The Next Big Thing In Bowling?

[RoccoRock]

A few weeks ago Chris Barnes was wearing one at the WBT finals. The next week, Jeff Roche was wearing one. If you watched the Blemo vs Vin Gerard video, he was wearing one. Now, you can wear one as well:

http://www.high5gear.com/store/custom-shirt/jasonbelmonte/powersleeve.html

So, is this the next craze? Are we going to see people all over our local bowling centers wearing power sleeves? They only show the Blemo ones in this link, but the make Chris Barnes ones, Tommy Jones one, solid color, and custom ones as well. Thinking about picking one up myself and trying it out.

[Cochese]

They are no different than the sleeves other pro sports use like basketball players. It just keeps your muscles/joints warm so they don't tighten up.....at least that's how they advertise them for other sports

[Hammer]

How about just wearing a long sleeve sweatshirt or a pullover or a hoodie?

[JaMau24]

How about just wearing a long sleeve sweatshirt or a pullover or a hoodie?

How about NO :D

[75lockwood]

I'm sure the company is just trying to get some exposure by sponsoring bowlers, the product doesn't look to be anything new, pitchers have been wearing them forever. doesn't seem all that necessary for a bowler that is in a temperature controlled environment.......

[RoccoRock]

I'm sure the company is just trying to get some exposure by sponsoring bowlers, the product doesn't look to be anything new, pitchers have been wearing them forever. doesn't seem all that necessary for a bowler that is in a temperature controlled environment.......

Ok, so then why do basketball player wear them? It's climate controlled in basketball arenas, but look at how many NBA players wear them. I just think it would be interesting to try. Obviously this company is just marketing the same product you can buy in sports authority, but putting Belmos name on it and charging more. I do think there is something to the concept, especially for bowler who bowl 30+ games a week. Keeps the muscles warm and loose, that could help. Now, you may looks a little weird wearing one, but no weirder that someone wearing a wrist positioning device. Especially the ones with the one extended finger, those thing look incredibly silly.

thought about trying a sleeve a while ago. My problem is without using my thumb, I need my arm to help control the ball, and that material is slippery. I would create issues. I wish they would make one with a tacky surface on the inside. Then it would help keep the ball gripped to my arm, and keep my muscles loose and warm.

[ArtVandelay]

I thought this was a spambot thread before I saw who posted it. Hahahaha. I was fully prepared to buy ugs!

I say go for it. If youtruly believe it will make a difference, it probably will. Bowling is ALMOST as mental as golf! Almost...

[billf]

They can make a difference by allowing your body heat to keep the joint warm. The warmth helps keep blood flowing through there. As a person who bowls with an entrapped ulnar nerve, heat helps! That being said, High5 in that link, doesn't even offer a size that would fit me :( Guess I will have to get one from where the NBA guys get theirs (if I bother at all).

[MisterSinister]

I thought this was a thread about me!

[MICHAEL]

How about NO :D

How about a wet suit? Would be a way of keeping muscles warm, and in place, which is important in bowling and over 40!! A wet suit with a bowling pin design!! Cool!!! Also keep oil off of cloths! Can you picture a huge body length bowling pin design, matching frount and back!!! I might have something here!!!

[americantrotter]

Now, you may looks a little weird wearing one, but no weirder that someone wearing a wrist positioning device. Especially the ones with the one extended finger, those thing look incredibly silly.
.I actually laughed out loud at this. I never think about how weird they are because I accept them and never see the finger pointing model, but you're right they are ridiculous with that finger. They cost like 60.00 too.

[swingset]

Yup, just standard compression for muscle warmth and to prevent soreness. Overkill for 99% of us, but if you wanna look all Tier 1, knock yourself out.

I wear them when I trail run....but that's serious muscle movement going on. My arms aren't doing much when I bowl. In fact, I do everything I can to minimize bicep and forearm manipulation of the swing.

[budda]

I have been wearing a sleeve on my bowling arm for a bit now. I dont care what people think it looks like. It really does help.
Last season I tore the muscle in my forearm bowling and this year I am hoping for that not to happen. But it really does
help with pain. Also, I have noticed that my arm does not get tired during the long format tournaments. Its nice when I can bowl 10 plus games and not lose any power in my swing.

[GeoLes]

I'm still looking into those magnetic bracelets. Anybody got them on sale?

[JerseyJim]

It looks like a simple compression sleeve. It would help if you do have a bit of soreness in your elbow. I wear a tennis elbow strap occasionally when I get bowler's elbow. Usually the injury is a sign that I'm muscling the ball instead of letting it fall.

[MisterSinister]

I bowl enogh games to get my arm sore, I'm wondering if this would actualy help. I may give it a try.

[Rdmonster]

Swingset said Tier 1...hilarious. I would think that ball players wear that stuff either to look cool or to prevent burns if they hit the floor. I got a lot bigger problems with my game than getting an arm sleeve...I guess. LOL Plus the guys on my tam would harass me to no end!!

[MICHAEL]

I think I know,,,, He showed me something he came up with that might change bowing as we know it!! A COOL invention that he thought up and has made a prototype of! He wants me, and a few others to try it out, and then maybe put it in some pro shops and see what happens!! I can’t say what it is at this time, due to the fact someone might steal this idea, that could be “ The NEXT BIG IDEA” in bowling equipment!!

[billf]

I will try a proto-type for Jason!

[sprocket]

How about a wet suit? Would be a way of keeping muscles warm, and in place, which is important in bowling and over 40!! A wet suit with a bowling pin design!! Cool!!! Also keep oil off of cloths! Can you picture a huge body length bowling pin design, matching frount and back!!! I might have something here!!!

That would be a good one for the show "Jacka**"
Bowling not only in a wet suit but with flippers and a snorkel and O2 tank. No matter what score they bowled they immediately would have the record for the highest game ever bowled in scuba gear.:D

[swingset]

I think the next evolution in this trend is obvious....I mean, we use our whole bodies, right? Well, why stop at the sleeve?

http://www.youtube.com/embed/Rw4vx64i6p4

[Zothen]

I just ordered me 1 in an alien theme!

Zothen

[crimsoneyes]

I think I'm gonna try one of these sleeves (well maybe not THESE sleeves... I'm sure there are cheaper ones) to help with my tendonitis. Not sure if it'll help but I think it's worth a shot.