Post by: SLunsford on July 19, 2009, 01:26:55 AM
I have an opportunity to open up a shop in a high velocity center. I have been pondering a couple names, but know you guys and gals are all better at the naming process.
I don't want to be complicated....
...clean and catchy or to the point.
There are alot of proshops out there and am trying not to duplicate another shop's name.
If, by chance, I choose somebody's suggestion...I will contact via private message and would like to reward that person.
Any help is appreciated...and I hope it's fun. Cuz it's been stressful for me!
Post by: six pack on July 19, 2009, 09:35:19 AM
"The Perfection Connection"
Pro Shop
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The harder I try the harder they fall
Post by: HamPster on July 19, 2009, 09:43:04 AM
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This is Fluffy. He is the Destroyer of Worlds.
Post by: SLunsford on July 19, 2009, 09:46:48 AM
quote:
What's the name of the bowling center? Do you want any sort of connection there, or do you want the shop name to be completely separate? Do you want something more "professional" or something a little edgy?
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This is Fluffy. He is the Destroyer of Worlds.
Bowling Center name is Pioneer Lanes. I wanted to keep it separate.
I am willing to keep my eye open to something professional or edgy.
SURPRISE ME!!
Post by: Juggernaut on July 19, 2009, 09:51:26 AM
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Good transactions list in my profile
"The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits."
Albert Einstein
Post by: Motiv Girl on July 19, 2009, 10:02:51 AM
1. X-TREME PRO SHOP
2. X-TREME SOLUTIONS PRO SHOP
3. NO X-CEPTIONS PRO SHOP
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MOTIV GIRL
Post by: HamPster on July 19, 2009, 10:15:31 AM
Perfect Ten Pro Shop/Bowling Supply
Pro Stop Pro Shop/Bowling Supply
Cutting Edge Pro Shop/Bowling Supply
Clutch Performance Pro Shop/Bowling Supply
I'll keep thinking and add more later.
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This is Fluffy. He is the Destroyer of Worlds.
Post by: clint191 on July 19, 2009, 10:26:43 AM
1st Frame Pro Shop-"Where the Strikes Begin"
In the Pocket Pro Shoop
The Right Approach.
Congratulations and Good Luck w/ your business!!!
Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on July 19, 2009, 10:31:19 AM
Lunsford's Hi-Performance Pro Shop "Where high maintenance won't cost you half your life earnings."
10 Up and 10 Down Pro Shop "We give you the tools"
Circle the Wagons Pro Shop (Going off the Pioneer Lanes thing) "It's always the arrow, never the Indian." Might be offensive lol.
Something really simple "THE Pro Shop"
Or call is S&L Pro
or "We've Got PAP" like we have Pep, but PAP for positive axis point
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Ahhh Disco Biscuits!
Post by: SpareK on July 19, 2009, 10:33:43 AM
Players Advantage Pro Shop
U'r Favorite Pro shop
Good luck..........A>A
Post by: pro shop guy on July 19, 2009, 11:04:32 AM
Dr. Crankensteins Pro Shop
BUT
1st Frame Pro Shop-"Where the Strikes Begin" is a damn good one. Nice job Clint.
Post by: azguy on July 19, 2009, 11:33:10 AM
Near Perfection Pro Shop
Everyone want the "perfect game"
Everyone wants the "perfect fit"
Not knocking anyone's shop or ability but there's no real such thing as a "perfect fit". Once a bowler's thumb swells, perfection gone. If it's cold and the joints just don't feel right, span's long.
Think about it.
Again, just something to make the bowler think about it, maybe come in and ask you ...what's up with the name ? Good way to start a conversation about spans, inserts, balls or just to introduce your thinking of layouts/spans to people.
Good Luck !
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az guy aka: R & L Bowlers Pro
rlbowlerspro@cox.net
Post by: HamPster on July 19, 2009, 11:43:29 AM
quote:
Want to make bowlers think about it ?
Near Perfection Pro Shop
Everyone want the "perfect game"
Everyone wants the "perfect fit"
Not knocking anyone's shop or ability but there's no real such thing as a "perfect fit". Once a bowler's thumb swells, perfection gone. If it's cold and the joints just don't feel right, span's long.
Think about it.
Again, just something to make the bowler think about it, maybe come in and ask you ...what's up with the name ? Good way to start a conversation about spans, inserts, balls or just to introduce your thinking of layouts/spans to people.
Good Luck !
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az guy aka: R & L Bowlers Pro
rlbowlerspro@cox.net
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This is Fluffy. He is the Destroyer of Worlds.
Post by: azguy on July 19, 2009, 11:51:03 AM
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az guy aka: R & L Bowlers Pro
rlbowlerspro@cox.net
Post by: HamPster on July 19, 2009, 11:59:41 AM
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This is Fluffy. He is the Destroyer of Worlds.
