Morning all! Well, atleast it currently is for me haha.

I'm looking to change my grips, either replacing with a new style, or just a new pair of the same ones. I can feel that they are starting to lose their "grip".

I have a finger-tip style span and use, I'm assuming just normal finger-tip grips.

My main question is if I should just take my ball to the Pro Shop and have the grips replaced, or order new a new style maybe to try some out to see what might be better / worse for me. I'm not sure what other grips my Pro Shop has.

From just looking around, I noticed Vise to have a few different styles that were interesting, any input on those would be appreciated (more / less revs or length, better feel / not etc).

Thanks for any input and happy bowling!

struggler,

Grips now have more than one option on the grip itself. Meaning, if you want to try power lifts rather than ovals,then you just Flip the grip around. Also they have them with little rubber "nubs" inside for extra grip.

Go to your Pro Shop and have him show you the different types.


I order mine by the dozen and replace them myself, or else I would be living in the Pro Shop getting grips replaced between all
the practice and league games I bowl on them.

Good Luck...

Yea lifts puts more power to the ring finger (lift finger) And after u get bowling down I would switch to a size down for a more snug fit = more power more rev to the ball. Good luck bowling:)

The only caveat to what mark said is if you get too tight or if you hang onto your grips, you are more likely to hang up with lifts. This in turn can cause you to lose rotation and accuracy.

I recently had a couple of bowlers switch from lifts to ovals. These guys average 210+ and have bowled with lifts for years, but switched because they feel they get a cleaner release from the ovals and are more consistent and comfortable with the way they feel. I think that is the key, it comes down to your personal preference, how you feel when using them. If it doesn't feel right to you then it doesn't matter how great they are supposed to be, it's going to have a negative impact on your game.

I agree with TenPin completely, being comfortable is the most important part of the game. Without comfort there is no relaxation or repeatability.

I just switched from Power lifts to Ovals, and went down one size. I really like the ovals. Much cleaner and I have reduced my urge to squeeze the ball due to the tighter fit.