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spencerwatts

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Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« on: February 27, 2015, 04:47:54 AM »
Just noticed a couple of Facebook blog posts regarding a shake-up in Hopkinsville. Most notably, Ronald Hickland, and according to Jeff Richgels, Bugsy Kelly and Ed Gallagher were let go on 2.26.2015.

Per Ronald Hickland (via Facebook): "I am grateful to have been able to realize my dream as a bowling ball designer with Ebonite International, designing for Ebonite, Track, Hammer and Columbia 300. Thankful for the relationships I have built from May 21, 2001 through today. Now it's time to start the next chapter of my life. Stay tuned for the next great chapter!"
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kidlost2000

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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #31 on: March 29, 2015, 09:29:59 AM »
Since the one series Ebonite has been very lackluster.  The mission line was ok but it is where the bigger decline started. How the other three brands do well and Ebonite became the bastard child says a lot about how things are being run. 
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #32 on: March 29, 2015, 05:16:22 PM »
Quite a few guys up here throw ebonite were I'm at. There was lots missions when they came out and then pursuits and now there's a lot of pivots and pivot points. I do believe they are falling behind the rest of there "family" but of course all in all its all the same company so I'm sure they are doing just fine. I my self loved the first 5 and 7 series from track. And some how influenced a hand full of guys to get 505C's and T's. I think it's probably not as bad as it seems for them.
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #33 on: March 29, 2015, 07:19:40 PM »
Quote from: REVerse on March 29, 2015, 08:58:04 AM
The original Ebonite "ONE" did very well at our center not too very long ago. Some folks complained of cracking issues, but that was after some really high scoring series. The ball was dominant in league play.

I agree the One was awesome, before it died.
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Impending Doom

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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #34 on: March 29, 2015, 07:32:32 PM »
The Pursuits were good??
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #35 on: March 29, 2015, 07:38:25 PM »
Quote from: Impending Doom on March 29, 2015, 07:32:32 PM
The Pursuits were good??

Haha! Yeah there was a strong following for the Pursuit-S, the asymmetrical not so much. At least were I live!
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #36 on: March 29, 2015, 09:29:29 PM »
Quote from: Impending Doom on March 29, 2015, 07:32:32 PM
The Pursuits were good??

I have a Pursuit. The ball rolls, and carries well. My only gripe is that I hardly ever see enough oil to use it.
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #37 on: March 29, 2015, 09:52:16 PM »
Yes that is exactly what I am seeing.  The Pursuit S is tearing it up at our center!

The Pursuit.  Very angular and very touchy!  Not as consistent.
Just observing others!

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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #38 on: April 08, 2015, 11:19:13 PM »
Got a call from Szabina on Monday. good news coming for Staffers. Also, a post on Staff Face Book page from Gotchal.  Letter coming out at the end of this week.
Can't say much else. Luckylefty, what Center do you Bowl at?
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #39 on: April 09, 2015, 02:17:50 AM »
Staffers will be able to throw all EBI brands. Which is good for me, as I have 3 local staffers that can give me the hook up :P problem is, there isn't much that I want  :( I will probably order a Legend, as I currently have 4 other balls in an all black ball lineup 8)
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #40 on: April 09, 2015, 09:43:20 AM »
Quote from: tkkshop on April 09, 2015, 02:17:50 AM
Staffers will be able to throw all EBI brands. Which is good for me, as I have 3 local staffers that can give me the hook up :P problem is, there isn't much that I want  :( I will probably order a Legend, as I currently have 4 other balls in an all black ball lineup 8)
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I'd throw their stuff, but I get a limited bowling ball budget.. Other releases rule out ebi.  I want all of the kinetic line balls that now our 05's.
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #41 on: April 25, 2015, 05:20:59 PM »
Any word or new updates?
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #42 on: April 25, 2015, 07:01:29 PM »
Only thing I've heard is Tommy Jones is no longer with EBI.
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #43 on: April 25, 2015, 07:54:59 PM »
Quote from: northface28 on April 25, 2015, 07:01:29 PM
Only thing I've heard is Tommy Jones is no longer with EBI.

Woah are you serious
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #44 on: April 25, 2015, 07:59:46 PM »
Quote from: northface28 on April 25, 2015, 07:01:29 PM
Only thing I've heard is Tommy Jones is no longer with EBI.

That's crazy! He was one of my favorite bowlers back when I was in High School. I hope he lands some where and gets a great deal. I saw him bowling with some Hammer Equipment before and he seemed to have a better reaction than with his Ebonite balls.
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #45 on: April 25, 2015, 08:15:02 PM »
Quote from: Ken De Beasto on April 25, 2015, 07:54:59 PM
Quote from: northface28 on April 25, 2015, 07:01:29 PM
Only thing I've heard is Tommy Jones is no longer with EBI.

Woah are you serious

Bowled the IB open and thats what I "heard", take it for what its worth.
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