Below are the comments made by
first time Magic Carpet users as
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Posted by: Doc Hollywood
Hello Ron:
I thought that I would start a new page because I can't seem to
find the old one. Well I tried the samples and here is my review.
First I had to open up the sides of the thumb hole a bit to get
the carpet in. It was a definite snug fit. After throwing three
games on it, it made the back of my thumb shiny and I could tell
that I would need to get used to that. However I had a great fit
and my release became more constant. Since I only bowl with one
hand I will give it one thumb up and will be contacting you
shortly to order some more. I have also showed it to some of the
league bowlers who may be interested in it. Anyone who has trouble
getting a comfortable fit should try it.
Posted by: Dynomite
My initial impressions:
I had recently been having issues grabbing the ball. This related
to the fact that my thumb holes just didn't quite fit right and it
seemed that no matter what I did with tape I couldn't get a good
feeling. Tuesday night I tried the Magic Carpet...What a
difference!! I pulled all but 1 piece of tape from both of the
balls that I tried them in. I used the Magic Carpet during league
and I must say that I got the smoothest release with the least
effort that I have felt in a while. I also experienced no redness
or irritation of my thumb.
I plan on giving the "Carpet" another workout tonight
during league again and will report back with any further
findings.
So far rating it an "A".
Thanks Ron!
Dynomite
Posted by: strikingchild
Thanks ron. I received the carpets a week ago. I tried them out on
sunday and haven't had time to come on and post. well I loved the
thing. sure it took about an hour or so redrilling and sanding out
one ball to the thing to fit. but it takes that long when I get a
new ball drilled anyway. on sunday, my travel league went to a
small wooden house, lanes were flooded. like 2-2 shot to about 35.
not really sure of the pattern but no one got much movement. first
game I shot like a 220 something, pretty good for this shot. as
the day went along I got a worse but I couldn't throw anything
else, the carpet allows my thumb to swell and shrink and not have
to take like 15 minutes to adjust the thumb every 5 frames. my
favorite coach toop a look at it and said he had never seen one of
those.but he had a friend how used to bowl who used thumb pillows.
so he's gonna get me one of those to try. I don't need to try
those things. the magic carpet is the best thumb product I've ever
used. on a side note, I got some redness on the back of my thumb
as you said, but I always get some redness. so I'll be ordering
some more of these things soon.
Posted by: baiki
Ron,
My Magic Carpet arrived last night and I placed them in my 2 favorite
balls. a TPS III and Labyrinth. Today at league, I warm up with
both balls and decided to use the TPS III. Feels a bit weird
on the first few throws. I feel something at the back of my thumb.
My first game with the TPS was 151. On my second game, decide to
ignore the thumb feeling and move in deeper throw harder, a 279
with a spare on the first frame. Third game, 269.
Things happens when I trust my release, knowing the the Magic
Carpet will not allow the ball to hang up on release. Ball goes
free and smooth.
Great stuff Ron. My Pro-shop guy is showing some interest. Only
thing left is to see how many games it'll last and see if at
C$3.20 a piece is marketable here.
Thanks Ron.
Posted by: ttforshort
Sunday night I was struggling about the end of the second
game. Our lane broke down and we were moved. I could not find my
line with my Ti Messenger Pearl. I switched to my 4-D HPT but
having too loose a thumb, I wasn't doing good. I put in a MC. No
practice throw. Just went up and bowled normally. It was the best
release I ever experienced. My thumb holes are big as my thumb is
double jointed and comes out causing a vacuum. The MC totally
eliminated this problem. IF I would have done this earlier it
would have at least been a clean game. No opens after inserting
the MC.
