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Title: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: thundercat23 on March 05, 2007, 06:36:12 AM: Does anyone have any information regarding Mike Janow (sp?) and the C.A.T.S. system in Reno, like costs if reservations are needed or maybe a website?

Thanks,
Jeff
Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: triggerman on March 05, 2007, 02:36:54 PM: yeah that would be great info to have as i would like to do that while there this time
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Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: scotts33 on March 05, 2007, 02:46:05 PM: It's Mike Jasnau # is (775) 335-8820.
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Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: Pinbuster on March 05, 2007, 02:49:54 PM: 1-800 304 2695 - when the phone answers hit 1 and then hit 3 to get to the pro shop. his e mail address is bowlbetter@hotmail.com.

I got this off another site.

They recommend you get a reservation a week in advance.
Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: Leftyhi-trak on March 05, 2007, 04:35:55 PM: $125 i believe got analysis and lessons the last time around. Mike is a nice guy and very kind. I believe the lesson was suppose to be 1 or 1.5 hours last time and he spent 3 hours working with me. (He needed the extra time, way too much to fix. ) Well worth the money for most people. A few of the things he showed me, paid for the lessons through brackets. That was greatly appreciated. I know lots of people buy new balls out there, but most would be better served with the lesson and analysis.
Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: Tateman on March 08, 2007, 04:23:56 PM: I was there for a Jr/Adult tournament. I did the basic analysis for $60. You get to see video of your shot compared to pro bowlers, learn your speed and revs count.
I think it was $120 for the next level up. video instruction for an hour. something like that. The guy was nice. Only weird thing for me was people hanging out along the sides of the lanes, or near the approach.
Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: thundercat23 on March 09, 2007, 07:56:17 AM: Thanks for the information, BTW I leave for Reno the 16th bowl 18th & 19th.
Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: Tateman on March 09, 2007, 03:41:52 PM: quote:
Thanks for the information, BTW I leave for Reno the 16th bowl 18th & 19th.

Nice, I bowl D/S on the 17th, and Team on the 19th
Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: MI 2 AZ on March 14, 2007, 12:09:56 PM: Just came back from Reno and this is from their price sheet:

Computer analysis measures the following:
Ball Speed and Speed Control
Accuracy and Consistancy
Entry Angle
Rev Rate

C.A.T.S Analysis: $60
Includes computer print-out and analysis

Personal Game Analysis: $85
Complete Video Analysis of your game.
Includes video tape with audio.
On-lane instruction.

C.A.T.S. & Game Analysis: $110
Includes computer print-out with analysis & complete
video analysis of your game.
On-lane instruction.

C.A.T.S. & Game Analysis w/Video: $130
Includes computer print-out with analysis & complete
video analysis of your game.
On-lane instruction.
Video tape with audio.

Storm Special: $309
Top of line Storm ball, including drilling, inserts, &
grip analysis.
Includes computer print-out with analysis & complete
video analysis of your game.
On-lane instruction.
Video tape with audio.

NOTE: They are very busy and can only accomodate 7 students per day, every 1.5 hrs, so making an appointment is necessary. See them when you first arrive or call in advance and make an appointment.
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Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: thundercat23 on March 14, 2007, 12:17:44 PM: Thanks.

I made my appointment for Friday. Can't wait.
Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: MI 2 AZ on March 14, 2007, 10:58:28 PM: I think you will find it very informative and helpful.

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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing! I see nothing! NOTHING!"
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: charlest on March 16, 2007, 02:26:58 AM: quote:
I think you will find it very informative and helpful.

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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing! I see nothing! NOTHING!"
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I just want 2C was'zzub.

I wonder if I'll have the courage to find out just how bad I am. I passed it by the last time I was in Reno in 2000, I think. Sigh ...
Leaving in 30 minutes, if the rain, sleet and crap allow my flight to take off.

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Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: triggerman on March 16, 2007, 09:53:35 AM: I am going to do this as well
just to see how underperforming i am lol
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Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: Tateman on March 17, 2007, 02:39:54 AM: If you makes you feel any better, I did it awhile back. I never did get a strike, but I saw a lot of things I was doing wrong.
Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: MI 2 AZ on March 17, 2007, 02:08:02 PM: quote:
I never did get a strike, but I saw a lot of things I was doing wrong.

The focus was not on getting strikes, but trying to be consistant and accurate - at least on the ten shots being recorded, so that your game could be properly analyzed. Seeing what was wrong or could be improved upon was the whole point of it all, so you got that. For what it's worth, I dont think I threw a strike either.

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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing! I see nothing! NOTHING!"
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: thundercat23 on March 21, 2007, 10:51:31 AM: Hey Guys,

I just got back.

