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

[Tampabaybob]

You've got oval grips and usually those are more comfortable. Throw the ball for a few months and if you feel they're too soft (spongy) have the pro shop replace them with harder grips. They're not that expensive that you can't change them out from time to time.

[J Anderson]

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?

This thread has some suggestions;http://www.bowlingboards.com/threads...rist+exercises

[ecub]

The only time you should worry is when you're a pro and sponsored by Vise, but prefer Turbo.

For us non pros, use whatever feels comfortable.

[unclemantis]

You've got oval grips and usually those are more comfortable. Throw the ball for a few months and if you feel they're too soft (spongy) have the pro shop replace them with harder grips. They're not that expensive that you can't change them out from time to time.

The cuitcule on my middle finger has been removed and i can see underneath the skin..... it is a little sore.... EW!

How do I fix this and prevent it in the future or is this just the way it is going to be?

[CeKnauss]

The cuitcule on my middle finger has been removed and i can see underneath the skin..... it is a little sore.... EW!

How do I fix this and prevent it in the future or is this just the way it is going to be?

One thing I've done to help with comfort issues in my grip is by putting a 1/2 inch reverse pitch on my fingers and using slightly larger-than-suggested oval grips. I also blister when I use Turbo grips, as they tend to be tougher for me, and therefore use Vise. This allows my hand to be in a more relaxed position throughout my swing and the top of my fingers don't rub on the other side of the grips.

Obviously it would take time and cost for you to plug and redrill the fingers, but perhaps consider some reverse pitch in the future to help relax your hand.

[unclemantis]

One thing I've done to help with comfort issues in my grip is by putting a 1/2 inch reverse pitch on my fingers and using slightly larger-than-suggested oval grips. I also blister when I use Turbo grips, as they tend to be tougher for me, and therefore use Vise. This allows my hand to be in a more relaxed position throughout my swing and the top of my fingers don't rub on the other side of the grips.

Obviously it would take time and cost for you to plug and redrill the fingers, but perhaps consider some reverse pitch in the future to help relax your hand.

Define: Reverse Pitch?

[bowl1820]

Reverse pitch: The drilled hole, either finger or thumb, is angled away from the midline (center) of grip.

[unclemantis]

Reverse pitch: The drilled hole, either finger or thumb, is angled away from the midline (center) of grip.

I will have to ask my proshop.