Just wanted to let you know I had 793 tonight.  Started off 269 came back with 270 had first 6 last game then couldn't carry the ten. Thanks again!

Andy Mieden 

Susie:   I received a call today from Ann Cerniglia who was in the pro shop on Saturday and purchased a 14# Storm Anarchy.  She loves the ball and bowled a 579 series.  She said this is the best she has ever bowled.  She wanted to thank both Gregory and Rob for helping her choose a ball and working with her.  She is a very satisfied customer and will refer people to the shop!

 Hi Rob

Hello Rob,

It had been 16 years (since I bowled league) and thought that it might be time to try bowling again (started this Fall).  I have to tell you that you and your staff have been nothing but professional at what you do. I tried another pro shop in the area before I was told about your pro shop. They did a good job I had thought, but my thumb was ripping up after just three games.  I came to you, and now my thumb is in perfect shape, and the first time I bowled with my new balls I beat my avgerage by 100 pins. The next week I passed it by 125 pins for series.  I had games of 200-245-265, and only see good things ahead!  A "thank you" to you and your staff!  You have brought me back to loving the game again!            

John Bushaw

Rob, the balls were a big success in their debut.  Cody shot 710 and Jordan shot 695.   Cody was able to get real deep like he use to and loved it. Same with Jordan.   Thanks again for taking care of my boys. Happy Holidays!

Craig Zirbel

 Rob,

Looks like you got exactly what I expected on the Lane Masters Buzz Attack for the fresh with 249 and the Motiv Primal Impulse 246 for later in a set.   Poor mental adjustments (hand position) in middle game cost me and 2 missed 10 pins.  670 out of the gate.  Both balls exactly what I expected for ball motion.  You laid them out and drilled them perfect!

Scott Starks

 Hi Rob,

Hey Rob,

 Finally got to use the new ball last night, 680.  It works really well on the Lake.Geneva Lanes house shot.  I was about 4 boards left with my feet and had ample room to miss outside or inside a couple boards.  I think I only left 2 ten pins all night.  I came out of the ball well and couldn’t be any happier with OUR choice!  I’m sure I’ll be up to see you again.  Thanks much and I hope you enjoy the holiday season.

Ken Lindberg

 Hi Rob,
 The Marvel Pearl is continuing to do well and I’m liking it even more now that I’m getting used to it. Had 673 with it last night...ave. 220+ with it so far overall. Nice ball!
Scott Packel

 Rob,

(Darin's son Trey) 

Trey shot a solid 587 with the new ball.  It rolled very well at Village Lanes on their house shot.  When he rolled it like he should, the ball had a terrific reaction, and carried corners much better.  Thanks

Darin K. Powers

 Hi Rob,

 Just wanted to drop you a line and thank you for doing an excellent job of recommending and drilling my 2 new bowling balls. After being out of the sport since 1995, I had absolutely no idea what to get.You made the right call,I had my first 700 since 1995 on Monday with a 213, 215, and 279 for 707. I am throwing a lot more strikes than I ever have before. Thanks again !

 Brett Rechek

Rechek's Market, Beaver Dam

Hi Rob,

I wanted you to know what my season ended like.  I had seven 800 series (802,803,810,812,814,825) and the new house record at Sport Bowl with an 853.  I end up with three 300's,  1-299,  1-298,  1-297 and 2 - 290's. My high "end of the year" bowling averages included a 240 and a 237. Hope to see you soon.

After going for that 290 in the 2nd game on Wednesday night in the Dream Lanes 3-man, I got it right Thursday night with a 300 in the second game on 25-26 with the NPT Scorcher for $100 and struck out in all 3 games for another $9.

Dave Shaw drilled that ball at Rob's. On the old wood China shot at Dream that ball is gangbusters. The guys will attest that ball carries the world on some really off hits. Holds pocket with that NPT cover without the over reaction off the dry. It has some moxy in the pocket faces up perfect and doesn't ping 10's like you can on a condition like that.

Jessi, Jeanne and I are tied for 5th in the team with 2295. They both bowled great!

