loft

[billf]

and I think the blister was from too much bowling

How much are you bowling? I have bowled 40 games in a session without any pain or blisters to my hand. However, I will mess with the tape as my thumb swells, etc

[itstyler]

I know why I have had loft and blisters... I got a used Dark Encounter and i went to get it drilled... turns out my freeze's span was too small and that was why I was having problems... and i usually dont have a problem with a lot of games until now... i guess my hand span grew?

[billf]

Even after we are done growing it can change with changes in body weight.

[Tampabaybob]

i think i am getting to that point... and im learning to handle my thumb so i dont get that blister... and i tihnk the blister was from too much bowling... but i bowled 267 222 and 157... with my loft and going down and in... so i might just use it to my advantage

itstyler, a couple of questions.
1. During the first game what were you shooting for a line ?
2. Did the line break down quickly at the start of the 2nd game or did you start off ok, then the shot started to go away half way through ?
3. What was happening with your shots and what changes did you make?
4. What in the world was going on in the third game, was it wrong ball, wrong shot, oil completely evaporated or what are your thoughts ?

Lets see if we can help you from having this happen again.

Bob

[itstyler]

bob, i have understood the problem... my span on my freeze was too small and that was why i was gripping the ball and lofting it... i have gotten a new ball (Dark Encounter) and got my freeze redone. I am now more consistent with my line and no more loft. So i think my problem might be solved. This new ball i got is really working well on being consistent.

[Tampabaybob]

Good to hear that. I lived with my thumb problems for years until a pro shop guy that worked at the lanes for me redrilled one of my balls and changed the span and pitches. Years of problems gone in one drilling ! Good luck with the new ball.

Bob

[serial bowl]

Good to hear that. I lived with my thumb problems for years until a pro shop guy that worked at the lanes for me redrilled one of my balls and changed the span and pitches. Years of problems gone in one drilling ! Good luck with the new ball.

Bob

I have a lot of problems with my thumb also, and I am curious as to what kind of thumb problems you had, and what changes were made to your drilling to correct this?

[Tampabaybob]

I was "knuckling" the ball with my thumb to hang on to it. I used to have a BIG knot on the back of my thumb. My pro shop guy changed my thumb pitches and my span just a bit and problem gone. Still have some small remnants of the knot and it's a good reminder of what "knot" to do !!

Bob

[serial bowl]

I keep my thumb hole pitches a secret too. LOL

[Tampabaybob]

LOL...... I'm not keeping it a secret, in fact, whenever I drill out a new one, I give him one of my existing balls and tell him "Match it". It's been so long since I've looked at my measurements, I couldn't begin to tell you what I have. All I know is I never have any hand problems anymore. Find the right fit and keep it. That's the secret.

Bob