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tenpinspro

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A question for you guys....
« on: February 20, 2007, 06:25:13 AM »
Just got off the phone with Carl and we decided we would like your opinions on this.  Remember how we asked you to lay out our some of our pieces to see a reaction?  Well now we'd like to see where you guys think what company we should sign with (if available).  Now that the new year has already started, it limits us greatly on our choices because most contracts are budgeted and run calender yr 1/1 - 12/31 (another reason I feel Col owes us staffers something).  

When I joined the Track forum 4 yrs ago, we were 5th in popularity in BR.  With the help of Carl, Anthony Chapman (achappy), George Frilingos, Clint Daley and many others.  We've boosted Track to 2nd, I think that says a lot for the work we've done here in customer support and satisfaction.  I feel we could do the same in any respective forum if given the chance.

1.Brunswick
2.Ebonite/Hammer/Col/Track/Dynothane
3.Lanemasters
4.MoRich
5.Storm/Roto
6.Visionary
7.Other...

Thanks for your time....

On edit: I told Carl that this would be the 1st time we don't have to wear a Track shirt and I have a few Storm/Roto balls I stashed that I liked the reaction of to use in league tonite.  Just a weird feeling, that's all...
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Re: A question for you guys....
« Reply #16 on: February 20, 2007, 04:42:58 PM »
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There was a company that even had balls named after Carl and myself.....

FAT MAN and LITTLE BOY...  At least I thought they were named after us.

Thank you guys for your vote, keep'em coming.
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Pshh, screw my last post. Here's what you do...

1. Buy a lottery ticket.
2. Win the lottery.
3. Buy a manufacturing plant.
4. Make your OWN equipment!!!

Now it may take a bit of time to win the lottery...but in the end it may just be worth it!
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Re: A question for you guys....
« Reply #17 on: February 20, 2007, 04:43:47 PM »
Pshh, screw my last post. Here's what you do...

1. Buy a lottery ticket.
2. Win the lottery.
3. Buy a manufacturing plant.
4. Make your OWN equipment!!!

Now it may take a bit of time to win the lottery...but in the end it may just be worth it!
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I'm in..... for #3 and #4

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Re: A question for you guys....
« Reply #18 on: February 20, 2007, 04:48:46 PM »
morich or visionary.
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Re: A question for you guys....
« Reply #19 on: February 20, 2007, 04:51:51 PM »
Buy storm from chrisman, Phil come on do it i dare you!!!  
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Re: A question for you guys....
« Reply #20 on: February 20, 2007, 04:59:30 PM »
Pay attention now !!!!
#3 buy a manufacturing plant
#4 make your own equipment

where did it say buy another company....
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Re: A question for you guys....
« Reply #21 on: February 20, 2007, 05:02:46 PM »
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Pay attention now !!!!
#3 buy a manufacturing plant
#4 make your own equipment

where did it say buy another company....


If my guess is right, I hope you can make that come true.  That'd be awesome.  Good luck
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mrbowlingnut

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Re: A question for you guys....
« Reply #22 on: February 20, 2007, 05:03:02 PM »
Your right why move out of town good point there Phil



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Pay attention now !!!!
#3 buy a manufacturing plant
#4 make your own equipment

where did it say buy another company....
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jodyk24

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Re: A question for you guys....
« Reply #23 on: February 20, 2007, 05:11:46 PM »
Rick and Carl...
Wow.. The bowling Company's are becoming just about like the automobile companies. A few companies and a lot to pick from. This being said it comes down to what you like a Ford, GM or Other's as to what to fit your needs.
I have used Track equipment for a long time now and still use some older Track equipment on a weekly basis.This is just my take, there is not a lot of difference in most of the equipment coming out now. Big weight blocks, soaker coverstocks, go long and hook hard. Who ever can advertise their equipment the best and yes if a lot of bowlers see them Sunday on TV, this will sell bowling balls. If both of you could stay with the new/Ebonote/Hammer/Track/Columbia/DT, this would be a good fit for you if possible. I do know what ever company you decide to go with, will greatly benefit from your knowledge and patience with their customers. I know you will make the right decision whatever it may be.
Good luck to both of you and keep us posted.

