Bowmaster for Violin or Viola, Large by Super Sensitive

I am a professional violinist and have been playing for almost 30 years. I purchased this after a hand injury and it provides the comfort I need for hours of practice each day. I also recommend this for students!

Oh Wow! These little additions to the bow are so simple but have made a difference to my being able to play with a traditional bow or not playing at all. Although described as an aid to those learning so that they become used to the correct method of holding a bow, they are, to me, a lifesaver. My hands, especially my thumbs, are very arthritic, so for some years I have been using the wonderful Incredibows, the lighter of which weighs just 35g. Now they both need rehairing, so I knew I would be without them for some time. I bought myself a lightweight carbon fibre bow (weighing 70g) which was impossible for me, as the extra weight meant that more pressure was put on my thumbs in order to hold a much thinner, heavier bow. The I saw these wonderful Super-Sensitive Bowmasters (large) and knew that this was the answer to my problem. They mean that the bow becomes as chunky to hold as an Incredibow. I won't say that I am pain free now when I play, but it is bearable because of the extra weight, but |I couldn't manage at all without my new aid. Thank you so much to the clever people who developed this.

This Bowmaster is Not easy to install…on a full size bow. It worked on my grandsons 1/8th size bow, however, without much tugging. It does make holding the bow more comfortable.

Even the largest size is too small for me, and I am a female with average hands. There should be two more sizes up XL and XXL, as the position of the pinky and the index finger is waaaay too close.

This is a really good product for beginners or even if after a while your still having problems holding the bow, it corrects your hold very quickly & you soon won't need it, but I feel still worth getting as it helps you get over the awkwardness of holding the bow... Item arrived well package & quick