So what exactly is the protocol for ball companies to ship out new releases to pba members. When I had originally got my pba card, in all of my paperwork, etc, I was told that pba members would have access to new equipment at discounted prices before it is released to the public. With that being said, here in lies my dilemma. I throw mostly Storm equipment, not because I'm Stormhead, or anything like that, it just happens to match up better with my game than most other companies. I called up the other day to order their 2 newest releases, that were scheduled to be released to the public on Nov 10th. But yet when I ordered it, Storm told me they could not ship the ball before the 10th. Since I am on the east coast, I wouldn't get my ball until the following week at the earliest. Meaning that John Doe could walk into his pro shop on the 10th, buy this ball, drill it and be using it, a full week or 2 before I can. This does not really make sense to me. I pay my dues, and think that I should be able to throw the ball before its released to the public. Membership should have its priveledges. Its not like I'm asking Storm for free test balls or anything, but its also not like my testing of the balls does not help sales. I mean, the day I drilled my Domination, 3 people ordred them, strictly because they loved the reaction they saw when I was throwing mine. I guess I just needed to vent a bit. Any input anyone has on this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.
