When watching the Pros on Xtra Frame, I have also wondered about who pays them enough to be able to bowl for a living.
Do they have wealthy parents or a sponsor backing them. As an example one fairly new Pro I am aware of, dropped out of college to do the Tour. His father runs a pro shop. How much money running a pro shop can be available to support him on Tour. He must be bowling a lot of side action bowling while on the Tour.
I don't personally know, but I hear the ball company contracts pay next to nothing unless you are winning or are an established player like WRW, Jr., Parker, PDW, etc.
For you in the know........enlighten us. Thanks.