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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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Dave81644

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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #46 on: April 25, 2015, 10:30:20 PM »
A very likeable guy for sure, but he hasn't performed that well in the past few years.
its a results driven business to some extent
maybe he had a better offer elsewhere, he could have been the one to leave.
either way, sad to see him go if true
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #47 on: April 25, 2015, 11:13:03 PM »
I got the dipsh!t answer, "UH, Five bucks says he does amazing with storm covers!!!!"

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Ken De Beasto

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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #48 on: April 26, 2015, 01:21:33 AM »
When I think about ebonite I just remember the lil arc thingy icon and mister TOMMY JONES!!!!!!!
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #49 on: April 26, 2015, 02:40:54 AM »
Quote from: Ken De Beasto on April 26, 2015, 01:21:33 AM
When I think about ebonite I just remember the lil arc thingy icon and mister TOMMY JONES!!!!!!!

Yep I think Jason couch too! 
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #50 on: April 26, 2015, 06:22:30 AM »
Scythe is the "arc thingy." Hahaha.
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #51 on: April 26, 2015, 08:52:36 AM »
Yeah, Couch has been there forever.
i had the opportunity to throw a few beers down with him a few years ago after a demo days.
that guy is darn funny...fun guy to hang out with, great stories
but he said that EBI was a great place to be , sounded like he sincerely meant that
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #52 on: April 26, 2015, 11:07:52 AM »
Looks like Tommy is still at Ebonite.

http://www.ebonite.com/community/our-people/pba-staff
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #53 on: April 26, 2015, 03:56:32 PM »
If Tommy Jones stays with Ebonite and the staffers are now allowed to throw any of the four brands I think it would be interesting to see what he and other staffers decide to use. I think that it would be indicative of which balls they consider better or what they match up with better than the others.
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #54 on: April 26, 2015, 05:21:49 PM »
Quote from: REVerse on April 26, 2015, 11:07:52 AM
Looks like Tommy is still at Ebonite.

http://www.ebonite.com/community/our-people/pba-staff

When was the last time that site was updated?
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tkkshop

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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #55 on: April 26, 2015, 05:27:23 PM »
September 2011, NorthFace. ;)
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #56 on: April 26, 2015, 05:42:54 PM »
Quote from: tkkshop on April 26, 2015, 05:27:23 PM
September 2011, NorthFace. ;)

Exactly my point.
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #57 on: April 26, 2015, 07:15:40 PM »
Mika was taking pics of the Delirium and saying it was the best C300 he's thrown in a long time.
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #58 on: April 26, 2015, 08:03:08 PM »
Quote from: EL3MCNEIL on April 26, 2015, 03:56:32 PM
If Tommy Jones stays with Ebonite and the staffers are now allowed to throw any of the four brands I think it would be interesting to see what he and other staffers decide to use. I think that it would be indicative of which balls they consider better or what they match up with better than the others.

I like it when the local EBI staffers throw other people's Utah equipment and tell that bowler that he is lucky that he gets to throw storm lol.  The same can be said with all of the motiv stuff....I have seen EBI staffers throwing motiv in summer leagues LOL  and that tells me everything I need to know.
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Re: Major Shake-ups at EBI . . .
« Reply #59 on: April 26, 2015, 09:35:44 PM »
Touring Players can use any EBI Equipment. On June1st the rest of Staffers can order any EBI Equipment. May 1st, we can use any EBI Equipment in competition. Will check on the Tommy thing.
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