What do you do with your old equipment?

[Hampe]

I started with a Global Link (entry level performance) when I was learning to hook, and then once I got the hang of it I added a Virtual Gravity. I still use both those balls (I use the Link as the spare ball) and recently added a Brunswick Massive Damage (waiting for it to be drilled). I guess I could also keep my 16. lb ball in case something happens to my Link.....since I would be without a spare ball in that case. Hmmm....now that I think about it I might hang on to it a bit longer

[got_a_300]

I have started plugging some of my old bowling balls to give away to some of the younger
bowlers around here that can handle the heavier balls and can not afford the price of new
balls as I can not throw a 16lb ball any longer without causing myself some real pain in my
lower back.

I have had several that have cracked in half on their own from setting around from back
in the late 80's early 90's getting hot and cold I guess in my ball room. I have 2 bowling
balls that I will never part with my Ebonite black Turbo 299 game ball and my Brunswick
Teal Rihno Pro 300 game ball I always say that I want to be buried with them even if they
crack in half also LOL!!!!!

[TheSheibs]

I would love to donate my ball to a youth league or high school team. Only problem is that my initials are engraved on it. I do have a second used ball that I don't use any more that could make for a good starter ball for someone. I have been meaning to take it into a local shop for them to try to sell. Just havent gotten around to it yet.

[billf]

Engraving can be filled in real cheap if the bowler doesn't want them. Some of the kids are so grateful they don't even care. Usually it's the boys who have a problem if the ball has a women's name on it. Let have let up on the color of the ball since seeing me throw purple/orange and a purplish pink ball. When they ask I tell them the truth; I care more about how it scores than how it looks doing it.

[eugene02]

as long as it does the job.. No further comments shall be given to the ball..