Should i get a wrister?

[123seeyah]

I'm thinking if i'll be getting a wrister to:

A. Provide wrist positioning consistency, thus, more consistent shots

B. Lessen strain on my arm/wrist

C. To induce more revs

D. Training tool as well


will this be enough arguments in buying a wrister? or I'll be better off without them?

[Mellen]

That would be up to you. They do not help some people, but there are some that have to use them. I am one who has to use one. Tendinitis in my right wrist has kept me down for a while. Hard to roll, much less hold a ball with out a wrist support. This is the one that I use -

http://www.bowlersparadise.com/shop/wristsupport_gloves/mongoose/images/lifter_lg.jpg

Really helps me out. Not too bulky, easy to put on and take off. It also has helped me get a few more revs.

The whole thing is up to you though. Might want to get something inexpensive just to see if it will help you or not.

[Stormed1]

Are you talking a wrist supprt glove such as the Mongoose shown abobe? Or something like the Glove w/ metal backing? or the neoprene Wrister? The neoprene wrister adds some support and keeps the wrist for lack of a better word moist. I had to use one for 3 years due to a severe wrist injury and it is very good for support that way. It however will not offer any suppot as far as bending the wrist is concerned. For that you need something with a metal/teflon brace built into it. There are many out there that offer different levels off support/resriction of movement that then comes down to personal comfort and what you are looking for it to do

[123seeyah]

i was kinda thinkin' of the Storm Gadget wrister.. it feels comfortable with the extra cushion and id like to see how cupping or different tilts does to a ball.. i just like to know if it is worth to invest on a wrister that is quite par to a new ball's price.. or should i just buy another ball for that

[JaxBowlingGuy]

i was kinda thinkin' of the Storm Gadget wrister.. it feels comfortable with the extra cushion and id like to see how cupping or different tilts does to a ball.. i just like to know if it is worth to invest on a wrister that is quite par to a new ball's price.. or should i just buy another ball for that

You can buy every ball in the world but without form you wont be able to do anyhting with them...

[WAC4504]

I use the Pro Release by Moro Design and would recomend it to any one.

[Stormed1]

Several of the people i drill for and bowl with have switched to the gadget from their Cobra3's etc. They like the adjustability it has and really love the fastening system of the wrist strap. Storm has fixed all of the issues that their earlier wrist supports had

[Strike Domination]

Although it may be an extra benefit, I don't believe more revs is an argument that should be used for whether or not you should get a wrist brace. The others are good. If you have a weak wrist and a brace helps you keep it firm then by all means get one, even if it's just for training.

[123seeyah]

@Stormed1
I personally like the Storm Gadget because of the comfortability..


@SD
i was thinking having the wrister makes you stay under the ball more thus inducing more revs..

[Strike Domination]

Some of them might help with that, and it's true that it could add revs, but I'm saying the revs themselves should not have any baring on whether or not one wears a brace. Having a firm wrist, however, is important in my opinion.

[123seeyah]

You can buy every ball in the world but without form you wont be able to do anyhting with them...

saw your vids.. is that the form you're telling me about?

[Strike Domination]

I think he's referring to good technique and consistency.

[JaxBowlingGuy]

saw your vids.. is that the form you're telling me about?

A wrist support will give the correct wrist and hand position to help replicate shots. That would be more useful in the long run versus buying a bowling ball.. A bowling ball will die and be replaced.. But the muscle memory that your get from the wrist support will last longer than the ball. I can almost gurantee that. Better description for you?

[123seeyah]

A wrist support will give the correct wrist and hand position to help replicate shots. That would be more useful in the long run versus buying a bowling ball.. A bowling ball will die and be replaced.. But the muscle memory that your get from the wrist support will last longer than the ball. I can almost gurantee that. Better description for you?

hmm very good point there :) the problem is i cannot find a Storm Gadget that fits me :( that's why i thought of buying a new ball instead of a wrister

[JaxBowlingGuy]

hmm very good point there :) the problem is i cannot find a Storm Gadget that fits me :( that's why i thought of buying a new ball instead of a wrister

I assume that you have tried the different sizes??? What does not fit about it? Also if the Storm ones do not fit, maybe try a Robbys. They are similar designs.

Also off topic, but are the Storm "Overseas" balls sold where you live?

