Reddit reviews Ebonite Ultra Fit Tool with 5/8-Inch Blade
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Fine-tunes finger and thumb holes with precisionRemoves tape and residue from finger and thumb holesQuality anodized aluminum handle
there are three standard outer diameter sizes for grips: 7/8", 31/32", and 1-1/32". the first and last are very rare; you have to have extremely tiny or extremely large fingers to need a grip in a size that only comes in those ODs so i wouldn't worry about it. 99% of bowlers use 31/32" grips.
the outside of the grip as well as the inside (at least on vise brand grips) will have a size on them so you can figure out what you need. the inside number (if there is one) will refer to the numerator in the fractional size, i.e. if it's an 11/32" grip it will say "11." on the outside it will list the full fractional size (ex. 11/32"), outer diameter (ex. 31/32"), as well as another number (ex. 4.5) that is intended to make buying grips easier/more convenient by making sizes go up in 0.5 increments from -1 so you don't have to remember the fractional size. in this handy chart it is referred to as "equivalent" and it is the same across all brands. i would just worry about the fractional size because you don't have to translate that to another numbering scheme; the size is the size.
because your PSO is so far away, i would recommend learning how to remove and install grips yourself. you will need a grip puller and glue. a work-out tool isn't completely necessary but i would recommend it for removing any remains from the grip left on the inside of the hole so that the next grip you put in fits true instead of being slightly more snug than it should be. a grip puller makes removing grips super simple and straightforward. for glue i suggest loctite ultra gel control. it will stay where you put it instead of running all over the place which makes mistakes less annoying and lets you be more precise. it also gives you a little more time to make any last-second corrections in grip orientation due to its slightly longer setting time.
hope this helps.
I use something like this.
https://www.amazon.com/Ebonite-Ultra-Tool-8-Inch-Blade/dp/B000V7ZWPU#customerReviews
If it is rubbing you raw on a certain side, your PSO can also use a tool like this or a rasp to remove material from just that side. I already know any time I get a thumbhole drilled that I need a little taken out on the left side of the hole, and the saddle at the front beveled a bit. .
Since your issue is on the side of your thumb and not the back, I don't suspect it's from gripping the ball, but I have been wrong many times before on educated internet guesses.
I also like to take some really fine sandpaper (I keep strips of 2000-grit in my bag) to get the inside of the hole nice and smooth, and put a piece of grip tape (or two or five) in the front of the hole.
Given your flair, I'm guessing you're a newer bowler, it may take you some time to find your favorite fit and feel, but if you can't figure out how to get out of it cleanly enough to avoid injury, you might have your PSO watch a few shots and see if they think moving the thumbhole position or changing the pitch might help. Especially if it's your first ball, getting the thumb perfect is a challenging thing to do.