Post by: Centers on July 19, 2009, 12:10:32 PM
"city" Bowling Supply
Better Than Online Pro Shop
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Don't be afraid of failing, be affraid of not trying!
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=307676516&albumId=952697
Post by: dicnic on July 19, 2009, 12:41:37 PM
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Never take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
Post by: clint191 on July 19, 2009, 01:37:23 PM
that i've got "Pro Shop Guy" in my corner.
Post by: LuvThatWhiteDot on July 19, 2009, 01:48:13 PM
Front 11 Bowling Supply
I might think of a few more later.
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White Dot
Every time I hear the word exercise, I wash my mouth out with chocolate.
www.luvthatwhitedot.bowlspace.com
Post by: J_Mac on July 19, 2009, 01:55:02 PM
Too bad it wouldn't go over that well in such a family setting like bowling.
Post by: Motiv Girl on July 19, 2009, 01:58:48 PM
Brick and MortarsWe Offer Real Solutions!
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MOTIV GIRL
Post by: BOWLGNUT on July 19, 2009, 02:12:47 PM
Post by: notsohotshot on July 19, 2009, 02:25:20 PM
Post by: pate08 on July 19, 2009, 02:57:06 PM
10 In The Pit Pro Shop
The Hambone Pro Shop
The Pure Pro Shop
The Perfect Fit Pro Shop
All In One Pro Shop
The 13th Frame
Strikes and Spares Pro Shop
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Post by: Motiv Girl on July 19, 2009, 03:25:13 PM
Revolutions Pro Shop!
Off The Hook Pro Shop!
Strike and Spare Pro Shop!
First Frame Pro Shop!
Break Point Pro Shop!
Your #1 Pro Shop!
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MOTIV GIRL
Post by: armswing on July 19, 2009, 03:29:34 PM
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ARMSWING
Post by: SLunsford on July 19, 2009, 04:10:44 PM
I did know that coming to my ballreviews faithful was the right way to go!!!
Hope to see more!!!
Thanks,
Steve Lunsford
Post by: mrbowlingnut on July 19, 2009, 04:18:48 PM
The Winning Edge pro shop
The Advantage Pro Shop
Grip Em and Rip Em Pro shop
Post by: Motiv Girl on July 19, 2009, 04:46:10 PM
1. Professional Alignment Pro Shop
2.Perfect Swing Pro Shop!
3.Strokers Pro Shop!
4.Score More Pro Shop!
5.In The Bag Pro Shop!
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MOTIV GIRL
Post by: sluggo35 on July 19, 2009, 05:41:38 PM
Post by: sevenpin63 on July 19, 2009, 05:51:19 PM
Bowling Gods Pro Shop
No Tap Pro shop
King of the Hill Pro Shop
Winners Pro Shop
Luckys Pro shop
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DON'T TEMPT THE BOWLING GODS
Edited on 7/19/2009 5:55 PM
Post by: Buzzhead on July 19, 2009, 06:31:18 PM
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FAILURE IS FEEDBACK. AND FEEDBACK IS THE BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS THAT GOT DIGESTED!
Ten pin?????? Where?? I throw a BUZZSAW there is NUTTIN left on the deck...
Proud MEMBER of the FOS!!
Member of the FOS, if there happens to be a 9 pin standing just toss a saw and cut it down~~!
Post by: fluff33 on July 19, 2009, 07:32:11 PM
Post by: Motiv Girl on July 19, 2009, 09:26:20 PM
Right Line Pro Shop!
Xtra Frame Pro Shop!
Top Flight Pro Shop!
17 1/2 Board Pro Shop!
Bowlers Choice Pro Shop!
On The Money Pro Shop!
The Right Fit Pro Shop!
The Last Stop Pro Shop!
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MOTIV GIRL
Post by: pokerthief76 on July 19, 2009, 09:31:20 PM
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formerly known as absoluteinferno76
buddies pro shop best proshop in the industry! chris and the guys are spot on with customer service. the best deals on the net.
getting new piece this july of 09. keep you posted Ok looks like its coming down to the following three: lunatic,freeze,lanebreaker
Post by: voidkid89 on July 19, 2009, 09:50:44 PM
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Wes Dye
Suburban Lanes Youth League Director/Head Coach
Suburban Lanes Pro Shop/Manager
Bloomington, Indiana
voidkid89@yahoo.com (also msn messenger name, give me a shout)
Indiana University Bowling
Edited on 7/19/2009 9:51 PM
Post by: sdbowler on July 19, 2009, 09:51:16 PM
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Kyle
Post by: sluggo35 on July 20, 2009, 03:27:44 AM
Post by: bcw1969 on July 20, 2009, 06:26:22 AM
"Feed Your Addiction"
Brad
Post by: spmcgivern on July 20, 2009, 07:43:17 AM
*Bowler's Paradise
I am not that creative so my pro shop naming has fizzled out after one.
