electrical tape?

[Mad Professor]

My thumb has shrunk this week and now I can't hold on to the ball without my thumb coming out on the back swing. I had some bowlers tape but I ran out and the proshop is closed.

Can I use electrical tape as bowlers tape? My league is sanctioned by USBC. Is it allowed?

[J Anderson]

My thumb has shrunk this week and now I can't hold on to the ball without my thumb coming out on the back swing. I had some bowlers tape but I ran out and the proshop is closed.

Can I use electrical tape as bowlers tape? My league is sanctioned by USBC. Is it allowed?

I don't think there is any rule against it. I used to use it back when i was too cheap to buy bowler's tape. Since its smooth, I would put it on the back side of the thumb hole. the down side of using it is that it will leave a sticky residue when you take it out after your thumb swells back to normal.

[The Mayor]

I don't think there is any rule against it. I used to use it back when i was too cheap to buy bowler's tape. Since its smooth, I would put it on the back side of the thumb hole. the down side of using it is that it will leave a sticky residue when you take it out after your thumb swells back to normal.

Exactly!

[phonedrn8]

what size tape1/2inch?

[JerseyJim]

Depends on the size of your thumb hole, I prefer 3/4". Otherwise, I would have to put 2 1/2" pieces of tape side by side to get a decent feel. The one problem with electrical tape is that it will leave a residue when you take it out. Even some bowling tape will do the same thing. I carry a couple of packets of tape residue remover, or a small bottle of Goof-Off.