I would like to see some raw sales numbers from 900G's books.  I bet their sales of the BP are just as strong now as they were 6 months ago if not stronger.  Good products with word of mouth, pro shop support, and on lane experience promote sales numbers.  Print/online reviews & paper advertising help as well.

And while you're right about review timing, Mark (I don't know him personally) appears to be a long time Track roller.  So yes, if I was in his shoes, I would probably review a Track ball sooner than another manufacturers.  Again...SO WHAT.  He made a good review of a product for which you and others firmly believe is superior, that's wonderful and only promotes sales.  If you want to criticize him b/c he's more loyal to a given brand or made some reviews you may not agree with that's your call.  But why post that here?  You only offer a negative vibe and that doesn't help sales at all.

Not everyone is going to jump on the 900G bandwagon right away.  It took me an entire year.  I wanted to see if the company was for real and how more experienced bowlers reviewed their products.  I also had to find a retailer and accept the fact that I now pay full retail for a product vs internet pricing.  With that said, I am glad I've bought 3 of their balls and will probably purchase more.  Am I brand loyal...not like I was with Columbia for 10 years prior to their sellout.  But I am getting there.  

Edited on 9/20/2008 10:29 AM

Scraps,  I feel that the sales on the Break Pearl are still going strong. But that may be due to the fact that, as you said,  many are just now finding out about them or have waiting to see how they did.

However with most new ball release's, sales are going to be at their strongest earlier in the release then later.

And he did post a decent review on the ball,  but most of us already know that.
And I don't feel this ball is or was 'overlooked"  Some pro shops may not have stocked the ball for whatever reasons.  But those who did stock the ball,  I would say, were glad they did.
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