I don't think that scented bowling balls have lost their effect. As a pro shop operator, I've noticed that it still has it's appeal the new bowlers when they come in.
Sure those of you who have been in the game long enough think it's lost it's "Wow" factor, but truth be told, it is unique as no other company does it.
The Fragrance is a cool aspect to new bowlers purchasing bowling balls, a joke to the those who have a sense of humor with "smelly ball" jokes, and a source of intrigue to many people.. The first two questions I get when a new release is announced are "What does it do?" and "What does it smell like?"
As for the original poster, when I am around the Reign and Virtual Energy, I definitely smell the VE more, which is fine because the Reign makes me want to grab a stick of Big Red and I hate that gum
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Justin Buford
Brunswick, Georgia
Cliff Barnes Pro Shop- Strike Zone, Brunswick,GA & Gold Cup Russell Parkway, Warner Robins, GA
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