Some new equipment worth mentioning I now have

[Phonetek]

It's been so long I almost forgot how to start a new thread. =) I did acquire some new bowling balls over the past few months.I bought a Venom Shock which I got in August but ended up not drilling yet. It sat at my PSO for a few weeks but he never seemed to get to it so I picked it back up. It was a great deal, I got it through the guy who the bowling center gets their stuff from for a cost of $60. It was nice, a phone call and I had it the next day. I need to get this thing drilled, I can't believe this much time has passed and it hasn't been drilled yet. My son put it on the fireplace mantel on display to remind me.

The others are...

Hammer Rebel
Storm IQ Tour Edition
Storm Freaky Frantic
OSW Blend 10 (Never heard of it)

They all came from a lady on one of our leagues that her and her husband recently closed a pro shop. She has over 100 balls in storage, a few used but most are NIB. I talk to her frequently and one day she came in and said "Can you come to my car and give me a hand with something?" I went out there and she handed me 4 boxes of brand new bowling balls free of charge.

She has seen my son bowl several times and she said to give two of them to him when he's ready for a 15 lb. I don't know much about these balls, haven't had much time to research them. I don't want to throw anything similar to what I already have. Had I known she was doing this I probably would have waited to by the VS but I don't regret it. This was back in October since I got these and I have yet to drill any of them. LOL One thing is for sure, I still need to get a new bowling bag and a bigger one at that.

So there you go, my first post in months. =)

[djp1080]

Welcome back Phoney!
Glad you're safe and sound.

[got_a_300]

Glad to see your back on the boards I thought maybe you had
run off to Florida and forgotten all about us on here. LOL!!!!!

Wow it must be nice to have someone come up to you and just
give you some new bowling balls man I should be so lucky. LOL!!!!

[GrumpyCatFace]

Just ordered an IQ Tour, so I’ll be with you on that journey. Wish I had free bowling balls coming to me though!

[Phonetek]

She didn't just come up to me like I was a stranger. I've known her for a while from her coming in. I have frequently sat and talked to her extensively and I make a point to play her genre of music for her. Call it....good customer service. Plus, when I see her coming in the door on camera I whip her up her Bloody Mary just the way she likes it, strong and spicy, 3 olives and a pickle spear. It's on the counter before she gets around the corner waiting for her. =) I take good care of my regular peeps.

Also my son bowls right before her on his league and of course sticks around to practice. Multiple times he has bowled on the adjacent lane to her. She knows he's my kid so she offers some pointers to help him out. She's an excellent spare shooter, not much for throwing strikes but seldom opens. Very consistent bowler. Ball speed is very low, she's not exactly youthful. Another reason she has no use for 15 lb balls.

[Phonetek]

Glad to see your back on the boards I thought maybe you had
run off to Florida and forgotten all about us on here. LOL!!


Nah, could never forget about you guys. Besides, as far as I know Florida has internet too.

[Stormed1]

Blend 10 is a company started by Bill all. http://69.89.31.224/~blendon1/product/osw-by-blend10/ I have drilled several of the NST version for people and they seem to like them. IQ Tour and the Venom Shock will have similar ball motions and both e very versatile. Having had both to me the shock was a little stronger than the IQ. They both take well to surface changes and are VERY GOOD on sport patterns. Which Rebel ?

[vdubtx]

Good to see you back Phonetek.

IQ Tour is a great benchmark ball. Well, from what people tell me. I have never had one. LOL!!

[bdpeters]

whoo, nice to have you back. I hope all has been going well with you.

[drlawsoniii]

ugh and it begins...

[fordman1]

I thought about collecting money to pay your bail. No one would contribute though. Glad you are back it has been dull without you.

[boatman37]

ugh and it begins...

wow. pretty disappointing. a guy comes back with bad news and you can't say anything nice. if you don't like reading his posts then skip them. geeeesssshhhhhh.

[vdubtx]

ugh and it begins...

