Ok so rant on:
    So like most of you for the last few days I've been trying to get thru my head that Brunswick is getting out of bowling. For many of us, Brunswick has meant bowling for our entire lives, from balls, to lanes , to masking units, and scoring systems. But I think it's important to remember "Corporate Brunswick" is getting out. They view fitness equipment and boats to be better money makers. That's their prerogative.
    Rumors have already started that the sky is falling.  The bowling Products side is for sale yes. It's not going out of business it's for sale. Maybe they find a buyer and things get even better. I've read people say that they are done buying Brunswick equipment. I'm sorry I think this is a great disservice to the Products department. Billy O and his team have been putting out some top notch equipment. Phil and Mo signed their deal with Brunswick.  Thank god they did because maybe I wouldn't have tried what Radical had to offer if they hadn't. I now have three Radical pieces mixed into my bag with more on the way.
     How many times have we all asked a question on this forum and Brunsnick, or RobLaw helped us out.  It's got to be a pretty scary time for our team Brunswick friends, starting anonymous rumors on the internet can't make it any better.  The best thing to do right now is wait, and buy a lot of Brunswick/Radical/DV8  equipment. Make a potential buyer see the Products division as a winner we all know it can be.
With all this being said what do you think the next ball in the vintage line will be 
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All the product side is a viable business. We will see how it plays out.

I only tell it like I know it was, while I was there...and question much else

And big difference between viable and profitable

not sure if anyone posted this yet. . .Open letter to the bowling industry-
http://www.brunswickbowling.com/news/article/open-letter-to-the-bowling-industry/

Nike - no they like to make money
Why would Kegel buy them when they don't need to?

Nike - no they like to make money
Why would Kegel buy them when they don't need to?

To grow their brand. One, they would be buying their largest competitor. Two, it would give them a ready made entrance into lane manufacturing, both equipment and lane surfaces. The balls, shoes and other products would probably not be an interest to them.

As for Nike, the balls, shoes etc would fit under their umbrella, IF they see a future in bowling. Just because they got out before, doesn't mean they might not see it as a possible revenue stream in the future.

Besides, it was just a question. I have no emotional stake in Brunswick surviving as a brand or not.

My thoughts are similar to Justrico's. Brunswick is selling to focus on more profitable areas. If they weed not making enough to stay in the market, I don't see anyone outside the industry running in to purchase.

There is no guaranty that Bowlmor will continue to use Brunswick product. If Bowlmor's long term plan is to move away from Brunswick that will have an impact on the sale of the product division.   

Nike is in skate boarding and snow boarding.  I can't image those lines being as profitable as what bowling could be.