John Congdon

Bowling Shoes are arguably one of the most disregarded pieces of bowling equipment.  They can be almost as important as the bowling ball itself.  Many people think “Why buy a pair, the bowling center has them?”, which is true.  But how often do you share shoes with someone you don’t know.  Sure the bowling center sprays them, but they are never really clean.  You wouldn’t go play tennis without a tennis raquet, would you?

Beside bowling shoes are cheap today.  For the price of renting a pair of shoes 3 or 4 times, you can own your own pair that will hold up for hundreds of games, if not more.

When you are ready to choose a pair of bowling shoes, please read “Help Choosing the Right Bowling Shoes” by Keith Spear of bowlingball.com.

Strom came out with their new Storm Invasion.  I edited and posted the video a couple of weeks ago and am upset that my wrist was still hurting and I did not get a chance to throw this one.  Brian Halstrom loved it during testing and decided to throw it in league that week, shooting a whopping 781.

This bowling ball ranks 217.9 on the Perfect Scale and current sells for $139.99 on bowlingball.com.

Storm Invasion

I can not believe this happened so close to my house.  Not that I think that we are immune to hate crimes, it just hits home harder when it is closer for some reason.  I think it’s the fact that you aren’t so removed by distance.

I saw this and just have to say that I don’t understand people.  I get so ashamed that people like this exist. 

Watch the video below and then read the story at http://eqfl.blogspot.com/2009/12/three-years-ago-our-son-ryan-was.html.

There is an Invasion about to happen. 

The new Storm Invasion Bowling Ball is the latest Pro Performance bowling ball in the storm line.  With a 217.9 on the Perfect Scale, you know this bowling ball means business.

I have edited the video that we shot, and am saddened that my wrist is still bothering me to the point that I didn’t get to throw this one.  Brian Halstrom used the Storm Invasion in league last night and shot an 831. 

Purchase a Storm Invasion today for the lowest price on the Internet of $139.99.

Storm Invasion

As bowlingball.com’s article Used Bowling Shoes clearly points out, there should be no real reason to purchase used bowling shoes in today’s market.  Bowlingball.com has some outstanding prices on bowling shoes starting less than $20.  That’s roughly four rentals at your local bowling center, and your feet don’t have to share time with other stinky feet.

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We have already created numerous custom bowling balls for customers, and have been designing bowling balls for years.  We have the know how to create the best looking bowling ball while taking the curvature of the surface into account.

There are only a few days left to be able to order one in time for Christmas.

I have been reading some good things in the latest US Bowler magazine about Stu Upson that has taken over at the USBC.  He has made some great changes and the people I know at the USBC seem to like the direction he has gone so far.

That being said.  The sport has been declining in membership for years.  The dues we pay used to get some decent awards, but those seem to keep dwindling.  They spend our money on moving the headquarters to Texas (still not sure if this was good or bad).

There is also a Keynote speaker every year at Bowl Expo.  They seem to get people that aren’t part of the industry, such as Bill Cosby.  Any idea how much of our money goes to paying for these high profile people?  When I go to a tech conference, I want to see the leaders in tech.  When I go to a bowling conference, I want to see the leaders in bowling.

I just heard that for Bowl Expo 2010, they are getting Sarah Palin.  My political beliefs aside, why on Earth would you bring politics into something like this?  You are already going to alienate half of the attendees that don’t like her.   Not to mention that I am sure she doesn’t speak for free or even cheap.  I think that this is a bad move on the part of the USBC.

Just my $0.02

Just in time for the holidays.  New bowling balls from Ebonite. 

The Ebonite Magic Action is the next in the Magic line.

Ebonite Magic Action

Set to be released on 12/1/2009, the Ebonite Magic Action will retail for $129.99 and have a 198.5 on the Perfect Scale.

I just found this kind of funny/cute… received by email from my Mom