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MSC2471

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Question for those recently at Ebonite demo days...
« on: August 13, 2005, 07:36:14 AM »
There is an Ebonite demo day coming up in October hopefully where I get all of my equipment drilled out lately, and I was wondering for those of you who have been going to the recent demo days, what ball series have been on offer to try out? What have you been impressed with lately- the high performance end, the mid-line or the entry level offerings?

I was always impressed with the V2 Particle when I used it for my heavy oiler (before I replaced it with the Animal) and I've seen a couple of people in my sport league use Ebonite equipment with decent success (a teammate has a Game Time and Primal Instinct, one of the higher average guys has been using an XXcel).

Just curious to know what to expect from their line as I may be interested in replacing some of my older equipment with the new offerings...

matt

 

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Re: Question for those recently at Ebonite demo days...
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2005, 07:57:06 PM »
Ebonite has been releasing some extremly good equipment lately. They started off with their Big Time Sanded. That ball placed a high preformance weight block into an aggressive coverstock and created a mid-priced monster. They then follow it up with a pearlised version, which is also a good ball. A great 2 ball combo for the price, covering med, heavy, and anything in between. In their low end balls, they released the Ice, a good light oil skid snap ball, and then made the Black Ice. A good controll ball at a cheap price tag.

And lets not forget the V2 series. Been around for a LONG time, and still creating good balls. The latest edition, the V2 Power (V2 sanded on steroids) is a great addition to give a different look on heavier conditions than the Big Time sanded does.


And then, to Re-Release two classics, the Pums (a great ball when it came out) and the Nitro R/2, another choice for a med-heavy condition.


And then is the high end balls, and this is where Ebonite has really been making some magic. The entire Xcel line (outside of the Xcel pearl) has given bowlers a very aggressive ball which will hook on anything. First the Xcel Particle, which was a great ball, and then topped that with the XXcel, the most angular particle ball ive ever seen that would snap like crazy on swamps, and then their latest release, the XXXcel. Now i dont know anyone who has thrown this one, but boy it sure looks like a deadly one.

So if you ask me, Ebonitte has covered every price range with balls that will preform time after time, and you will not be dissapointed
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Re: Question for those recently at Ebonite demo days...
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2005, 08:51:15 AM »
Matt...  I'm still not totally sure which balls they will be bringing to the Demo day, but when John finds out I'm sure he'll let ya know.  But going by the equipment we say for the hammer demo you've got to look at their latest releases for sure.
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Re: Question for those recently at Ebonite demo days...
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2005, 07:18:37 PM »
They are having a demo day at my local center soon. I noticed they are charging a $15 fee to attend & try out the equipment. Why the fee? I don't pay to test drive a car or use a remote in an electronics store. I have a TPC Shooter & I wouldn't mind checking out their stuff, but this almost turns me off.
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Re: Question for those recently at Ebonite demo days...
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2005, 09:28:14 PM »
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They are having a demo day at my local center soon. I noticed they are charging a $15 fee to attend & try out the equipment. Why the fee? I don't pay to test drive a car or use a remote in an electronics store. I have a TPC Shooter & I wouldn't mind checking out their stuff, but this almost turns me off.
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The reason that you are paying a fee is for the usage of the lanes. The Bowling Alley itself dosent profet from the demo day at all, so if the pro shop wants to organise one, they need some profit.
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Re: Question for those recently at Ebonite demo days...
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2005, 11:24:06 PM »
Your right BK. Found out tonight it's to cover lane rental & refreshments. My bad on the post, should have found out at the source first.
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Re: Question for those recently at Ebonite demo days...
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2005, 07:42:14 AM »
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Your right BK. Found out tonight it's to cover lane rental & refreshments. My bad on the post, should have found out at the source first.
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Actually he was right and wrong because he mentioned profit and we as shop owners make no profit off of it at all.  I work at shops in NC and we just had one and we have one of the biggest in the southern region over 80 people for 2 days.   $15 is very cheap we charge $25 and its purely for our linage costs and yes we do serve refreshemnts but that is a little bonus up to each shop owner.  No money is made from the fee whatsoever.  Also it helps us guarenteee people will show up since we get our fee up front.  You would be surprised how many people say they want to come and then never show.  Try it if its run well you won't be sorry.  If nothing else you get an hour of practice and the fact you get to try 6 balls you otherwise wouldn't get to try without purchase well its a really good deal.
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Re: Question for those recently at Ebonite demo days...
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2005, 06:52:16 PM »
Thanks JPR. I've already signed up for it. It will be worth it to check out the equipment & see what might match up with my game. There is also a rumor that Jason Couch and/or Tommy Jones may be there. Just a rumor.
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