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bobbo485

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Looking for a Driller in the south chicago area!
« on: April 17, 2005, 07:51:19 PM »
does anyone know how hard it is to find a decent driller around here! im in the south suburbs of chicago and have gone to the same guy the last few years to get a few balls drilled up.  usually the balls work out fine, but i just never seem to get the agressive action im lookin for, hes never looked at my track or ask how i bowl.  just wondering if anyone knows any decent  friendly drillers on the south side of chicago that are willin to work with a young bowler, and help him find the right drill pattern!

thanks for your help

bob

(i live in mokena, 2 minutes outside orland, 10 minuts from joliet)
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Rick Wunder

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Re: Looking for a Driller in the south chicago area!
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2005, 09:18:06 AM »
Based on what I have heard, blasenmir's recommendation is a good one.

Another possibility for you that is also a bit of a hike would be Stars and Strikes Pro Shop inside AMF Bolingbrook Lanes, operated by Brian Spiller.  Brian's a good guy and very knowledgeable.

I think either of these guys would be worth the drive for you, considering that you are having trouble finding a good guy you trust.

Good luck!
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bobbo485

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Re: Looking for a Driller in the south chicago area!
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2005, 04:47:18 PM »
my guy is jims in orland...but he doesnt care about my game or anything. he just guesses.  maybe its cuz im a young guy. but he doesnt take the time to work with me at all.
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bobbo485

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Re: Looking for a Driller in the south chicago area!
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2005, 06:07:06 PM »
ttt...any other suggestions

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Re: Looking for a Driller in the south chicago area!
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2005, 06:57:38 PM »
Go see Lee at Andy's like these guys have said. I have had nothing but awesome results from him. I have also had a few balls drilled by Scott at Andy's. Scott is a good guy and very knowlegeable about layouts and reactions.
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Re: Looking for a Driller in the south chicago area!
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2005, 11:23:07 PM »
I would have give my vote to Competitive Edge Pro Shop in the brunswick zone in Woodridge.

He is the best Ive seen when it comes to ball dynamics. Oh yea...He fixed my fit too, now I come out real clean and I can bowl 40 games a week without anything hurting.

Take the ride ...It will be worth it

His name is Paul Colombani

# 630-985-4722

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Re: Looking for a Driller in the south chicago area!
« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2005, 04:25:16 PM »
John Berg at New approach pro shop in Hoffman Estates is also an excellent driller.  Worth the drive to have a good fit.
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Re: Looking for a Driller in the south chicago area!
« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2005, 04:49:29 PM »
I'd have to recommend the B-Zone pro shop inside Amf Forest Lanes on 47th in Lyons.  Large Selection of Balls, competitive pricing, and expert drilling and fitting.  Many PBA guys and top collegiate players go there.