tape on fingers?

[unclemantis]

I am seeing some of the pros wearing tape or something on their fingers. Why do they do this?

[e-tank]

I believe you are talking about bowling tape. From what i gather this changes how your fingers fit in the hole

[unclemantis]

I am not sure how I would use it to improve my game

[J Anderson]

I am seeing some of the pros wearing tape or something on their fingers. Why do they do this?

I believe its to protect their fingers and or thumbs. These people bowl may over a hundred games a week between practice and competition.

[unclemantis]

I believe its to protect their fingers and or thumbs. These people bowl may over a hundred games a week between practice and competition.

I notice that my skin above my cuitcle and below my first nuckle are splintering and sore after a solid week of bowling.

Is this why they use the tape?

[billf]

Torn skin, callouses that get hard, peel off and then come back again, knuckle pain. When you're bowling 200-300 games a week the digits take a beating. The average goes way up though

[unclemantis]

Torn skin, callouses that get hard, peel off and then come back again, knuckle pain. When you're bowling 200-300 games a week the digits take a beating. The average goes way up though

Holy crap! 300 games A WEEK? I am only up to 20 a WEEK

[ecub]

Tapes for the thumb/finger have varying uses. They provide for either better grip/release or to protect or prevent a cut/sore. They also can make the hole a little snug, for those who prefer it. These tapes vary in different textures to allow a quicker or slower release. These tapes are also made of stretchable material, so they can stretch along with the finger as it bends.

I use Turbo Quick Release patch tape on the back of my thumb. If my thumb hole in the bowling ball feels a bit slick, I like to exhale in it to get some moisture, to temporarily allow me to get a better grip with my thumb. Unfortunately, without the tape, this may cause the back of my thumb to rub, preventing me from a clean release. Having the tape on the back of my thumb, still allows a smooth, clean release. I have interchangeable thumb inserts, so depending on which thumb insert I use, I may start to get a callus, due to the constant rubbing. The tape will also help protect my thumb and prevent the callus from getting worse.

[unclemantis]

Tapes for the thumb/finger have varying uses. They provide for either better grip/release or to protect a cut/sore. They also can make the hole a little snug, for those who prefer it. These tapes vary in different textures to allow a quicker or slower release. These tapes are also made of stretchable material, so they can stretch along with the finger as it bends.

I use Turbo Quick Release patch tape on the back of my thumb. If my thumb hole in the bowling ball feels a bit slick, I like to exhale in it to get some moisture, to temporarily allow me to get a better grip with my thumb. Unfortunately, without the tape, this may cause the back of my thumb to rub, preventing me from a clean release. Having the tape on the back of my thumb, still allows a smooth, clean release. I have interchangeable thumb inserts, so depending on which thumb insert I use, I may start to get a callus, due to the constant rubbing. The tape will also help protect my thumb and prevent the callus from getting worse.

Interchangeable thumb inserts? I never heard of such a thing

[budda]

Most of it is for protection, by the time they get to the TV show that you see, they could be fifty or so games into a tournament. I tape both my middle and ring finger. Cause they get sore and the skin will tear. I dont like to bleed into my bowling ball. Bowling can be hard on the fingers....the tape helps.