This is only tangentially related to online pro shops but I'm new here and wasn't sure where to post.  Apologies if I've gaffed to the point of offending anyone.

I'm in my early 40's and I've been out of bowling for about 30 years.  I would like to start up again and am looking for my first non plastic, non purchased-at-kmart ball.  I've gotten some online advice and have narrowed it down to a Power Groove, Scout or other similar balls.

I've stopped by a couple of recommended pro shops over the past couple of days and the prices on the beginner balls that are appropriate for me are about $30.00 more than at online retailers.  Given that I will be so dependant upon the driller (in that I'm new to modern equipment, drilling etc), is it bad form to bring a ball purchased elsewhere into a pro shop to be drilled?

How do pro shop owners feel about this?  I'd like to be a good citizen of the bowling community.  Advice/opinions are appreciated.

Thanks.

If they are only about Thirty bucks more ask the pro-shop if his price includes drilling because alot of them will charge anywhere from thirty to forty bucks more if you bring in a ball off the street. Hope this helps.


JR