I'm torn between these two balls. I did have a Maxxed Out last year (but it cracked) and I loved how that rolled. The LT-48 I've heard is also a pretty good ball, even compared to the Versa Max.
 
Current Lineup:
Mastermind
Karma Urethane
Hammer Cold Blood

Would getting one of these be a logical choice? Personal experiences with either?
One better than the other? Any comments appreciated.

Edit: Now considering the DV8 Dude.

The LT48 is a great must have ball that is still easily available.  I just drilled one a month ago and have been extremly happy with this ball.

What is the true lane condition this ball should be rolled on? Just worried that the core might be a little too weak for my liking.

Anything but heavy at box.  Cover is much stronger then I expected. The ball hooks.

I think you are right on in your concern for the differences.

The C System Max is a low rg high flare solid.  Big motor strong early cover ball.
The new LT 48 vintage is a higher rg lower diff motor in a pushier cover.

Around our wet dry house with often carrydown the big motor C system Maxxed looked really great for some of good throwers.  The LT 48 looks great but some days lacks the hit at the back with it's smaller motor.  (I have it)

The Versa Max in our house was very over under in box and only seemed to work well when dulled for some of our very good bowlers.

Me....I'd stick with the C System Maxxed if it were me  If your condition has much of this slop at the back I'd go for a bigger motor.
...Here's some good ones.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xc+system+maxxed+15.TRS0&_nkw=c+system+maxxed+15&_sacat=0

In light of the comments above, if you have back ends that stay pretty fresh.....for a set fine. LT 48 is great!  Need to power through some slop...C system Maxxed is a good one.  Soon to drill mine.

Regards,

Luckylefty
PS you won't find better sellers on Ebay than R and D bowling.  Completely accurate descriptions and fair dealings!

If u can get a versamax for $100 do it, otherwise a LT48 vintage is still great.

Just curious where you are getting a NIB versa max from? Rather hard to find and if you can your going to pay a hefty price for it.

If carry down is an issue, the Versa Max is much better.  It has a stronger cover and core.  It's high flaring core works well with oil downlane, as long as you adjust the surface.  The LT48 is a great ball, but requires friction downlane.  Any carry down and it can wiggle a little.

The LT 48 would fit best between the balls you have listed without question.  As Many have said it is a fantastic ball with a bit of surface on it.  It also works well on lighter conditions with shine on it.  I would also recommend looking at the Melee Cross.  It is an earlier reading symmetrical. It reads a bit later than the maxxed out and has improved versatility.  It is the sleeper in the lineup.