Is it true that 900 Global will no longer be approved for use in PBA events?

 I had read this on PBA.com message board.
http://pbaforum.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1041173&gonew=1#UNREAD
Doesn't make it a fact, but did get me concerned.

I thought that AMF was only grassroots (regional), and that 900G was national. Weird.

900 Global/AMF/3G will not be registering for the PBA in any form this season.  That goes for national and regional competition.  We have contemplated this decision every year and this year we have made the decision to stand our ground.  I could give you a very long drawn out explanation but in short lets just say the registration fees FAR out weigh the value they provide.  We want to support the pba, the players and bowling at a professional level but the money we spend each year could be spent better in so many different ways then how it is currently.  The fact is the fees they charge to serve such a small group and then the benefits we are given as a sponsor just do not make any sense.  We will be spending this money in other ways that will benefit more bowlers on a wider range and thus help spread our name and our products performance in a more justifiable manor. 

I apologize to those players that use our products currently in PBA competition.  I urge you to express your discontent to the PBA as well.  Make them aware that their actions and registration fees are not in place for your protection, but are limiting your choices for competition. Hopefully our position is understandable and if you have any questions, concerns or comments feel free to email me at erict@900global.com   

I myself am a little upset by this decision.  I understand that it is a business/financial decision but as a new staffer, I was literally in the process of making my travel plans for the World Series and really looking forward to it.

On one side, it's sad to think that a ball company realizes that the PBA is a losing game. It's like throwing money down a hole. Chances are, you're never going to see that money again. Phil decided to not pay the fee for Radical, and I have to agree with 900G/AMF on this one. Stinks for the staff guys, but they can throw almost anything and look good.

I, for one, feel the days of the PBA are coming to an end. It's not like the days of ABC. We've sunk even lower in the public eye since we've moved to ESPN. No one is going to let it die peacefully, because if you throw more money at an idea, it must get better.

No, we're going to watch what most of us grew up watching and idolizing choke on it's own puke and die a painful death. The humane thing would be to put it out of it's misery.

Companies like 900 Global and AMF just aren't sticking around to watch the last breath. Bravo to them.

This is a sad day. Not just because I have a small arsenal of undrilled 900 Global equipment in my closet. I try to see both sides of the issue.  A Made in USA ball company cannot compete, as the national tour becomes more international. Touring pros cannot afford to travel to tournaments when it includes the cost of airfare.
Mr. Thomas, thanks for posting. I can respect 900 Global's position.

What would happen if every ball company got together and decided not to register. Just sayin.