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bigearv14

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Advice on a couple pro shop items
« on: June 17, 2016, 09:54:23 AM »
I need some ball cups for the shop and also some grease pencils. I was wondering what you guys use for your shops.

I have a couple older ball cups, but they can scratch the bottom of the ball while rotating for layouts.

I have been looking for both online lately and nothing has stood out.

 

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Re: Advice on a couple pro shop items
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2016, 10:59:42 AM »
I've seen one similar to this in the shop I go to: 

http://www.buddiesproshop.com/p-5977-master-revolving-ball-ring.aspx

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Re: Advice on a couple pro shop items
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2016, 11:25:27 AM »
A buddy of mine uses 4 inch PVP pipe like you can get at Home Depot/Lowes etc.

Cut off 1 inch sections, bevel the edge and you have a really inexpensive ball cup.
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Re: Advice on a couple pro shop items
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2016, 02:11:42 PM »
You can use 4" drain pipe also,easier to cut

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Re: Advice on a couple pro shop items
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2016, 03:03:05 PM »
I had the scratching problem too.  I bought some stick-on felt strips at WalMart, cut them to about 1 1/2" length, and stuck them around the edge of the cup.  No more problems.

I bought my last grease pencils through our supply house, Classic Bowling Supply, but they are available on various web sites, see link below.  I recommend the white ones, they're a lot less messy and clean up with water or rubbing alcohol.    --  JohnP

http://innovativebowling.com/search.asp?keyword=pencil&search.x=0&search.y=0
« Last Edit: June 17, 2016, 03:07:53 PM by JohnP »