Scott

Rob – just a quick note, I got a ball (Storm Anarchy) from you in late February, (won at city tourney) I love the ball never had one so easy to throw. I have used in league for 4 series and have had a 600, 691, 600, & 714.  I have never had 4 consecutive 600 series in my life! Thanks again!!

 Jerry Schultz

Hey Rob,

I meant to email you earlier, but I wanted to thank you for the SMASH. Last Thursday I shot a 720. And the Thursday before I shot 689. I've been very excited so thank you very much.

Theresa (Pearson) Frosh

 

Rob,

I don't know if you had a chance to talk to Shaw about my complaint with my bowling ball grip but I thought I would email you about it. I bowled with Dave and Eric Pederson in the Henry Hitter this weekend. We went into the 4th game about 30 pins off the cut figuring a 700 game would get us into the match play. Dave did his part and posted a 279 game. I came up with a chance for a 269 game if I struck out. I had been throwing quite well with my Virtual gravity in the 3rd and 4th games (first two games stunk) I was focused when I threw my first ball in the 10th but mysteriously the ball did not flip as I expected. Then I noticed the ball was not my Virtual Gravity but my Agent. I picked up the single pin spare and finished with a 246. I was concentrating so much on my shot and my mechanics before I bowled that my ball type slipped my mind. My complaint is that your ball drilling is so accurate that I could not tell which ball I was throwing. Shaw and Pederson could not figure why I changed balls when I was locked in for 9 frames. After I told them what happened we had a good laugh. Of course this was after we shot 703 and made the cut.

Merry Christmas and keep up the good work.

Bill Kreitzman

Note from Rob:  We need to put pink grips in one of them so there is no way you can screw up!

Rob,

First time out with my Mission 2.0 at Village Lanes:  246-254-247, 24 strikes!

Dave Massey

Hi Rob,

I just wanted to let you know how well I have been bowling since purchasing the Storm Hy-Road in Fall, 2010.  You recommended this ball and all I can say is you helped turn my bowling game up a few notches!!  I was leaving some 10 pins and you made the adjustment with the extra hole and things started heating up after that.  Here are my latest 6 series, four of them from Kettle Moraine Bowl and two at Tower Lanes in Beaver Dam: 782, 722, 760, 685, 726, and 792 (my personal best)!  My average had dipped to 2017 at Kettle Moraine Bowl, where normally I am around 214.  Since the addition of the Storm Hy-Road my average has jumped to 227.  My goal was 220 for the season.  Last week, after throwing the 792 set, I had several of the leagues top bowlers comment on my game and the ball.  I told them of your business and several knew your name…  I have never had a streak like this that I can remember.  What a ride it’s been!!!  Best part of last week’s 792 series was having my Dad there to see it.  I’ll never forget it.  Thanks again for setting me up with this ball and the exceptional customer service.

Sincerely, Doug Duernberger, Beaver Dam, Wi

Thanks for all of your pointers. You guaranteed me a 300 game in my lifetime and it came about a month after getting my new Ebonite Mission. Thanks so much!

Brian Donarski

Before the season started I heard about Rob and purchased my first ball from him. I found out that my whole arsenal was drilled wrong by my former pro shop. He fixed me up and right away I was seeing results. I was bowling okay but I knew I needed to build up my aresenal. I went down to Rob and we talked a bit about the reaction that I had and the reaction I knew I needed. After a few suggestions I purchased 2 new balls; an Ebonite Evolve and a Hammer Jigsaw. That weekend I had my local city tournament and did very well. My partner and I ended up taking 2nd in doubles and I took first in scratch singles, hadicapped singles, and handicapped all events! I can't tell you how appreciative I am!   This was the highlight of my career so far!  Rob is so knowlegable and talented that if you want maximize results and score better you must let him drill a ball(s) for you.  I've been to many different shops over the years and none has even come close to the service you get with Rob!
 
