Demo days?

[boatman37]

So what are demo days like? Never been to one. Just heard there is one coming up here soon. What should I expect? Guessing Brunswick folks would be there? Or just the PSO? Says they are using Ultimate thumbs. Pretty sure mine are Turbo so guess they won't work? Doubt I go cause I don't need anything but...

[J Anderson]

So what are demo days like? Never been to one. Just heard there is one coming up here soon. What should I expect? Guessing Brunswick folks would be there? Or just the PSO? Says they are using Ultimate thumbs. Pretty sure mine are Turbo so guess they won't work? Doubt I go cause I don't need anything but...

The only one I’ve gone to was part of a Next Level coaching event. I don’t really know the PSO at the center where it was held so I’m not sure if he was involved at all. The guy who helped me with the balls I tried is a regional employee of Storm. At least I think that’s what he is.
They will find a ball that’s very close to your span but the pitches will be generic. They will try to find proper size grips for you and might even tweak them with a piece of tape or two.

[boatman37]

The only one I’ve gone to was part of a Next Level coaching event. I don’t really know the PSO at the center where it was held so I’m not sure if he was involved at all. The guy who helped me with the balls I tried is a regional employee of Storm. At least I think that’s what he is.
They will find a ball that’s very close to your span but the pitches will be generic. They will try to find proper size grips for you and might even tweak them with a piece of tape or two.

It's at our local center and my PSO actually posted it so I know he will be there. I got my PAP checked last week and wondered if there were Brunswick guys there maybe they would have some advice or comments about what I currently have. I wouldn't expect them to do it for free so I'd feel obligated to buy a ball, which I do not need. I'm not the kind of guy to take advantage of something like that for free so out of respect and thankfulness I'd buy something...lol. Just basically wondering if it might be something that might help my game.

[Phonetek]

What's an ultimate thumb?

[boatman37]

What's an ultimate thumb?

It's a brand of switch grip I guess. Never heard of it before but the post said they use Ultimate thumbs and that Vice and Turbo won't work. So wondering if They will have a bunch of those drilled up in different sizes?

[Ryster]

My PSO has been involved in numerous Storm test drives. They basically drill up balls using common/standard layouts and common spans. The holes have neutral pitches. They use snap-in interchangeable finger and thumb inserts to get you as close as possible to your normal size. The fit isn't perfect, and people have gotten blisters after throwing balls since the fit is off. There are usually balls in 14 and 15 pound weights. Very few 16 and very few 12 or 13. The balls are shipped around to different test drive events in the region. They usually give bowlers 1-2 hours of unlimited bowling to throw whatever they wish, but it can sometimes be tough to get your hands on the really popular new stuff if there are a lot of people.

You don't need to feel obligated to buy anything. That is why it is a test drive. It gives you the chance to try different equipment and see if there is something you are interested in. If there isn't, there is no need to buy anything. If there is something you absolutely love then it might be worth. You don't buy a new car every time you test drive one, test driving a bowling ball is the same idea.

It is surprising the event is free. There is usually a $10-$20 cover charge in events around here. The cover charge is then refunded if you buy a ball.

[boatman37]

My PSO has been involved in numerous Storm test drives. They basically drill up balls using common/standard layouts and common spans. The holes have neutral pitches. They use snap-in interchangeable finger and thumb inserts to get you as close as possible to your normal size. The fit isn't perfect, and people have gotten blisters after throwing balls since the fit is off. There are usually balls in 14 and 15 pound weights. Very few 16 and very few 12 or 13. The balls are shipped around to different test drive events in the region. They usually give bowlers 1-2 hours of unlimited bowling to throw whatever they wish, but it can sometimes be tough to get your hands on the really popular new stuff if there are a lot of people.

You don't need to feel obligated to buy anything. That is why it is a test drive. It gives you the chance to try different equipment and see if there is something you are interested in. If there isn't, there is no need to buy anything. If there is something you absolutely love then it might be worth. You don't buy a new car every time you test drive one, test driving a bowling ball is the same idea.

It is surprising the event is free. There is usually a $10-$20 cover charge in events around here. The cover charge is then refunded if you buy a ball.

Not free. $20 and I think they are limiting it to 20 people per session and there are 2 sessions.

[Ryster]

Not free. $20 and I think they are limiting it to 20 people per session and there are 2 sessions.

Since there is a $20 fee, that is even more of a reason not to feel compelled to buy anything since you are paying something to test drive the product.

The events are pretty popular and usually fill up. They also tend to generate a pretty good burst of sales for the shop hosting it. My PSO would usually see 30-40 new ball orders after each event. That's kind of the point of the whole exercise...get bowlers pumped for a new ball after throwing the latest and greatest.

I always wonder what they do with the sample balls when they are done with their test drives...recycle/crush them, donate them to junior bowlers, plug and sell as used, etc. Since they get shipped around and used by numerous bowlers they may just end up pretty beat and ultimately get discarded.

[SRB57]

The one demo day I went to (hammer, ebonite) there was a $20 fee which included 2 hours of demoing whatever ball they had plus they had bower ID which gave ball speed,rev rate,tilt rotation and pap. It was fun and well worth the $20. Steve

[boatman37]

The one demo day I went to (hammer, ebonite) there was a $20 fee which included 2 hours of demoing whatever ball they had plus they had bower ID which gave ball speed,rev rate,tilt rotation and pap. It was fun and well worth the $20. Steve

I would definitely go if they gave out that info