Expert: - 8/14/2009

Question
Do you know of anyone close to the Tucson, AZ. area that is exceptionally good at drilling bowling balls? Someone that will take the time to watch you bowl and drill a ball properly so it does not tear up ones hand. There doesn't seem to be anyone here in Tucson that is capable of doing this. Thanks

Answer
Ron,
Check out David Williams - Active Strike Zone Coaching in Tucson or James E. Tantlinger, Desert Sun Bowlers Shop in Tucson. Both are certified IBPSIA (International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association) technicians.  You can contact them through the Association website: www.ibpsia.com (http://www.ibpsia.com/regMem.asp?State=AZ)

Unfortunately, the business has changed so much in the last 15 years, that a very successful operator may not be as technically adept or current on fitting techniques as necessary for some types of players. My feelings have always been that non-IBPSIA members, DON'T KNOW, WHAT THEY DON'T KNOW.

Let me know how it goes. IBPSIA is the best education in the business. Good luck.