As of Feb 19, 2007 my contract with Columbia Industries has been terminated and I have not signed any new contracts (w/ any company) as I type this. Therefore, I am no longer "obligated" to speak on behalf of "ANY" ball company so there shouldn't be any questions concerning my loyalties or ties, simply my opinion. BTW, Carl had to forward my staff termination notice to me because Columbia doesn't have any records of me being on staff (heavy sigh...amazing).
Hey phoenixheat, I'd also recommend the Equation for your med cond needs. After watching about 8-9 people with various styles including myself. This ball falls into my "better then normal" carrying power. It kicks out half 10's better then most balls. I know there really isn't such a thing normally as a "harder" hitting ball but some balls just seem to do exactly that. Another piece which did that for me was the Darkside and from what I saw from various bowlers, the Roto Rush. The Toxic also has pretty good backends but seemed a little touchier off the breakpoint for the conditions we have out here IMHO.
Guys, Carl and I run full line pro shops and we will put in our customers hands what fits best if we want to keep that customer. We don't just carry one brand or sell at internet pricing just to get customers. We utilize our knowledge and skill in trying to fit the best piece with the correct layout to that bowler. This is my 11th year in "this" shop (I had my 1st shop in Chicago) and if I wasn't good at what I do, I would've folded just like many other shops that I've watched come and go like the wind.
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