Right now I'm in Muskegon, MI, the home of Brunswick. While I'm here, I get to work with the Research and Development team, feeding them experiences and observations I've gathered on the road. But in just a couple of days, Art McKee and I will hit the road again. Time to load up the Brunswick Suburban. After two days of driving, we arrive in Albany, NY, one day before practice day begins.
Inventory is first on the list, everything from balls and bags, to shirts and accessories.
There are three drill presses on the trailers and the rest of the room is taken up with manufacturers' inventory and everything else the PBA needs to run a Tour stop. Brunswick alone has 400 balls on the trailer, just to be sure we'll be prepared for any kind of lane condition. Believe it or note, it's possible to go through all 400 balls and not find the pin placement and top weight we want. Once we are satisfied the inventory is taken care of, we tend to the Pro Staff. Each player has different needs, ranging from equipment to practice time on the lanes.