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mrbowlingnut

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Re: A question for you guys....
« Reply #24 on: February 20, 2007, 05:16:52 PM »
Name the company Genesis the new age of bowling, the slogan could be "changing bowling for better" Hire me as your consultant or at least throw me some free stuff to test for you haha
then you can release the following line:

The Beginning
The exodus

then finally a ball just called holy Sh1t lol
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Re: A question for you guys....
« Reply #25 on: February 20, 2007, 06:36:40 PM »
Rick,

You need to sign with a company that matches up to you and has an appeal for the everyday person as well. It also has to be a product that you can push and have faith in. If you don't believe in a product, then you honestly can't push that the way you really want to or could.

Right now, I am tossing Visionary and have loved their stuff....all of the Gargoyles, Ogre, Blue/green Centaur....the covers hold up well....

My vote is Visionary....but you guys need to do what is right for the shop and yourself.

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Re: A question for you guys....
« Reply #26 on: February 20, 2007, 06:52:44 PM »
I'd also say Roto great equipment great prices super service they care about their customers
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Re: A question for you guys....
« Reply #27 on: February 20, 2007, 09:17:01 PM »
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The stuff i like other than Track might be Lanemasters, MoRich, or Brunswick .. they're all good. I would stay faaaaar away from Ebonite. I don't trust their coverstocks, never did, never will. Sorry to the people who do like them, this is only IMHO.

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You are reading my mind on all points of view. I will agree and give you a +1 for the voting.
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Re: A question for you guys....
« Reply #28 on: February 20, 2007, 10:17:15 PM »
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When I joined the Track forum 4 yrs ago, we were 5th in popularity in BR. With the help of Carl, Anthony Chapman (achappy), George Frilingos, Clint Daley and many others. We've boosted Track to 2nd, I think that says a lot for the work we've done here in customer support and satisfaction. I feel we could do the same in any respective forum if given the chance.



Rick, Track may be second in number of posts, but you guys boosted them to #1 in terms of help, advisement, knowledgeable posts and etc. I have been a member of BR for 4 years now and I have learned more and received way more help/advisement in the Track Forum than I have in any other Forum on BR.

As for companies to try to go with since you and Carl are now "free agents", I would really-sincerely like to see you guys hook on with Legends/Lanemasters. They have some really good products and I will go so far as to say I think they have some of the better products on the market today. I have a couple of their balls and love them both and would have more if people like you and Carl were on their staff, but I quit after two balls because of the lack of help when needed from Legends/Lanemasters. With people like the two of you in their Forum plus Charlest whom is already there, help would be available for everyone all of the time and it would be a huge movement towards increased business for Legends/Lanemasters. Galen Gentry is great, but he doesn't have the time to devote to the Legends/Lanemasters Forum. I would like to see you guys look at the following companies in the order listed.....

Legends/Lanemasters.... (Rick, they are almost in your backyard)
Ebonite..... (Good company and good products)
Storm....... (an ok company, but they have some shake-ups now and then)
MoRich......(Becoming more popular, but they are a long way from you)
Visionary....(not as well known as othr companys)
Brunswick....(they have some good products but too crowded over there)
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Re: A question for you guys....
« Reply #29 on: February 20, 2007, 11:23:38 PM »
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Pay attention now !!!!
#3 buy a manufacturing plant
#4 make your own equipment

where did it say buy another company....
 



What kind of cores and coverstocks would these new balls have? UM....probably not manufactured south of the border?


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Re: A question for you guys....
« Reply #30 on: February 21, 2007, 02:03:14 AM »
absolutely sign with ebonite...the balls they are making for both ebonite and hammer are just...AMAZING!!! nothing beats them right now!!! good luck u guys
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