Block his posts or, you know, don't even click on them if you don't want to read them. Jeesh, some people, time to put drlawsoniii on ignore.

[Phonetek]

wow. pretty disappointing. a guy comes back with bad news and you can't say anything nice. if you don't like reading his posts then skip them. geeeesssshhhhhh.


Block his posts or, you know, don't even click on them if you don't want to read them. Jeesh, some people, time to put drlawsoniii on ignore.

LOL Thanks guys, no need to defend for me. If he doesn't like me he doesn't like me. I doubt he's the only one, just the only one that chooses to say anything about it. You can't please everyone and I've heard much worse from people who like me better. He started posting about me months ago, it's fine, I don't mind. It's of no consequence to me, just words on a screen. As a matter of fact, it gives me a chuckle the effort that has been put forthwith to try to invoke others to follow that has obviously been met with less than stellar results. In a round about sort of way it's a compliment. I respect the fact he has the guts to voice her dismay. And now back to our regularly scheduled programming.

Stormed1 - The Hammer Rebel has no other markings on it, it's blue and red if that helps?

Fordman - Bail money? LOL Come on man, I'm a lot of things but I tend to stay out of trouble with the law. Since I do bar tend, I do contribute to others possibly getting in trouble though. I try not to but even one or two drinks can do it depending on what it is. However, just in case....next time try a GoFundMe. You may get better results. Just make it sound good and off the wall, people love to donate for weird causes rather than the ones that make sense. =)

[drlawsoniii]

wow. pretty disappointing. a guy comes back with bad news and you can't say anything nice. if you don't like reading his posts then skip them. geeeesssshhhhhh.

Hard to skip them when it's a page long diatribe on every post everyone makes. And I'm not alone, I've had others thank me for telling me how it is. I don't come here to read someone's diary every day. I come for Bowl's knowledge of the history of the game, I come for Rob's tips on technique, and to read about how a select few did during their weekly league games. There are a few like me who get sick of being bombarded on every post by one persons ramblings that have little to do with the subject matter.

I don't know the guy, I've never met the guy, so why does it matter to me that he had a loss in the family. I was just glad that I could come here and drink my cup of coffee and see how I can become a better bowler.

[GrumpyCatFace]

Wow... there’s a douchebag in every crowd.

[J Anderson]

A friend of mine has the Hammer Rebel Yell. I’ve known him about 10 years, and this is the first time he has gotten a ball that he actually uses, rather than than trying it a few times and giving up because he can’t use it in the same comfort zone as his Hammer 3d Offset.

[djp1080]

drlaw... I come here to learn about bowling, too, and enjoyed my recent exchange with Rob very much. I'm happy that he didn't think I was trying to tear his comments apart as that was not what I was trying to do. I was trying to give my experiences and asking questions about them. Learned some in the process...
Of course, I really enjoyed those videos of Phonetek posted about behind the scene action at his place quite a while ago. Those were great!

[JasonNJ]

Who's this Phonetek guy? Should he do another introduction post? =P


Welcome back, my condolences about the father-in-law. I wish someone would gift me some bowling balls. (Hey bowlingball.com, isn't it time I win another ball? =P)

[Phonetek]

A friend of mine has the Hammer Rebel Yell. I’ve known him about 10 years, and this is the first time he has gotten a ball that he actually uses, rather than than trying it a few times and giving up because he can’t use it in the same comfort zone as his Hammer 3d Offset.

I'm a Hammer guy, always have been since they first came out. I'm not sure if I'll drill that one or not at this point. I have the VS to drill first, then I have the Rip'd and Black Hammer. For now I feel pretty well set up. Funny how I went to not knowing what to buy then suddenly not knowing what to drill. I'm pretty sure I'm going to give my son the choice of what he wants. Since right now I'm not doing any important bowling I figure his game takes priority. He's about ready to move up to 15# very soon. He's grown about a foot since the last video and weighs as much as I do now.

[drlawsoniii]

Wow... there’s a douchebag in every crowd.

