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by Sparks
May 10th, 2012, 3:25 pm
Forum: The Pro Shop
Topic: interchangeable thumbs
Replies: 12
Views: 3070

Re: interchangeable thumbs

I use the Turbo SwithGrips...the 1st generation inserts had smaller/weaker tabs I broke a couple. Shortly after they did beef up the tabs and I haven't broke one since. It's all really what ya have avaliable to you, the house I bowl and the other house where I most frequent are both Turbo sellers so...
by Sparks
May 10th, 2012, 3:16 pm
Forum: The Pro Shop
Topic: Hammer box stickers
Replies: 17
Views: 3564

Re: Hammer box stickers

I'll see what we have at the shop I know there is a pile of them,we sell quite a few Hammers...If there is an xtra there I'll get it and send it to ya...I'll be up there tonight...I'll let ya know late this evening, might be bowling 6 games if we make the cut in the League roll off...
by Sparks
May 1st, 2012, 3:36 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Anything better than Clean N' Dull for basic cleaning?
Replies: 12
Views: 2245

Re: Anything better than Clean N' Dull for basic cleaning?

I also use the 50/50 Simple Green and Alcohol mix for everyday cleaning...But I also use Clean and Dull every so often as well....
by Sparks
April 27th, 2012, 5:33 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Great analysis video
Replies: 17
Views: 4208

Re: Great analysis video

Great Video....Definately going to show this to my kids and some of the kids I help out....
by Sparks
April 20th, 2012, 2:49 pm
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: Oilers
Replies: 12
Views: 2125

Re: Oilers

I've had the Nano soild(sold it), and still have the Taboo and have the Defiant. I have thrown my friends Nexxus and Pursuit. All have been drilled relatively the same. I have been most successful with The Defiant. the Taboo would be my second the other 2 are good but just not doing it for me....I'm...
by Sparks
April 7th, 2012, 9:10 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: USBC & IBPSIA Conference Call 4/4 @ 2PM ET
Replies: 7
Views: 1302

Re: USBC & IBPSIA Conference Call 4/4 @ 2PM ET

not a single one at the house here either...the neighboring city house didn't either.
by Sparks
March 28th, 2012, 2:28 pm
Forum: Coaching Discussion
Topic: Looking for a coach in West Central Illinois
Replies: 3
Views: 1276

Re: Looking for a coach in West Central Illinois

Curious if you have been in contact yet and if you had good results...
by Sparks
March 20th, 2012, 1:27 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: would you bowl more because of...
Replies: 10
Views: 1833

Re: would you bowl more because of...

no...I'd bowl more if the price of games went down...$4.25 a game gets expensive really quick....An hourly option would be good but they'd never consider it...would be great to get an hour of no scoring just bowl....
by Sparks
March 18th, 2012, 3:44 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Bowlingchat polos
Replies: 4
Views: 2731

Re: Bowlingchat polos

they are a great shirt... I'll defiantely get one if they do it again....
by Sparks
March 7th, 2012, 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God Bless Monica Freshour
Replies: 18
Views: 2567

Re: God Bless Monica Freshour

My thoughts are with you and your family...
by Sparks
March 7th, 2012, 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ball Revivor Over or Ball Revivor Bath
Replies: 37
Views: 10380

Re: Ball Revivor Over or Ball Revivor Bath

I have recently purcahse a Revivor Oven as well. All I can say is it is far better than the water treatment method I was doing previously...The pads wipe the oil away better since I did fold a few stacked paper towels under them for a lil added pressure.
by Sparks
February 27th, 2012, 11:32 pm
Forum: Coaching Discussion
Topic: Looking for a coach in West Central Illinois
Replies: 3
Views: 1276

Re: Looking for a coach in West Central Illinois

I know it'd be a lil bit of drive,2 hrs I'd guess, but I highly recommend Tom Carter in Rockford.
Not that I'm anybody but I've come along way since going to him...
815-332-4643...This is the # for his Pro Shop @ Cherry Bowl..
by Sparks
February 26th, 2012, 6:50 pm
Forum: Coaching Discussion
Topic: PVC Targeting Tool
Replies: 12
Views: 6774

Re: PVC Targeting Tool

Buggs41, never thought of an o-ring before, gonna have to give it a try and see how it does. I'd think it could work out well it just has to offer a lil resistance to the slide from wanting to walk....gonna have to stop at Home Depot and get some and give it a whirl.... Thanx for the suggestion... T...
by Sparks
February 26th, 2012, 6:34 pm
Forum: The Pro Shop
Topic: Revivor Oven is Great !!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1820

Re: Revivor Oven is Great !!!!

I usually let them cool a few hours or overnight depending on the time I finish baking them before I resurface them back to desired finish ....I can't find my manual but I think it said to wait at least an hour before use but don't hold me to that...
by Sparks
February 26th, 2012, 5:54 pm
Forum: Coaching Discussion
Topic: PVC Targeting Tool
Replies: 12
Views: 6774

Re: PVC Targeting Tool

Buggs41, Yes it sits on the rail and the return cap... for the rail side I took a small piece of pvc and cut it in half to give it some hold on the rail cap. the drop downs for the "gate" are made from PVC furniture T's which I sanded out a lil bit more to allow them to swing I also added ...
by Sparks
February 26th, 2012, 5:39 am
Forum: Coaching Discussion
Topic: PVC Targeting Tool
Replies: 12
Views: 6774

Re: PVC Targeting Tool

I built this set this past summer. The set with the screen is dual purpose it can be used with or without the screen. With the screen we put it at the arrows and set the gate opening at the desired arrow we are looking to play without the down lane taking away from focus on mark. Without the screen ...
by Sparks
February 2nd, 2012, 2:14 am
Forum: The Pro Shop
Topic: Revivor Oven is Great !!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1820

Revivor Oven is Great !!!!

I purchased one on the Holiday Special,an awesome deal by the way. While I was recovering from a torn muscle in my bicep I ran some of my gear thru a cycle and did a total resurface.....All I can say is WoW....My Taboo is screaming just like it was out of the box....I just did a couple of my friends...
by Sparks
January 29th, 2012, 5:48 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Stop House Shots Movement
Replies: 46
Views: 14172

Re: Stop House Shots Movement

Our House at the beginning of this past season put out a tightened up shot compared to last years...It was a like taking a ball away from a group of kids they were crying and bitchin up a storm...after the 2nd week about 5 of the 15 teams went to the house owners and stated if this is the shot then ...
by Sparks
January 4th, 2012, 2:41 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Congratulations BowlingChat!
Replies: 17
Views: 5790

Re: Congratulations BowlingChat!

Truly Awesome...This site Rocks.....It's getting better every day and is the Premier Bowling site for Knowledge of the sport...
by Sparks
November 17th, 2011, 2:16 am
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: Switchgrip on polyester ball
Replies: 8
Views: 1474

Re: Switchgrip on polyester ball

I've had my switchgrip in a white dot for 2 yrs with only super glue and haven't had any problems what so ever...thats all they use at our local proshop and haven't had any come out...