BallReviews
General Category => PBA => Topic started by: taylorsproshop on December 08, 2008, 06:54:34 PM
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How much does it cost a ball company to be on the tour?
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10,000 is what I believe it is... I think?
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The left hand is the right hand.
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10,000 is what I believe it is... I think?
I don't know what it is BUT it's way more than that.....I think add another 0.
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Scott
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It depends on the manufacturer, due to the fact that it depends on what they have, i.e. Brunswick-bowling balls, Storm/Roto-Grip-balls, bags, accessories, Ebonite Family (4 companies)-balls, bags & acc, Dexter-shoes, etc. I can tell you from experience that Brunswick's involvement in the PBA was 7 figures when it was all said and done.
Hopefully this gives you an idea of how much money they PBA makes and how much it gives back.
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Formerly BrunsRico
Edited on 12/9/2008 6:53 AM
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I think Scott's right. It's more like $100K or more. And that's just so that people can throw your equipment. Add in the cost of the equipment that's given away for free or at a reduced cost, the cost of having a ball rep follow the tour around, and the salaries of bowlers on your staff.
SH
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I had regional player tell me it was 100K. Of course, what upsets a lot of people, is no grandfathering. If a company decides not to pay for a couple of months, all their equipment becomes illegal even if they were onced approved, unlike with the USBC.