Bill Hall Tri-Grip guy

[MICHAEL]

will be here at the amf in Lee's Summit Missouri, about 20 miles from my location. Does 150.00 sound a bit high considering he has had classes in the past that were around 30 buck? Thinking about going, but 150,,,,hummmm seems like a lot!
http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg546/imagine686868/billhall_zps269ef244.jpg (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/imagine686868/media/billhall_zps269ef244.jpg.html)

anyone have any comments on his brand of bowling balls??? Mr Tri-Grip himself!!

[MICHAEL]

(BELOW IS A POST FROM ANOTHER SITE, I thought might be interesting)

In an earlier thread I posted about Bill Hall's new ball company, Blend10 Bowling. For those of you who don't know, Bill is a long-time coach to the pros (such as Norm Duke) and inventor of the Tri-Grip fitting system.

Blend10 is his newest venture and two balls will be released this month. To my knowledge, the first place to offer them will be Pinole Bowler's Supply here in the SF Bay Area, which was also the first shop to offer the Tri-Grip on the West Coast.

Beyond that I don't know anything except the balls are being poured by 900 Global. In the mean time, Bill put up two teaser pics on Facebook.

I'll keep you all posted as I learn more. Between a lesson with Bill and the Tri-Grip I walked away with first place in my last league and $300 in my pocket, so I might be the first person on the board to buy a Blend10 ball!

[MICHAEL]

MY first with a Real Star in bowling! More later, and maybe some pictures too. Bill Hall said it was an honor to meet a real Bowling God! ( I thought to myself, cool) He knows sooooo many great bowlers that he has coached, including my good buddy Norm Duke! Funny, some the things Norm uses in his coaching videos, are things Bill said he taught him. Example the bowling with one knee on the floor!

I did lean some fundamental things that I was doing somewhat wrong, that I think will help my game! Foot work, and arm swing, and release.
more later.

[dnhoffman]

So what did you get for the $150?

[MICHAEL]

So what did you get for the $150?

I wasn't completely Happy with the just the instructions, although Bill Hall does do a great job in that short couple hours we were together,,, SOMETHING FELT MISSING,,, for 150.00 bucks!!, So Bill gave me a lap dance, to the song wipe-0ut!! I got my moneys worth!!!

Seriously, Bill does a great job of looking at EACH bowler, and giving each bowler Just enough information needed to take you to the next level depending on what you showed him in your delivery!! One hell of a dancer too!!
Iceman did tip him a 10 spot!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG2naf70MbYhttp://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg546/imagine686868/280sw007883_zpso08qgye9.gif (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/imagine686868/media/280sw007883_zpso08qgye9.gif.html)

I swear it was even better then this!!! LOL

[Aslan]

Did you fall down during this lesson?

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/PIKO5I8CuKE/hqdefault.jpg

Did you wear a helmet?

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[MICHAEL]

Did you fall down during this lesson?

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/PIKO5I8CuKE/hqdefault.jpg

Did you wear a helmet?

http://assets.inhabitat.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2010/10/airbag-helmet-1-537x399.jpg

NO, Kitty Cat, Icegod did NOT FALL down, maybe because Bill Hall is a better teacher then somebody else that I know! In fact Bill Hall wanted me to come back to Vegas and bowl with him on league! He said with just a little of his help, he could turn Icegod into a REAL Fricken Bowling Animal! :rolleyes:

It went GREAT, smart ASK!!! It was mainly about starting position, and delivery of ball! In Vegas if you ever get the chance look him up for a lesson! Not that it will help in YOUR CASE, but even you should never GIVE UP!! I really believe its going to take me to the direction I have been headed here lately. That 220 is a realistic goal.... with just a LITTLE COACHING!

You will never be what I am in bowling,,,, NEVER,,, but dream the dreams my little Kitty Cat.... FOR I AM ICEGOD!!

There was a young man at the clinic, that said he knew who I was from bowlingboards.com,,, he didn't give me his name on here, but I hope he comes forward! He did bend down to one knee, and kissed my two 300 rings, as he bowed his head while repeating,,, I am not worthy, over and over!

[MICHAEL]

http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg546/imagine686868/bc8c54e7-f0bd-4699-8ee9-a9b9b5b9c582_zps21003a10.jpg (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/imagine686868/media/bc8c54e7-f0bd-4699-8ee9-a9b9b5b9c582_zps21003a10.jpg.html)

Pictured left to right: The famous coach to the stars, Bill Hall, the X pro bowler, and also driller to many of the greats Bruce Postal, and Icegod!

[fortheloveofbowling]

Why don't you give me some of that hair? I'm almost 20 years younger than you and have about 1/3 the hair!:)

[rv driver]

Why don't you give me some of that hair? I'm almost 20 years younger than you and have about 1/3 the hair!:)
Oh no! Don't get him going on a "Sampson" kick!

