Post by: EricThomas on September 05, 2009, 10:19:16 AM
Tune in to ESPN to see how he bowled in his first televised match with Global in October.
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Post by: J_Mac on September 05, 2009, 06:22:31 PM
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Post by: Juggernaut on September 05, 2009, 06:22:38 PM
( Well, almost. I said A.M.F., but 900G is close, especially if they let him use multiple lines like the other manufacturers are doing.)
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Post by: Cobalt Bomb on September 05, 2009, 06:40:45 PM
Congrats to Eric and 900G
Post by: EricThomas on September 05, 2009, 06:46:00 PM
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Post by: slashrr69 on September 05, 2009, 06:59:02 PM
Post by: slashrr69 on September 05, 2009, 07:07:16 PM
always the first one to call names.. grow up dude!! I have the right to my opinions as do you.. A$SWHIP!!
Post by: slashrr69 on September 05, 2009, 08:06:00 PM
Post by: slashrr69 on September 05, 2009, 08:08:28 PM
900 global still puts out great stuff even if walter is on the team!!
go team go!!
go team go!!
Post by: T_Bone on September 05, 2009, 08:27:27 PM
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Post by: smash8-10split on September 05, 2009, 08:29:33 PM
Congrats Eric. Its going to be nice to see 900G on tv more often. Should def. boost some sales!
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Post by: Hogsharley on September 05, 2009, 08:42:55 PM
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Post by: slashrr69 on September 05, 2009, 08:51:06 PM
Post by: DanH78 on September 05, 2009, 09:04:02 PM
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Personally i dont think the whole being a one company person is the right thing to do, every company puts out some GREAT equipment.
But that's why. Every company puts out great stuff. SO, you can either earn a little extra for every show you make by using a certain company to get a bonus, or you can use one company and earn a salary. I obviously don't know the terms of the contract, but if WRW has a bad year, he's gonna earn a nice paycheck from 900, just like the other staff guys.
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Post by: mrbowlingnut on September 05, 2009, 09:11:14 PM
Eddy has good reasons after me knowing them, Big E is smart to show Wally who is really the big boss and it sure ain't him!!
Karma Wally it is Karma, you went from hero to zero with me in 5 minutes flat. Not that A LEGEND WOULD CARE TO TALK WITH US LEAGUE BOWLER LOW LIFE'S, BUT BEING DECENT PERSON IS TOO MUC TO ASK IS IT NOT??
WALLY is a tool if you guys actually knew about him most will agree, cocky, arrogant and host of other names that cannot be posted.
Of course this is a opinion of just low life league bowler that was a Wally fan, have a nice day and Eric you wasted your money on this one sorry!!
Post by: FastTracker33 on September 05, 2009, 09:16:48 PM
Thanks for the update, Eric!
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Post by: Kid Jete on September 05, 2009, 09:21:18 PM
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ALL CAPS JUST FOR "SIR DOUCHEBAG", OHHH I MEAN "4PIN".... SORRY DAD I DIDN'T KNOW I HAD TO JUSTIFY MYSELF TO YOU AND YOU ALONE.. LETS JUST SAY THEY COULD HAVE PICKED SOMEONE WITH A LITTLE MORE VERSITILITY TO START..LOL.. RED BALL UP 5.. BLUE BALL UP 5.. BLK AND WHITE BALL UP 5(comments from the crowd even).. IF MY CAPS REALLY BOTHERED ANYONE(so sad..lol..)please forgive me..lol.. BUT YOU 4 PIN, FIND A SPEEDING BUS AND JUMP IN FRONT OF IT!!
WRW isn't versatile? Ooooookay. I am starting to agree with the moron statement from a few posts ago.
Post by: The SuperHitMan on September 05, 2009, 09:22:46 PM
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Post by: sluggo35 on September 05, 2009, 09:30:24 PM
Post by: Kid Jete on September 05, 2009, 09:32:41 PM
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so eric maybe you guys can make a clear plastic ball with a horseshoe in it for him to use.
