Bowling Thumb Tape Alternative

Advertisement as the name suggests bowler s thumb is mostly a result of frequent ten pin bowling but it can also be seen in other avocations such as martial arts or cherry picking where chronic repetitive pressure is exerted on one of the three nerves of the hand.

Bowling thumb tape alternative. I have been bowling since i was 5 years old. The tape has to be exactly under the thumb pad so that i do not feel. I don t run it as a business. Skin protecting tape apply to clean dry skin for a better fit in finger and thumb holes.

Vise easy bowling thumb slugs are solid urethane inserts for a bowling ball thumb hole. I recommend that every bowler use both types of tape in hole and on thumb tape. The tape may be inserted by use of scissors or a small knife blade both of which may be stored in your accessory pouch supporting one piece of tape on the tip of the blade. Bowler s thumb is an overuse injury that generally occurs because of inappropriate sizing of the thumb hole in the bowling ball.

Thumb pain usually presents as pain at the base of the thumb and wrist. How to use bowling tape begins by simply inserting a piece of pre cut tape in your thumb hole as example about an eighth of an inch below the surface of the ball with the rounded edge upward. There are pre cut products also. Under the thumb the placement is a delicate thing for me.

A under the thumb b opposite i do not use much tape maybe 2 pieces white tape in both positions. You have different colors different textures and different lengths you can cut. And without accounts things can get. Protects against blisters cuts calluses and broken fingernails.

It s my go to source for information about skills strategies and most importantly ball. I have a personal shop at my house. Another alternative to bowling tape is the actual thumb tape that goes on your thumb in replacement of your insert tape. Wod nation weightlifting hook grip tape 3 pack 23 feet long sticky comfortable stretchy athletic tape for weight lifting thumb hand finger protection 4 6 out of 5 stars 512 12 89.

I m now 31 and bowl in a competitive league and sport a 220 average. Advertisement thanks for. A notable thumb pain condition includes de quervain syndrome also known by many other names such as gamer s thumb mother s wrist and mommy thumb. Your release will be more consistent and your scores will in turn increase.

I ll be honest i love dealing with this company. Mastering the ability to fine tune your release is an incredible skill to have. Available in a 5 pack.