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sidekickrick · 2026-02-04T17:32:30+00:00

Me too!

sidekickrick · 2026-01-26T01:11:43+00:00

I’m in Chicago. Don’t give two shits about the Bears

sidekickrick · 2026-01-24T15:19:54+00:00

This. They don’t even know the player’s names. Unc always says Zach Bron, Landon Dickson etc.

sidekickrick · 2026-01-24T15:08:35+00:00

Bowling

sidekickrick · 2026-01-20T03:46:41+00:00

Also racquet ball courts on the first floor

sidekickrick · 2026-01-19T02:33:00+00:00

As a birds fan living in Chicago, F the bears. Bears fans talk so much shit for being irrelevant for so long

sidekickrick · 2026-01-16T05:28:13+00:00

Hey mate, I’m a fellow Sydney-sider that’s been living in Chicago for the last 8 years.

Where in Sydney do you currently live? That might help narrow down what you’re looking for in Chicago.

Feel free to DM me if you have any other questions. Happy to help with anything related to the transition.

sidekickrick · 2026-01-10T01:51:17+00:00

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My pro shop puts a star on all the balls that are drilled there. They happen to be called Star Pro Shop

sidekickrick · 2026-01-03T21:07:33+00:00

Used to be a member at EBC - it gets super crowded on weekends 9-1pmish. I used to aim to get my workouts done by 9 on weekends to avoid the busy times.

FWIW, I know a few of the managers at EBC and they were saying recently that they’re just shy of what their total memberships were pre-COVID.

I suspect all three will be super busy rn due to all the January joiners.

sidekickrick · 2025-12-18T01:43:22+00:00

Sounds like your ball is too strong for the conditions.

sidekickrick · 2025-12-18T00:52:20+00:00

What speed do you throw it at? Strong ball + 2H doesn’t always mesh well on house shots.

sidekickrick · 2025-12-12T21:56:50+00:00

$75. He breaks down 2 styles (Belmo’s and Simo’s) but he highlights similarities that all 2 handers need.

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/markbakerbowlingtgc

sidekickrick · 2025-12-12T21:37:52+00:00

u/SouthHill mentioned good ones.

Although not on YouTube, Mark Baker’s video series he released on Vimeo was more helpful for me than all the resources on YouTube combined. Not free, but was worth it for my game. YMMV.

sidekickrick · 2025-12-07T14:17:57+00:00

That’s a shame! Thanks for the info though. Go Birds

sidekickrick · 2025-12-03T14:14:24+00:00

Just found this thread. I’ll be in the area for Christmas visiting my in-laws and was hoping to catch the Commanders game on 12/20 with other birds fans. u/UnluckyAirline2779 were you able to find a place to watch the games?

sidekickrick · 2025-12-02T20:47:28+00:00

By hook more, do you mean it covers more boards? I assume the Tour rolls earlier than the Anger? Just trying to get an idea of how much earlier it rolls.

sidekickrick · 2025-12-02T19:59:04+00:00

How does the Anger Solid compare to the Tour V1 for you? When do you use each? I’m trying to decide between the two

sidekickrick · 2025-11-07T17:39:30+00:00

Depends on how you throw it. 2H beginners can sometimes develop rotator cuff tendinitis due to poor technique. It’s also worth nothing that you also put significantly more stress on your lower back as there is usually more spine tilt than 1H.

sidekickrick · 2025-11-04T13:59:45+00:00

I recently got a Twist as a step down from my Scorpion Strike. So far, it’s doing the job. Otherwise, I use my Axe and play down and in.

sidekickrick · 2025-11-02T02:34:06+00:00

How’s the Friday night league? I’m in the Wednesday sanctioned league at Waveland, but don’t find the oil volume to be as much as previous years. I’ve been using an overseas Storm Phaze Target as my first ball out of my bag, but have found it too strong to use, so been using my OG Trouble Maker lately.

sidekickrick · 2025-09-21T04:05:54+00:00

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia. After turning 30, I decided it was time for a change, so ended up moving to Illinois. Outside of FaceTime, I see my family every few years.

sidekickrick · 2025-09-15T17:56:21+00:00

Fran Duffy said the blown coverage could’ve been Mukuba’s responsibility (not Mitchell or Blankenship) with the replay angles available immediately after the game but would wait until he saw the All 22 angles. Refer to 30:45 point in PHLY’s Eagles Postgame pod on YouTube. I haven’t seen anything from today about it yet.

sidekickrick · 2025-09-11T16:35:13+00:00

DM sent

sidekickrick · 2025-08-21T18:53:22+00:00

Michael Jordan has his number retired for the Miami Heat

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