How sweet would that be?
Post by: T_Bone on September 05, 2009, 10:00:47 PM
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so eric maybe you guys can make a clear plastic ball with a horseshoe in it for him to use.
How sweet would that be?
Even better, How bout the shoe as a new weight block!!!!
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Post by: qstick777 on September 05, 2009, 10:14:34 PM
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Black and White ball up 5 to be exact!
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Black and white? I don't see a black and white ball listed in the current products!
Post by: Randy T on September 05, 2009, 10:17:10 PM
Post by: jkiser01 on September 05, 2009, 11:05:08 PM
I think its a win win situation for both..
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Post by: mrbowlingnut on September 05, 2009, 11:09:26 PM
The guy can win with any ball, does that equal sales well they must think he is worth the money.
Honestly buying a million balls myself, you cannot buy natural talent and compete at that level anyway. WRW is good PR move for making appearances and being to most people what they believe him to be.
I actually thought it was good move and boom they had him signed, WRW is not Steve Jaros in personality sense but a much bigger name world wide. I would take 10 of Steve Jaro's anyday though over a WRW, i was once a huge fan of this guy until a personal meeting and finding out the real WRW.
So yes I have vendetta with the guy and since I am a nobody it really does not matter does it??
Post by: stormed1 on September 05, 2009, 11:30:53 PM
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Post by: slashrr69 on September 06, 2009, 03:07:51 AM
+1 your AOK in my book..
Post by: RyanRPS on September 06, 2009, 12:14:09 PM
Great news Eric!
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Post by: TheDude on September 06, 2009, 02:10:54 PM
someone had to pick up walter, and he won't touch a brunswick ball, and ebonite's hammer brand never paid out his complete contract. that leaves either storm or 900 global.
nice signing indeed.
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Post by: i_throw_strikes on September 06, 2009, 02:30:36 PM
walter should do well with the bounty line and even the maniac in the later games but it'll be interesting to see if he throwns the bpp very much seems he's always been a solid cover fan
Post by: Dave_in_Rio_Rancho on September 06, 2009, 03:27:31 PM
Perhaps I should add, I have always liked the stuff Phil had poured in San Antonio and Brigham City.
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Post by: SVstar34 on September 06, 2009, 03:44:38 PM
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Post by: Dave_in_Rio_Rancho on September 06, 2009, 03:50:57 PM
So yes I have vendetta with the guy and since I am a nobody it really does not matter does it??"
You have a "vendetta with the guy" - how old are you?
We all laugh that thank goodness bowling isn't our day job. I suspect that although you as a (former) fan may want some of WRW's time - he might look at it as you taking up some of his time on the clock - and it is his day job.
Who knows, with a sponser paying some of the bills he might even talk to you next time
Lighten up dude - life is too short for this kind of thing
Post by: charlest on September 06, 2009, 04:21:06 PM
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someone had to pick up walter, and he won't touch a brunswick ball, and ebonite's hammer brand never paid out his complete contract.
nice signing indeed.
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While WRW may have had his problems with Ebonite, when he was with Hammer, they were not owned bY Ebonite. They were owned by Faball. So while he may have no problem with "Hammer", he does probably have "unresolved conflicts" with Ebonite, as Ebonite and as the current owner of the Hammer brand name.
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Post by: charlest on September 06, 2009, 04:22:31 PM
I assume that like most others, he will be allowed to use both 900Global and AMF300 brand balls.
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Post by: mrbowlingnut on September 06, 2009, 05:20:25 PM
Barnes, TJ, Couch, Bohn, Delutz, Soper all funny cool guys. WRW is dry and stale as they come, to you he might be your pal who knows and have fun.
I used to deal with Hammertruck on here that WRW would come to his house and have a BBQ everytime he was in Virginia. Hammertruck worked in AMF headquarters and was his personal friend, he could not believe WRW was rude to my wife and another lady who worked at Big E.
