Grips and slugs?

[Amyers]

out of curiosity (please don't take offense) if you plan to put tape in the hole, why do you pay for slugs?

You still have the front of the hole unless you tape it also. Some of the balls cores are rougher than others. My first ball was very smooth and I didn't feel it necessary for slug but the second one I bought was awful so now I slug them all so they have a uniform feel. Also slugs mage it easier to change pitches and minor span adjustments.

[fokai73]

out of curiosity (please don't take offense) if you plan to put tape in the hole, why do you pay for slugs?

Tape is used with or without a thumb slug. It is used to get a proper thumb fit. Not too loose or Too tight. I like a snug thumb fit and I prefer a relaxed grip. Any kung fu grip isn't good for the release.

Also, if a bowler doesn't use tape at all, he should buy a lotto ticket.

[fokai73]

What type of grips and slugs do you guys all use?

I'm not the most experienced bowler ever and have only ever used lift grips without a thumb slug, but am thinking that getting a thumb slug for my next ball would be nice to have. Thoughts on this?

What grips do you currently have and like?

I use Vise products. Oval grips and EZ slugs black only.

I like slugs cause they are easy to work with and the feel, me likey

[gefecht]

I use oval grip and thumb slugs in my 3 balls. That includes my spare. Just so I have consistence.

[drich33]

? on grips i have had to different drillers on the one driller 2 balls have the 11 (11/16) and 23 (23/32) the 23 is consistent but the 11/16 isnt on 2 balls i have that and from the different driller i have the 43 (43/64) so now not sure which ones i should get when i order new ones any suggestions? really dont notice to much difference if any at all opinons welcome

[John Anderson]

? on grips i have had to different drillers on the one driller 2 balls have the 11 (11/16) and 23 (23/32) the 23 is consistent but the 11/16 isnt on 2 balls i have that and from the different driller i have the 43 (43/64) so now not sure which ones i should get when i order new ones any suggestions? really dont notice to much difference if any at all opinons welcome

In general, a tighter fit is usually better as long as your fingers aren't getting stuck.

[drich33]

thank you for the reply that helps i will go with the smaller size i had the post backwards the 11 is consistent it is the 43 and 23 that arent... thanks once again i really appreciate it

[dougb]

Yes and Yes.

This is interesting to me. I have always used the lifts and am very rev-challenged (about 225 rpm). But given my slow ball speed I match up well. They are comfortable to me. Now I wonder how counter-productive they are...

[Stormed1]

I use Vise power oval grips and vise easy urethane slugs. I also make my own IT slugs using the same Vise easy slugs

[dnhoffman]

I use IT and still use tape... /shrug