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Step-by-step guide

Following these steps will ensure a proper fit

  1. Warm up the hand, massage/bowl
  2. Measure the MIDDLE FINGER
  3. Measure the THUMB FLEXIBILITY
  4. Measure FINGER and THUMB hole sizes

Constants to fill out on the spec sheet

  • Before starting the measurement, you can already write down some data on your spec sheet.
    1. Bowler Hand (Left or Right)
    2. Bridge of 3/8
    3. Lateral Pitches of 1/4 (middle) and 5/8 (ring)
    4. Ring Finger measurement will always be +1/8 from the span measured on the next step.

 



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Mark the bowler's hand with a pen

  1. Mark the MIDDLE FINGER
    • Find and mark the bending point of the SECOND joint.
    • Measure 3/8 under the joint, draw a line.
    • Use this line for your measurement.

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Using the fitting tools

  • BT Ball Fitter
  • Innovative Fitting Ball

Evaluate the flexibility of the thumb.

The bowler's hand must be relaxed. 

  • Pull back on the thumb to measure flexibility.
  • Follow the chart provided for the correct pitch based on span/flexibility

show where to input in Spectre

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Complete your Fitting Sheet

  • Finger Pitches

Use the same pitches as what's in the thumb.

Ex: Span 3 1/2,  flexibility 120° = 3/8 forward

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  • Hole Sizes

- Select a hole size that... Fingers easily passes through up to but not including second joint             même chose pour le pouce ?


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Not sure ?   When in doubt, reduce the hole by 1-64 inch. You can always enlarge the holes.