To Slug or not To Slug?

[kingtut]

I just had two balls drilled up yesterday for the first time without a thumb slug. I have always used a thumb slug and using these new balls, I won't miss them at all. New pro shop and driller (Eugene McCune) tried some new pitches with my thumb and fingers. In just testing the new layouts, it was perfect! In practice I shot a 256 without even thinging about it. He said if it works, you really don't need a slug.

[foreverincamo]

I like my slugs. Wanted to go to the IT's but they're out of my price range for 6 balls. If my thumb gets a little swollen, I can open up a hole a smidge with sand paper, and use a little tape if my thumb is too small .

[Mike White]

I like my slugs. Wanted to go to the IT's but they're out of my price range for 6 balls. If my thumb gets a little swollen, I can open up a hole a smidge with sand paper, and use a little tape if my thumb is too small .

What is the difference in prices if you have a ball drilled to including "ball-it" as opposed to having it drilled with a glued in place slug?

Personally, I charge $10 for installing the "ball-it" parts, and $15 for drilling the "slug-it"

To drill a ball with a slug instead of into the raw ball, I add $5. $10 if it's an oval hole.

[fortheloveofbowling]

Anyone that is serious about their game should definitely get the interchangeable system. When you get to the point of a good consistent relaxed release you have the confidence that when you switch balls you will have the exact same feel. It is just difficult to get the same bevels and overall feel identical ball to ball without it. One less thing to worry about when managing your game.