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bowlingbear

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Ebonite Demo Days
« on: October 09, 2008, 07:48:23 AM »
Was wondering if anyone(not a pro or 220 ave.bowler)has ever gone to one of these and was it worth it?
Thanks-Jeff(a.k.a. The Bowling Bear)
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Leftyhi-trak

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Re: Ebonite Demo Days
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2008, 07:35:27 PM »
It is very dependant on who runs it, how much staff is there and what type of shot they put out. You get to try multiple pieces of equipment possibly take out some guess work of what ball might roll good for you or not. I have been to four over the years and found issues especially when understaffed as it can get hectic prepping balls for individuals so they don't get time to advise you on some of the ins and outs of the ball and when they place a totally cake easy shot out which masks some of the differences you would see in reaction especially on tougher or competition shots. Don't be afraid to ask questions or possible advice. I still believe its well worth the money and time.
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strikecing

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Re: Ebonite Demo Days
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2008, 07:53:34 PM »
I went to one last night in INDY and it was awesome the staff was every nice and It was fun just to try some new stuff and work on your game.
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Balldoctor

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Re: Ebonite Demo Days
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2008, 10:18:55 PM »
Demo Day is available to all. Just be aware, the balls are 15lbs.
Try them before you buy them. Side note, Demo balls are not for sale.
Local Pro Shops will sell you the balls.
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bowlingbear

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Re: Ebonite Demo Days
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2008, 08:27:53 AM »
Well,in response to my own posting,I went to the demo days.It was o.k.Not a lot of people showed.Kid from the pro shop set us up on lanes.Staff showed up and all the equipment was Track?I wasn't aware that Ebonite,Track,Hammer and Columbia are all made by one Co.The fitting of a ball to my hand didn't really work out,but I made due.Could get a good roll on the ball.
I'm sort of new back into the bowling world and all I see is the same from 10yrs.ago.Total saturation of the market.And I can't afford 200+ bucks for a ball every time the next best thing comes out!
They used the three newest pieces,The Uprising,The Temper Tantrum and The Kinetic Pearl,all seemed like good hitting balls.Since being back in the game and re-establishing my game,I see pearl as the way to go for my style.I've slow ball speed and just enough revs.to get good reaction.I'm a tweener in the truest sense so...Have a dull ball for if and when I find enough oil.
Anyway,overall not a bad experience.I would suggest it if someone has questions and wants to try some new stuff.
Jeff(T.B.B.)
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