Bowlers Journal International - February 2008 - (Page 81) MARKETPLACE DUE TO THE HUGE SUCCESS OF THE original Barb Wire Viz-A-Ball, BowlingBall. com is bringing back the uniquely designed ball in a new color option. The Pink Barb Wire will help bowlers get in touch with their feminine side while still looking great. For additional info on this and other Viz-ABalls, visit bowlingball.com. A GLOW BOWLING SHOE FEATURING the high quality for which the company is known has been introduced by Linds. Made from heavy guage sport leather, the new Linds Flame is 100-percent black light responsive, fully lined, and features a cushioned insole, genuine leather slide sole, and stitched and cemented heels. Visit linds.com for details. OWNERS OF SMALLER CENTERS HAVE asked for a furniture solution that is spaceefficient while promoting fun and socialization, and Orbit from QubicaAMF delivers. Stools rotate so customers can face any BOWLERS ARE NOW ABLE TO USE Kegel's website as a source for an array of bowling-related information, including oil patterns being used in Kegelmaintained events, technician Klogs (blogs), tournament stories, special-interest articles and more. To see the enhanced website and content, visit kegel.net. THE PROFESSIONAL BOWLERS ASSOciation and technology provider Outdoor Inspired Technologies have announced the launch of PBA Mobile, an online, subscription-based mobile phone service. By going to pba.com/mobile, fans can sign up for an SMS (text messaging) service for $1.99 per month or $19.95 per year. That service provides weekly telecast alerts and up-to-date news delivered from the PBA directly to a mobile phone. TAPE SCAPES, THE FIRST LINE OF SKINprotection and fitting tapes to include lively and fun graphic landscapes, have been introduced by Turbo 2N-1 Grips. Bowlers will enjoy the same benefits of their traditional Power Supplies tapes, but with added flare. Each design will be available for a limited time. For info, pro shop operators may call 888-2N1-GRIP. FEATURING THE DOUBLE-SIDED DOOMSday Bomb core and all-new Pure Gold solid reactive coverstock, the BuzzBomb has been introduced by Lane #1. According to the company, this combination provides double the torque and double the hook on the backend. To learn more about this new release, visit lane1bowling.com. CREATIVE DESIGN ASSOCIATES HAS ENtered the masking unit and design panel business, offering "billboard supergraphics" with both fine art and advertising appications. For more info, call 505-388-3545. US STELTRONIC HAS INTRODUCED Vision — high-definition lane graphics and information featuring patented 3D interactive graphics with three animation modes, unique animations and real movie clips. The company also has introduced Focus — a fully customizable front desk and back office system, based on the latest Microsoft technology, with plug-ins for every major operations area, plus integrated point-of-sale and reservations systems based on a fully scalable database. For more information, call 800-942-5939 or visit ussteltronic.com. THE GS-X PINSETTER WAS DESIGNED with the bowling center operator in mind. The Brunswick machine improves profits by reducing the need for replacement parts, and cutting down on labor, electricity and pin replacement costs. For a free pinsetter ROI analysis and consultation, call 800-923-BOWL, or to learn more about the GS-X, visit brunswickbowling.com. THE PERFORMANCE POWER OF HAMmer's Black Widow arsenal has been enhanced with the additon of the aggressive Black Widow Bite. The ball is designed to offer extra "bite" in oil, with the backend reaction for which the Black Widow balls are known. It features the Violent Bite Reactive coverstock, has a 4,000-grit sanded finish, and is available in 12- to 15-lb. weights. For more information, visit hammerbowling.com. THE NEW GLOWROD FASCIA AND QUARter Round Trim from ZOT Pinsetter Parts are designed to improve the appearance of and highlight the riser or step from the bowlers' settee area to the approach. The maintenance-free riser is highlighted in either a glow or non-glow environment, and also provides a safer atmosphere — particularly in a glow environment. To learn more, call ZOT at 800-525-8116. direction. The mid-height table and stool facilitate getting up and down to bowl. And Orbit fits easily into a smaller settee, leaving more free space for bowlers. For more information, visit qubicaamf.com. PEOPLE LOVE TO BOWL, BUT SOMEtimes they need to be reminded to come back. According to eBowl.biz, the most effective way to do this is via e-mail marketing. eBowl.biz takes care of the "techy" issues — such as spam filters, black lists, ISP throttling of e-mail, image blocking and so on — to make sure a center's marketing message actually gets delivered. The company, now serving bowling centers in more than 25 states, can design, format, deliver and track e-mail campaigns at affordable rates. For further info, visit eBowl.biz and then call 877-326-9599. FEBRUARY 2008 bowlers journal international 81 http://kegel.net http://bowlingball.com http://pba.com/mobile http://ussteltronic.com http://linds.com http://www.brunswickbowling.com http://www.qubicaamf.com http://lane1bowling.com http://hammerbowling.com http://eBowl.biz http://eBowl.biz
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