2001 Holiday gift guide: a gift for every bowler on your list - Buyers Guide

Brunswick

Brunswick introduces the Fuze, a new line of high-performance bowling balls featuring new core and cover stock technologies.

The Fuze is available with either a Reactive Purple Pearl or Fuze Proactive Navy Sparkle cover. Each of these balls has been designed from the inside out and features a four-sided, single density, mirror-imaged inner-core design and perimeter top-weight control for increased rotational stability. In addition, Fuze has been outfitted with second-generation Reactive and Proactive cover stocks in order to provide outstanding length and continuous back-end movement.

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Brunswick's Monster line of mid-price balls provides serious bowlers with many of the same performance characteristics expected from most high-end products. Available with either a Reactive or Proactive cover stock, Monster provides top performance on any lane condition--at a low price.

For more information on Fuze and Monster bowling balls, contact Brunswick at (800) 937-2695 or visit it at www.brunswickbowling.com.

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Warner Brothers provides the newest cast of characters for Brunswick Bowling and Billiard's Viz-A-Ball bowling balls: Tweety Bird, the Tasmanian Devil, Bugs Bunny, and Scooby Doo. For the complete line of Viz-A-Ball products, contact your local pro shop or visit www.viz-a-ball.com.

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Dick Ritger's Bowling Camp

Now in its 26th year as the world's No. 1 bowling instructional program, Dick Ritger's Bowling Camp is designed for the serious bowler. The camp's goal is to provide a structured, systematic teaching process intended to improve your bowling skills and increase your knowledge of the game. Four- or five-day affordable sessions present bowlers with personal instruction focusing on playing an exact board, angles by mathematics, adjusting, reading lanes and angles, and developing sound fundamentals--all by implementing the skill drills developed and taught by Dick Ritger. Join a family of more than 5,000 graduates from all over the world who have improved an average of 22-plus pins. Share in a unique learning experience with singles, couples, and families (the minimum age is 12). Fifty summer camp and winter clinics are located throughout the U.S. Contact the camp at: (800) 535-0678, or www.ritgerbowlingcamp.com.

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Sabona of London

Feel the benefit of copper--used by millions in Europe and the U.S as a remedy for relieving arthritis pain and other inflammatory conditions--with the Sabona Copper Wrist Band.

Sabona's bands also feature magnets, which have been used by numerous cultures over the years and are believed, when worn on the body, to promote good health. The theory is that magnet therapy may be beneficial by affecting circulatory health and blood flow in the body. Increased circulation is beneficial because the body gets more of the blood's nutrients. For more information, visit www.sabona.com or call (800) 497-4199.

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SteelFingers

Bowler's Roll-Aid is an innovative new tool for sufferers of severe finger problems. Roll-Aid is a small device that attaches to the palm of a bowler's hand and allows bowlers to roll a fingertip- or semifingertip-drilled bowling ball without inserting the fingers into the holes of a bowling ball or requiring any changes to the ball itself.

Roll-Aid allows bowlers with arthritis, tendonitis, and other similar ailments to enjoy the fun and excitement of bowling without the pain and discomfort of inserting sore or damaged fingers into bowling ball holes. It even allows bowlers with amputated fingertips to roll a fingertip-drilled ball and have it react normally, and ladies with long finger nails to bowl effectively without damaging them.

Try Roll-Aid at the low price of $19.95, plus shipping and handling.

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SteelFingers Plus gives support to the fingers, hand, and wrist. Even bowlers who have tendonitis, arthritis or other joint or wrist ailments have been able to bowl without pain thanks to the remarkable SteelFingers Plus. Buy one today and improve your stamina and game thanks to the wrist support that helps you stay on the lanes, improve your performance, and relieve your pain.

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SteelFingers Bowling Shoe Covers are constructed of high-grade, waterproof vinyl. The shoe covers come in nine different colors and five different sizes.

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Classic Products

Classic Products Corp. is the one-stop gift shop for every bowler on your Christmas list. With bowling's largest selection of consumer gifts and novelties, you're sure to find the perfect match for that special someone. This new 56-page catalog includes bowling jewelry, figurines, mugs, pens, games, books, clocks, posters, and apparel. Call (800) 444-0123 for a free catalog or do your shopping in the comfort of your own home from the new Classic Products Web site, www.giftguide.com.

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Milo Sports

The Milo Sports Finger Grip Adjuster Kit provides improved grip and enhances a bowler's game performance. Best of all, it's priced at only $3.95 (plus $0.65 shipping and handling). Call or fax (877) 534-1802 for more information, or check it out online at www.milosports.com.

