Thinking of changing to a finger-tip grip

[Big Nick]

Well, I guess to answer your question, I'm not really that big (6'1" and 170 pounds); I just like the way "Big Nick" sounds. Anyway I picked up the new ball last night instead of waiting until today, and the weight definitely makes a difference. The grip didn't take too much getting used to, but it's going to take a little practice to become consistent with the new ball. I've got another lesson this afternoon, so I'll definitely get some pointers regarding how to make the transition from a conventional grip to finger-tip.

[J Anderson]

Well, I guess to answer your question, I'm not really that big (6'1" and 170 pounds); I just like the way "Big Nick" sounds. Anyway I picked up the new ball last night instead of waiting until today, and the weight definitely makes a difference. The grip didn't take too much getting used to, but it's going to take a little practice to become consistent with the new ball. I've got another lesson this afternoon, so I'll definitely get some pointers regarding how to make the transition from a conventional grip to finger-tip.

Definitely better than "Somewhat Taller Than Average Nick".

[Big Nick]

Definitely better than "Somewhat Taller Than Average Nick".

That made me laugh!

[bayedup84]

i agree with bowl1820...also throw few practice games not during league bowling. I myself started out with finger tips

[Big Nick]

My lesson yesterday afternoon went really well. My coach helped me with the finer points of switching grips, and by the end of the lesson I was rolling the ball really well. It was kind of amazing how little effort it took to get a nice hook going with the new grip versus the old one. With my old ball, it took a perfectly timed series of movements to really rev the ball well. With the new one, all I have to do is set the angle of my hand and wrist, swing, and follow through. The mechanics are far simpler..... Had I known how easy it was to begin with, I would have gone ahead with a finger tip grip from the beginning.

Anyway, I'm going to go practice again after work today, and then I've got league on Sunday night. We're bowling the BYE team, so everyone just needs to get within ten pins of their averages to win. So... I'm planning on using the new ball on Sunday night. It'll be nice to see how the ball reacts in fresh lanes.

[eugene02]

Firstly... i thought the name was Big D*ck instead.. hahaha... so.. congrats on learning! better still with a coach! hope i'll be better when i join my school's bowling club.. >_> sigh.. playing really bad now..

[bayedup84]

nick you made out, you get new ball and wife gets old one.. i'm gonna try that one....hope new ball works out for ya