Question about forward/reverse pitch of the thumbhole??????
When would you need reverse pitch in a thumbhole and when would forward pitch be better? It seems like with reverse pitch your thumb would come out faster through the release zone then it would with forward pitch. Forward pitch seems like it would make your thumb come out a bit later through the release zone. What would be the benefit of one over the other?
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Good article on this topic in Bowling This Month. Answers those questions.
Also, I'm sure Bowlversity has an article on it.
From what I recall, too much reverse and you might have a hard time not dropping it. Too much forward and the hand/thumb can get hung up in the ball.
Last edited by Aslan; 11-18-2014 at 06:00 PM.
You are absolutely correct,,, I experimented with both forward and reverse!! I personally did not like the reverse do to the feeling of ball coming off the thumb too soon and ball control problems I had the ball repluged and put more forward pitch in it.... TOO Much forward pitch can be problematic also! Once you find that PERFECT PITCH, hang on to it!! Then go do some damage, and destroy the pins!!Originally Posted by Aslan
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The span, pitches in the fingers and thumb all are very important and can affect lots of things. Not only a matter of dropping or hanging up but rev rate, axis tilt, axis rotation etc. are influenced as well.
YES, I think we all agree with that!! LOL,,,, but I know from experimenting, PITCH of thumb hole is a VIP,,,, very important pitch!! (
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Now you know Michael that we can't all agree on anything and that is no fun anyway. These boards would go way down hill in participation if we all had that attitude.
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Pitches are based on several variables including span, flexability, dryness/moistness of hand. In the past i have used as much as 5/8 reverse on my 4 inch span. Currently I am at 1/4 left and 5/16 forward
You only need a tight thumb hole when you let your hand come above the equator while swinging the ball.
The thumb shouldn't be used to support the weight of the ball.. Thats what your fingers/palm are for.
If your thumb hole can be loser, getting the exact pitch is less critical.
I thought that the thumbhole had to be snug to control the ball in the swing. If you have to put in 7 pieces of tape to snug it up isn't that too loose? Don't the pros have snug thumbholes? When you read any bowling literature they seem to say to not have a thumbhole that is too big or loose. Most of the stuff I read seem to say to have a snug thumbhole instead of a too big one.
Arsenal: Raw Hammer Orange/Black Hybrid 14lbs, Blue Hammer urethane 14lbs, Columbia 300 Lava Ball Plastic 14lbs, Highest scratch series 710 Bowling 38 years Never hit that 300 game. Highest game 276, had 11 strikes and one spare in the middle of that game.
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