Could he have a bad day well maybe, but does it justify it to be an azzhole to people out there that are/were fans??
Big E will never touch him again, they stand up for there workers and should!!
Eddy is a great guy for telling WRW the way it is!!
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"mrbowlingnut Posted: 9/5/2009 11:09 PM
So yes I have vendetta with the guy and since I am a nobody it really does not matter does it??"
You have a "vendetta with the guy" - how old are you?
We all laugh that thank goodness bowling isn't our day job. I suspect that although you as a (former) fan may want some of WRW's time - he might look at it as you taking up some of his time on the clock - and it is his day job.
Who knows, with a sponser paying some of the bills he might even talk to you next time
Lighten up dude - life is too short for this kind of thing
Post by: T_Bone on September 06, 2009, 06:07:06 PM
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Post by: Kid Jete on September 06, 2009, 06:21:48 PM
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This topic is about 900 Global signing the greatest bowler of all time. I think Eric is extremely proud of this signing and he should be. It seems to me that Eric wanted to tell all of us in this forum the news first hand and for that Eric, I thank you! This a major step towards making the 900 Global brand known by everyone. By signing WRW 900 global has assured themselves of world wide recognition which of course will mean a big increse in the sales of 900 Global and AMF equipment. Maybe I am wrong (it wont be the first or last time) but I do not think this thread should be about how WRW treated anyone poorly. I think this thread should be about 900 Global signing the best bowler in the sport and we as 900 Global fans should be excited for the 900 Global team!
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Post by: SKIDSNAP on September 06, 2009, 06:41:02 PM
They signed Earl Anthony?!?!?!!?!?
That is a neat trick!
Post by: nextbowler on September 06, 2009, 10:07:10 PM
represents because you say he was rude to you and your wife? Shouldn't they
refrain from buying from the company that he was representing at the time of
the insult? Global 900 is only trying to get the best possible representative
of their products that they can. I'm sure they were unaware of the grieveous
insult toward you or they never would have signed him.
Post by: Nbgiant25 on September 06, 2009, 10:18:41 PM
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Black and White ball up 5 to be exact!
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Black and white? I don't see a black and white ball listed in the current products!
He's referring to the Bam, which is a plastic ball, which comes in Black/White.
And great job to 900 Global for this signing! WRW has always been my favorite pro, and I'm even more of a fan now that we'll both be representing the same company! (Albeit our collegiate team isn't quite on his level yet...)
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He's referring to the Bam, which is a plastic ball, which comes in Black/White.
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The Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour will feature a season-long sponsor competition in 2009-10.
Sponsors are represented by three athletes, with title sponsor Lumber Liquidators teaming with six bowlers. Players were either retained from their 2008-09 sponsor or selected during a draft.
Sponsored bowlers will wear sponsor logos on their shirt backs and right sleeve and throw specially-made spare balls emblazoned with the sponsor's logo.
Here's a look at the sponsored bowlers for the 2009-10 Sponsor Competition:
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Post by: Jay on September 07, 2009, 12:44:58 AM
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Post by: mrbowlingnut on September 07, 2009, 12:56:16 AM
I own and like 900global and AMF, no actually he was was with Brunswick when it happened and I still bought there brand.
Hey stalker can you buy a 900global balls before i go lol I can of miss you messing with me more so bring it on pal!!
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Bowlingnut--So people should not buy a bowling ball from the company that WRW
represents because you say he was rude to you and your wife? Shouldn't they
refrain from buying from the company that he was representing at the time of
the insult? Global 900 is only trying to get the best possible representative
of their products that they can. I'm sure they were unaware of the grieveous
insult toward you or they never would have signed him.
Post by: nextbowler on September 07, 2009, 01:47:18 AM
2. Will you still continue to make these inane, ridiculuous posts?
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Post by: TheDude on September 07, 2009, 01:11:35 PM
Danny Wiseman for the same reasons will never throw another Brunswick ball with what they did to Revolution. I remember talking with him about it a tour stop and there are some bitter words thrown in.
