using a wrist device.

Steven

Re: Question about using a wrist device.

charlest

Re: Question about using a wrist device.

xrayjay

Re: Question about using a wrist device.

Aloarjr810

Re: Question about using a wrist device.

Steven

Re: Question about using a wrist device.

Aloarjr810

Re: Question about using a wrist device.

Cyril The Syrup

Re: Question about using a wrist device.

Steven

Re: Question about using a wrist device.

xrayjay

Re: Question about using a wrist device.

JustRico

Re: Question about using a wrist device.