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Robinson Enterprises

Chas. Robinson Enterprises has plenty of ways to solve your bowling problems--both mental and physical.

For the mind, Robinson offers The New Bowler's Training Manual and a pair of great audio cassettes, 100% Advantage and Braintalk. These products will help develop problem-solving skills, foster a scientific approach to bowling, and offer affirmations and tips.

For the body, Robinson has Thumbs Up, Thumbs Straight, a thumb guard that offers better release and more lift, and PRO*TECT finger tape for thumb and finger problems.

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Donkee Products Inc.

Donkee's Bowling Tape, featuring 32 pieces of tape per each crushproof dispenser--as well as a free insertion tool--is a great stocking stuffer. White textured and black smooth tape--the thickest black tape on the market--is available. Call Donkee Products at (800) 345-7186 to place an order or visit www.donkee.com.

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Donkee's bowling ball bank, six inches in diameter, comes in your choice of seven transparent or two solid (black and metallic gold) colors. You also have the option of getting a logo or message stamped on the bank, and each bank comes with its own stand. Plus, if you order three dozen, Donkee will throw in another dozen bowling ball banks for free. To order, call Donkee Products at (800) 345-7186 or visit the company online at www.donkee.com.

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The Donkee Ball Spinner has been the U.S.'s No. 1 personal ball spinner for the past five years. This is a great gift idea bowlers who need their bowling balls cleaned and polished on a regular basis. Donkee offers two different models from which to choose and features the highest rpm available for sanding, polishing, and refinishing--just like the pro shops. Call Donkee Products today in order to ship in time for Christmas. Mention BOWLING DIGEST and the company will include a free bottle of polish. Call (800) 345-7186 or visit www.donkee.com.

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Moro Design

The Pro Release is a high-quality adjustable wrist support. It provides firm, comfortable leverage for your wrist and produces support for your fingers. The original Pro Release supports your wrists while providing five positions in the up/down axis and five positions in the left/right axis of the wrist, and carries a two-year guarantee.

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Time2Spare

Improve your average with Dial-A-Spare, a great gift for any bowler. This handy device indicates where to stand and aim to make most spare combinations. For some spares, the window information will even tell you to move to the correct board and aim for a different target. This new bowling device is a well-constructed plastic laminate and fits right into your bowling bag. It has even been tested and used by professionals and bowling instructors. Dial-A-Spare is accurate, easy to use, and--best of all--is guaranteed to help improve your average.

For more information about Dial-A-Spare, please call (763) 682-9755 or visit its Web site at www.time2spare.net.

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Ebonite

The Apex Intensity combines a high-flare hourglass core and a light bulb core to produce a redesigned, precision-balanced density change that--compared to the original Apex--boosts torque and mass bias strength.

This combination provides more length while increasing overall hook and breakpoint angle, so players can really open up the lane. Reach for the original Apex for predictability and the Apex Intensity for more power. It's a winning combination that has everybody talking.

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The most versatile reactive ball on the market, the Vortex II, needed a companion, so Ebonite is turning on the Afterburner. A Big Easy cover stock--pearlized and fortified with PET particles--allows the ball to be clean through the fronts. Plus--thanks to a medium Rg, medium high-flare, and domed R2 core--the Afterburner really hauls in the back end. Factory polished, this is a great ball for any style of bowler faced with a medium or dry lane.

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Hunting is a means of survival --and so is beating the competition. Thankfully then, the Predator is deadly on the lanes. The Mega-Bite Super Tack Particle cover stock does the stalking, and the modified Puma core does the talking. Engineered for heavier oil patterns, this medium-load ball provides the heavy roll associated with a particle along with the predictable back-end power generated by Light Bulb cores.

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There are no crouching tigers, but Ebonite has one heck of a Dragon to unleash--and with OPTYX's clear technology, nothing about this thin-shell polyester is hidden. See what this fire-breather looks like going down the lane and you'll know why bowlers are lining up for this new spare ball.

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The Ghost Face, an ever-clear, thin-shell polyester ball, is enough to turn tough guys into fraidy-cats and cocky bowlers into cowards. It's the new Scream Ball from OPTYX, and it's the type of hard-working spare ball that screams out the attitude of its owner.

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Ebonite offers a trio of high-quality new bags: the Turbo Pro Bag, Classic Single Bag, and Avenger II.

The Turbo is nylon with oversized nylon wheels and features a removable ball-holding system that can accommodate three bowling balls. The Classic is polyester and boasts an adjustable shoulder strap. The Avenger is a double roller bag with polyester construction and a retractable metal pull handle.