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someone had to pick up walter, and he won't touch a brunswick ball, and ebonite's hammer brand never paid out his complete contract.
nice signing indeed.
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While WRW may have had his problems with Ebonite, when he was with Hammer, they were not owned bY Ebonite. They were owned by Faball. So while he may have no problem with "Hammer", he does probably have "unresolved conflicts" with Ebonite, as Ebonite and as the current owner of the Hammer brand name.
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Post by: JustRico on September 07, 2009, 01:21:37 PM
Walter Ray Williams has NEVER sold a bowling ball...that is why not only Ebonite but Brunswick would not give him what he thought he was worth in a contract...he wanted from both-10 yrs for a million. No bowler is worth that. The only bowler that Brunswick would pay is Parker Bohn. He is one of the, if not the best representative and person any ball company could want-BAR NONE.
Walter Ray had no alternatives. Who was left? Storm...they have the best bowler to ever throw a bowling ball on staff...PDW.
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Post by: DON DRAPER on September 07, 2009, 07:43:27 PM
Post by: JustRico on September 07, 2009, 07:53:46 PM
Sorry no matter how many titles WRW wins, he will not be revered such as DIck Weber, Don Carter, Earl Anthony, Parker Bohn, Pete Weber or Chris Barnes.
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Post by: srlunatic on September 07, 2009, 08:08:52 PM
You stated this...
WRW could not get one from either Ebonite nor Brunswick in his heyday, as I stated, he never sold a single bowling ball.
You are of course kidding correct? Do you really honestly believe this? So NO ONE in the US or anywhere bought one single ball in the pro shop after watching WRW bowl?
Sounds like some serious sour grapes to me, no matter what you may think personally of the man.
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Post by: JustRico on September 07, 2009, 08:19:43 PM
I have worked in the bowling industry pretty much my whole adult life.
Through most of WRW's heyday, I was either owning/running pro shops or working for a manufacturer. I know what creates sales and why certain bowlers are paid what they are. Do you think MoRich sales were what they were because of WRW? No they were because of Mo Piniel.
Why do you think WRW was not resigned by Ebonite or Brunswick?
Okay, I will admit, I remember one day, that a couple came into my shop and both bought the first Helix, because they say WRW throw one on TV the day before. BTW he was using it as a spare ball.
When I talk about ball sales, I mean when a bowler makes a show there are spikes in sales when a player works a clinic or has an appearance, it sparks ball sales.
If this is the case with WRW, why is he not similar to a Johnny Petraglia or Parker Bohn, a Jason Couch, players that are still with there original companies?
There is more than merely winning titles that equate to ball sales.
And I have nothing personal against WRW BTW. Just trying to explain what goes into signing and keeping staff players.
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Post by: REVerse on September 07, 2009, 09:20:01 PM
Now if Phil would just get Normy to jump ship...
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Post by: srlunatic on September 07, 2009, 10:24:35 PM
I have been in the bowling business about as long as you. I have had as many people come in asking what ball did WRW throw to win as I have Mr Bohn or Mr Weber or whoever.
Now maybe he didn't meet or exceed the Brunswich expectations, I can't comment on that. What I can say is that he will sell 900Global just by the fact it will lead to more exposure. I have already had people ask about 900Global just because WRW signed. People will get to see the ball on TV. See how they work and yes, some will buy the ball.
Again, it just sounds like sour grapes to me. Yes he may not be as popular as others, but to say he wouldn't sell balls or help out 900Global seems a bit sour...
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Post by: JustRico on September 07, 2009, 10:27:54 PM
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Post by: Jorge300 on September 08, 2009, 08:10:21 AM
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He is the only pro I have met in person that was a total douche bag, Met Steve Jaros a few times now great guy. WRW was a total cock and no thanks to meeting him again, he was rude to my wife who everyone gets along with.
