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Title: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: tommyboy74 on May 30, 2018, 05:56:30 PM
It's the time of year where we start hearing of some staff changes.  As of today, the most recent changes are:

- Shannon O'Keefe switched to Hammer/EBI (many of you already knew that)
- Bryanna Cote switched to Storm (was with Track/EBI)
- Gabriella Mayfield switched to Motiv (was with Brunswick/DV8)
- Natalie Goodman has joined Motiv (her fiance EJ Tackett of course is with Motiv)

As of the past 48 hours, the most recent change is:
- Connor Pickford has decided to leave Roto Grip (announced on his Facebook page)

In Connor's case, it makes me wonder if he's looking to head back to Motiv or if he'd be looking at EBI or Brunswick.  Only time will tell.
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: Impending Doom on May 30, 2018, 06:52:23 PM
Isn't Mayfield with Valenta?
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: tommyboy74 on May 30, 2018, 07:51:25 PM
Not anymore as they both decided to go their separate ways
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: Good Times Good Times on May 30, 2018, 08:03:41 PM
Impending Doom went from free agent to Global
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: AlonzoHarris on May 30, 2018, 08:41:31 PM
Connor is going Brunswick
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: Impending Doom on May 30, 2018, 09:10:24 PM
Impending Doom went from free agent to Global

Biggest news of the year!
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: michael.willis9 on May 31, 2018, 12:21:59 AM
I hope Conor goes to brunswick on the condition they bring back the helix.
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: Bowl_Freak on May 31, 2018, 07:46:34 AM
Considering Conor i think works for Dino here in one of his DFW shops, possibly an Ebonite/Hammer/Columbia signing.
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: Luke Rosdahl on May 31, 2018, 08:13:29 AM
Lol at Connor leaving Roto . . name me another company making/discontinuing (lol) better stuff across the board than Roto right now, I'll wait.  Not being a homer either, just some stupid good stuff they're doing over there at the moment. 
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: SMACdi on May 31, 2018, 09:19:20 AM
Lol at Connor leaving Roto . . name me another company making/discontinuing (lol) better stuff across the board than Roto right now, I'll wait.  Not being a homer either, just some stupid good stuff they're doing over there at the moment.
IMO, everyone is making really good stuff right now, not just Storm/Roto.  It's just a matter of what you match up with. 
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: Luke Rosdahl on May 31, 2018, 10:08:10 AM
Yeah everybody is making good stuff, I just happen to think Roto is at the top of the list at the moment.  They're kind of discontinuing most of their good stuff though . .  GB3 is stupid, nobody else has a Honey Badger, the Rip'd combo is very good, Brunswick's new Turmoils look good, Storm has their typical stuff, etc.  Just no one company has stuff like the Fused, Idol, and Ink under one name. 

Lol at Connor leaving Roto . . name me another company making/discontinuing (lol) better stuff across the board than Roto right now, I'll wait.  Not being a homer either, just some stupid good stuff they're doing over there at the moment.
IMO, everyone is making really good stuff right now, not just Storm/Roto.  It's just a matter of what you match up with.
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: AlonzoHarris on May 31, 2018, 10:10:31 AM
Yeah everybody is making good stuff, I just happen to think Roto is at the top of the list at the moment.  They're kind of discontinuing most of their good stuff though . .  GB3 is stupid, nobody else has a Honey Badger, the Rip'd combo is very good, Brunswick's new Turmoils look good, Storm has their typical stuff, etc.  Just no one company has stuff like the Fused, Idol, and Ink under one name. 

Lol at Connor leaving Roto . . name me another company making/discontinuing (lol) better stuff across the board than Roto right now, I'll wait.  Not being a homer either, just some stupid good stuff they're doing over there at the moment.
IMO, everyone is making really good stuff right now, not just Storm/Roto.  It's just a matter of what you match up with.

