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rvmark

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? on Ball Selection
« on: April 17, 2009, 05:36:15 AM »
Looking at possibly buying another ball, have thrown, Brunswick, Hammer, Storm and Roto Grip in the past.  Currently looking for a new ball to throw in a summer scratch league.  Looking for something that would be good for medium-medium heavy oil.  I have never thrown Lane 1 and have not seen any in my area, looking for some advice as to what you might suggest.  I am a tweener with ave revs and throw anywhere from 14.5-17 mph.   Might note that I am not looking for Hook in a box, I would like something that is controllable.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Mark

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Re: ? on Ball Selection
« Reply #31 on: April 29, 2009, 07:46:06 AM »
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i don't think so mi amigo
i double dawg dare you to get one yourself, and see


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I may, as soon as some of you folks start bailing out of them and put them up for sale. I'd like to try the AO as well.

I'd have to find one of you that still throws man-weight balls. None of this 14 or 15 lbs bs..

Oh, and I refuse to pay high retail for any ball, especially lane#1
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AO was and is twice the ball of the BB or BB/R cover core match up was far superior.  Not enough games on my Massacre to claim it to lofty standards, but it looks promising at this point.  Dynamo AO are my one-two punch, both seem to give me a great look with above average carry
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« Reply #32 on: April 29, 2009, 07:58:07 AM »
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Buzzbomb was a buzzbust for me. Died 30 ft down the lane on med heavy oil..

Try one of the others if you want to throw lane #1, stay away from this POS..
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I love L1, but I have had very little success with any of the bomb cores. HDB gave me a 300 and first game of an 800 set but other than that I had nothing but headaches. I chalked it up to the core being a bad match-up for me. This happens sometimes Inverted, as I am sure you know. I did however see much improvement in some of these with different cover preps, although it took quite a bit of experimenting.

That said I have a buddy that has a huge rev rate that I sold both of my BB's to and with 2 different layouts they are the best 1-2 combo he has ever had. So, not a bad ball, just a bad match-up.
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« Reply #33 on: April 29, 2009, 09:43:27 AM »
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I've owned several pieces the latest being the buzzbomb. Quite possibly the most overhyped, over priced POS in the history of Lane#1


Wow. I've found my BuzzBomb to be very similar to my SCB, but with a little more kick on the backend. On the soup they laid down for our quarterly rolloff, I was one of the few who could get recovery and carry. The heavier handed guys who were struggling weren't happy with me. The BuzzBomb was a big reason we won the stepladder, and I'll be netting at least $500 for the effort. If that's what a POS does for you, keep shoveling it at me.....


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I've had people tell me that due to my style, the diamond core wont work for me..bullseye!


Corrected for accuracy. The diamond works extremely well for those who can get their ball into a hard earlier roll. For reasons you understand fully, that's not your style. It doesn't mean you're not effective or otherwise solid, but you won't get maximum benefit from the diamond. Look at it this way -- it's always good to have something to work on.
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« Reply #34 on: April 29, 2009, 10:10:12 AM »
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I made my choice after looking at my current arsenal and all the suggestions and decided to try the Massacre, I do not currently have a pearl in my lineup for the medium oil.  I appreciate all the comments and ordered ball from drill wizard as my current pro shop's distributor did not have any available.  Will  post info on thoughts after I receive ball and have the opportunity to throw.  

Mark


ANOTHER MASSACRE MAN only prob is you've got a ball that will definately hook on the backend..... If you don't like to open up the lanes, you might not like.... sorry i missed this thread i would have recommend a Nebula(most controllable ball i have) or carbide plus or Enriched Uranium if you could find the later 2, probably can find a Nebula for $100 or less.... Massacre is an awesome ball!
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« Reply #35 on: April 29, 2009, 10:31:53 AM »
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I disagree. There are plenty of people on this site who don't nearly have the rev rate on their ball as I do on mine, yet, watching them bowl, they tear it up with a L#1 ball in their hands with a minimum of revs or hook.
 


Inverted: I didn't mean for my comments to be an indictment on your style. As I said before, I found you to be solid overall. And with the difference in our respective styles, I can definitely see conditions where you'd have success where I'd struggle getting through the heads.

Before seeing you bowl, I had wondered how anyone could not find some level of success with the Uranium and the BB. If I remember correctly, you also said you weren't thrilled the Cell (correct me if I'm wrong here). Again, none of this made sense.

After seeing you bowl, it became more clear. A heavy rolling diamond is going to be much more effective when it gets into an earlier roll. It's not so much the revs, but when the ball gets going in motion. You don't have to change anything. It's more of an understanding of what's happening.
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« Reply #36 on: April 29, 2009, 11:16:34 AM »
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True dat!

It's pretty simpple, really. They just dont do anything for me or my game and I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one..


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« Reply #37 on: April 29, 2009, 08:49:41 PM »
I applaud all you guys standing up for lane 1 but for crying out loud. let it go, Inverted is a good guy and just voices his opinion, which he is entitled to, just as you all are, but you do not need to hammer on him

I can say this as I am a founding member of the FOS. long before any of you even visited this site  i as well as some of the other long time supporters of lane 1 love your enthusiasm but we do get tired of you all getting lumped into a catergory of being brainless twits, think before you speak please
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Re: ? on Ball Selection
« Reply #38 on: April 29, 2009, 10:32:56 PM »
Two different Buzzbombs, no luck, not even remotely with either of them.


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« Reply #39 on: April 30, 2009, 08:29:59 AM »
Three different Buzzbombs, two different weights, three different drillings and all highly effective with different looks. I had the same problem with two of the last best sellers over the last couple of years, to each his own I guess.
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« Reply #40 on: April 30, 2009, 08:45:29 AM »
I agree Pakman2.  Its not a slam on Lane 1 because I throw a lot of Lane 1 equipment, I just don't recommend the Buzzbomb.


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Re: ? on Ball Selection
« Reply #41 on: April 30, 2009, 08:49:57 AM »
well i would recommend either virtual or the magic both very consistant clean in front with controllable move in the back
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Re: ? on Ball Selection
« Reply #42 on: April 30, 2009, 09:12:23 AM »
Something controlable.....

The Lane #1 THS.
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