Barnes, TJ, Couch, Bohn, Delutz, Soper all funny cool guys. WRW is dry and stale as they come, to you he might be your pal who knows and have fun.
I used to deal with Hammertruck on here that WRW would come to his house and have a BBQ everytime he was in Virginia. Hammertruck worked in AMF headquarters and was his personal friend, he could not believe WRW was rude to my wife and another lady who worked at Big E.
Could he have a bad day well maybe, but does it justify it to be an azzhole to people out there that are/were fans??
Big E will never touch him again, they stand up for there workers and should!!
Eddy is a great guy for telling WRW the way it is!!
First off, let me say Congrats to Global on this signing. We should see a lot more of their products on TV this year.
Now to Mr. Bowling Nut....have you ever met Mark Roth? He was my favorite bowler growing up. I tried to throw the big cranker shot just like him. I got a chance to meet him once, and I saw him throw more 4-letter words then a sailor at kid who wanted his autograph between games while he was bowling a squad. He was not the nicest guy, but that doesn't change what he did on the lanes. There are plenty of bowlers, PBA members and regular league bowlers, who have great talent, yet I wouldn't want to spend 5 seconds with off the lanes. Some, like the ones you mentioned, are great guys on and off the lanes. But there is no need to come on here and bash his signing with Global over it. You don't like him, so be it. Ebonite not signing may or may not have anything to do with his attitude. Maybe he just doesn't match up well with their stuff, I know that is true for me. You need to take a chill pill, and grow up a little and get over the fact that your "hero" turned out to be an azz, it happens, people are, no matter what profession they are in.
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Post by: ccrider on September 08, 2009, 11:08:57 AM
Don't expect he will do much more for Global ball sales. For those of you who thinks different, what has changed with WRW that is all of a sudden going to ignite his ability to sale balls?
His personality matters as far as marketing and sales go. Why should he expect the big buck endorsement if he is not willing to positively market the product. And yes, that means being nice to the common joe bowler that buys most of the balls. It also means taking the time to talk about the balls and actually giving the balls credit in part for his success.
Now, I personally don't expect any athlete to be a role model. So WRW being a jerk does not matter to me. Global is not used in my area (Alabama). Don't know of anyone throwing them. By seeing WRW using them on T.V., I might purchase one after seeing how the balls role. However, you can't tell that much from watching pros use balls on T.V.
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Post by: myhandhurts on September 08, 2009, 02:23:29 PM
WRW never does that. He doesn't talk to people to sell them on equipment. And when the people do get sold are more equipment things pick up momentum because now that guy with the two new balls may go and shoot big with them in a league one night and now other people in that league want those two balls.
Now take Michael Haugen for example, he does not have the television appearances of titles anywhere near WRW, but he talks to everyone. If someone asks about a ball with interest he will tell them his honest opinion. He will asks about a ball, he will ask about their game and tell them if he thinks that ball will work or if there would be a better ball for them. Since this helps them to get the best reaction possible with their first purchase, they are more likely to buy more than one ball from the company.
Post by: Dave_in_Rio_Rancho on September 08, 2009, 11:56:54 PM
I am always glad to see diversity in what is available to throw.
I am always sorry to see a company go under even if I don't throw their stuff and glad to see new companies spring up.
I am glad for the guys in San Antonio.
Be glad for the sport
Besides - you can't throw a bowling ball very well looking backwards - even if it is only to the last frame.
Post by: mrbowlingnut on September 09, 2009, 02:13:00 PM
You are the ones that cannot handle some guys like WRW are jerks, stated the facts straight from me and Eddy from Big E.
If you want go around and sugar coat everything and kiss there azzes go for it, how is it you need to grow up to say you had a bad experience with someone like WRW or anyone for that matter??
I sure hope they have him under contract to actually speak to customers and be nice, with his attitude he will probably not do it anyway imo.
