I'm not bashing Ebonite tape. And the sticking issue seems to only occur on some of my balls (weird). I prefer it over the Brunswick but I still need Brunswick tape if the Ebonite tape isn't sticking.
Originally Posted by Hawk
Tiered taping really wouldn't have a bearing on how well the tape "sticks" to the hole.
Right handed Stroker, high track ,about 13 degree axis tilt. PAP is located 5 9/16” over 1 3/4” up.Speed ave. about 14 mph at the pins. Medium rev’s.High Game 300, High series 798
"Talent without training is nothing." Luke Skywalker
I'm not bashing Ebonite tape. And the sticking issue seems to only occur on some of my balls (weird). I prefer it over the Brunswick but I still need Brunswick tape if the Ebonite tape isn't sticking.
Last week for the first time ever, I've started using tape.
However, I use tape on my fingers and it's the VISE NT50, as recommended by my PSO/Coach. I had to have all of the fingers and inserts redone, along with having to plug & redrill 2 balls for the thumb.
I went this route because, thanks to the dry Vegas weather, all 3 fingers were too dry and it has made for some ugliness and even a touch of bleeding.
Since then, the fingers are healing nicely and no bleeding. It only took me a week to get use to the new feel, but it was a great move.
My release feels so much better now, and it helped me hit a personal best of 280 last night.
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When I change tape clean thumb/hole with 90% alcohol
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Since I'm at near max of the thumb slug size and my thumb just fits I don't use tape a whole lot. At times I may use 1 piece early on and really like the Turbo tape. I have both the grip strip and the slick strip. I also have a pack of the real bowlers tape. I like the texture of it but is often too thick for me to use.
Even cleaning the thumb hole I've had issues with the master and ebonite tape rolling up on the edges. Never an issue with the Turbo.
I've considered ordering some of the Powerhouse Premium tape, but the only thing holding me back is the issue of thickness.
Like I've said the Ebonite Ultra Grip tape is what I prefer as it's a bit thicker and keeps from folding back on itself when placing it in the thumbhole.
Is the Powerhouse Premium about the same thickness as the Ultra Grip? Or is it more like the Master or Brunswick tapes (i.e., like standard electrical tape)??
Thanks...
Ultra supposed to be "double thick" compared to standard thickness's.
Powerhouse is thicker than electrical tape, I haven't used any Ultra in a long time and not having a piece of ultra to compare it too I can't say.
Right handed Stroker, high track ,about 13 degree axis tilt. PAP is located 5 9/16” over 1 3/4” up.Speed ave. about 14 mph at the pins. Medium rev’s.High Game 300, High series 798
"Talent without training is nothing." Luke Skywalker
If you are looking for thickness I believe the real bowlers tape is worth a look. I've seen recently they now have the slick strips but I've never tried those yet. I think I picked up a 30 pack of the RBT for like $6 something.
The Powerhouse Premium is indeed thicker. It is also a different texture - almost like the texture of paint on drywall as opposed to a fabric/sports tape texture. I like both the ebonite and powerhouse tapes - just worth noting the difference.
Alex, You understand that I'm asking about Powerhouse Premium black tape not the white, right? If the texture of their black tape is different (i.e., not smooth), they can keep it!
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