Agreed.
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: scrub49 on May 31, 2018, 10:54:00 AM
Agree with Luke.
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: 2handedrook12 on May 31, 2018, 01:04:18 PM
Roto Grip is amazing right now. Upset to see so many great balls being discontinued. Unless yhe Bowl Expo stuff is thst solid, this is probably the best chance for another company to take the throne.
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: billdozer on May 31, 2018, 01:11:07 PM
Impending Doom went from free agent to Global

Biggest news of the year!

The best news of the year!!! Doom deserves it!
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: Impending Doom on May 31, 2018, 01:12:44 PM
Impending Doom went from free agent to Global

Biggest news of the year!

The best news of the year!!! Doom deserves it!

Y'all are gonna make me tear up. #brbros
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: DP3 on May 31, 2018, 02:04:24 PM
Sometimes a player leaving a brand has nothing to do with the equipment and everything to do with the player support that they receive from the ball reps. While I do not know Connor Pickford personally, I can only imagine how long the wait is for a second set of eyes behind the PDW, Duke, Belmo, Jesper, & the other 10-12 high profile pros on Storm/Roto staff.
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: tkkshop on May 31, 2018, 02:15:32 PM
Sometimes a player leaving a brand has nothing to do with the equipment and everything to do with the player support that they receive from the ball reps. While I do not know Connor Pickford personally, I can only imagine how long the wait is for a second set of eyes behind the PDW, Duke, Belmo, Jesper, & the other 10-12 high profile pros on Storm/Roto staff.
and benefits from said company
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: Luke Rosdahl on May 31, 2018, 02:33:58 PM
Very valid and pretty relevant point there. 

Sometimes a player leaving a brand has nothing to do with the equipment and everything to do with the player support that they receive from the ball reps. While I do not know Connor Pickford personally, I can only imagine how long the wait is for a second set of eyes behind the PDW, Duke, Belmo, Jesper, & the other 10-12 high profile pros on Storm/Roto staff.
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: nycatl on May 31, 2018, 06:58:44 PM
Very valid and pretty relevant point there. 

Sometimes a player leaving a brand has nothing to do with the equipment and everything to do with the player support that they receive from the ball reps. While I do not know Connor Pickford personally, I can only imagine how long the wait is for a second set of eyes behind the PDW, Duke, Belmo, Jesper, & the other 10-12 high profile pros on Storm/Roto staff.

That would be an interesting game/exercise - a tournament where all the staff is bowling, with only one ball rep per brand, what is the hierarchy of assistance?

DP3, is that your order of priority for Storm?  PDW, Duke, Belmo...hell, you didn't even mention Kent!

Any takers? For Roto, would it have gone - Malott, S. Williams, Pickford? Big B - Bohn, WRW, Sterner?
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: TWOHAND834 on May 31, 2018, 07:05:12 PM
Very valid and pretty relevant point there. 

Sometimes a player leaving a brand has nothing to do with the equipment and everything to do with the player support that they receive from the ball reps. While I do not know Connor Pickford personally, I can only imagine how long the wait is for a second set of eyes behind the PDW, Duke, Belmo, Jesper, & the other 10-12 high profile pros on Storm/Roto staff.

That would be an interesting game/exercise - a tournament where all the staff is bowling, with only one ball rep per brand, what is the hierarchy of assistance?

DP3, is that your order of priority for Storm?  PDW, Duke, Belmo...hell, you didn't even mention Kent!

Any takers? For Roto, would it have gone - Malott, S. Williams, Pickford? Big B - Bohn, WRW, Sterner?

Smallwood would probably be in the same breath as Sterner as well.
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: nycatl on May 31, 2018, 07:42:25 PM
Very valid and pretty relevant point there. 

Sometimes a player leaving a brand has nothing to do with the equipment and everything to do with the player support that they receive from the ball reps. While I do not know Connor Pickford personally, I can only imagine how long the wait is for a second set of eyes behind the PDW, Duke, Belmo, Jesper, & the other 10-12 high profile pros on Storm/Roto staff.

That would be an interesting game/exercise - a tournament where all the staff is bowling, with only one ball rep per brand, what is the hierarchy of assistance?