Ric is right he does not sell balls that is beneath him, he is the elite bowler and you should all kiss his butt
Post by: Fringe on September 09, 2009, 02:29:01 PM
Didn't you used to come on here and badmouth "eddy" for hiding on these boards and not replying to accusations made on br. Not an attack on you just wondering...
Post by: leftyinsnellville on September 09, 2009, 02:45:29 PM
Oh, I bet the first 1000 times some half-wit slobbers all over you might be tolerable, but eventually "fans" are going to get on your nerves. Why? Because most normal people who see a celeb don't bother them.
Usually the person who asks for the autograph while the celeb is eating, or working, or bowling, etc. are the inconsiderate schmucks who also ask idiotic questions, wants the celeb to autograph a body part or 18 different items, begs for something, and/or won't allow the celeb to go on their merry way without getting rude.
I'm pretty sure that if you were friends with WRW, he'd turn out to be a pretty normal Joe...just one who happens to bowl for a living.
Post by: snowspike1 on September 09, 2009, 02:56:22 PM
As for WRWjr selling a ball/not selling a ball.... The only comercials i remember him in were for Go Rving and Dennys...
I have never meet the man but i would think he would/should give some credit to the sponsor/ball he uses but i have never seen him do it.
Hope everything works out for Global when it comes to him..
Post by: actsbowler21 on September 09, 2009, 03:12:55 PM
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Wally is not a nice guy like all think he is,
I did not think there were others who have the same feelings as I do. I no longer feel alone in my ill feelings towards "The Great One"...
Post by: kidlost2000 on September 09, 2009, 03:16:35 PM
Both have some great equipment that WR should match up well with.
Having your equipment on TV as much as possible will sell equipment. It's advertising. That's why the companies pay what they do to be on the PBA. You don't see bowling ball commercials on tv anymore, you see actual bowlers using their equipment as their sales ad.
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Post by: nextbowler on September 09, 2009, 06:01:19 PM
is not that good because everyone has catered to them all of their lives. It
is usually best if you do not know too much about them. Please note that I
said most-- they feel entitlement and most rules do not apply to them. None of
this has to do with him selling bowling balls because he throws the balls of
Global. Good luck to them, I hope this works out for you because you make good
products.
Edited on 9/9/2009 6:03 PM
Post by: charlest on September 09, 2009, 07:05:39 PM
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The kids sure seem to have a hard time playing "nice" in the sandbox.
I am always glad to see diversity in what is available to throw.
I am always sorry to see a company go under even if I don't throw their stuff and glad to see new companies spring up.
I am glad for the guys in San Antonio.
Be glad for the sport
Besides - you can't throw a bowling ball very well looking backwards - even if it is only to the last frame.
I agree with all your statements.
There's a time to let it go and there's a time to pursue something. Appropos of nothing, wisedom often lies in knowing the difference.
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Post by: LuckyLefty on September 10, 2009, 10:56:42 PM
I have heard of him being described as "different" the nice version or "Not nice" or just occassionally nice if not preoccupied with what he is doing.
I have also heard him described as "Exceptional" at throwing and winning!
It is my belief that he has sold bowling balls. I've owned two or three that I have either seen him throw or that his name on them.
The Jade Quantum, the Pro Zone Violet(my second favorite ball), and my Walter Ray MVP(still have).
I believe he could sell a lot MORE balls if he tried one iota. But he sells some anyway just by bowling!
REgards,
Luckylefty
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Post by: srlunatic on September 11, 2009, 05:53:39 AM
You stated this:
Why would I have sour grapes towards WRW or Global? Honestly I could care less. I merely stating what I know, that's all.
But that isn't correct. You stated that WRW has never sold a ball, but did you know that for a fact?
Again if you just stated, well he won't sell many balls that is one thing, but from all you have stated here it sounds much more like sour grapes either personally or from the Brunswick side. That is what I am pointing out.
See apparently you do care as you made numerous posts here....again seeming like sour grapes..
just my observations
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