Yeah and apparently it's you!

[Phonetek]

Originally Posted by boatman37
wow. pretty disappointing. a guy comes back with bad news and you can't say anything nice. if you don't like reading his posts then skip them. geeeesssshhhhhh.

Hard to skip them when it's a page long diatribe on every post everyone makes. And I'm not alone, I've had others thank me for telling me how it is. I don't come here to read someone's diary every day. I come for Bowl's knowledge of the history of the game, I come for Rob's tips on technique, and to read about how a select few did during their weekly league games. There are a few like me who get sick of being bombarded on every post by one persons ramblings that have little to do with the subject matter.

I don't know the guy, I've never met the guy, so why does it matter to me that he had a loss in the family. I was just glad that I could come here and drink my cup of coffee and see how I can become a better bowler.


Yeah and apparently it's you!

And there it is folks, take note....a perfect example of NOT one persons ramblings that have little to do with the subject matter. Excellent input regarding the OP, thanks.

[fordman1]

I like people who post all the time. Every once in a while I even like what they say. I like phoneys post too. I have fallen asleep reading a few because of their length. I didn't know that Drlawson was of the gentler sex.

[boatman37]

I'm trying to be nice so I have refrained from adding to this thread but I hope drlawson isn't a real Dr. with comments like that

[classygranny]

I like people who post all the time. Every once in a while I even like what they say. I like phoneys post too. I have fallen asleep reading a few because of their length. I didn't know that Drlawson was of the gentler sex.

Never in my day have a met a gentler sex person named Rob.

[Phonetek]

Never in my day have a met a gentler sex person named Rob.

That's my fault, I'll take the blame for that....in another post some months ago Grumpycatface said "Bye Felicia" to him which was pitifully the only response to the post. When I first read it I figured that was the name of the person he was referring to. I realize now it was a quote from the movie "Friday". I don't hear too many Friday references these days so that one slipped by. I guess there is something to be said for checking profiles which in this case I didn't nor do I care enough to do.

Coincidentally, "Bye, Felicia" is "the phrase 'to get anyone out of your face'," and is generally intended as a dismissive kiss-off.

[GrumpyCatFace]

Lol I didn’t realize that was the same person. Who spends their time trolling a bowling forum??

[drlawsoniii]

Lol I didn’t realize that was the same person. Who spends their time trolling a bowling forum??

No trolling just sick of reading diaries I didnt come here to read! That is all, you are dismissed!

Also, Flooding which is what all these diatribes are doing, can also be considered trolling.

[GrumpyCatFace]

https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/IJDYpeVYf9HLaBJTk2Ypgg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjtzbT0xO3c9NTQwO2g9Mzc5/http://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/bddc88961a9e14ccd97d46cc8fd1659d

[drlawsoniii]

Not gonna get rid of me that easily Grumpy...

[bdpeters]

you don't have to read the posts. just skip to posts that interest you personally.

[vdubtx]

Also, Flooding which is what all these diatribes are doing, can also be considered trolling.

The posts from phonetek are relevant to bowling and lots of people enjoy reading them. If you really have a thing about reading his posts, seriously, do yourself a favor and block him so you don't have to read them. It is very easy to do.

See below:

Click on link for user name:
https://i.imgur.com/vwfaaFi.jpg

Click On View Profile:
https://i.imgur.com/rXLjOc7.jpg

Click on Add to Ignore list:
https://i.imgur.com/DfTzQPH.jpg

Done. You will no longer see posts by phonetek.

[drlawsoniii]

The posts from phonetek are relevant to bowling and lots of people enjoy reading them. If you really have a thing about reading his posts, seriously, do yourself a favor and block him so you don't have to read them. It is very easy to do.

See below:

Click on link for user name:
https://i.imgur.com/vwfaaFi.jpg

Click On View Profile:
https://i.imgur.com/rXLjOc7.jpg

Click on Add to Ignore list:
https://i.imgur.com/DfTzQPH.jpg

Done. You will no longer see posts by phonetek.