All three also feature pouches to store and protect bowling shoes.

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Thomas Cigars

Never before has a cigar assortment as extraordinary as the Powerhouse Sampler been assembled. The Powerhouse features one cigar from each of the following brands: Arturo Fuente, Punch, La Flor Dominicana, La Gloria Cubana, Pedromo Reserve, C.A.O., La Perla, and Pardon. Take advantage of this opportunity to sample the best without having to break the bank. (Only one order per customer, please.) Best of all, the Powerhouse Sampler is only $19.95, plus 4.95 shipping and handling.

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Bowlingshirt.com

Remember when bowling shirts were an art form? Bowlingshirt.com does, and it is committed to returning handmade, chain-stitched attire to the lanes at throwback prices.

These beautiful shirts offer retro styling with modern ease of care and durability. Among Bowlingshirt.com's most popular designs are the Aristocrat, Joker, and Parrot Head. These are just three of more than 40 incredible retro designs available, including Hawaiian, Nightclub, and Mafia.

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Among Bowlingshirt.com's other unique gift ideas are bowling bag purses for lady bowlers who spend countless hours in the center. These rugged, attractive purses are available in four color combinations. The vinyl construction and zipper top make these 1950s-style purses a must for any bowling fanatic.

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Bowlingshirt.com also features a line of shirts and products in honor of the hit television program "Ed." The show's titular character is a lawyer-cum-bowling center owner. You can't visit Ed at his Stuckey Bowl pro shop in Stuckeyville, but you can bring a bit of that fictional town to your own bowling center with one of six Stuckey Bowl shirts. Perfect for guys or gals, the Classic, Loungemaster, and Swingmaster Stuckey Bowl shirts come in a variety of eye-catching colors, and all feature the Stuckey Bowl logo on the back.

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If that's not enough for the "Ed" fanatic, Bowlingshirt.com also offers Stuckey Bowl bowling pins, perfect for an executive desk.

If you're more into drama than comedy, Bowlingshirt.com also features a collection of accessories inspired by the BaddaBing Club of "Sopranos" fame. A BaddaBing Club shirt, in classic black and white, is available, as well as martini shakers, martini glasses, an ashtray, matches, and shot glasses--all with the Club logo. To top it off, a Mafia paperweight is also available.

And if all of that wasn't enough, Bowlingshirt.com even offers other accessories such as a Bowling Frame and Bowling Pin Lighter.

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Storm

Storm combines America's pastime with America's most popular indoor sport. Whether you throw fastballs, curves, or sliders, you'll love the latest edition of the popular Storm Sports Series, the Baseball. The brilliant red seams on the baseball core virtually pop out of the Crystal Clear polyester cover stock.

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If you're a fan of the gridiron, Storm has the ball for you: the new Storm Sports Series Football. This unique ball, featuring hand-painted seams, stripes, and dimples molded into the core, redefines "Super Bowl."

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Storm's Rolling Thunder bag is made of polyvinyl tweed fabric and features an attractive two-color embroidery. Not just pretty on the outside, the bag's heavy duty interior hardware offers exceptional upright stability. Plus, three-inch bearing wheels, a retractable locking handle with grip release, and a shoulder strap make this bag as functional as it is sharp.

Rolling Thunder also has a shoe compartment and additional storage capabilities, including a water bottle compartment.

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Flash back to the 1960s or dress like a pro with a stylish shirt from Storm. Retro Shirts are made of 100% rayon gabardine with button-down fronts for years of comfort and durability. Pro Staff Shirts are 100% cotton with butterfly collars. Available logos include the Storm Signature, Flying S, and Bolt.

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Increase your consistency and power with a new StrongArm wrist support from Storm. The StrongArm is fully adjustable, lightweight, and foam padded for long-lasting comfort and support.

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Make your bowling ball arsenal last longer by keeping it clean with Storm's professional cleaners and polishes. No matter the brand or surface, Storm has a cleaner or polish for you.

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AMF

AMF is proud to introduce its latest family of extraordinarily versatile, high-performance balls, Cold Fusion and Fusion. These balls fuse the proven control of a Light Bulb core with the power and high-tech dynamics of a unique Dual Mass Bias. The combined effect delivers stronger midlane performance, a higher spin rate, more hook, and a higher carry percentage. Both balls have the unique combination core, but Fusion uses a very aggressive Veer II particle cover stock, and Cold Fusion uses a Super-Flex cover stock for a later break point. You can count on Fusion or Cold Fusion to put the bang back in your game.

