Ball NPS Score: 100.00
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# Color: Black/Berry Pearl
# Cover: Pure Explosion 9.5 Light Load Particle
# Core: Back Cut Asymmetric Patented Diamond
# Hook Rating: 120 out of 125
# Backend Hook: 95%
# Flare Potential: 4"
# Pin Placement: 12 O’ clock 1-5” out
# 15lb rg min: 2.467
# 15lb diff: .055
# Int. Diff:  .012
# Construction: Modified 3-piece
# Finish: 4000 Grit Abralon + 2X compound, 1X   Fine Polish
# Available Weights: 12, 13, 14, 15, & 16 lbs.

BALL SPECS
Pin Length - 3 1/2
Starting Top Weight - 3 1/2
Ball Weight -14.4

DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP - 4 3/4"
X Hole (if needed) - None
MB Location - 5"
Drill Angle - 65*
VAL Angle - 35*

BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate - 300
Ball Speed - 12-14
PAP/Track - 4 3/4 over 3/8 up




SURFACE PREPARATION
Grit - Factory polished


LANE CONDITION


Type THS, Kegel #6 (middle of the road)

BALL REACTION
Length - Good
Back End - Hard arc, almost skid/flip
Overall Hook - lots
Midlane Read - good
Breakpoint Shape - Again, Hard arc


COMMENTS
Carry - Great, Lots of messengers!
Likes - His very hard, good on carry down or longer/heavier patterns
Dislikes - can't use more often!
Other - It's too soon to tell on the versatility, durability, and longevity, but I thought many would want to know what I've found so far. The ball is strong. It gets through the heads easily, if there is normal head oil. Very strong in the midlane, then wham! One of the hardest arcs short of true skid/flip that I've ever seen! People watching could not believe the number of boards this ball would cover in such a short period of time! But it's better than skid/flip because it is very controllable.
My feelings are that the ball is best on longer , flatter patterns, or higher volumes. It is great on and ignores carry down. A bit hard to get the breakpoint right on fresh backends, but that could be the layout or my lack of speed.
I have owned several Lane #1 balls, and I feel this is their Cell ! It is that good. Not for dry or mediums(unless they're long mediums),but on heavy, flat, or carry down or for when you have to get real deep and need some finish, this is a winner!





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the pooh

all i have to say about this ball is wow.. this is the biggest backend ball i have ever thrown. i throw about 14 -16 mph with a ton of revs. this is my 1st lane#1 ball and im totally impressed.. i have been in a slump lately only averaging 195 and am averaging 224 with this ball. i have never had to play so far left in my life. when this ball hits the pocket im suprised pins dont fall on other lanes it hits soo hard. the carry is just amazing. best ball i have ever owned.  awesome job lane#1

3 to 4 in Pin with 2 1/2 top wgt.
Dual Angle Drilling
50x4.5x30
End Results:
Pin over ring finger with the mb. right of the thumb
1/2 finger wgt. & 5/8 side wgt.
Wgt. hole drop 1 inch below PAP

Two of my fellow League Bowlers are dedicated Sawheads and they were giving this ball such a high praise and scoring well on the lanes @ Crofton Bowl, Crofton, Maryland. I had to give this ball a try, especially since my scores were not impressive at all (208 Bowler). I was averaging 185 in this house. The Curve was very smooth thru the front part of the lane, but oh brother did it ever make that turn off of the breakpoint. I used this ball on Friday night in Virginia @ Bowl America Shirley, Alexandria, Va. and shot 204+257+234=695, for someone over 60+ years and who is in his twilight years,that was damn good. Last night I was bowling against my favorite Sawhead Team and I shot 213+215+214=642. ( We won 3 out of 4 games) This ball is the first to come out of my bag in both houses. If you haven't tried this low end particle piece, you'll be missing out on a very productive bowling ball in your arsenal. (I'm thinking about drilling up a second Curve, just not as aggressive)(Thanks Dave)
*A Special thanks to Mr. Tubar Thompson for his help and experience with Lane #1 equipment.
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