Thumb Twist-in-inserts???

[J Anderson]

Bill my spare ball is not plastic!!! It's my burnt out,,,,, use to be dull finish Red Alien Ball!! It has a 4000 finish and higly polished, and it works GREAT on the spares!! Jason will testify to that. I hardly ever miss the ten, pin when using it!

I now feel complete... I am ready to reach those goals,,,, 300,,,, 700,,,800!!! Then retire!! lol,,,,

I thought you were retired.

[billf]

John, Mike retired from Iron Work. In his post I believe he meant retire from bowling. That would be pretty dumb, in my opinion, but to each their own

[Josch]

How much do interchangeable thumbs usually cost? I was looking at the prices for the switchgrip at the pro shop I go to today and it's $25 for the inner piece and $15 for the outer. Is this about average for the switchgrip or what?

[MICHAEL]

How much do interchangeable thumbs usually cost? I was looking at the prices for the switchgrip at the pro shop I go to today and it's $25 for the inner piece and $15 for the outer. Is this about average for the switchgrip or what?

YES, that is about average! Here in Kansas City, it was 25, and 15,,,,the same as you quoted! If you get them, BELIEVE ME,, you will not regret it!!!!
You not only will have that perfect thumb hole, but it will move from ball to ball!

I threw 13 strikes in a role yesterday with Jason!! Great control with the new system! I had a extra one made for the spare ball, so i would not have to change the strike ball insert back and fourth!! I make it A little larger then the UNDEFEATED, (strike ball), so that if my thumb shouldl get too tight I could use it.
I am 10000 perctnt happy with my interchangeable thumb inserts, GLAD I went with the brand bill recommended!!!! Thanks Bill]

[billf]

Your welcome. I also paid that same price for mine in Dayton. I will check how much they are in Indianapolis when I'm there later this week.

[MICHAEL]

Your welcome. I also paid that same price for mine in Dayton. I will check how much they are in Indianapolis when I'm there later this week.

Bill,,,,,aaaaa, I hate to say this,,, but ,,BUT those grips are all I need to take Young Dude apart this Friday!! I will say this,,, he is at his peak at the moment,,,, right now!!! SO AM I!! LOL!!!
I just got back from a little practice on dry lanes,,,, game one was 201, then 225, and 234!! Even on bone dry,,,, I was able to adjust!! Jason is in trouble…. And it’s your fault!! Those GRIPS are the best thing since ding, dongs!!!
It will be YOUR fault, when I win the bet this FRIDAY…… (thanks again for the great advice in unbold print! Lol
Day before yesterday, we both got on a strike streak,,, I had 13, and Jason had I think 15 or 16…. ! I think I could have gone on,,,, but decided to let him think he was the DUDE, so on my 14 (could have been strike,,, I decided to get a 10 pin leave)!!! Lol….. don’t tell the Dude!! (between you and me)!
WE had some very good games….. Thanks in part to YOU BILL!! Dog-Gone-it!! You’re a good man Bill, and the Dude and me aaa,,,,,aa,,, like you and aaaa,,, a ,,, are grateful of your sharing of knowledge!
Iam a going to hate beating Jason Friday with the secret weapon YOU gave me,,,, Vise IT’s!!! lol lol …lol!!!!

[billf]

Those are great games for bone dry lanes. I didn't fare well today on mine but was working more on speed control and targeting
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[MICHAEL]

He said that they were serviced Sunday Monrning! I am sure not as dry as yours!! I had all four balls, and I coulden't use any of my mid to heavy oil balls, used may polished, 4000 Alien, and it hood like a champ, and ,,, AND worked every time but once, ( my fault) on the ten pin!)) Its been a great ball since I resurfaced it for the job I had in mind! I have conditioned all four balls, to work from heavey oil, to dry! I keep records, and make notes as to how they worked.
ITs a BLAST!!! I have learned a lot,,, on this site, and hope to learn even more!! Thanks Bill,,, ( even if you like the DUDE more then me)! I still like you (
Your just on the wrong side!!!

[billf]

I never said I like Dude more than you. I just chose my predicted winner for your match Friday. I have a good match tomorrow myself. I will finally get to bowl head to head against my daughter. she text me earlier and said "U better go 2 bed & get some sleep cuz Im taking u 2 school 2morrow. Plannin on droppin an 8series on u. Luv ya"
Now I will translate for the older generation: "You better go to bed and get some sleep because I'm taking you to school tomorrow. I'm planning on throwing an 800 series against you. Love you."
I better bring my A game. She had a bad week last week but has been rolling some serious 800 series this summer. Our house record is 854 and she missed breaking that by a 7-10 split in the 4th frame about a month ago. I think it would be real cool if we both rolled 300s in the same game even though it's non-sanctioned. I plan on open bowling on our pair tomorrow afternoon. The purpose? to burn her favorite line up. It will be the HRR all practice right through her line. Devious? Yes. Fair? Yes.

[MICHAEL]

[SIZE=6]Good LUCK Bill!! LOOKS like YOUR GOING TO NEED IT!! YOU TAUGHT her WELL!! Let us know how it turns out!!!!!
I bet you hope the dude wins Friday,,, it seems my writting is getting bigger and bigger ... I can't help my self!!!!!!!![/SIZE]