[MICHAEL]

Oh no! Don't get him going on a "Sampson" kick!

funny you mention that RV!! EVERY TIME I CUT MY HAIR, my games goes down hill!! I swear there is something too it!! Maybe Icegod, is related to Sampson???

http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg546/imagine686868/samson_cover_zps3f86643a.jpg (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/imagine686868/media/samson_cover_zps3f86643a.jpg.html)

[vdubtx]

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Pictured left to right: The famous coach to the stars, Bill Hall, the X pro bowler, and also driller to many of the greats Bruce Postal, and Icegod!

ICEMAN, is the only shirt you own? Just curious as it is same as in your avatar icon. :D

[Perrin]

ICEMAN, is the only shirt you own? Just curious as it is same as in your avatar icon. :D

I'm guessing it's more of a Steve Jobs thing. he owns multiple of the same shirt :)

[dnhoffman]

I'm guessing it's more of a Steve Jobs thing. he owns multiple of the same shirt :)

My thoughts exactly!

[MICHAEL]

ICEMAN, is the only shirt you own? Just curious as it is same as in your avatar icon. :D

YES it is!!! Send me some fricken money and I will buy a couple more!!! I could change my avatar to NO SHIRT!!! Is that what you want!!!!

[MICHAEL]

I'm guessing it's more of a Steve Jobs thing. he owns multiple of the same shirt :)

Answer to your question......YES I have 5 of the same shirt!!! You guys are way too much into fashion, and what IceGOD is wearing to be Real
Men! Are you guys, really gals ,,, women fashion freaks hiding under the veil of a Man!!! My wife thinks I look hot in them, and she purchased 5
from Dicks Sporting Goods last year! Its not a Steve Jobs thing, its a wife thing!! :p

[rv driver]

funny you mention that RV!! EVERY TIME I CUT MY HAIR, my games goes down hill!! I swear there is something too it!! Maybe Icegod, is related to Sampson???

http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg546/imagine686868/samson_cover_zps3f86643a.jpg (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/imagine686868/media/samson_cover_zps3f86643a.jpg.html)
I thought that might be the case... One of these days, I'd like to see you really Hulk out during a tournament!

[Perrin]

Answer to your question......YES I have 5 of the same shirt!!! You guys are way too much into fashion, and what IceGOD is wearing to be Real
Men! Are you guys, really gals ,,, women fashion freaks hiding under the veil of a Man!!! My wife thinks I look hot in them, and she purchased 5
from Dicks Sporting Goods last year! Its not a Steve Jobs thing, its a wife thing!! :p

So what your saying is that the icegod does as the ICEgoddess says.... :D

[rv driver]

Answer to your question......YES I have 5 of the same shirt!!! You guys are way too much into fashion, and what IceGOD is wearing to be Real
Men! Are you guys, really gals ,,, women fashion freaks hiding under the veil of a Man!!! My wife thinks I look hot in them, and she purchased 5
from Dicks Sporting Goods last year! Its not a Steve Jobs thing, its a wife thing!! :p
When Wifey is happy, everybody's happy. I refer to my wife simply as "She Who Must Be Obeyed." Sometimes, I refer to her as "CINCHouse" -- Commander-in-Chief of the House.

[Aslan]

Pictured left to right: The famous coach to the stars, Bill Hall, the X pro bowler, and also driller to many of the greats Bruce Postal, and Icegod!

Did you tell Bill Hall you knew the Great Aslan…future bowling great? Probably not. Too bad…he'd have know the name…and the GAME…you probably coulda got a discount or freebie or something for knowing a true VIP.

Whats with Bill's shirt? Did he just come from a paintball game?

[circlecity]

I would think Bill Hall would be higher than a silver level coach for some reason. I don't think it's needed but wonder why he isn't.

[MICHAEL]

Did you tell Bill Hall you knew the Great Aslan…future bowling great? Probably not. Too bad…he'd have know the name…and the GAME…you probably coulda got a discount or freebie or something for knowing a true VIP.

Whats with Bill's shirt? Did he just come from a paintball game?

YES RIGHT off the bat, first thing, I ran up to him and ask him if he knew Aslan, form bowlingboards.com!

his Reply:

WHO??Where???

Sorry kitty cat,,, out side this domain your not even a small butterfinger!! BUT HE DID KNOW THE ICEMAN, and kissed my rings on my left hand!

He thanked me for coming to his lecture, and not looking me straight in the eyes, but rather toward the ground,, he exited the room trembling in awe!

He is a REAL nice guy, but a little over come with emptions after meeting ICEMAN.....

Did you know he can bowl left or right handed?

his average in around 215 left, and 227 right as I remember it!