Expert: - 2/4/2008

Question
QUESTION: There are several kind of insert, for example tip, oval, power tip and etc.
When and how used to kind of insert?
For example, Tip used when hard a finger joint.
I looking forward your answer.

ANSWER: Ko,
If I understand our question, while grips are designed to provide a little additional lift at the point of release, they achieve it in different ways/with different designs.

I've tried many different designs, but it seems that what feels best for each bowler, seems to provide the best result. If you have a grip design that can get a specific kind of release (pitched grips seem to cause a later release, some up hit on the ball) an uncomfortable feel won't allow you to execute well.



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QUESTION: I want to know that tip insert use soft a finger joint person and power insert use hard a finger joint person.
I think, tip insert used soft a finger joint person. Is it right?

Answer
Ko,
No, soft tip insert (like Pro Sports Soft-T, or Golden Oval) can be used by stiff jointed bowler or flexible jointed bowler. The bowlers fit (length of spans, angle of the holes, sizes of the holes) makes up the elements of a comfortable grip.

Different fingergrip styles can be used by bowlers with stiff fingers or flexible fingers. The angles of the holes (pitches) that contain the grip can be made to accommodate a stiffer finger or more flexible finger.

The grips themselves are NOT made for one or the other. Comfort dictates what grip works better for each bowler. Thanks for the question, I hope I was clear.