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carlos

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Pro shops
« on: May 27, 2009, 01:30:19 AM »
Do most pro shops try to match the colors on a bowling ball when they plug a ball ? Is it to hard to match the colors ? I would like to get the ball back not being able to tell that it had been redrilled. Is that out of the question ?  I think that shows how much skill that the pro shop has when it comes to plugging a ball. What are some thoughts on the matter. Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2009, 09:42:02 AM »
I always try my best to color match. However, if the ball is a multi-color pattern it's tough, not impossible but takes a lot more work and time. To get a ball where you can not tell it's been plugged, IMO, that's almost impossible. A good match, you bet, impossible to tell, next to impossible.

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« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2009, 10:20:01 AM »
I ALWAYS try to match even mixing and swirling different colors!! If I don't like it, I'll do it again! BUT......
you can still see that its been plugged if you look close enough.
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« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2009, 10:29:32 AM »
We try to match the plug as closely as possible.  In fact, we love to have contests to see who can get the closest, especially on swirled or pearlized balls.  Black is the toughest to match.    j/k  It really isn't that difficult at all.  Another friend of mine who owns a shop with her husband is awesome at matching solid colors.  She used to work and manage a beauty salon and they would make dies to color hair all the time.  She never knew she would ever use that skill again.  
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« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2009, 10:48:18 AM »
I had a Shift plugged & re-drilled by the pro in the Brunswick Zone in Roselle, IL & he did a real good job matching the colors.  Because of the circular shape it is though, you can still tell it was plugged.
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« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2009, 01:50:21 PM »
We try to match the colors as close as possible but on today's equipment it is hard.  It is a little grudge contest in the shop to see who can match the color the best to include the swirls.
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« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2009, 02:01:44 PM »
Yes, we do a great job in mixing and matching, sometimes it can be an interesting proposition with all the different swirls that are out there, but we do a pretty darn good job

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« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2009, 02:22:32 PM »
With the limited experience I've had I think I've done a pretty good job, but some of the color combinations that get used now might be tougher to hit.
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« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2009, 02:28:52 PM »
We match colors and even most swirls.  It is not overly difficult and there is a color guide book by Tech-Line to help.  Most of the time it is a matter of knowing your color wheel charts.  We use the droplets from the ice cube trays to help make the swirls.  I have seen a number of really bad plug jobs including people using craft paint, food color dye, and model paints to color with.  Real simple by the color dye from your distributor.  It's about $10 and a bottle last a year or more.  
We also drill out the holes to the next size and prep them before plugging.  Some people do not do that.

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Re: Pro shops
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2009, 02:42:56 PM »
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Do most pro shops try to match the colors on a bowling ball when they plug a ball ? Is it to hard to match the colors ? I would like to get the ball back not being able to tell that it had been redrilled. Is that out of the question ?  I think that shows how much skill that the pro shop has when it comes to plugging a ball. What are some thoughts on the matter. Thanks


Yes I always tried to match colors, but most of the people that come to pick up their bowling balls don't even care.  To answer your question of "is it too much to ask for it to match" and comment of "it shows how much skill that pro shop has." Um sorry but your way off here.  First off sometimes you just get swamped with plug work in a week, whether it be from people getting bowling balls from others, getting them drilled at Sports Authority/Dick's, or just simply a kid keeps growing, and just making it black or a solid of the closest color is just quicker and easier.  And as far as skill, are you serious?  Skill has NOTHING to do with if they match a color or not, it has to do with how they work with you in choosing the right ball, layout and surface prep, along with measuring your span perfectly and also matching that when you want another ball drilled.  I honsestly hope you don't measure your proshops skill based on color match, because if so go to Sherwin Williams and get a ball drilled....

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carlos

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« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2009, 04:29:34 PM »
Thanks for all the input on this subject. I was asking about it because I have a Buzzbomb which is purple and black. I did not like the reaction I was getting so I had it redrilled. I'm not that pleased with now and its been in the closet and I was thinking about a third drill. I have changed the surface both times to see if that would help. Is a ball with 6 plug marks on it to much ? I wanted to ask the proshop if they could try to blend the color to mask the second drill. Is there a limit to how many drills you can put on a ball and use it during competition ? Thanks
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Mike Austin

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« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2009, 06:29:24 PM »
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Do most pro shops try to match the colors on a bowling ball when they plug a ball ? Is it to hard to match the colors ? I would like to get the ball back not being able to tell that it had been redrilled. Is that out of the question ?  I think that shows how much skill that the pro shop has when it comes to plugging a ball. What are some thoughts on the matter. Thanks


Yes I always tried to match colors, but most of the people that come to pick up their bowling balls don't even care.  To answer your question of "is it too much to ask for it to match" and comment of "it shows how much skill that pro shop has." Um sorry but your way off here.  First off sometimes you just get swamped with plug work in a week, whether it be from people getting bowling balls from others, getting them drilled at Sports Authority/Dick's, or just simply a kid keeps growing, and just making it black or a solid of the closest color is just quicker and easier.  And as far as skill, are you serious?  Skill has NOTHING to do with if they match a color or not, it has to do with how they work with you in choosing the right ball, layout and surface prep, along with measuring your span perfectly and also matching that when you want another ball drilled.  I honsestly hope you don't measure your proshops skill based on color match, because if so go to Sherwin Williams and get a ball drilled....

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There absolutely is a skill to matching plug colors, some people just don't do it very well.  No matter how many balls I had to plug, I tried to match all of them, no matter where they came from or how many.  The pro shop was my livelihood, those plugged balls were money.  I earned my money.

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