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I am not a pro-bowler, but I do play one on BallReviews.com
Post by: MrNattyBoh on July 20, 2009, 09:44:44 AM
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Mr. Natty Boh
"OH BOY, WHAT A BEER!"
Natty Boh Bowling Team
Post by: iowalefty on July 20, 2009, 09:47:01 AM
"the bowler's addiction" --feed your addiction is a good slogan for those equipment honks
or "fire your fire proshop"-- fueling your bowling fire one sale at a time
"rev it up proshop" simple and all encompassing: revving it can appeal to beginners (rev up their interest)or high end bowlers
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derek
http://members.bowl.com/SearchUSBC/ViewMember.aspx?prefix=756&suffix=622
212 ave over 270 games
Post by: dizzyfugu on July 20, 2009, 09:48:51 AM
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Post by: JOE FALCO on July 20, 2009, 10:26:11 AM
Accessories for
Leagues and
Leisure
Sessions
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Hit them light and watch them fight
J O E - F A L C O
RIP Thong Princess
Post by: backswing_aplenty on July 20, 2009, 03:11:21 PM
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Storm Staff 2009
Professional Approach Staff So Cal
Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on July 20, 2009, 03:15:44 PM
Like G's Up Hoez Down
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Ahhh Disco Biscuits!
Post by: Coolerman on July 20, 2009, 03:17:02 PM
Kim Kardashian's Pro Shop:We offer more backend for your balls!
Post by: jls on July 20, 2009, 03:52:44 PM
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jls
Post by: tst4eko on July 20, 2009, 04:22:31 PM
Slogan: "Getting there is half the adventure" or "Where it's OK to be square"
Call me crazy, but it sounded good to me!
Edited on 7/20/2009 4:26 PM
Edited on 7/20/2009 4:30 PM
Post by: fuel3331 on July 20, 2009, 04:27:02 PM
2) 300 Galaxy Pro Shop
3) Bowler's Universe
4) Drilling Depot
5) Lane Domination Pro Shop
6) Chucker's to Pro's
7) Bowling Works Pro Shop
Edited on 7/20/2009 4:28 PM
Post by: bowler001 on July 20, 2009, 04:33:29 PM
quote:
I just thought of an interestingly catchy name: "The Foul Line"
Slogan: "Getting there is half the adventure" or "Where it's OK to be square"
Call me crazy, but it sounded good to me!
Haha, thats a good one, and to add to it, you could have a buzzer go off everytime someone walks through the door! I love it!
Post by: tst4eko on July 20, 2009, 04:40:21 PM
quote:quote:
I just thought of an interestingly catchy name: "The Foul Line"
Slogan: "Getting there is half the adventure" or "Where it's OK to be square"
Call me crazy, but it sounded good to me!
Haha, thats a good one, and to add to it, you could have a buzzer go off everytime someone walks through the door! I love it!
Great addition! That sounds awesome!
Post by: knobs1 on July 20, 2009, 04:40:51 PM
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Everyone is always chasing the EYE of the STORM
Post by: snowspike1 on July 20, 2009, 04:42:03 PM
Virtual Domination Pro Shop.
Post by: Smash49 on July 20, 2009, 05:21:04 PM
Smash49
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Smash49
Slick, tacky, wood or synthetic it does not matter your slide is correct with SLSM Designs Bowlers Slide Sock. The Finest Slide Sock on the Planet!!!
www.bowlersslidesock.com
Striking Cat Bowling Pro Shop, Duncan Oklahoma! IBPSIA Certified Technician
www.strikingcatbowling.com
Post by: BrianCRX90 on July 20, 2009, 06:23:36 PM
Post by: goggles1199 on July 20, 2009, 11:06:16 PM
Solid 10 Pro Shop
The King Pin
Down an In Pro Shop
Bowled Over
Post by: trash heap on July 21, 2009, 09:19:40 AM
"We drill for thrills"
Post by: leftyinsnellville on July 21, 2009, 10:59:53 AM
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The sun is the same in a relative way but you're older, and shorter of breath and one day closer to death.
Time - Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon
Post by: SLunsford on July 21, 2009, 11:05:11 AM
quote:
how about "pro shop".
Brian...I like!!
Post by: Smash49 on July 21, 2009, 05:11:37 PM
Reminds me of my dog... Phydeaux
Smash49
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Smash49
Slick, tacky, wood or synthetic it does not matter your slide is correct with SLSM Designs Bowlers Slide Sock. The Finest Slide Sock on the Planet!!!
www.bowlersslidesock.com
Striking Cat Bowling Pro Shop, Duncan Oklahoma! IBPSIA Certified Technician
www.strikingcatbowling.com
Post by: BenD on July 21, 2009, 05:23:45 PM