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Jeff Ussery

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The Future of Track Cleaners and Polishes
« on: April 04, 2007, 01:52:27 AM »
Good morning everyone,

My name is Jeff Ussery and I am the new Powerhouse Brand Manager working under the Ebonite International umbrella of companies.  As you all know, Ebonite International acquired the Track brand in a recent asset purchase.  There has been an incredible number of requests for information concerning the future of Track cleaners and polishes.  I'm here to provide some details and information for the Track "Legion."

I'll explain something first so that you can better understand our direction.  Powerhouse is the pro shop equipment brand that we market all of our equipment and supplies through here at Ebonite International.  An intensive re-branding effort is occuring at this time here at Powerhouse.  We believe that it's important that our brand is recognized as the best solution for all pro shop operators in the field.  Powerhouse will now stand alone as it's own brand in the bowling industry.

Falling under that brand are all of the cleaners and polishes that were in the Ebonite line, as well as the acquired products from the Track brand.  At this time, we are taking a look at all products, both existing and potential.  Product justifications must be completed any time we add a new product to our line, and we are looking into this right now with regards to the Track cleaners and polishes.  What we are really looking for is "the best of the best."  So we are in the process of testing our existing products against the ones brought to us by the Track purchase.

There are a few things you should know:
1) Clean n' Dull will continue as Powerhouse Clean n' Dull
2) No Final Decisions have been made with regard to any other product from the Track cleaner and polish line.

So why am I on here explaining this information?  First and foremost, we want to clear the air of speculation concerning these products.  But more importantly, I'm looking for your feedback concerning the Track line of cleaners and polishes.  Reports and data can tell us one thing.  But we believe that "The Bowler is Our Boss."  That Bowler is you.  Right here, and right now.

Here's what I'd like if you're willing to actively participate.  Please send your e-mails to jussery@ebonite.com and provide the following information:

1) What Track cleaners and polishes do you find to be outstanding?
2) Why are they better than other products on the market?
3) Have you used any of the Powerhouse/Ebonite brand cleaners and polishes in the past, and how did the Track products compare to these.

Feel free to provide any other information you find to be beneficial.  Only e-mails with VALUABLE INFORMATION will be considered and kept for reference.

On a side-note, I know nothing about the Track bowling ball or bowling bag lines, so please do not send me e-mails for information concerning this.

I look forward to your responses.
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Jeff Ussery
Powerhouse Brand Manager
Pro Shop Help Desk Hotline - 866-464-3791
jussery@ebonite.com

 

Fluff E Bunnie

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Re: The Future of Track Cleaners and Polishes
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2007, 10:16:01 AM »
Well hey this confirms what I posted earlier.
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Re: The Future of Track Cleaners and Polishes
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2007, 10:16:02 AM »
Jeff - Please refer to tenpinspro post in this forum 4/3/2007 8:19AM on same topic - thanks!!!!
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Re: The Future of Track Cleaners and Polishes
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2007, 10:18:00 AM »
quote:
Jeff - Please refer to tenpinspro post in this forum 4/3/2007 8:19AM on same topic - thanks!!!!
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http://www.ballreviews.com/Forum/Replies.asp?TopicID=160056&ForumID=14&CategoryID=2

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Mark T. Trgovac

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Re: The Future of Track Cleaners and Polishes
« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2007, 10:20:20 AM »
Jeff,

E-mail sent and I included some info on comparing powerhouse factory finish with magic shine.
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(The fallowing is said in a larry the cable guy type voice) "You mean to tell me that if I drill a Mass bias Ba-all, that the cd dunt matter for anything other then wens you weight it up?"