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Columbia 300

The Reaction Rip, Columbia 300's latest entry in its Reaction line, is designed to retain energy in the midlane and--thanks to its non-particle Super-Flex cover stock--produce a sharp, aggressive back-end reaction.

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Columbia 300's Sport Ball gives you the competitive edge you need when competing in the new Sport Bowling conditions. The Sport Ball will easily clear the front part of the lane while producing a smooth, arching back-end reaction. Its key ingredient--designed for flare potential--is the revolutionary core, which has a medium Rg of 2.544.

The cover stock is a polished version of Columbia 300's TEC particle shell, which allows the bowler to play farther outside because it provides an increase in entry angle. If you've made the commitment to step up to the more demanding Sport Condition, then pick up the new Sport Ball.

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The Reaction Roll and Ricochet are the result of two years of R&D testing and development, with one goal in mind: to create a two-ball arsenal that provides superb hooking power with increased durability. The Reaction Roll, with its enhanced version of MegaTEC cover stock, is designed for heavy oil in the front and midlane, producing a strong curve and continuous back-end reaction. The Reaction Ricochet--with a pearlized, reactive part-TEC, part-Holo-Flex cover stock--was developed to provide maximum back-end reaction on common lane conditions.

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If you really want to add life to your game, the classic Smoke Blue Pulse Pearl will definitely get you pumped. Thanks to its pearlized Super-Flex shell, this revived Pulse Pearl delivers more length down the lane and a smooth back-end reaction. Its pressurized polymer core--including its Ceramicore satellite center--creates up to three inches of track flare for a smooth, controllable ball reaction.

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You'll never outgrow the incredible performance of Columbia 300's Game ball. Ideal for heavy oil conditions, the Game features the original TEC cover stock, with a heavy concentration of particles for maximum grip. Additionally, its double cylinder core--a proven winner in past Columbia balls--delivers more power into the pocket.

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Innovative Bowling Products

If you want to sand, polish, and refinish your bowling ball with power to spare, Innovative offers a pro shop spinner at a consumer price. There is no plastic in the spinner's base or bowl. Its durable all-metal construction provides a lifetime of dependability. Get the power you need from any one of three models, including the new two-speed. If you mention BOWLING DIGEST, you'll receive a free video and a sample of polish and cleaner. To order, call toll-free at (800) 226-5891.

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Winner's Unlimited

20 Minutes to Athletic Success in Bowling is an audio tape program designed to mentally prepare you to bowl to your potential. This tape contains sections on deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, mental relaxation, and bowling visualization. The program will teach you how to relax, physically and mentally, before your next competition and how to visualize yourself bowling to your full potential prior to every match.

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Ultimate Bowling Supply

Hi-Tec particle cover stocks must be maintained regularly in order for them to retain their back-end reaction and Ultimate's Black Magic line is specially formulated to do just that. Black Magic Rejuvenator's chemical formula absorbs, emulsifies, and floats away lane oils, which helps to restore lost back-end reaction.

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Skor-Mor

The Skor-Mor Guide, with three adjustable straps, ties your hand, wrist, and arm to a rigid metal brace and keeps your wrist straight and behind the ball for more rotation, hook, and pin action. The Guide is available in junior, eight- and 10-inch medium, and large sizes. To order, call (800) 635-BOWL or send $19.95, plus $2 shipping and handling, to Skor-Mor.

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Roto-Grip

The Roto-Grip Pearl Assault features the same concave radius high-torque weight block as the original, but it is encased by a new Pearlized Sure Grip Traction Plus cover stock.

Thanks to a concave side on half of its weight block, the Pearl Assault creates a dynamic counterbalance and provides constant motion for strong hooks. And that weight block is encased with increased particle loading, giving its users improved length and strong back-end on medium or heavy oil conditions.

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Roto-Grip Grenade is the most deadly spare ball on the planet. It has a clear polyester cover that allows a bowler to throw it straight at spares and eliminate them with ease. If your spare game is in need of help, toss a Grenade. You'll love the results.

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Roto-Grip also boasts a line of handsome bowling bags: the 2-Ball Roller, the 3-Ball Roller, and the 2-Ball Tote. Each of these high-quality bags is made of polyvinyl fabric and has molded plastic frames with telescoping locking handles for maximum support and shape.

The Roto-Grip bags have three-inch bearing wheels and a shoulder strap for comfort and ease and feature oversized pockets for shirts, supports, towels, tape, and other bowling accessories.

If that's not enough, each bag also has a shoe compartment that can house a pair of shoes as large as U.S. men's size 15s.