[123seeyah]

I assume that you have tried the different sizes??? What does not fit about it? Also if the Storm ones do not fit, maybe try a Robbys. They are similar designs.

Also off topic, but are the Storm "Overseas" balls sold where you live?


i tried the medium and large sizes.. obviously the medium one is too small for my hand.. the large size is snug fit and i find it not fitting with my forearm even without a wrist liner.. i haven't seen an Extra Large size elsewhere and I'm kinda hesitant to order online as it may be too big for me..

As for the Storm "Overseas" balls, you mean international? correct me if I'm wrong but are you referring to the "Exclusive" tab in storm's website?

[JaxBowlingGuy]

i tried the medium and large sizes.. obviously the medium one is too small for my hand.. the large size is snug fit and i find it not fitting with my forearm even without a wrist liner.. i haven't seen an Extra Large size elsewhere and I'm kinda hesitant to order online as it may be too big for me..

As for the Storm "Overseas" balls, you mean international? correct me if I'm wrong but are you referring to the "Exclusive" tab in storm's website?

Hmmm That interesting with the sizing.. I think my shop has a XL but that wouldnt do you any good :-/

And yes those would be the balls.. BowlingBall.com sells some of them.. I am a big fan of those balls.

[123seeyah]

Hmmm That interesting with the sizing.. I think my shop has a XL but that wouldnt do you any good :-/

And yes those would be the balls.. BowlingBall.com sells some of them.. I am a big fan of those balls.

sigh too bad.. I guess I just have to wait for it to become available.. errr but I'm feeling the urge to buy a Storm Fast and just buy the wrister later on tee hee.. Just quite hesitant because I may be out of budget when the time the wrister becomes available :confused:

as for the balls,Philippine Pro Shops have those :D Saw a couple of Domination line and the Perfect Dimension :D

[JaxBowlingGuy]

Philippine Pro Shops have those :D Saw a couple of Domination line and the Perfect Dimension :D

UGH the day I was going to buy the Perfect Dimension they sold out of 15lb that morning.. I have a Xtacy Domination still undrilled right now.. Havent found a reason to drill it yet.. But it seems like those balls are the prior years weight blocks with the current years cover.. The RAD+ (in the Domination line) hasnt been used since 06 i think it was when the Paradigm line was out.. I am a fan of the core so I cant complain though..

There is a used angular dimension on ebay right now.. But i think that is too close to the regular dimension :-/

[JaxBowlingGuy]

The fast is a great ball.. For the price you really cant beat the performance.. I am very happy with that line (Fast and Furious)

[123seeyah]

UGH the day I was going to buy the Perfect Dimension they sold out of 15lb that morning.. I have a Xtacy Domination still undrilled right now.. Havent found a reason to drill it yet.. But it seems like those balls are the prior years weight blocks with the current years cover.. The RAD+ (in the Domination line) hasnt been used since 06 i think it was when the Paradigm line was out.. I am a fan of the core so I cant complain though..

There is a used angular dimension on ebay right now.. But i think that is too close to the regular dimension :-/


The fast is a great ball.. For the price you really cant beat the performance.. I am very happy with that line (Fast and Furious)

and for a ball that has mass bias it's hard to buy a used one especially when you don't like the layout because altering it might be too costly even when plugged

as for the Fast, yeah saw your video and it rolls nice for the fraction of the price of the advanced performance balls. and it looks great too

[JaxBowlingGuy]

and for a ball that has mass bias it's hard to buy a used one especially when you don't like the layout because altering it might be too costly even when plugged

as for the Fast, yeah saw your video and it rolls nice for the fraction of the price of the advanced performance balls. and it looks great too

The looks was one of the 1st things that stood out.. its a good looking ball and smelling..lol

[123seeyah]

The looks was one of the 1st things that stood out.. its a good looking ball and smelling..lol

yeah i like the smell of cherry.. i just hope it doesn't turn out pungent when both Virtual Energy and Fast are on the same bag as i like the smell individually hahaha :D

[Stormed1]

Angular Dimension is the same core and cover as the regular one. Just different colores

[Stormed1]

Storm/Roto come out with many of the same balls with a new name and just differnt colors. The asian market demands a new ball every other month. I heard this from Roger N. at Roto-Grip