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    When I first got my Dexter Tank shoes, they felt as though they were much slicker than the cheaper Brunswick shoes I'd been using for a two or three years. I got the replaceable heels and soles to give me a chance to save my knees as I'm getting older. Got the S10 sole and considered getting the S12, too. Tried the S10 and for the places I bowl at they're not suitable, too slick. Stayed with the S8. Tried the red heel which I believe is H7 and it was too slick as well. Considered getting the H6 to give it a try, but H5 heel and it's been good for me. Guess I'll stay with S8 and H5 for now.
    The article spoke about using your fingers to get revs primarily. As for me try not to turn my wrist at all. From the start of the push away I've got my hand under the ball with the thumb out to the right and the index finger pointing toward my target. Just keep it that way down to the release point down at my shoe. Seems to work pretty well. Good luck with the S8 or S10 or whatever works for you...

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    For some reason I start with my ball at about stomach level but my hand sort of cocked with my fingers pointing towards my right side (i'm a lefty) and my thumb towards my left so my pointer and ring finger is more or less pointing to my right. I normally kind of keep that position as long as I can. If you hold your hand down like you were about to release your ball (for a righty) your thumb would be pointing close to 3:00 with your fingers pretty much straight down and the palm of your hand facing the pins. Let's call that 0*. Now turn your hand slightly to the left (for a righty) so your palm is pointing more to the pins in the lane to your left (maybe 20* now). I was trying to have this position just after the start of my downswing and hold that position.

    Hard to explain in text...lol. If I can get consistent with it that would be great. I get quite a few more revs that way.
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    Rev Rate about 270 @ about 15.5 MPH at the pins* High Game: 290 - High Series: 733. PAP: 5 1/8"x1" up; tilt 20*, rotation 75*. YTD highs - 290-733
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    I have about 3 inches between the 2nd knuckle on my middle finger to my index finger on my right hand. My fingers are just about 90 degrees CCW from the direction my index finger is pointing. It sounds like you're doing about the same. After the release I'd like my thumb to be pointing upward or slightly to the right. I've found that I'm able to do this better with a 15 lb. ball rather than a couple of 16 lb. balls I still have left. Guess I'm getting weaker in my old age...

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    Quote Originally Posted by djp1080 View Post
    I have about 3 inches between the 2nd knuckle on my middle finger to my index finger on my right hand. My fingers are just about 90 degrees CCW from the direction my index finger is pointing. It sounds like you're doing about the same. After the release I'd like my thumb to be pointing upward or slightly to the right. I've found that I'm able to do this better with a 15 lb. ball rather than a couple of 16 lb. balls I still have left. Guess I'm getting weaker in my old age...
    sounds similar. my hand is relatively flat on my normal release with my thumb more towards the lane to my left (lefty) and my palm facing the pins but modified that to what sounds pretty close to yours. thumb is pointing more towards the lane to the left of me
    Arsenal "15# Global Eternity Pi-45x4.5x40" "15# 900 Global Xponent-60x4.5x40" "15# 900 Global Zen Soul-60x4.5x40" "15# Roto Grip Idol Helios-90 x 2.25 x 45" "15# 900 Global Altered Reality-50x3.625x30" "15# Brunswick Uppercut-80x3.625x35" "15# Brunswick Igniter-70x5.5x35" "15# Raw Hammer Pearl 45x5.75x40" "15# Brunswick T-Zone"
    Rev Rate about 270 @ about 15.5 MPH at the pins* High Game: 290 - High Series: 733. PAP: 5 1/8"x1" up; tilt 20*, rotation 75*. YTD highs - 290-733
    Oh, and LEFTY!!!

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