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Pro Shop Training

On this shelf, you will find all pertinent information to the job of a pro shop operator. Guides, how-to's, and much more all in writing, including support documents.

Spectre Cloud User Manual

Find pertinent information on how to use Spectre Cloud.

Monitor Mount Instructions

How-to install our monitor arms.

Fitting

Learn the step-by-step process of fitting a bowler's hand.  Both conventional and fingertip grips for one-handed bowlers.

Drilling

Getting Started

Spectre Cloud introduction Minimum requirements & devices Steps on how to create an account in Spectre Referral Codes Discount Codes

Bowlers

This book explains all the important features regarding your BOWLERS.

Spec Sheets

This section will explain all the details surrounding the SPEC SHEET portion of Spectre Cloud. Understanding the terminology, acronyms, definitions Spec sheet creation, naming, history Cloning a spec sheet Types of Spans Inputting a thumb oval measureme...

Settings

Understanding the settings of Spectre Cloud

Conventional Fitting

Fitting

Understanding a spec sheet

Fitting

Finger Tip Fitting

Fitting

Inserts & Slugs

Fitting

Preparation for drilling

Drilling

Drilling Options

Drilling

Step by step instructions on how to drill the holes in a bowling ball

Creating a new bowler

Bowlers

Steps to create a new bowling in your Spectre Cloud account

Cloning the Sheet

Spec Sheets

How to cloning the sheet

Type of span

Spec Sheets

How to identify the type of span .

Inputting thumb oval measurement

Spec Sheets

This section explaing how to input to oval measurement on the sheet.

Inputting Round thumb measurement

Spec Sheets

How to inputting a round thumb information

Inputting a finger oval measurement (no inserts)

Spec Sheets

How to input a finger oval measurment ( no inserts )

Inputting pre-drilled thumb inserts

Spec Sheets

How to input pre-drilled thumb

Understanding Terminology , acronym, definition

Spec Sheets

Understanding Terminology , acronym definition

Arsenal

Spec Sheets

This section is for saving your arsenal to your profile!

Anatomy of a Conventional Fit

Fitting Conventional Fitting

Key principles Fingers are inserted into the second joint Thumb is seeded all the way into the bowling ball, up to the base of the thumb Good beginning grip Lower revolution rate at point of release Ball reaction is smaller and allows the bowler to focu...

Step-by-step guide

Fitting Conventional Fitting

Following these steps will ensure a proper fit Warm up the hand, massage/bowl Measure the MIDDLE FINGER Measure the THUMB FLEXIBILITY Measure FINGER and THUMB hole sizes Constants to fill out on the spec sheet Before starting the measurement, you...

Terminology

Fitting Understanding a spec sheet

Span: The distance between the fingers and thumb used for the purpose of gripping the ball.  Hole Size and Shape: The internal measurements and shape of the hole or insert used.  Pitch: The angle at which a hole is drilled in the ball. Pitch is defined...

Anatomy of a Finger Tip Fit

Fitting Finger Tip Fitting

Key principles Fingers are inserted to first joint Thumb is seeded all the way into the bowling ball, up to the base of the thumb More advanced grip​ Higher revolution rate at point of release​ Stronger ball reaction which allows the bowler to...

Step-by-step guide

Fitting Finger Tip Fitting

Following these steps will ensure a proper fit Warm up your hand ( either massage or bowl) Measure the MIDDLE FINGER Measure THUMB FLEXIBILITY Measure FINGER & THUMB hole sizes Constants to fill out on the spec sheet Before starting the measureme...

Turbo

Fitting Inserts & Slugs

Turbo Quad                                                                                                                                 Power Oval: 0 Pitch in the grip No compensation needed Power Oval Mesh: 1/8" FORWARD pitch in the grip Com...

Vise

Fitting Inserts & Slugs

Vise Powerlift/Semi Powerlift: 1/4" FORWARD pitch in the grip Compensate 1/4" REVERSE when drilling the hole in the ball to arrive at the ending desired pitch Example: Normal Flex ( 1/4" REVERSE ) = Drill the hole 1/2" REVERSE because 1/2" - 1/4" = 1...

