Venting after just one pot, my god man need not enter a java drinking contest with me then, lol. I was thinking the PBA needs to find more outside "donations" to keep their fantasy league operating, instead of bleeding the equipment manufacturers dry. Go after some of the big corporate names for their prize money, operating capital, charge equipment manufacturers less or a nominal year fee. They have probably tried only to find out the " conglomerates" know its a loosing cause. Hell does MLB, NFL, NBA charge teams a cover charge each year to play? I'm probably out of line, but it isn't the first nor the last time I'm sure. Vent Off !!

Agreed. I remember John Mazza being a pitch man for Hilton Hotels when he won the 94 Hilton Hotels Classic (Best Walter Ray 2nd place finish ever, IMO)

Even though that was on the summer swing, which was slower, that show had just as much excitement as the ABC shows. Mazza bankin the ditch, Walter piping it, 300 game by Butch Soper, Mazza running it out to win and slapping it out in WRWjr's face.

One of the best shows I've ever seen, period. Nothing flashy, just good bowling by good bowlers.

I can not find ANYTHING except for the 300 on youtube, but trust me, show was EPIC.

Now, I could care less. Not because of technology, but because the show doesn't inspire want to be there on that stage.

Once again, bravo 900. You have a big set to take a step like this.

Awesome! Thanks for the kind words Bill! I will buy the java Tuesday!!!

Dunkin coffee is the best!  Lol

Awesome! Thanks for the kind words Bill! I will buy the java Tuesday!!!

I work from home, so my Keurig is the bomb. I should actually put one right in the office, instead of having to go ALL THE WAY to my kitchen.

The more I thought about it, this is a good move for 900 Global/AMF.  Bottom line is that the tour is being mismanaged, and rather than fix the real problem with tour leadership, they want to pass the problems onto the manufacturers. 

Even though I don't throw 900G/AMF right now, I have been really impressed with what they have come out with over the last several years, and may consider picking up a piece to see how it matches up with my game.  I also know that Eric has a good staff working with him, and it's a good decision to invest in us, the bowlers rather than a sinking ship in the PBA tour.

I personally think it's a great move. When you consider the amount the PBA is asking the manufacturers to pay in registration fees and then average that with the dwindling number of telecasts we see and then factor in 900/AMF's small pro staff and their probability of making the show each and every week, you come up with the following conclusion...big waste of money.

The money they save by not registering with the PBA can and will be better spent in marketing their product directly to the pro shops and the bowlers themselves.

I am willing to bet that could save enough money to be able give each and every pro shop they have listed on their website 2-3 balls for promotional uses.

Now...would they reach more bowlers by doing that or by paying the PBA's huge registration fee???

Think about it.....

I was asked an interesting question.  The PBA makes ball, shoe and accessory companies pay them a licensing fee or whatever they want to call it to use their products in their events. So, what about other sports. How much does the NFL and NBA or the PGA charge Nike so the athletes can wear their shoes, shirts, etc. I never really thought about that angle, but betting a lot more than the PBA is charging. Now when you compare the successful business model of those three groups to ours there isn't much comparison, but you don't hit a golf ball on tour someone hasn't licensed. So, based on the profit level, what would be a fair price and does baseball charge fees for equipment used in AAA ball? or just the majors?  Be interesting to see the difference. Of course how many different baseball or golf ball manufacturers are there? You don't use a brand X basketball in one game and a different one in the next, they use one ball all the time. Heck they don't need different balls its not that complicated. Just a different view on the same concept.

I don't see the financial advantage to paying for regional use by a ball manufacturer to the PBA and also do not understand why the PBA thinks they need to charge a fee for that level.  I do understand a need at the tour level and on TV.

As far as seeing guys using a ball on TV and buying one. I have done this myself in the past and once upon a time it was very common. I have had guys come into a pro shop on Monday and ask what ball a player was using and wanting to buy that ball. Pre-internet it was a big part of how we learned about different balls, etc.