wrist guards?

[smashedvermin]

what is the purpose of them and will it improve my game? im looking at the storm gadget.

i currently use a storm marvel s, my avg is around 160.
my ball speed is on the slow side, my rev rate is med to high, depending on the shot.

i want my avg to be about 190 by next year

thanks,

[Mudpuppy]

Here is some information on why to use a wrist guard: http://www.bowlingleagues.com/bowling-equipment/using-bowling-wrist-guards/

A wrist guard alone isn't going to drive your average up 30 pins. The most bang for your buck is working on consistency and picking up spares. Spares alone will easily add 20 pins per game.

[Aslan]

I use one most of the time. I don't use one of those Terminator looking bionic arm things...just a cheap AMF Dick Weber wrist support (It's not a "guard", it's a support...nobody is usually throwing balls AT you which would necessitate protective gear). I've been using it for 4 months...I like it...makes sure I don't do anything weird with my wrist during release. Plus I have rather small wrists despite having normal size arms and large hands. But lately I've experimented with bowling without it just because sometimes I feel like I'm not getting as good of a grip on the ball while wearing the wrist support.

Wrist supports were the RAVE back in the 80s...nowadays there are probably more bowlers bowling without them than with them...even pros. It's interesting to watch old videos because you go from seeing ZERO wrist supports...to suddenly seeing nearly every bowler with a wrist support...and then as we get closer to now, less and less wrist supports.

[e-tank]

I use one most of the time. I don't use one of those Terminator looking bionic arm things...just a cheap AMF Dick Weber wrist support (It's not a "guard", it's a support...nobody is usually throwing balls AT you which would necessitate protective gear). I've been using it for 4 months...I like it...makes sure I don't do anything weird with my wrist during release. Plus I have rather small wrists despite having normal size arms and large hands. But lately I've experimented with bowling without it just because sometimes I feel like I'm not getting as good of a grip on the ball while wearing the wrist support.

Wrist supports were the RAVE back in the 80s...nowadays there are probably more bowlers bowling without them than with them...even pros. It's interesting to watch old videos because you go from seeing ZERO wrist supports...to suddenly seeing nearly every bowler with a wrist support...and then as we get closer to now, less and less wrist supports.

i think its a good tool to teach people proper wrist position. I started bowling with one for this very reason and it worked well. I dont use it anymore as it doesnt allow for changing of wrist positions like cupping ---> uncupping

[MICHAEL]

i think its a good tool to teach people proper wrist position. I started bowling with one for this very reason and it worked well. I dont use it anymore as it doesnt allow for changing of wrist positions like cupping ---> uncupping

I agree 100 percent! Its great to start with, keeping the wrist from opening up ect... but as your game progresses, you will, or might find it restrictive!

[Mudpuppy]

I agree 100 percent! Its great to start with, keeping the wrist from opening up ect... but as your game progresses, you will, or might find it restrictive!

Iceman doesn't like to be restricted!

[dnhoffman]

Get a simple one like a Robbie's if your wrist is breaking

[sprocket]

I think any of the ones that help keep your wrist flat are OK. If there is an extension for the index finger I think that is fine too. But stay away from the expensive ones that can hold your wrist in a cupped position. Cupping the wrist does not add any revs if you can't uncup it and if your wrist is frozen in the cupped position there is no way to uncup it.

[MICHAEL]

The one I would recommend is the Mongoose! They make a few models, and they all work great! I like they way it trained me to hold my wrist properly! Its very comfortable, and I see many people using it! Mine is the Mongoose lifter! It's very comfortable, with memory foam on the back side that conforms to your hand/wrist!

I purchased mine from Bowlingball.com... they have a great price, but you can order it from your local pro shop. Google the Mongoose, and read what others say about it! It's a great teaching aide!

[tr33frog]

I prefer to bowl without one, but have enough injuries to my wrist, a bone spur in my hand, etc, etc that I've had to start using one. The only thing they might offer you is consistency in that part of your release. But Mudpuppy is correct, fixing your spare issues and fixing some other release issue is really what it is going to take. Practice your corner pins in warm up.

I used to pop up on my release to "add umph", had a coach tell me to stay low, went from 180 to 200 bowler pretty quick. So, if there is someone that is a good bowler in your league, it might be good to ask them to watch you and give you some pointers. Listen, don't argue.

[Aslan]

No longer applicable to me since last night I left mine at the alley. Left my wrist support, elastic knee brace, and towel. I've now lost my second towel this season. The last one (towel) I only used 2 nights.

Not a super expensive issue...but really aggravating. The knee brace I didn't wear because it was too tight..so I don't really care. But I do sometimes use the wrist support so it sucks I might have to buy another one for no reason. And towels aren't that expensive...but it's annoying how fast those things can walk off. Both towels I've lost have been left on a lane at the end of league night...and before open bowlers even get to the lane...someone in the league has walked off with it. Last night I was ON THE LANE...but the other team was leaving and thought someone left the towel behind so they took it...then went down to the other end of the alley to practice bowl after leagues...for some reason set the towel down on a chair in the lane next to them...and it disappeared. I don't really understand how nobody on my team nor their team knew it was my towel given I was using it the whole game...but whatever. Not a huge loss...I wasn't "attached" to it...but dang. I've had rosin bags and powder bags walk off...I mean, do I have to lock stuff up while I'm bowling?? Blimey.

[smashedvermin]

thanks for the replys.

i have decided that if anything i will go with a glove, for now.

what would be a good tool for my gf, she just upgraded to a diva from a plastic zone ball, she has trouble with her revs.