You gave him your info and he recommended a ball, the Hammer Nail. Why do you feel he's "Pushing" it on you? Did you want or were interested in something else?Originally Posted by unclemantis
My first real discussion with a pro shop owner
On my way back from meeting with a client of mine I figured I would reroute myself and visit the local pro shop.
I walked in and was greeted as I walked in the door with a hello and asking if I needed help with anything. The owner was in the process of drilling a ball.
I looked around a short while and was amazed at the wide selection of balls. I asked if I could pick his brain and he said sure. I told him about my history, my accident and how I am back in the game. I told him about my experiences in 2 of the local houses and what I am currently using. Weight of ball, type, where I stand at each house and my experiences.
He recommended the Hammer Nail. I asked him if he watches me bowl or if he wants to see the oil pattern and he was actually against that. He told me that it would be a FALSE READ since I KNEW that I was being video taped or being watched.
He also told me that when I am ready to just come in and the fitting process takes about 45 minutes.
Overall I got a very good impression from him. My only concern right now is, was he just being a very good sales man and why would he want to push the Hammer Nail on me? He has been in business for over 20 years and he deals with a lot of pros that come in to so is he just very knowledgeable?
I am going to go get fitted tomorrow.
Thoughts before I blow $145 (all inclusive)?
You all know my story from the other posts. (Right bill?)
In the Bag: Hammer Nail, Smoke and Fire #13 RG (2.53) Diff (.055) - Bowling a 189 Game
Open Average: 171 High Open Game: 226
Tweener; Deep; Medium Loft; Low Backswing ; Speed: 12 MPH
You gave him your info and he recommended a ball, the Hammer Nail. Why do you feel he's "Pushing" it on you? Did you want or were interested in something else?
Last edited by bowl1820; 01-18-2013 at 10:57 PM.
Right handed Stroker, high track ,about 13 degree axis tilt. PAP is located 5 9/16” over 1 3/4” up.Speed ave. about 14 mph at the pins. Medium rev’s.High Game 300, High series 798
"Talent without training is nothing." Luke Skywalker
On my way home with my new Hammer. Will let you all know how my first games go
Good luck! 145 otd looks like a pretty fair price.
The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.
Congrats on the new ball!!!
That was a fair price. My only concern is how he determined your PAP. Granted, if it's off only a slight amount it won't really matter but if he is off by 1/2"-1" it could really alter the affect. As for his recommendation, he knows the houses you bowl in better than we do.
Anxiously awaiting the results
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Just got done with a little Practice.
Bowled a 201, 131, 160, 155, 145 for a 792 series!
The ball is very forgiving!
In the Bag: Hammer Nail, Smoke and Fire #13 RG (2.53) Diff (.055) - Bowling a 189 Game
Open Average: 171 High Open Game: 226
Tweener; Deep; Medium Loft; Low Backswing ; Speed: 12 MPH
A series only consists of 3 games.
Equipment:
Motiv: Forza, Forza Redine, Venom Shock, Tag
Storm: Sky Rocket
Track 100P Spare Ball
To be drilled: Motiv Jackal
Not true! Sport leagues consist of 4 game series.
Zothen
These where PRACTICE
In the Bag: Hammer Nail, Smoke and Fire #13 RG (2.53) Diff (.055) - Bowling a 189 Game
Open Average: 171 High Open Game: 226
Tweener; Deep; Medium Loft; Low Backswing ; Speed: 12 MPH
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