Blocking doesn't resolve the issue, it just leaves gaps in the threads of others that he posts on which will leave the thread confusing. Talking about his life and taking the forum over as his personal blog is what I have the most problem with. His rant's go way off topic of threads that he doesn't start. If he want's to use the blog section for his life story that's fine, I just dont want to read it when i'm trying to follow a pertinent thread. I don't think that's too much to ask. There's a blog section for a reason.

[Amyers]

Good grief guys it's a bowling website. Usually the posts are at least tied to bowling somewhat. We've had much bigger annoyances here than anything phonetech says

[vdubtx]

Blocking doesn't resolve the issue, it just leaves gaps in the threads of others that he posts on which will leave the thread confusing. Talking about his life and taking the forum over as his personal blog is what I have the most problem with. His rant's go way off topic of threads that he doesn't start. If he want's to use the blog section for his life story that's fine, I just dont want to read it when i'm trying to follow a pertinent thread. I don't think that's too much to ask. There's a blog section for a reason.

It ignores his posts so you don't have to read them. Won't make it confusing for anyone else that wants to see the posts. What else is simpler than that?

[Phonetek]

For lack of a better metaphor, somewhere along the line I must have farted in your sandbox on this great playground we call Bowling Boards. However, that isn't against the rules of the playground and as far as I know, nothing I have done has violated any rules here. If I had, surely one of the mods would have contacted me regarding it. My guess is that harassing other members probably IS against the rules? Hmmmm? The fact of the matter is, this is a "Discussion Board" based on bowling, key word "Discussion".

Like any discussion online or otherwise, they can and do go off subject from the OP. Again, not against the rules. Go on ANY online forum and go back as far as you want, posts are hijacked more often than not. Even on this particular board, go back more than 1 year, before I joined. It's been going on since day one. The more replies they get the farther from the OP they are, I certainly didn't invent the practice. I might point out what you did in THIS post is hijacking so you're obviously a hypocrite. When I post something under the heading with anything "Bowling" related then my OP IS "Bowling" related in some way, where it goes from there is anyone's guess. Each post takes on a life of it's own, I expect it. That's what keeps things interesting. That's again where "discussion" comes into play.

If my posts are not bowling related, then they are in the "11th frame lounge" where they belong. My bowling posts may not be instructional like Rob & Bowl, or whatever else YOU may want to see but they do fall within the parameters of this discussion forum. Working at a bowling center I have a unique perspective about bowling that few if any others here currently have, that perspective is what I share. It's the behind scenes and other workings of a bowling center, that's what I contribute.

I can't help but notice there is a lack of others jumping on your bandwagon of Phonetek haters as you claim there are, perhaps they just clicked "Ignore" and moved on with their lives. It appears to me that my writings are appreciated by at the very least, the other people who commented in this post and I'm happy with that. I'm sorry you don't like my writing style. There are some that don't like Rob's or even Shakespeare's either, too bad for them.... their loss. I may have changed it to accommodate you had you PM'ed me and used some tact in private, I'm a reasonable guy. It's way past that time now so don't bother.

Instead you chose to be inflammatory, insulting and making this ridiculous infantile public display of whining reminiscent of Jerry Springer type drama trying to incite others to do the same. I no longer feel any need to change anything for you. It's sad how a mere blue collar guy like myself knows how to better treat people than a "distinguished medical professional" such as yourself, you should be ashamed.

IF you REALLY want to learn to be a better bowler from this forum then take the professional advice Rob has stressed a multitude of times and get a coach. I'm no longer commenting on this matter, I have better things to do. To quote Grumpy's quote. "Bye Felicia"

[GrumpyCatFace]

Blocking doesn't resolve the issue, it just leaves gaps in the threads of others that he posts on which will leave the thread confusing. Talking about his life and taking the forum over as his personal blog is what I have the most problem with. His rant's go way off topic of threads that he doesn't start. If he want's to use the blog section for his life story that's fine, I just dont want to read it when i'm trying to follow a pertinent thread. I don't think that's too much to ask. There's a blog section for a reason.

