Author Topic: Which of these thumb products is the best? (Read 831 times)

crusher267658 · « **on:** August 08, 2007, 07:36:23 AM »

There are three different things that I am intrested in buying for my thumb. Which would be best?

What is the difference between these two?
http://www.buddiesproshop.com/product/567/Vise_Thumb_Protection_Tape_Roll_of_Bowling_Tape.htm
http://www.buddiesproshop.com/product/573/Vise_Skin_Protection_Tape_Roll_of_Bowling_Tape.htm

And I was also considering this.
http://www.buddiesproshop.com/product/3503/Brunswick_Thumb_Saver.htm

Which of these would be the best?

Reason why I'm asking is because I find myself squeezing a bit and by about the 7th or 8th game my thumb had pieces of skin that tear off, blisters, and sometimes calluses.
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Hammer Black Widow Pearl
Hammer Saw Blade
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Doom Raw Hammer
Faball Black Hammer

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Edited on 8/8/2007 3:45 PM

Willaby Rags · « **Reply #1 on:** August 08, 2007, 05:03:25 PM »

Are you squeezing because of a bad fit?? I used to squeeze the ball before I changed drillers. I would have your driller check the fit first.
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Ryan
Wilmington, DE

crusher267658 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 08, 2007, 05:07:16 PM »

quote:
Are you squeezing because of a bad fit?? I used to squeeze the ball before I changed drillers. I would have your driller check the fit first.
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Ryan
Wilmington, DE

The fit feels fine. It's just that I have to squeeze my thumb to get a good grip and prevent it from falling off of my hand in the backswing.
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My Current Arsenal,
Hammer Black Widow
Hammer Black Widow Pearl
Hammer Saw Blade
Absolute Inferno
Doom Raw Hammer
Faball Black Hammer

For Sale or Trade:
16lb Absolute Inferno

themagician · « **Reply #3 on:** August 08, 2007, 05:30:19 PM »

quote:
quote:
Are you squeezing because of a bad fit?? I used to squeeze the ball before I changed drillers. I would have your driller check the fit first.
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Ryan
Wilmington, DE

The fit feels fine. It's just that I have to squeeze my thumb to get a good grip and prevent it from falling off of my hand in the backswing.
--------------------
My Current Arsenal,
Hammer Black Widow
Hammer Black Widow Pearl
Hammer Saw Blade
Absolute Inferno
Doom Raw Hammer
Faball Black Hammer

For Sale or Trade:
16lb Absolute Inferno

Then it is a bad fit. You shouldn't have to squeeze your thumb at all. A good fit will have you completely relaxed in the thumb hole and no squeezing is needed. I'd bet your thumbhole is too big, either use some tape, blow in the hole or get it checked as it may need to be reslugged/plugged.
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iBowl

crusher267658 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 08, 2007, 05:39:23 PM »

quote:
quote:
quote:
Are you squeezing because of a bad fit?? I used to squeeze the ball before I changed drillers. I would have your driller check the fit first.
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Ryan
Wilmington, DE

The fit feels fine. It's just that I have to squeeze my thumb to get a good grip and prevent it from falling off of my hand in the backswing.
--------------------
My Current Arsenal,
Hammer Black Widow
Hammer Black Widow Pearl
Hammer Saw Blade
Absolute Inferno
Doom Raw Hammer
Faball Black Hammer

For Sale or Trade:
16lb Absolute Inferno

Then it is a bad fit. You shouldn't have to squeeze your thumb at all. A good fit will have you completely relaxed in the thumb hole and no squeezing is needed. I'd bet your thumbhole is too big, either use some tape, blow in the hole or get it checked as it may need to be reslugged/plugged.
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iBowl

Well, I don't want to get any of my balls plugged and redrilled. That's why I want to buy one of the three items that I mentioned.
--------------------
My Current Arsenal,
Hammer Black Widow
Hammer Black Widow Pearl
Hammer Saw Blade
Absolute Inferno
Doom Raw Hammer
Faball Black Hammer

For Sale or Trade:
16lb Absolute Inferno

newman891 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 08, 2007, 05:44:34 PM »

It can be sure that having balls plugged and redrilled is not only a hassle time-wise but also financially painful. However, if you are having trouble holding the ball comfortably then you should buy a roll of 1" white bowlers tape and fix it to where the ball will stay on your hand without having to squeeze it. Squeezing the ball leads to many bad habits, poor deliveries, and makes it difficult to repeat shots consistently. After adding some tape if you are still interested in buying tape to protect your thumb, go with the Vise thumb protection tape. I bowl with it on occasionally when my thumb it small and I do not feel like adding a roll of tape for a single night of bowling. Hope this helps.
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Matthew R. Adams
Current Line-up:
Ebonite The One
Ebonite Angular One
Ebonite RXS 300
Ebonite Apex Aggression
Hammer Hawg
D/T Vendetta Sniper
Ebonite Maxim

Coming soon:
Hammer No Mercy

crusher267658 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 08, 2007, 06:13:57 PM »

quote:
It can be sure that having balls plugged and redrilled is not only a hassle time-wise but also financially painful. However, if you are having trouble holding the ball comfortably then you should buy a roll of 1" white bowlers tape and fix it to where the ball will stay on your hand without having to squeeze it. Squeezing the ball leads to many bad habits, poor deliveries, and makes it difficult to repeat shots consistently. After adding some tape if you are still interested in buying tape to protect your thumb, go with the Vise thumb protection tape. I bowl with it on occasionally when my thumb it small and I do not feel like adding a roll of tape for a single night of bowling. Hope this helps.
--------------------
Matthew R. Adams
Current Line-up:
Ebonite The One
Ebonite Angular One
Ebonite RXS 300
Ebonite Apex Aggression
Hammer Hawg
D/T Vendetta Sniper
Ebonite Maxim

