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splendorlex

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Northern Illinois Bowlers....good Driller?
« on: April 30, 2005, 03:32:14 PM »
It seems really hard to figure out where to get good work done, but I want to make sure that my next ball is done right the first time.  It just seems that everyone you ask has their guy that they've gone too forever, ya know?  I've gotten all my work done thus far at Hawthorne Lanes, and I'm definitely not unhappy with it, but just want to get a feel for some of the good drillers in the area.
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Re: Northern Illinois Bowlers....good Driller?
« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2006, 03:17:39 PM »
Hey Rick Wunder, Gene Kanak and Duke Harding....where do you guys go?  Your buddies?  Your ABT friends?  

Inquring minds wanna know!

Also for those and I think Rick might know Bill Spigner.  What does Bill Spigner charge for coaching?

splendorlex Bill Spigner probably is expensive but also probably one of the very best in Chicago area.
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Re: Northern Illinois Bowlers....good Driller?
« Reply #17 on: January 30, 2006, 03:42:36 PM »
William Clark at the Bowlers ER in Des Plaines.
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Re: Northern Illinois Bowlers....good Driller?
« Reply #18 on: January 30, 2006, 03:51:24 PM »
River Rand Bowl, Will Clark, Bowlers ER .
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Re: Northern Illinois Bowlers....good Driller?
« Reply #19 on: January 30, 2006, 03:55:24 PM »
Another nomination for Will Clark at River Rand Bowl...great guy and great driller.  He even calls me once in awhile to ask how the equipment is doing.  It's a nice touch and he will continue to get all my new ball business.

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Re: Northern Illinois Bowlers....good Driller?
« Reply #20 on: January 30, 2006, 03:56:08 PM »
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Also for those and I think Rick might know Bill Spigner.  What does Bill Spigner charge for coaching?




I believe Bill is up around $80/hour.  He gives discounts if you purchase a "block" of lessons and has a lower price for Jr. bowlers.
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Re: Northern Illinois Bowlers....good Driller?
« Reply #21 on: January 30, 2006, 03:56:58 PM »
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River Rand Bowl, Will Clark, Bowlers ER .
 


...and bowl their house shot while you're at it, its in my opinion the hardest house shot in a 30 mile radius, truly a tough reverse block, a toasted center with an absolute flood past 8.
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Re: Northern Illinois Bowlers....good Driller?
« Reply #22 on: January 30, 2006, 04:03:26 PM »
Yeah River Rand isnt exactly known as "high-scoring" house.
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Re: Northern Illinois Bowlers....good Driller?
« Reply #23 on: January 30, 2006, 04:38:06 PM »
Excellent driller:

Ed Moores Custom Pro Shop

Located in West Chicago, 30W140 W. Roosevelt Rd., inside
Bowling Green Sports Center.
Excellent driller, takes his time, good pricing.
Will watch you throw a couple of balls on the lanes.

If you're further north, Lyle Zikes does a good job.
He owns Beverly Lanes (along with Les Zikes), runs the Pro Shop, and
is a very good coach...

http://beverlylanes.2gobowl.com/


Rich Blake shop is inside of Brunswick Niles Bowl on Milwaukee and Waukegan Roads.
He is also a good driller.

Bowlers Custom Pro Shop is run by Ron Dompke. His shop is located at Belmont Central in the city of Chicago. He's been drilling for 35 years. Good driller.





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Rick Wunder

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Re: Northern Illinois Bowlers....good Driller?
« Reply #24 on: January 31, 2006, 07:51:34 AM »
Splendorlex already knows all of this, but I'll post for the others who have asked.

I do know Bill Spigner, and everything that has been said here is correct.  Brian Chilcutt, owner and operator of Striking Difference Pro Shop is another resource for instruction, as well as fitting and drilling.

Go to http://www.hawthornlanes.com/proshop.html for information on both Bill and Brian.  Although it's not mentioned on the website, Brian uses Ebonite's Bowler's Map, as well.

Both Brian and Bill were recently listed in BJI's Top 100 Coaches feature.
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splendorlex

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Re: Northern Illinois Bowlers....good Driller?
« Reply #25 on: January 31, 2006, 08:01:00 AM »
Did Brian just start using Bowler's MAP recently, Rick?  I don't remember him having it before.
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Re: Northern Illinois Bowlers....good Driller?
« Reply #26 on: January 31, 2006, 08:11:43 AM »
Thanks Rick...wish I was closer to Chicago I'd go see Bill.
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Re: Northern Illinois Bowlers....good Driller?
« Reply #27 on: January 31, 2006, 08:18:32 AM »
Yes, Brian has just started using Bowler's Map.  It's very spiffy!
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splendorlex

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Re: Northern Illinois Bowlers....good Driller?
« Reply #28 on: January 31, 2006, 08:21:01 AM »
Nice, I'll have to get in there so I can finally tell people what the heck my speed and rev rate are!  
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Re: Northern Illinois Bowlers....good Driller?
« Reply #29 on: January 31, 2006, 01:23:48 PM »
Not a huge fan of Brian Chilcut. $55 for drilling not including inserts. On top of that, he made my span too big then when i brought it back requesting the span to be shortend some he said theres nothing wrong with the span and wanted $70 to do the work. Maybe it was one of those rare moments with him but I didnt like it and will never be going back to him for anything. Bill on the other hand, nothing wrong with him and his coaching. I do plan on going to him this summer for coaching.
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Re: Northern Illinois Bowlers....good Driller?
« Reply #30 on: January 31, 2006, 06:08:54 PM »
Try Tim Wierschke of Tim's Pro Shop inside Crystal
Bowl in Crystal Lake. Extremely knowledgeable of
our sport and has VERY REASONABLE prices for
balls and drilling.
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