I had my game analyzed while I was there.

Mike is great. He shredded my game. Not really. Basically everything I do wrong is because I have early timing, causing me to "muscle" the ball though my swing. It is so cool that he has pros that he has worked with on computer to compare things to.

I would highly recommend this to everyone. Hell, is Jeff Carter and Chris Barnes worked with Mike I think we all could.

My personal recommendation though, if timing allows, DO NOT do this before you bowl. I spent too much time thinking about timing that I forgot to throw the ball for about 2 1/2 games in Doubles.

If you need any other information or want other comments, send me a pm,
Jeff
Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: MI 2 AZ on March 21, 2007, 06:52:44 PM: Thundercat23, how far in advance were they booked up when you were there? This is for those asking about reservations.
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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing! I see nothing! NOTHING!"
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: thundercat23 on March 22, 2007, 09:55:11 AM: He had like two openings for the day I wanted like a week in advance, but, I heard guys on Friday asking when was the soonest and he said Tuesday. So, it sounds like a minimum of five-seven days.
Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: MI 2 AZ on April 02, 2007, 03:06:02 PM: ttt
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I just want 2C was'zzub.

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Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: scotts33 on April 02, 2007, 04:56:57 PM: Read this Gary.....the post from Steve Richter. Who bowled with Jeff Richgels. They are in #2 team right now and #1 in team AE.

http://www.ballreviews.com/Forum/Replies.asp?TopicID=159941&ForumID=79&CategoryID=5
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Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: janderson on April 16, 2007, 12:23:59 AM: ttt
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Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: weazer on April 17, 2007, 12:32:31 AM: Just went and had the C.A.T.S done and would highly recommend it for everyone it ran me $329 with storm shift included. Mike is great and really helps alot got me to free up my swing and gain 1.5 mph on my ball speed he also doesn't make you feel he is to good to help even if your Avg. is 170 like mine the only bad deal with the whole experience was storm booth the guys there were very unfriendly just wanted to drill the ball and move on took them 10 min to take care of me and come to find ot they drilled my ball to go straight or for a cranker which i,m not 270 rev rate my drill was pin above and between fingers key just right of thumb but like I said Mike was great and he told me to make reservation a week or two in advance.
Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: agroves on April 17, 2007, 01:04:19 AM: quote:
Just went and had the C.A.T.S done and would highly recommend it for everyone it ran me $329 with storm shift included. Mike is great and really helps alot got me to free up my swing and gain 1.5 mph on my ball speed he also doesn't make you feel he is to good to help even if your Avg. is 170 like mine the only bad deal with the whole experience was storm booth the guys there were very unfriendly just wanted to drill the ball and move on took them 10 min to take care of me and come to find ot they drilled my ball to go straight or for a cranker which i,m not 270 rev rate my drill was pin above and between fingers key just right of thumb but like I said Mike was great and he told me to make reservation a week or two in advance.

I had the storm guys drill a ball for me as well. I haven't even thrown it and I have to plug the fingers, b/c they screwed up the pitches. Pass on the storm booth.

Andrew
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Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: thegame on May 13, 2007, 08:45:01 PM: Thanks for the info, I'm going to be doing this also when I go up in June. The info on the Storm booth is good too, I'm taking a Shift up there to get drilled, and may have it done at another booth instead. Storm is my company, but last year went to Corpus Christi, and needed a new ball, was going Storm all the way, but they were so fast to say 2 things and look for the next customer, I left and strolled by the Columbia booth. Had a very nice conversation there that took at least an hour, totally over and above helping a customer, or potential customer out. Wound up picking up a Radar from that booth instead, and loved the grip. Do they get upset if you take a Storm ball to the Columbia or Brunswick booth to get drilled, that's what I'd like to do, or else, I'll just get it drilled before I head up. Thanks for the help, saved me a bit of grief maybe. C'mon Storm, get some better people in that booth, we love you, but we need typical, helpful Storm people there.
Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: Rick Wunder on May 14, 2007, 08:41:24 AM: thegame,
Check the May 10 post by bruns4life in this thread:

http://www.ballreviews.com/Forum/Replies.asp?TopicID=163912&ForumID=79&CategoryID=5

You might find it helpful.

When are you going in June? I'll be there from the 23rd to the 27th. I bowl USBC on the 23rd and 24th, and then the USBC Senior Championships on the 26th and 27th, which is also in the stadium.
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Title: Re: Lane 81 & C.A.T.S.
Post by: thegame on May 14, 2007, 10:18:08 PM: Thanks a ton, that's a great deal, and the Brunswick guys have always been good when I've dealt with them in the past.