That''s one of the differences between Pete and Norm.  Both are Storm staffers, both are hall of fame players, but the last several years when it came to TV shows, Pete''s throwing the next "up and coming" piece from Storm - whereas Norm is willing to pull out a ball that''s 1-5 years old because it''s the right ball for the lanes at that time.

I don''t know Pete personally (or Norm for that matter), so I can''t say if Pete actually keeps equipment for any length of time or not - it''d be interesting to know if he does.  But I do think (Warning: personal opinion about to be written) if he''s ever going to win again - and especially get the monkey off his back concerning WRW - he''s got to be willing to go back to what works, be it equipment, mindset, focus, whatever.

Edited on 1/31/2010 3:20 PM

I bet Storm's management would rather see one of their staffer's throwing the next "up and coming ball" over an older, discontinued ball on TV. They do hire these guys to sell NEW bowling balls.

As for switching balls in the middle of a game on TV, it can be a risk since it's only one game. If they do switch mid game, it's usually takes one or two shots to find the correct line and they may feel that's one or two shots that they can't risk.

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 Both are Storm staffers, both are hall of fame players, but the last several years when it came to TV shows, Pete''s throwing the next "up and coming" piece from Storm - whereas Norm is willing to pull out a ball that''s 1-5 years old because it''s the right ball for the lanes at that time.

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