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northface28

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How much do pro bowlers really make?
« on: February 27, 2015, 08:16:54 PM »
Seriously, if you aren't ALWAYS on tv, you have to be doing pretty bad out there. Even these international events, you cash for a few thousand. Factor in travel and lodging, that paltry money is gone. Not to mention, you haven't eaten yet. I admire these guys, not for their bowling prowess, but the fact they are working for peanuts and go all over the world doing so.
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Re: How much do pro bowlers really make?
« Reply #31 on: March 06, 2015, 02:02:08 PM »
You may find guys that aren't on tour that are great bowlers, but you won't find someone that would be a top 10 guy.  There are alway 10-15 guys on tour at any one time that are in a different category than even the rest of the tour guys.
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Gene J Kanak

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Re: How much do pro bowlers really make?
« Reply #32 on: March 06, 2015, 02:02:46 PM »
Yeah, for every big name we all know from the Tour, there are probably 20 guys/gals with mad talent that most of us have never heard of. Look at a guy like Derek Eoff. He has as much talent as any bowler I've ever seen, and he's done well on Team USA, in PBA Regionals, and at some big tourney events like the USBC Masters. Still, he doesn't try to do to the Tour thing because the money just isn't there to make it worthwhile. It's a sad state of affairs, but it is what it is.
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northface28

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Re: How much do pro bowlers really make?
« Reply #33 on: March 06, 2015, 09:37:11 PM »
Quote from: Gene J Kanak on March 06, 2015, 02:02:46 PM
Yeah, for every big name we all know from the Tour, there are probably 20 guys/gals with mad talent that most of us have never heard of. Look at a guy like Derek Eoff. He has as much talent as any bowler I've ever seen, and he's done well on Team USA, in PBA Regionals, and at some big tourney events like the USBC Masters. Still, he doesn't try to do to the Tour thing because the money just isn't there to make it worthwhile. It's a sad state of affairs, but it is what it is.

Derek Eoff would be a top 12-15 tour player if he were out there.
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Re: How much do pro bowlers really make?
« Reply #34 on: March 06, 2015, 10:26:29 PM »
Quote from: northface28 on March 06, 2015, 09:37:11 PM
Quote from: Gene J Kanak on March 06, 2015, 02:02:46 PM
Yeah, for every big name we all know from the Tour, there are probably 20 guys/gals with mad talent that most of us have never heard of. Look at a guy like Derek Eoff. He has as much talent as any bowler I've ever seen, and he's done well on Team USA, in PBA Regionals, and at some big tourney events like the USBC Masters. Still, he doesn't try to do to the Tour thing because the money just isn't there to make it worthwhile. It's a sad state of affairs, but it is what it is.

Derek Eoff would be a top 12-15 tour player if he were out there.

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Re: How much do pro bowlers really make?
« Reply #35 on: March 07, 2015, 10:45:33 AM »
Every bowling fan needs to watch the documentary film called "Pin Gods".  It is great and gives a great inside look at life on the PBA Tour.  After watching the film, I would NEVER want to live the life of a touring player.
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Re: How much do pro bowlers really make?
« Reply #36 on: March 07, 2015, 12:34:40 PM »
Pin gods is great. You can see a friend of mine leaning against a light pole in las vegas. Dave Carter. That's an old tour documentary but still fun to watch
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Re: How much do pro bowlers really make?
« Reply #37 on: March 07, 2015, 02:09:21 PM »
Quote from: Polish_Hammer on March 07, 2015, 12:34:40 PM
Pin gods is great. You can see a friend of mine leaning against a light pole in las vegas. Dave Carter. That's an old tour documentary but still fun to watch

Anyone have a link to Pin Gods haven't been able to find it?
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spencerwatts

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Re: How much do pro bowlers really make?
« Reply #38 on: March 07, 2015, 03:08:45 PM »
Pin Gods was once accessible in its entirety on YouTube. Guess that's since changed.

Another film that depicts life out on tour is "A League of Ordinary Gentlemen". That's also accessible for purchase on YouTube.
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Re: How much do pro bowlers really make?
« Reply #39 on: March 07, 2015, 04:11:13 PM »
There's a lot of very good players...very elite
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