DP3, is that your order of priority for Storm?  PDW, Duke, Belmo...hell, you didn't even mention Kent!

Any takers? For Roto, would it have gone - Malott, S. Williams, Pickford? Big B - Bohn, WRW, Sterner?

Smallwood would probably be in the same breath as Sterner as well.

Was thinking Smallwood would have it the best - definitely the top dog @ Radical...
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: tkkshop on May 31, 2018, 07:44:18 PM
Radical is probably the smallest company on tour right now. Well, between them and DV8
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: Metal_rules on May 31, 2018, 08:14:47 PM
If I only could be on staff, it would be without a doubt  Storm/Roto -- I match up extremely well!!!
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: DP3 on June 01, 2018, 08:18:02 AM
Some staffers need more "hand holding" than others. Some can just turn it on auto-pilot and bowl their asses off until they get to the show without much help "from the back". Some of the best players I've seen at this are Bill O'Neill and Dom Barrett. I think Brett at Motiv gets the most out of his players, especially once they get on a deep run towards the show. I've heard of some guys who would never throw a brand because of certain reps at the company, be it for any number of personal reasons. I've heard more than one staffer say they could never throw Brunswick because they don't get along with Chuck. Some players & their rep have a personality mix that is a perfect match for success, see Brett & EJ @ Motiv, or Chuck & Smallwood/Rash @ Brunswick, Del & Pete @ Storm.

If you're a ball rep on tour in charge of 12 guys, I'm sure you would prioritize your time according to salaried staffers in need first. Then who has the highest pinfall, just making sure they maintain their look as they probably don't need much more help if they have the highest pinfall total, then the rest of the staff.
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: Rightycomplex on June 01, 2018, 11:09:46 AM
Some staffers need more "hand holding" than others. Some can just turn it on auto-pilot and bowl their asses off until they get to the show without much help "from the back". Some of the best players I've seen at this are Bill O'Neill and Dom Barrett. I think Brett at Motiv gets the most out of his players, especially once they get on a deep run towards the show. I've heard of some guys who would never throw a brand because of certain reps at the company, be it for any number of personal reasons. I've heard more than one staffer say they could never throw Brunswick because they don't get along with Chuck. Some players & their rep have a personality mix that is a perfect match for success, see Brett & EJ @ Motiv, or Chuck & Smallwood/Rash @ Brunswick, Del & Pete @ Storm.

If you're a ball rep on tour in charge of 12 guys, I'm sure you would prioritize your time according to salaried staffers in need first. Then who has the highest pinfall, just making sure they maintain their look as they probably don't need much more help if they have the highest pinfall total, then the rest of the staff.

I gotta imagine for storm/roto its got to be tasking to keep track of guys as they staff the most. Mack, Warren, Schlem, Boomer, Etc. have to keep up with their responsibilities of being a rep and keeping track of their guys as they bowl. It could have been match ups with equipment or layout with what they're asking him to do compared to what he sees.
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: Walking E on June 01, 2018, 01:27:59 PM
Very valid and pretty relevant point there. 

Sometimes a player leaving a brand has nothing to do with the equipment and everything to do with the player support that they receive from the ball reps. While I do not know Connor Pickford personally, I can only imagine how long the wait is for a second set of eyes behind the PDW, Duke, Belmo, Jesper, & the other 10-12 high profile pros on Storm/Roto staff.

That would be an interesting game/exercise - a tournament where all the staff is bowling, with only one ball rep per brand, what is the hierarchy of assistance?

DP3, is that your order of priority for Storm?  PDW, Duke, Belmo...hell, you didn't even mention Kent!

Any takers? For Roto, would it have gone - Malott, S. Williams, Pickford? Big B - Bohn, WRW, Sterner?

Rash would have to be in there for Big B, though he's now throwing all three brands on TV.
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: DP3 on June 01, 2018, 02:24:54 PM
Very valid and pretty relevant point there. 

Sometimes a player leaving a brand has nothing to do with the equipment and everything to do with the player support that they receive from the ball reps. While I do not know Connor Pickford personally, I can only imagine how long the wait is for a second set of eyes behind the PDW, Duke, Belmo, Jesper, & the other 10-12 high profile pros on Storm/Roto staff.