Ultimate

Fitting Inserts & Slugs

Ultimate Powerlift/Oval Powerlift: 1/4" FORWARD pitch in the grip Compensate 1/4" REVERSE when drilling the hole in the ball to arrive at the ending desired pitch Example: Normal Flex ( 1/4" REVERSE ) = Drill the hole 1/2" REVERSE because 1/2" - 1/4" =...

Contour

Fitting Inserts & Slugs

Contour Oval Oval: 0 pitch in the grip No compensation needed Contour Semi Cerise Semi: 3/16" FORWARD pitch in the grip Compensate 3/16" REVERSE when drilling the hole in the ball to arrive at the ending desired pitch Example: Normal Flex (...

Jopo

Fitting Inserts & Slugs

Jopo Power Flat/Oval Power Flat: 1/4" FORWARD pitch in the grip Compensate 1/4" REVERSE when drilling the hole in the ball to arrive at the ending desired pitch Example: Normal Flex ( 1/4" REVERSE) = Drill the hole 1/2" REVERSE because 1/2" - 1/4" = 1/...

Drilling an Oval Thumb

Fitting Finger Tip Fitting

3 Measurements Smallest - Starting bit Largest - Width of oval Oval direction Taper base of thumb Measure the base of the thumb Start with that bit Go down 1/8'' max 1/32 step downs Go till the start...

Process

Drilling Preparation for drilling

There are 3 separate processes that have to be achieved in order to drill a ball for a bowler. First, we need the measurements for the bowler’s hand, whether that is copying previous measurements, or taking new ones (see chapter – Fitting). Second, we need t...

Prepare necessary equipment and tools

Drilling Preparation for drilling

Milling machine / Drill press - Make sure it's clean when you start the job and that the pitches have been calibrated Drill bits - Make sure they have been sharpened recently Ruler - Span ruler that is accurate to at least 1/16" - Having a post to secure it ...

Option #1 – Drilling the finger holes first

Drilling Drilling Options

1)      Draw centre line and midline of grip 2)      Dividing the span of the middle finger in half, draw the span line for the middle                 finger and ring fingers 3)      Draw bridge lines 4)      Select the correct drill bit for the middle fi...

Creating a new bowler

Bowlers Creating a new bowler

Follow these steps to create a new bowler profile On Desktop, click BOWLERS in the top menu On Mobile, click the avatar icon on the bottom left of the menu On the top right of your screen, Click ­ + Add Bowler Add the bowler's personal information....

Create the Spec Sheet

Spec Sheets

To create the Spec Sheet Click on (Add Spec Sheets ) When your full span is determined , register on both section   Exemple : The flexibility must be indicated in order to determined what pitch of your thumb is suggested . Exemple : ...

How to clone the sheet

Spec Sheets Cloning the Sheet

Clone the sheet is the option that keep your old sheet saved and you can proceed to make any update on the hand of the bowlers. 1. To clone the sheet , click on clone button  Then you can name the update the name of the sheet  ex: Then click the check...

How to setting your grip span

Spec Sheets Type of span

1. You can notice the type of span by click the button ( grip type ) 2. Then you can select the type of grip  When the selection is made click the arrow  button and the sheet is set 

How to input the thumb oval information.

Spec Sheets Inputting thumb oval measurement

1. The type of thumb information is found on this section of the spec sheet . To proceed to measuring an oval thumb the selection of the hole type must be in dark blue . ex: The starting bit is the the drill bit you use to make the oval thumb. When you size ...

How to input a round thumb information.

Spec Sheets Inputting Round thumb measurement

To enter the Round thumb information, click " Round" Button on thumb info section located  on  Spec Sheet . EX: When the size of the thumb is determined , click on "Size" button and wrote the size selected. EX:   The Taper is the next step to co...