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2.2.5 Insert Installation — STD vs. VACU grip default

Insert Installation — STD vs. VACU grip default

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The Insert Installation setting controls which insert installation method is pre-selected when creating a new spec sheet. Spectre Cloud supports two methods: STD (Standard) glued installation and VACU Grip suction-based installation. Setting the correct default for your shop means your drillers spend less time adjusting this field on every new sheet.

🔌 STD vs. VACU Grip — What's the Difference?

Both methods describe how finger inserts are secured inside the drilled finger holes. The key distinction is whether adhesive or suction holds the insert in place:

  • ✅ STD (Standard) — inserts are glued directly into the finger hole using bowling ball insert adhesive. The most widely used installation method across pro shops worldwide. Once installed, inserts are semi-permanent and require a drill or pick tool to remove and replace.
  • ✅ VACU Grip — inserts are held in place by a vacuum suction fit rather than glue. Bowlers can remove and re-seat their own inserts between sessions without tools. Requires VACU-compatible inserts and a properly sized hole for the vacuum seal to function correctly.

Note: This setting controls only the default pre-selection on new spec sheets. The installation method can always be changed on a per-bowler, per-sheet basis without affecting your shop default.

⚙️ Changing the Insert Installation Default

  1. Open Spectre Cloud at cloud.spectrebowling.com and log in.
  2. Click your pro shop name in the top-right corner to open the Profile menu.
  3. Select Settings from the dropdown.
  4. Navigate to the Spec Sheet Defaults section.
  5. Locate the Insert Installation field and select either STD or VACU Grip.
  6. Click Save to apply the change.

🎳 Which Default Should You Choose?

Shop Situation Recommended Default Reason
Most pro shops — general clientele STD Standard glue installation is the industry norm for the majority of fittings
Shop specialising in VACU Grip fittings VACU Grip Saves time if VACU is your predominant installation method
Mixed clientele — both methods used regularly STD STD is more common; override to VACU only when needed per sheet

📋 How It Appears on a Spec Sheet

The selected installation method is recorded on every spec sheet and appears in the insert details section. This ensures your shop's drilling history accurately reflects how each ball was fitted — useful when a bowler returns for insert replacement or a re-drill.

  • ✅ The installation method is saved with the spec sheet and visible in historical records.
  • ✅ Printed and exported spec sheets include the installation method field.
  • ❌ Changing the shop default does not retroactively update installation method on existing spec sheets.

Tip: If you stock and sell VACU Grip inserts in your shop, it may be worth noting the installation method clearly on printed spec sheets — bowlers who use VACU inserts often need to know their exact insert size when purchasing replacements.

  • 2.2.2 — Grip Type: Fingertip vs. Conventional as the Default
  • 2.2.3 — Display in Decimal vs. Fractional
  • 4.1 — Creating a New Spec Sheet
  • 4.4 — Insert Fields on a Spec Sheet

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