Thanks for everything,
Mike Monheim
 

Rob,

Thank you very much for the fantastic customer service.  You recommended a great ball with the perfect fit!  I already see much more potential in my game.  I appreciate your tips and directions very much.  Thanks again for a great experience!

Sincerely,

Susan Serrault

Hi Rob,

The past couple years I've been averaging around the 150's and 160s without ever having a 600 series or a 200 game (I think my high was 198).  Then this year I decided it was time to get a new ball.  I had heard your name from a few others and how helpful you are with making sure people get the ball that's best for them.  A week before league started I came in to find my new weapon. You watched me bowl with my old ball to see my delivery and ball reaction. After a few recommendations I decided to go with the Storm Second Dimension.  I have to say that I love this ball!  It has the perfect amount of reaction for my throw.  It's not overly aggressive to where I can't control it but has the power to hit the pocket with impressive force. In combination of my new ball and with your very helpful tips on my delivery, I am now averaging in the 180s and have had 14 games over 200!   I can't believe the improvement!   I have also now have four 600 series, my high being a 643, and just two weeks ago I had my all-time high game of 267! The change is amazing, and in just a few short months. I plan on getting a second ball with you before next season. 

Last night, I brought my fiancee' to the shop.  He has not been in a league before this year.  This is his first ball (a great birthday present idea by the way!).  We got him the Columbia Bedlam (drilled by Dave).  Looks sharp!  I have to admit I'm having a little ball envy.  I think it was huge for him to have someone professional watch his delivery, give him some tips, and let him know that he's actually delivering quite well. He's very excited to bowl league after last night.  I'll keep you posted on how he does. Thanks again for all your help and expertise. I recommend your service to everyone I hear talking about getting new equipment. It has definitely made a huge difference for this "average Jane" bowler.  My next goal...get my average up to 200 :)

Theresa Tennant

Rob,

Tried Red Death at Baraboo Monday night, inauspicious start (my fault). Almost didn't take it to the Dells last night--thought it would break too hard. Glad I did!!! Had 300 second game. Had 738 series which is OK, but it's the first one in the last 11 weeks. Had five 7's in the first 11 weeks until they had the oil/oiler problems. I give the ball credit, it really hits the pins hard.

Thanks for a GREAT drilling.

Dave Daley

The Morich Frenzy ball finally is paying off. 300-278-192 for 770 (my highest series of the year and my 3rd 300) Tuesday night in our Dream Lanes Senior Classic League!

Jim Capener

Richgel's blog:  One score of note from the weekend was Scott Starks' 800 (299-255-246) using a Roto-Grip Nomad Solid on Saturday in the Monona Home Talent Doubles Tournament at Village Lanes. Randy Rivers added 648 and the duo added 126 pins handicap for a 1,574 total that moved them into third place.

Scott Starks

Recently I made a trip out to Rob Baileys pro shop and Lanes to purchase a new bowling ball.  My PBA experience league switched oil patterns to the “chameleon” pattern.  The first week of bowling on this pattern I had a difficult time matching up my equipment to bowl on this pattern.  I struggled to barely get over a 500 series.  I went out to Rob’s and explained this to him.  Rob considered many bowling ball choices but first decided to observe the ball reaction of one of my current bowling balls.  After watching me throw several shots on his lanes he decided that my bowling ball reaction was not reading the midlane early enough.  Rob was able to drill an extra hole into this bowling ball creating an earlier roll which smoothed out the roll from the midlane through back end.  The next night out on the same PBA pattern I shot 605 using that same ball all three games.  That was my high series of the year in this league.  I have been a customer of Robs for several years.  This is a great example of why I keep traveling the extra distance to go back out there.  Rob and his staff are experts in the knowledge of todays bowling equipment and bowling ball drilling.  As far as customer service?  Well, all I can say is I went out there expecting to spend a lot of money and I walked out completely satisfied without spending a dime.  Rob and his staff are truly interested in finding the best fit for the bowler and not making top profit at every opportunity.  I would recommend Rob Baileys Pro shop and Lanes to anyone interested in purchasing new bowling equipment.

