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nhsmoker

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drilling cost
« on: July 06, 2012, 09:53:31 PM »
Just looking for some info here. I am looking to buy my first ball at the pro-shop near me and was wondering what should I expect to pay for drilling? I would just call and ask but they are only open like 2 days a week and I figured I could get a fairly general idea here. Do most pro shops charge less for drilling balls purchased through them. I had asked one of the local shop workers online about the price and he said $40-50 for drilling but am unsure if he was aware that I planned to purchase through them or not. Is this a reasonable price?
« Last Edit: July 06, 2012, 09:59:54 PM by nhsmoker »

 

tommyboy74

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Re: drilling cost
« Reply #31 on: July 12, 2012, 05:48:30 PM »
The first shop just sent me an e-mail about the too reckless saying the price was $165 with everything including inserts. I have decided though that do due the price runaround I am not using them. I will pay a little more and go to the one that is farther from me. I figure that way I will have a better shot at finding the right ball for me.

The first shop just wants you to drop money so bad at this point that they are trying anything to get you in the door.  The second shop that is farther out I believe will take good care of you.

Let us know how the second shop works out and what you decide to buy.
« Last Edit: July 12, 2012, 05:59:17 PM by tommyboy74 »
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calired67

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Re: drilling cost
« Reply #32 on: July 13, 2012, 07:54:58 AM »
I pay 70 bucks to get mine drilled so 40 to 50 would be a great pice for me. I have to pay extra for grips and the It System install.
My local proshop has gone to the practice of pricing their balls without drilling included. Then adding it to the price depending on what you need . Obviously a drill with no grips and thumb slug would be far less than my drill.

nhsmoker

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Re: drilling cost
« Reply #33 on: July 13, 2012, 01:44:29 PM »
I ended up ordering the columbia freeze hybrid with finger inserts but no thumb slug (It isn't drilled yet) the shop owner said at this point spending more is not going to be worth it and that the freeze line or ebonite cyclone is where he felt my money was best spent. I also saw some shoes I may buy. The shoes were etonic tour masters one of the shop workers bought them and tried them a few times but they didn't fit well so he is selling them for $60 That seems like a good deal with all the extra soles and heels.

tommyboy74

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Re: drilling cost
« Reply #34 on: July 13, 2012, 04:17:21 PM »
Sounds like you made out well with the second shop.  The Freeze Hybrid from what I have seen is a very nice piece to work with a core that has proven to be effective.   It is also known to give good control at the same time.
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