DP3, is that your order of priority for Storm?  PDW, Duke, Belmo...hell, you didn't even mention Kent!


....I <3 br.com
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: LookingForALeftyWall on June 02, 2018, 10:07:24 AM

As of the past 48 hours, the most recent change is:
- Connor Pickford has decided to leave Roto Grip (announced on his Facebook page)

In Connor's case, it makes me wonder if he's looking to head back to Motiv or if he'd be looking at EBI or Brunswick.  Only time will tell.


It doesn’t appear that Pickford has been picked up by anyone as of yet - he’s wearing a Roto jersey while bowling the Greater Jones Open this morning. 
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: tommyboy74 on June 02, 2018, 07:59:13 PM
It looked like Pickford was throwing a bunch of equipment, using a mix of Storm and the Big B brands.  From his Facebook page earlier today on not being able to get a double:

"No. Tried Intel, 035 pearl, Beyond Ridiculous, No Rules Pearl, Marvel Pearl, Phaze2, Turmoil Pearl, and Vandal Destroy."
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: billdozer on June 03, 2018, 12:25:46 AM
Very valid and pretty relevant point there. 

Sometimes a player leaving a brand has nothing to do with the equipment and everything to do with the player support that they receive from the ball reps. While I do not know Connor Pickford personally, I can only imagine how long the wait is for a second set of eyes behind the PDW, Duke, Belmo, Jesper, & the other 10-12 high profile pros on Storm/Roto staff.

That would be an interesting game/exercise - a tournament where all the staff is bowling, with only one ball rep per brand, what is the hierarchy of assistance?

DP3, is that your order of priority for Storm?  PDW, Duke, Belmo...hell, you didn't even mention Kent!

Any takers? For Roto, would it have gone - Malott, S. Williams, Pickford? Big B - Bohn, WRW, Sterner?

Rash would have to be in there for Big B, though he's now throwing all three brands on TV.

Does it matter? I feel like the shows are storm/roto dominant! Lol
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: Gid837 on June 04, 2018, 04:54:38 PM
It's the time of year where we start hearing of some staff changes.  As of today, the most recent changes are:

- Shannon O'Keefe switched to Hammer/EBI (many of you already knew that)
- Bryanna Cote switched to Storm (was with Track/EBI)
- Gabriella Mayfield switched to Motiv (was with Brunswick/DV8)
- Natalie Goodman has joined Motiv (her fiance EJ Tackett of course is with Motiv)

As of the past 48 hours, the most recent change is:
- Connor Pickford has decided to leave Roto Grip (announced on his Facebook page)

In Connor's case, it makes me wonder if he's looking to head back to Motiv or if he'd be looking at EBI or Brunswick.  Only time will tell.

this weekend at the xtra frame event, Connor was to the left of me all day. Threw lots of Brunswick.
Title: Re: Let the 2018-2019 Staff Changes Begin
Post by: 2handedrook12 on June 04, 2018, 05:07:58 PM
Very valid and pretty relevant point there. 

Sometimes a player leaving a brand has nothing to do with the equipment and everything to do with the player support that they receive from the ball reps. While I do not know Connor Pickford personally, I can only imagine how long the wait is for a second set of eyes behind the PDW, Duke, Belmo, Jesper, & the other 10-12 high profile pros on Storm/Roto staff.

That would be an interesting game/exercise - a tournament where all the staff is bowling, with only one ball rep per brand, what is the hierarchy of assistance?

DP3, is that your order of priority for Storm?  PDW, Duke, Belmo...hell, you didn't even mention Kent!

Any takers? For Roto, would it have gone - Malott, S. Williams, Pickford? Big B - Bohn, WRW, Sterner?

Rash would have to be in there for Big B, though he's now throwing all three brands on TV.

Does it matter? I feel like the shows are storm/roto dominant! Lol
Simonsen has to be mentioned with Roto Grip.