-Shawn Mitchell

One more thing, I was going to tell you to cancel the order(just kidding), because last night I shot another 800 series......276-268-258=802, this was with the Roto-Grip Horizon... LOL........looking forward to using the new Hammer on Sunday in the Dells........CYA sat.....WAGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Scott Wagner

The 11th Frame: Laemmrich sets MBA season high with 822

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May 6, 2009

Hi Rob,

I just wanted to let you know that you "lied" to me when you sold me my Storm Double Agent bowling ball on January 31^st of this year.  I came to you looking for a ball that would just hook a little bit to give me some better pin action since I’ve never bowled with a hook before.  You recommended the Double Agent would be perfect for my skill level and “promised” me that my average would increase “20 pins”.  My current average was 147.  Well the first week after getting that ball, I bowled a 531 series – an average of 177/game.  Clearly, that’s more than the promised 20 pins I was looking for.  I think that was the first 500 series I had ever thrown as well.  Then I followed it up with series of 562, 605, 565, and 597.  Yes, my first 600 series!  Suddenly I’m bowling 200 games every week, when I used to bowl a 200 pin game maybe once a year.  I ended up the season with all but one series above 500 and an average of 184, since getting my new ball, almost 40 pins over my old average, much more that the 20 pins that you promised!  Unbelievable!

All kidding aside, I can’t thank you enough for assessing what I needed, and finding a ball that would work for my ability to get the results that I was looking for.  This ball certainly has accomplished that.  Because of you, I was “made” to go to the State Bowling tournament this year (my first time).  I guess I can forgive you for only promising me a 20 pin increase. 

Oh, one more thing.  When I came in I told you that I was not striving to be a 200 average bowler.  I just wanted to up my average a little bit and to not buy as many beer frames.  I hate to say this, but this is one area where the ball falls short.  It looks like I may be approaching that 200 average, and I still buy just as many beer frames!  How come this ball doesn’t work in the 5^th frame? 

Thanks again for all your help.  I would definitely recommend you to others and will be back again when it’s time to increase my average another 20 pins!

Kevin Braun

Answer from Rob an the 5th (beer) frame.  "Tell your ball it is only the fourth frame, or maybe the 6th frame.  If that doesn't work, try leaving a 10 or 4 pin on purpose!  That's harder to do that getting a strike!"

3-2-09

Rob,

I have to thank you for the time you spent with me getting my Rotogrip Cell to work for me.  The newly polished ball totally works better for the conditions and the new hand position you told me to try has given my game new life even with my older balls.  I’ve been struggling this year to shoot upper 6’s and 7’s but last week I shot a 676 on Thursday and a 714 on Saturday night.  These were my two best series of the year so far and now my confidence is soaring because of the way the ball reacts off my hand it feels like no matter what I do it’s going to find the pocket.  People deserve to know the amount of customer service they get when the get a ball through you.  It was the best money I’ve spent on a ball even though I only use it on specific conditions.  Thanks again for the advice!  I can’t wait to come back and get a few more pointers some time to really bring my game to the next level!

Thanks a bunch,

Stuart Wakeman

Hi Rob,

You won't believe it, but in my first series I bowled a 763 series (225-259-279) with my new ball (Roto Grip Cell), my highest series ever! Luckily my Sunday house had a good deal of oil on the lanes. The ball was amazing, and it carried everything (I gotta admit I threw a few not so wonderful shots that still carried and found the pocket and hit hard).  I pulled it out last night at Badger Bowl and bowled a 237 the first game until the oil disappeared. I still used it the last 2 games, but couldn't control it due to the dryness (still managed a small 600 though).  So far I absolutely love it! Thanks for the wonderful job, and I'll probably be bringing in my Xfactor to be re-drilled one of these days.

