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2.2.2 Grip Type — Finger Tip vs. Conventional as default

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The Grip Type setting controls which grip style is pre-selected when you create a new spec sheet. Choosing the right default for your shop saves time — your drillers won't need to manually switch the grip type for every new client.

🤚 What Is Grip Type?

Grip type describes how deeply a bowler's fingers are inserted into the ball:

  • Fingertip — fingers inserted to the first knuckle. Produces higher rev rates and more hook potential. The most common grip for league and sport bowlers, and the most frequently used grip in a typical pro shop.
  • Conventional — fingers inserted to the second knuckle. Offers more control with less hook. Common for beginners, recreational bowlers, and some senior bowlers.

Note: The grip type setting affects only the default pre-selection on new spec sheets — you can always override it on a per-bowler or per-sheet basis.

⚙️ Setting Your Default Grip Type

  1. Open Spectre Cloud at cloud.spectrebowling.com and log in.
  2. Select Settings from the menu.
  3. Navigate to the System Defaults section.
  4. Locate the Grip Type field and select either Fingertip or Conventional from the dropdown.
  5. Changes will be saved automatically.

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From this point forward, all new spec sheets will open with the selected grip type pre-filled. Existing spec sheets are not affected.

🎳 Which Default Should You Choose?

Shop Type Recommended Default Reason
Competitive / league-focused shop Fingertip Majority of sport bowlers use fingertip grip
Family or recreational shop Conventional Beginners and casual bowlers typically use conventional
Mixed clientele Fingertip Fingertip is the Spectre Cloud factory default and suits most shops

🔄 Overriding the Default on a Spec Sheet

Even after setting a shop-wide default, the grip type can be changed on any individual spec sheet:

  • Open or create a spec sheet for a bowler.
  • Locate the Grip Type field near the top of the sheet.
  • Select the appropriate grip from the dropdown — Fingertip or Conventional.
  • The change applies to that sheet only and does not affect your shop default.

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Tip: If you notice your drillers frequently overriding the default, it may be worth revisiting your shop default setting to better match your typical clientele.

  • 2.2.1 — Span Type Defaults (Full Span, Cut to Cut, Oval)
  • 2.2.3 — Insert Defaults
  • 4.1 — Creating a New Spec Sheet
  • 4.2 — Understanding Span Types
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