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Reference Guide 200

AMF Bowling Products
8100 AMF Drive
Richmond, VA 23111-4720
(800) DIAL-AMF
Fax: (804) 730-0652
www.amf.com

Bowlingshirt.com
10285 Bach Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63132
(800) 444-1685
Fax: (314) 426-1713
E-mail: tim@cruisinusa.com
www.bowlingshirt.com

Brunswick
525 W. Laketon Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49443
(231) 725-3300
www.brunswickbowling.com

Classic Products
4617 Industrial Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(800) 4.44-0123
(219) 484-2695
Fax: (219) 483-7421
E-mail: cpcbowl@aol.com
www.giftguide.com

Columbia 300
5005 West Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78213
(800) 531-5920
(210) 344-9211
Fax: (210) 349-8672
www.columbia300.com

Dick Ritger's Bowling Camp
201 Christopher Lane
Ithaca, NY 14850
(800) 535-0678
(607) 257-6789
E-mail: sh@twcny.rr.com
www.ritgerbowlingcamp.com

Donkee Products
PO Box 6934
Rosemead, CA 91770-6904
(800) 345-7186
E-mail: keith@donkee.com
www.donkee.com

Ebonite International
PO Box 746
Hopkinsville, KY 42241-0746
(800) 626-8350
Fax: (270) 881-1201
www.ebonite.com

Innovative Bowling Products
26812 Cherry Hills Blvd pmb 234
Sun City, CA 92586-2505
(800) 226-5891
(909) 245-7209
Fax: (909) 674-7700
E-mail: order@innovativebowling.com
www.innovativebowling.com

Milo Sports
301 Jefferson Ave.
Franklin Square, NY 11010
Phone or Fax: (877) 534-1802
E-mail: steve@milosports.com
www.milosports.com

Moro Design
214 Fayette St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-0591
Fax: (210) 525-0073
www.NuLine.com

Robinson Enterprises
PO Box 3843
Glendale, CA 91221
(800) 990-2695
(818) 566-7265
E-mail: catramp@earthlink.com

Roto-Grip, Inc.
PO Box 94
Brigham City, UT 84302
(888) 450-6920
Fax: (435) 734-0338
E-mail: www.rotogrip.com

Sabona of London
PO Box 1429
Sikeston, MO 63801
(800) 497-4199
Fax: (573) 471-2238
E-mail: info@sabona.com
www.sabona.com

Skor-Mor Company, Inc.
PO Box 346
Dickinson, ND 58602-0346
(800) 635-2695
Fax: (701) 225-0640
E-mail: skormor@skormor.com
www.skormor.com

SteelFingers
PO Box 557
Trenton, TX 75490
(800) 460-7549
E-mail: giftguide@steelfingers.com
www.steelfingers.com

Storm Products
165 South 8th West
PO Box 212
Brigham City, UT 84302
(800) 369-4402
www.stormbowling.com

Thompson Cigar
PO Box 31274
Tampa, FL 33631
(888) 834-8699
www.ThompsonCigar.com

Time2Spare
PO Box 665
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-9755
www.time2spare.net

Ultimate Bowling Products
Available at you local retailer

Winner's Unlimited
800 W. 47th St.
Suite 514
Kansas City, MO 64112
(800) 746-2287
www.winnersunlimited.com

More Unique Gifts

ABS International Corp.
Asia's No. 1 manufacturer and distributor
of quality, original bowling products.
Kita-Magome, Ohta-Ku
Tokyo, 143-0021, Japan
(81) 3-5718-7121
Fax: (81) 3-5718-7122
E-mail: inter@absbowling.co.jp
www.absbowling.co.jp

Hudson Bowl
Hudson offers a complete line of balls at
excellent prices.
14523 U.S. Hwy. 19
Hudson, FL 34667
(727) 861-0948
Fax: (727) 861-7651

National Collector's Mint
Purchase a 2001 U.S. government silver
buffalo dollar for only $9.95.
4401A Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
(Corporate ID Center, PUB-850)
(888) NAT-MINT, ext. 3530
www.ncmint.com

Reno's $1,000,000
Stadium Classic
February 11-April 28, 2002
Send the bowler on your list to Reno's
Stadium Classic Tournament. With divisions
for every skill level and special
prizes that give a number of chances to
win, this spectacular event is truly for
every bowler.
(800) FOR-RENO
www.renolaketahoe.com

Shilo Inns Suites Hotels
Give your bowler a special gift certificate
to Shilo Inns.
(800) 222-2244

www.shiloinns.com

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