Thanks again, Dave Helmers

Hi Rob, 

The past couple years I've been averaging around the 150's and 160s without ever having a 600 series or a 200 game (I think my high was 198).  Then this year I decided it was time to get a new ball.  I had heard your name from a few others and how helpful you are with making sure people get the ball that's best for them.  A week before league started I came in to find my new weapon. You watched me bowl with my old ball to see my delivery and ball reaction. After a few recommendations I decided to go with the Storm Second Dimension.  I have to say that I love this ball!  It has the perfect amount of reaction for my throw.  It's not overly aggressive to where I can't control it but has the power to hit the pocket with impressive force. In combination of my new ball and with your very helpful tips on my delivery, I am now averaging in the 180s and have had 14 games over 200!  I can't believe the improvement!  I have also now have four 600 series, my high being a 643, and just two weeks ago I had my all-time high game of 267! The change is amazing in just a few short months. I plan on getting a second ball with you before next season.

Last night, I brought my fiancee' to the shop.  He has not been on a league before this year.  This would be his first ball (a great birthday present idea by the way!).  We got him the Columbia Bedlam.  Looks sharp!  I have to admit I'm having a little ball envy.  I think it was huge for him to have someone professional watch his delivery, give him some tips, and let him know that he's actually delivering quite well. He's very excited to bowl league after last night.  I'll keep you posted on how he does.

Thanks again for all your help and expertise. I recommend your service to everyone I hear talking about getting new equipment. It has definitely made a huge difference for this "average Jane" bowler.  My next goal...get my average up to 200 :)

Theresa Tennant 

Hello Rob,
I thought I would send you a note telling you how great my balls worked yesterday. I had no skin issues and the balls came off my hand clean all day.
The new Virtual Gravity is awesome!, all it wants to do is CARRY! Thanks for your help!
I will see you Tuesday.
Bud Frye

Note:  Bud's Team won the Henry Hitter tournament and Bud shot 276 in the final match to propel his team to victory!

Rob,  I wanted to give you an update since I bowled really well Friday night.  I am consistently improving.  My average before the new ball was about 104.  Friday I bowled 121, 151, 161; my best series ever.  Thanks again for all your help when I got my new ball.  I plan to keep improving so I can come back next year for a 4 step approach lesson!
Sarah Held

Rob,
I just wanted to personally thank you and your staff for the exceptional customer service I received last night.  I learned a lot about my “shot” and how you were able to find and fit a ball to my style of bowling.  You have a great team out there and I will recommend you to anyone I know who is in the market for a change of equipment.  Your setup out there is simply 1st class!
Thanks again for delivering customer service that is simply “Over The Top”.
Regards,
Allen M. Benson

Hello Rob,
I have been meaning to get in touch with you to let you know how happy I have been with my bowling equipment that I purchased from you. I have been raising my average just about every week now. It took a short while to get used to the wrist support (STRIKER) , but it works pretty good now. I have had several good counts of 680, 681, 660, 641, and a few 630’s. I believe my game has picked up a good pace. At this time of year it takes even more good counts to raise the average with the poor start I had.   But, none the less, I am very pleased with my progress. I tell every that is questioning their bowling equipment to go and see you!

Thanks Again,
Char
(PS: Char informed me the next day that she started with the first 9 in a row!)

After watching me bowl a couple of times, Rob noticed that I was dropping the ball quite a bit. He suggested a small change to my thumb hole and in the next few weeks I bowled a 290 game, had the first 10 for a 279, and had a 701 and a 719 series.
Rob is meticulous and takes the time to ensure that all of your bowling balls fit and feel the same. That is such an important concept for today’s bowler when being able to change balls during a game may be necessary.
Carolyn Stittleburg

(a letter from Mike Christian right after he threw a 813 with a perfect game):
Hi Rob,
I'm really liking the Shift! I had 31 out of 35 possible strikes, one bad shot in the the 3rd frame, first game, wash-out, converted, 4 pesky 7 pins along the way.
Doing well with the T-Road solid also. I use it most Monday nights. Started out a little slow on Mondays but it's coming around pretty well. Just the last three weeks I'm averaging right at 230. Nothing huge for scores, just real consistent.
Also I had a 803 with the T-Road on Monday!
Thanks,
Mike

Note: Mike shot 823 2 weeks later! For my lefty customers, Mike is left handed.