I attended this seminar in Sheboygan Falls, WI today and all I can say for those that thought about it in the Milwaukee, Green Bay, Chicago and Madison areas.......you should have!

What I got was a real good break down with Steve on my grip analysis.  Steve overall found my grip and fit relatively good.  I go to a great driller in my area and he shortened me last year with less reverse.  He did find an area which could use some attention more transition area in my bevel.  He did this to a Mercury and I could feel a big difference in how I come out of the ball.

Then, I got on the lane with Hank Boomershine - President, Roto Grip who worked with me and found my timing to late.  A common malady for a lot of players but when you hear it from a reknowned instructor who knows his stuff it sinks in.  Funny, I had been told the same thing from Fred Borden in the early 90's.  Same issue.  After doing some video before and after from the back and side I can see and feel the difference of the changes.  After the changes my swing is a lot more free and correlates to more ball speed an issue for me for years.  Hank said I'll probably be able to use more powerful equipment than I have in the past.  I concur.  As always changes in timing will take time but I am dedicated to changing so it's a work in progress.

I drove 2 hours from Madison but the effort and time was negligible compared to what I gained.  Instead of spending countless dollars on equipment I encourage any bowler to attend a 5 Point To Better Bowling Seminar if they are offered in your area or attend one with Steve when he runs it again.  

Thanks Steve Richter for all the help!


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Scott

I also attended the seminar.
The class size was small so you could get one on one help.
For myself I picked up 3 new ball layouts that I can't wait to try out.
This should help fill in some gaps in my tournament arsenal.
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If it doesn't have DT or RG stamped on it.
Just leave it in the bag.

I've got 3 balls to drill.
Had a NIB Silverstreak with me on saturday.
The Horizon we got for attending.
Also I have a ball credit from Bob's Business for a ball cracking.

Had Steve R.(with input from Hank B.) put some lines on both my SS and the Horizon based on my PAP and having him look at my arsenal.

The funny thing about the whole deal was I'm looking at the ball layouts and Ron Nelson walks up and sees my SS sitting there.
He FREAKS out over it.
Says he's got to have that ball and then offers me any NIB Roto ball I want.
I look at Hank B. and Steve R. they both suggest a Epic Saga.

So now I've got a Horizon and Saga to go along with a ball to be determined.

The BIG tour in the past has been more demanding patterns than you'd see at a MAST.
Usually around even will make cuts at a BIG tour while you need much bigger numbers at a MAST.
I set my equipment up to bowl on tougher conditions and then try and make it work on house patterns.

I'll be drilling up my stuff with 6*3 or 5*2 layouts.
It will definitely look different.
Should give me a interesting ball reaction.

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If it doesn't have DT or RG stamped on it.
Just leave it in the bag.

Lucky,

If you are nearby then I would suggest emailing Steve personally to get on a waiting list for the next one.  

steverichter@charter.net.

Thanks,
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Mike T.,

This is exactly what I am going to do with Steve R.  Arsenal evaluation and fill the hole/s.  

Sounds like you enjoyed Sat. as well as I did Sun.  I bowl mainly ABT's that are sport/flat conditions no China.

Hold up 230 n up this year in BR scratch doubles....the rest of 'em like I said are dead $ against you wackers.  
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Scott