"Freak Bowling Ball cleaner of the TRACK Revolution."
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Re: The Future of Track Cleaners and Polishes
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2007, 10:21:00 AM »
I do realize that Rick had a thread started asking for similar information.  I wanted to start a new one with the information provided.  Thanks for the interest, and I'd like to hear from all of you if you get a chance.
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Pro Shop Help Desk Hotline - 866-464-3791
jussery@ebonite.com

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Re: The Future of Track Cleaners and Polishes
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2007, 10:22:08 AM »
I received it and replied already.  Thanks for the detailed information.  That was the type of e-mail that I'm hoping to receive from many bowlers.
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Fluff E Bunnie

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Re: The Future of Track Cleaners and Polishes
« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2007, 10:23:47 AM »
The ones I feel I can't do without are:
Clean N' Dull
Power Wash

However, I also like using:
Clean N' Tacky
Magic Shine

I guess if Magic Shine wasn't around, I would look into Brunswick's high gloss finish polish.  I don't know if other people are thinking the same thing but that's what I am thinking.  If I were Ebonite, I would want to keep the Magic Shine going.

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Edited on 4/4/2007 10:24 AM

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Re: The Future of Track Cleaners and Polishes
« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2007, 10:29:25 AM »
Is there a particular reason you wouldn't consider using Factory Finish if Magic Shine was unavailable?  Have you had any experience with Factory Finish?  Just gathering the information.  Thanks for replying!
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Re: The Future of Track Cleaners and Polishes
« Reply #9 on: April 04, 2007, 10:32:14 AM »
Jeff,

Replyed to your email reply, It contains another ball that I did the comparison on. The result of that is in the reply aswell.
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Mark "scoot" Trgovac
C-G Pro Shop
Official "Spokesman"
Youngstown, Ohio

(The fallowing is said in a larry the cable guy type voice) "You mean to tell me that if I drill a Mass bias Ba-all, that the cd dunt matter for anything other then wens you weight it up?"

"Freak Bowling Ball cleaner of the TRACK Revolution."
Mark T. "Scoot" Trgovac
Track Staffer
Bowling Ball Driller

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Re: The Future of Track Cleaners and Polishes
« Reply #10 on: April 04, 2007, 10:39:39 AM »
quote:
Is there a particular reason you wouldn't consider using Factory Finish if Magic Shine was unavailable?  Have you had any experience with Factory Finish?  Just gathering the information.  Thanks for replying!



Oh I am sorry.  I would not be against trying Ebonite's also, it's just that I have been wanting to try the Brunswick stuff first if Track wasn't around anymore.  

Probably I would try a bunch of polishes if the Track ones weren't around, or if Magic Shine was still there I would just use that.  

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Edited on 4/4/2007 10:42 AM

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Re: The Future of Track Cleaners and Polishes
« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2007, 10:42:16 AM »
Thanks again!  I just wanted to see if you had tried the Powerhouse Factory Finish or not.  Thanks for your replies!
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jussery@ebonite.com

Mark T. Trgovac

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Re: The Future of Track Cleaners and Polishes
« Reply #12 on: April 04, 2007, 10:43:07 AM »
Fluff,

I dont know if you remember it but IMO brunswicks factory is close to Tracks old Clean n Polish. That is what I see out of brunswicks factory.
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Mark "scoot" Trgovac
C-G Pro Shop
Official "Spokesman"
Youngstown, Ohio

(The fallowing is said in a larry the cable guy type voice) "You mean to tell me that if I drill a Mass bias Ba-all, that the cd dunt matter for anything other then wens you weight it up?"

"Freak Bowling Ball cleaner of the TRACK Revolution."
Mark T. "Scoot" Trgovac
Track Staffer
Bowling Ball Driller

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Re: The Future of Track Cleaners and Polishes
« Reply #13 on: April 04, 2007, 11:03:42 AM »
On a personal note:

I just got a new quart(?) of Clean N' Dull and Power Wash so I am good for the summer/pending nuclear winter.  Maybe less on the Power Wash because I go through that stuff like water...  Sweet delicious water.

The stuff I am currently using is:
Storm Reacta Shine
Storm XTRA Shine
Track Power Wash
Track Clean N' Dull

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Re: The Future of Track Cleaners and Polishes
« Reply #14 on: April 04, 2007, 11:18:24 AM »
the following are huge sellers for us

clean and dull,  power wash,  magic shine,  clean and tacky.

we could get along with just clean and dull.  clean and tacky is basically the same thing.
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