Coming soon:
Hammer No Mercy

Will this tape work?

http://www.buddiesproshop.com/product/3020/Vise_Fitting_Tape_1_inch_Bowling_Ball_White_Thumb_Tape_-_39_pieces.htm
--------------------
My Current Arsenal,
Hammer Black Widow
Hammer Black Widow Pearl
Hammer Saw Blade
Absolute Inferno
Doom Raw Hammer
Faball Black Hammer

For Sale or Trade:
16lb Absolute Inferno

themagician · « **Reply #7 on:** August 08, 2007, 06:22:05 PM »

quote:
quote:
It can be sure that having balls plugged and redrilled is not only a hassle time-wise but also financially painful. However, if you are having trouble holding the ball comfortably then you should buy a roll of 1" white bowlers tape and fix it to where the ball will stay on your hand without having to squeeze it. Squeezing the ball leads to many bad habits, poor deliveries, and makes it difficult to repeat shots consistently. After adding some tape if you are still interested in buying tape to protect your thumb, go with the Vise thumb protection tape. I bowl with it on occasionally when my thumb it small and I do not feel like adding a roll of tape for a single night of bowling. Hope this helps.
--------------------
Matthew R. Adams
Current Line-up:
Ebonite The One
Ebonite Angular One
Ebonite RXS 300
Ebonite Apex Aggression
Hammer Hawg
D/T Vendetta Sniper
Ebonite Maxim

Coming soon:
Hammer No Mercy

Will this tape work?

http://www.buddiesproshop.com/product/3020/Vise_Fitting_Tape_1_inch_Bowling_Ball_White_Thumb_Tape_-_39_pieces.htm
--------------------
My Current Arsenal,
Hammer Black Widow
Hammer Black Widow Pearl
Hammer Saw Blade
Absolute Inferno
Doom Raw Hammer
Faball Black Hammer

For Sale or Trade:
16lb Absolute Inferno

That tape would work fine, but why not just go to your local shop and buy a roll?
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iBowl

crusher267658 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 08, 2007, 06:28:44 PM »

quote:
quote:
quote:
It can be sure that having balls plugged and redrilled is not only a hassle time-wise but also financially painful. However, if you are having trouble holding the ball comfortably then you should buy a roll of 1" white bowlers tape and fix it to where the ball will stay on your hand without having to squeeze it. Squeezing the ball leads to many bad habits, poor deliveries, and makes it difficult to repeat shots consistently. After adding some tape if you are still interested in buying tape to protect your thumb, go with the Vise thumb protection tape. I bowl with it on occasionally when my thumb it small and I do not feel like adding a roll of tape for a single night of bowling. Hope this helps.
--------------------
Matthew R. Adams
Current Line-up:
Ebonite The One
Ebonite Angular One
Ebonite RXS 300
Ebonite Apex Aggression
Hammer Hawg
D/T Vendetta Sniper
Ebonite Maxim

Coming soon:
Hammer No Mercy

Will this tape work?

http://www.buddiesproshop.com/product/3020/Vise_Fitting_Tape_1_inch_Bowling_Ball_White_Thumb_Tape_-_39_pieces.htm
--------------------
My Current Arsenal,
Hammer Black Widow
Hammer Black Widow Pearl
Hammer Saw Blade
Absolute Inferno
Doom Raw Hammer
Faball Black Hammer

For Sale or Trade:
16lb Absolute Inferno

That tape would work fine, but why not just go to your local shop and buy a roll?
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iBowl

I am going bowling with my uncle who is coming to visit for a few days, so maybe I will see what tape they have at the bowling alley's pro shop.
--------------------
My Current Arsenal,
No Mercy Beat'n
Hammer Black Widow
Hammer Black Widow Pearl
Hammer Saw Blade
Absolute Inferno
Doom Raw Hammer
Faball Black Hammer

For Sale or Trade:
16lb Absolute Inferno

JessN16 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 09, 2007, 12:08:31 AM »

Ron C.'s Magic Carpet could prove to be what you need.

Jess

Bowler19 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 09, 2007, 12:47:08 AM »

quote:
There are three different things that I am intrested in buying for my thumb. Which would be best?

What is the difference between these two?
http://www.buddiesproshop.com/product/567/Vise_Thumb_Protection_Tape_Roll_of_Bowling_Tape.htm
http://www.buddiesproshop.com/product/573/Vise_Skin_Protection_Tape_Roll_of_Bowling_Tape.htm

these two are the same thing just a different color. I use the vise tape when I bowl. I find it helps to give me a smooth and consistent release.

the brunswick one I'm not sure I havent really seen one used before to see what they work like.

quote:

Reason why I'm asking is because I find myself squeezing a bit and by about the 7th or 8th game my thumb had pieces of skin that tear off, blisters, and sometimes calluses.

as Newman said try the 1" white tape.
as for your fit you should atleast have it checked and if it is incorrect then you can decide whether or not to fix it now or later. Sounds like you thumb hole may be too big. so the white tape should work.

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Bowler19

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