good stories. mine is drilled straight up, as well. although, I do believe that the lack of conditioning on the lane gives me a different reaction as to what you all are getting. I never once got more than 10 boards out of the ball. i came to the conclusion that due to the lack of oil, the ball was "dead" as it hit the lane. basically, it burnt up before approaching midlane, that's why is never reacted.
that's what I am guessing, though.