When should I start to worry about the brand and type of finger grip?

[unclemantis]

I just got my new ball drilled a week ago. I was never asked what brand or type of finger grips I wanted. Was I given low cost entry level grips? Does it really matter the brand and type? When should I start worrying about it effecting my game? I have a 160 average again since I got the new ball! So when do I start worrying about the little things?

[bowl1820]

Most shops only carry one brand, usually either vise or turbo (The 2 major brands) and the majority of everyone gets either oval grips or round.

Grips are mostly a "feel" item, as long as you like the feel you have I wouldn't worry about it.

[unclemantis]

I wish mine felt a little softer

[ArtVandelay]

I wouldnt worry about it too much. I think we adjust to what we have. But, that being said, if you want softer grips, talk to your pro shop about that. If they dont have them, Im sure they can tell you what size to buy and what kind to consider. Once you buy them, I cant imagine they would charge you much to install them (maybe $5-10...?).

I do think grips are like tires, though. The softer ones might have slightly better grip and a smoother "ride," but at the cost of having to be replaced more often.

I like how interested you are in your purchase. When I spend money, I do everything I can to make sure its money well spent and I take good care of the product. But, you might be overthinking it a little. Its important to have the ball the way you want it, and be confident and comfortable with the way it is, but at the end of the day the ball is only as good as the throw you give it.

[J Anderson]

I wish mine felt a little softer

Unless you're bowling professionally I wouldn't worry about the grips if I were you. After a year you might be ready for new grips, or maybe you'll have the itch to get a new ball. Then you should ask about softer grips.

[unclemantis]

I wouldnt worry about it too much. I think we adjust to what we have. But, that being said, if you want softer grips, talk to your pro shop about that. If they dont have them, Im sure they can tell you what size to buy and what kind to consider. Once you buy them, I cant imagine they would charge you much to install them (maybe $5-10...?).

I do think grips are like tires, though. The softer ones might have slightly better grip and a smoother "ride," but at the cost of having to be replaced more often.

I like how interested you are in your purchase. When I spend money, I do everything I can to make sure its money well spent and I take good care of the product. But, you might be overthinking it a little. Its important to have the ball the way you want it, and be confident and comfortable with the way it is, but at the end of the day the ball is only as good as the throw you give it.

I still need to work on my throw.

Any suggestions on exersizes to do that will allow me to cup the ball easier and without pain at the end of the night?

[billf]

Exercise? Isn't that a long four letter word?
Wrist curls. Sit on the edge of a chair with your knees at a 90° angle. Lay your arm on your leg, wrist just past the knee, palm up. Bend wrist down (towards toes) then back up towards your forearm. You can do both arms at the same time. To keep it cheap, use a broom handle with milk jugs filled with some water as weight (adjust water level to adjust weight).

[ZRock]

With how light your ball is, doing bills exercise with just a soup can may be helpful

[unclemantis]

With how light your ball is, doing bills exercise with just a soup can may be helpful

I tried it using my ball in a sling. Didn't work out so well. I will try both Zrock and Bill's

[unclemantis]

Oh and here is a link to some photos of my ball. http://www.bowlingboards.com/threads...5500#post75500