Expert: - 11/23/2008

Question
I just recently purchased a new ball(brunswick raging inferno) and got fingertips for the first time after leaving a conventional grip. The problem is the inserts themselves are flush against the ball but then are raised near the top and are exposed slightly about a few millimeters. Should I be concerned about this or will they wear down, also the proshop driller did mention that it was because of my flexibility with my knuckles and I should not worry about the tip being exposed out of the ball?

Answer
Frank,
The grip sticking up is a minor problem. If the grip is sanded or shaved down then rubbed with Acetone (the chemical melts and smoothes the surface, careful Acetone is nasty stuff), they'll be flush with the ball.

Apparently your driller pitched the finger grip holes so the angle has a portion of the grip protruding above the ball. A bowler (You) normally doesn't roll anywhere near the gripping holes, but in the journey back from the pinsetter, the ball might roll near or over the gripping holes.

Thanks for the question. Good luck with the new grip.