This thread was literally started by him, about him. If that’s too much for you to ignore, then the problem is yours.

[classygranny]

Keep posting PhoneTek. Love your perspective of the working side of our beloved sport.

I bowed out and quit posting as much as I use to - being about the only female on the boards, sometimes my opinions were not well accepted and I chose to "avoid" the confrontations.

Now, if you go the way of our past Iceman, then yes, I would consider that off the deep end, and an ignore - or more so, a speed thru read, would be in order.

Besides, you got the new equipment - what this post started out as - by being a good human being and treating people right. Isn't that part of our bowling sport as well?

[Phonetek]

Keep posting PhoneTek. Love your perspective of the working side of our beloved sport.

I bowed out and quit posting as much as I use to - being about the only female on the boards, sometimes my opinions were not well accepted and I chose to "avoid" the confrontations.

Now, if you go the way of our past Iceman, then yes, I would consider that off the deep end, and an ignore - or more so, a speed thru read, would be in order.

Besides, you got the new equipment - what this post started out as - by being a good human being and treating people right. Isn't that part of our bowling sport as well?

Thank you ClassyGranny, I take that as high praise. Oh I had no intention of no longer posting because of one ignorant person. It would take much more than that since all I am guilty of is having my own unique writing style which he don't like. Release the Kraken! Besides, a discussion board isn't about everyone agreeing, sometimes it's the disagreements that make it interesting.

I have read many of the writings of the Iceman you speak of. He too was unique, a little out there yes. That said, if you read between the lines and got past the tom foolery, he asked some good questions and made some good points now and again. It wasn't always an automatic speed thru.

I am quite aware my posts are long winded. That is simply because my style is being a story teller. I have been this way my whole life and online going back to the days of BBS's predating "the internet" as we know it, AOL and Compuserve. I'm not changing now. At least I use proper grammar and punctuation.

[bdpeters]

Amen

[chrono00]

Ah BBS’s... man I remember those good old days

Did you play legend of the red dragon on them too?

[Phonetek]

Ah BBS’s... ,an I remember those good old days

I dunno if I'd call them the good old days. Monochrome monitors, 5.25 floppy disks, ASCII art and rocketing down the information superhighway at top dial up speeds of 300 baud. Remember how high tech we thought the computers were in the movie War Games with that robotic voice saying "Greetings Professor Falcon...How about a nice game of chess?" LOL

I felt pretty far ahead of the game back then when in 1988 I bought my Mac IIcx, full color monitor, 16mb of Ram and a massive 40mb hard drive and the best part...a mouse! Sadly, being that far ahead of the game cost me more money than most of the cars I've bought to this day. I'm happy to say that very same computer is in my son's office and still works perfectly running MacOS 7.6.1. He uses it to edit sound and a paint program that's still 2nd to none utilizing a pressure sensitive stylus. For that stuff it's awesome, anything else not really... unless of course you enjoy staring at progress bars all day.

Legends of dragons, no I didn't really mess with games much. I think the first computer game I got into was the original Sid Meyer's Civilization Version 1. I'd stay up days in a row playing that game. I was more on the geeky side of the computer stuff back in those days. I'd hack the OS and a lot of goofy stuff. I can't really even think of anything that was actually productive that I did on computers in those days. All I know is I spent a lot of time doing it.

[tomcat]

hi all, I picked some newer balls up for 2019 season Radical The Fix, DV8 Vandal Strike, Hitman, Roto Grip Hyper Cell, Hustle HYB. 5 balls in all. I use mostly my older balls now. Faball Truck kicked my Vandal Strike out of the bag till I get use to it, LOL. Soon I test Hitman. Anyone have used the 5 newer balls I picked up. On the THS or dry backends.
I got Truck and AMF Sumo in bag now. I bring just 3 balls to league and throw on slow side.