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MSC2471

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Tax refund money coming in...what would you do?
« on: February 19, 2005, 11:49:50 PM »
I'm going to be getting a decent amount of money back in my tax refund money this year, and in addition to getting more coaching from my current coach (at least another 5 lessons, but probably 10) I was thinking of starting to branch out into different companies to complete my arsenal. The ball companies I use the most include Storm and Track, and I also have a Dynothane Barrage for a light oil control ball. I'm thinking of branching out into other companies (such as Brunswick, Circle Athletics, Columbia, MoRich or possibly Visionary) and I was wondering how to go about things. The two balls I use the least and would probably replace will be my Storm Eraser Pearl Particle and my Storm Barbed Wire. Another ball that I may put into retirement would be my Storm Hot Wire. All of the other equipment I currently have is in my profile- and I'm also getting a Track Slash drilled out this week.

How would you go about things as far as research and seeing what would match up? I could always ask my pro shop guys I know, but I like to go in prepared before I make an order of 2 or 3 new balls...

Matt
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Re: Tax refund money coming in...what would you do?
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2005, 09:54:59 AM »
Matt, you need to look hard at the Track GP2. I just got mine Friday, but from what I've read and what I saw with mine Friday, It initially appears this ball is so versatile that as long as there is a bit of head oil (doesn't have to be much) it can definately be played on medium thru heavy oil and for people like myself that don't have a lot of hand, I believe this ball will also play on medium-light. (I will find out Tues in one league that I bowl in)

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Re: Tax refund money coming in...what would you do?
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2005, 09:56:30 AM »
Get the original inferno.  Since they are being discontinued, you can find the Ball of the Year for mad cheap.  Even buddies has them for 100.
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Re: Tax refund money coming in...what would you do?
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2005, 12:30:38 PM »
Matt...

Just sooooo many options out there right now it's silly!! For med / med light the Columbia Panic is a great ball with a good amount of punch but not super flippy...this might serve to replace the Hot Wire's spot in your bag. AMF is putting out some high quality equipment lately and their VP-Tour could be a good ball to replace the Eraser Particle Pearl with. I know that I said the VP2 when we first talked, but I forgot how strong the coverstock was.  I've also got to believe the Absolute Inferno would be a good choice for you as well. John has 2 of them in his bag and it's one of the first Brunswick balls (that and the Classic Zone) that I've thought about drilling for myself.

I'm sure we'll talk more in person when the time actually gets closer, but feel free to drop me a line with any questions / thoughts you may have.

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Re: Tax refund money coming in...what would you do?
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2005, 01:21:30 PM »
Bought a Super Sonic.  Finally a dry lane ball that I can swing! About $30 more than Power Grooves in my area and worth every dollar IMHO.
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Re: Tax refund money coming in...what would you do?
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2005, 02:05:49 PM »
I'd be going into HR and recalculating my withholding...a big refund means you gave the government free use of your money for a year.  If you want that big check once a year, take your own withholdings and put them into savings- at least then you collect a little interest.
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Re: Tax refund money coming in...what would you do?
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2005, 12:28:59 AM »
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I'd be going into HR and recalculating my withholding...a big refund means you gave the government free use of your money for a year. If you want that big check once a year, take your own withholdings and put them into savings- at least then you collect a little interest.  


If Matt is like most people, he did the right thing the way he did it as most people cannot take that money out of their pocket and put it into savings every week, month, etc. By having more than necessay with held, it is money you never had in your hand to begin with so you don't miss it.

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