If I were to go down that road; the 3 balls I've looked at are:
Motiv Arctic Sniper: $95 on bowlingball.com, I could probably get it for $145-$165 drilled from the pro shop.
Columbia WD: $53-$58 + $25 shipping online, I could probably get it for $125 drilled from the local pro shop.
Storm Mix: $60 on bowlingball.com, I could probably get it for $125-$145 drilled from the pro shop.
I think I can also get a NFL Vis-a-Ball for like $89.95 on BowlerX...free shipping, probably another $45 to drill it...so that would be $134.99.
So yeah, cheapest option...a $53 WD + $45 drilled = $98 + tax
Remember, it's not just the cost of the ball...I got 10 balls in my closet...it's the $450 in drilling (and the lack of need) that keeps them there.
And I know people on this site get "wired" when people don't automatically take their advice...but like I said, I am not ruling out a plastic ball as an option to improve my spare game. I just have some elements I need to fix before making that move will be optimized. It's not the $125...or the space in my bag...or stubbornness...it's just a "work in progress". All advice appreciated and considered and perhaps will even be acted on at some point.
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