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Ball Maintenance |
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Maintaining and adjusting a bowling ball coverstock has become an integral part of scoring in today’s game. Not only is it important to have the correct ball for a lane condition in your hand, but also making sure that the ball has the proper surface to score on a given condition.
Sanded covers enable a ball to create friction earlier on the lane and will generally create a smoother backend reaction. Sanded finishes can range from 80 grit, which is extremely rough, to 4000 grit, which is very smooth. Players with higher ball speeds may need more grit to generate the friction needed to create backend hook. Heavier oil or extreme backend hook may call for a dull surface as well. In most cases, players will not need more than 360 grit, but there are always exceptions.
Polished coverstocks can also come in a variety of grits and are used to generate more length. Polish may also create a more angular backend reaction by helping the ball save its energy until the ball hits the friction at the end of the lane pattern. Players with slower ball speeds usually do not need the assistance of surface to make a ball hook, because their ball has more time to hook. Those players will almost always have more polished surfaces.
When a bowler finds the correct surface for a particular condition, it will need to be maintained, so that a player can keep their desired reaction longer. This process is known as surface management, which means periodically (every 15-25 games) sanding or polishing a bowling ball to keep the surface fresh. |
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Finger Inserts |
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Most of us use them, but we seldom think about them. In fact, the last time you thought about them was probably when you were asked what color to put in that last ball you drilled. Many of us tend to neglect our finger inserts.
Finger inserts are extremely important to maintain as they perform best when they are new. Over time the insert will wear down and may even become hard. Excess wear enlarges the size of the insert holes, which can alter the fit and span of your grip. The fit of the ball is a major element in helping you deliver your ball at your best.
Turbo Grips recommends that you change your inserts at least once every 6 months or 60 games, or when you start to see signs of wear.
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Thumb Tape |
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Did you know that tape can be your best friend? In a second, you can change the fit and feel of your thumb to accommodate the changes your body makes through the course of a league session.
Generally, white textured tape is meant for the front or pad side of the thumb and black smooth tape is used in the back. When inserting tape, line the tape up so that it will conform to your thumb.
If your tape is incorrectly installed, it can possibly cause discomfort, blistering, or callusing. Also make sure the tape is down about 1/4 inch from the top. If more than one piece is necessary, you want to stagger them down into the hole, so that removing one piece will be easy.
Remember to change your tape on a regular basis to provide a consistent grip and to avoid leaving a sticky residue in the hole. |
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