Please remember there are ALWAYS 2 sides to EVERY story.

Walter Ray Williams has NEVER sold a bowling ball...that is why not only Ebonite but Brunswick would not give him what he thought he was worth in a contract...he wanted from both-10 yrs for a million. No bowler is worth that. The only bowler that Brunswick would pay is Parker Bohn. He is one of the, if not the best representative and person any ball company could want-BAR NONE.

Walter Ray had no alternatives. Who was left? Storm...they have the best bowler to ever throw a bowling ball on staff...PDW.


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Formerly BrunsRico

As posted by Steven..."None other than our esteemed JustRico!!"

ric, no bowler is worth that ? didn't don carter get $100,000 a year for 10 years from ebonite ? wasn't chris barnes originally signed by columbia 300 for $125,000 for 8 years ? if both of these players can receive a million dollar contract( and carter was well past his prime ) surely the man with the most pba national titles could get one.

JustRico,

You stated this...

WRW could not get one from either Ebonite nor Brunswick in his heyday, as I stated, he never sold a single bowling ball.

You are of course kidding correct? Do you really honestly believe this? So NO ONE in the US or anywhere bought one single ball in the pro shop after watching WRW bowl?

Sounds like some serious sour grapes to me, no matter what you may think personally of the man.


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“Every now and then when your life gets complicated and the weasels start closing in, the only cure is to load up on heinous chemicals and then drive like a $%#%&*& from Hollywood to Las Vegas ... with the music at top volume and at least a pint of ether.”

srlunatic
I have worked in the bowling industry pretty much my whole adult life.
Through most of WRW's heyday, I was either owning/running pro shops or working for a manufacturer. I know what creates sales and why certain bowlers are paid what they are. Do you think MoRich sales were what they were because of WRW? No they were because of Mo Piniel.
Why do you think WRW was not resigned by Ebonite or Brunswick?
Okay, I will admit, I remember one day, that a couple came into my shop and both bought the first Helix, because they say WRW throw one on TV the day before. BTW he was using it as a spare ball.
When I talk about ball sales, I mean when a bowler makes a show there are spikes in sales when a player works a clinic or has an appearance, it sparks ball sales.
If this is the case with WRW, why is he not similar to a Johnny Petraglia or Parker Bohn, a Jason Couch, players that are still with there original companies?
There is more than merely winning titles that equate to ball sales.
And I have nothing personal against WRW BTW. Just trying to explain what goes into signing and keeping staff players.
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Formerly BrunsRico

As posted by Steven..."None other than our esteemed JustRico!!"

JustRico,

I have been in the bowling business about as long as you. I have had as many people come in asking what ball did WRW throw to win as I have Mr Bohn or Mr Weber or whoever.  

Now maybe he didn't meet or exceed the Brunswich expectations, I can't comment on that.  What I can say is that he will sell 900Global just by the fact it will lead to more exposure. I have already had people ask about 900Global just because WRW signed.  People will get to see the ball on TV. See how they work and yes, some will buy the ball.

Again, it just sounds like sour grapes to me.  Yes he may not be as popular as others, but to say he wouldn't sell balls or help out 900Global seems a bit sour...

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“Every now and then when your life gets complicated and the weasels start closing in, the only cure is to load up on heinous chemicals and then drive like a $%#%&*& from Hollywood to Las Vegas ... with the music at top volume and at least a pint of ether.”