Changing finger inserts

[Hooked]

Been wanting to change my finger inserts myself for a while now. Don't really know if its because I want to save money or for the obsession of the sport. Needless to say the inserts read 23 on my ring finger and 3 on my middle......this is inside the insert which is already in the ball. When I look up the insert size on a website they do not have these sizes.

[idlehourlegend]

Been wanting to change my finger inserts myself for a while now. Don't really know if its because I want to save money or for the obsession of the sport. Needless to say the inserts read 23 on my ring finger and 3 on my middle......this is inside the insert which is already in the ball. When I look up the insert size on a website they do not have these sizes.

Are you sure your looking up the right company/kind of grips?

[slap]

Been wanting to change my finger inserts myself for a while now. Don't really know if its because I want to save money or for the obsession of the sport. Needless to say the inserts read 23 on my ring finger and 3 on my middle......this is inside the insert which is already in the ball. When I look up the insert size on a website they do not have these sizes.

I'm not a pro shop guy, but I'm pretty sure 23 is 23/32 and 3 is 3/4.

[Hooked]

Yea........I just looked again......no 3 or 23. I like the idea of the 3/4 and the 23/32. Ill call the company tomorrow. Called the pro shop and would you believe that a guy in there who I dont know wouldn't give me the size that is on my chart. He asked me to bring the ball in....told him I didnt have time and he said he was busy at the moment and I never called back.....the balls on this guy

[slap]

There are a few guys here who own/work in pro shops. I'm sure one of them will be along shortly to help you out.

[Daorge]

Arent the sizes on the outside of the insert? I believe mine are atleast, maybe its a different brand but I haven't seen sizes labled on the inside.

[idlehourlegend]

Arent the sizes on the outside of the insert? I believe mine are atleast, maybe its a different brand but I haven't seen sizes labled on the inside.

Yes some grips have the numbers on the inside, infact alof them I have seen do, I dont use grips but the ones I have seen all had the numbers on the inside.

That is a good point Slap, I didnt think of the other numbers wearing off. Good Call.:)

[bluerrpilot]

23 = 23/32 or number 5 in Vise
3 = 3/4 or number 6 in Vise


Vise is numbered on both the outside and inside

[butch444444]

The # of my finger inserts are on the outside of the grip. The middle finger is a #8 and the ring finger is a #6. I think the 8 is 3/4? But you should be able to go to Ebay and contact one of the bowling sellers that sell finger grips and get an answer. And as a good will gesture, order them from that company.

[Thumbless]

23 = 23/32 or number 5 in Vise
3 = 3/4 or number 6 in Vise


Vise is numbered on both the outside and inside

This information is correct as I have 50 or did of each size.

I use the vice powerlifts

[pba6285]

The # of my finger inserts are on the outside of the grip. The middle finger is a #8 and the ring finger is a #6. I think the 8 is 3/4? But you should be able to go to Ebay and contact one of the bowling sellers that sell finger grips and get an answer. And as a good will gesture, order them from that company.

8 =13/16
6= 3/4

[Hooked]

Thank you guys for all the info......it should help. Now, Im going to need a grip puller I guess. I see they run about $25 bucks correct. Just insert the puller and twist and pull. Some glue and I'm done?:o

[slap]

I use a tool for inserting tape to remove my grips although I'm sure it's easier with a grip removal tool.

[agroves]

Thank you guys for all the info......it should help. Now, Im going to need a grip puller I guess. I see they run about $25 bucks correct. Just insert the puller and twist and pull. Some glue and I'm done?:o

How bout a flat headed screw driver? You don't need a fancy tool, but if you want one have at it.

[butch444444]

The guy that runs the pro shop at the lanes I bowl at ussd a simple pair of long nose pliers. It works real well, unless the person that put them in glued them all the way around instead of at four points. Good luck

[TenPinSniper]

Use a good flat head screw driver as well.

[thegoldenchild]

I've switched to using contact cement instead of super glue. It allows easy removal without destroying the insert and leaving a mess to clean up in the hole.