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ibowled286

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Anyone thrown the Retro THS?
« on: June 16, 2008, 06:33:30 PM »
Since no one has posted a review of the retro ths I thought I would see if anyone has thrown it, and what kind of reaction its getting.  How much flare, movement, etc...

 

bowlingmsy

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Re: Anyone thrown the Retro THS?
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2008, 10:52:26 AM »
This ball is a total junk for my game. Looks like
my game can no longer match up with the new Lane
#1 releases. Maybe the time has come for me to say
sayonara to Lane #1.

Edited on 6/17/2008 10:52 AM

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Re: Anyone thrown the Retro THS?
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2008, 10:58:36 AM »
Over a gimmick ball? OK...
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Re: Anyone thrown the Retro THS?
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2008, 11:01:32 AM »
I can't match up with the newer Lane #1 equipment
starting from the Super Nova XP. However, I still
love some of the old Lane #1s with Brunswick
coverstocks.
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Edited on 6/17/2008 11:03 AM

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Re: Anyone thrown the Retro THS?
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2008, 11:38:53 AM »
So far I feel the same exact way, not going to waste 200 dollars on a gimmick ball. I notice alot of the pro shops guys have already dumped them off, the covers they are using seem to be pretty weak versus Brunswick made coverstocks.


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I can't match up with the newer Lane #1 equipment
starting from the Super Nova XP. However, I still
love some of the old Lane #1s with Brunswick
coverstocks.
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Edited on 6/17/2008 11:03 AM

Brickguy221

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Re: Anyone thrown the Retro THS?
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2008, 11:56:03 AM »
I loved all of my Brunswick made, Brunswick cover Lane 1's and love the Lane 1 cores and the way they roll as they seem a really good match-up for me, but because of my fear of the Lane 1's and the complaints about some of them since Brunswick quit making them, I have not bought anymore Lane 1 balls. I want to buy more because as said, I love them, but I am scared to.
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bowlingmsy

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Re: Anyone thrown the Retro THS?
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2008, 12:11:10 PM »
The mismatch begins with the Super Nova XP.
I have the solid G-Force and the Super Nova solid,
still like both of them. Like you, Brick, I
will not buy future Lane #1 releases, fearing it
will only end up a wasting my hard earned cash.
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Re: Anyone thrown the Retro THS?
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2008, 12:39:56 PM »
Here's a video if you want to see how the ball rolls. http://www.videoballreviews.com/lane1.html

Bowlingmsy, this ball is not a hook monster or a big backend monster. The XP wasn't advertised to be a big hook or backend monster either. Maybe that's what you need..?

If you like the SuperNova, you should love the BuzzBOMB. If you're looking for pure power on the backend, the pearl version will knock your socks off. =:^D

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Re: Anyone thrown the Retro THS?
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2008, 12:43:29 PM »
Ah, well that's a bummer..

I had the opposite results with the XP/BuzzBomb.

I used to just buy the latest, most aggressive balls from L1 until this summer. I picked up the XXXL, XP and BuzzBomb to have an actual arsenal for dry to soaked and all three balls have done exactly what I bought them for.

I have a spinner at home though, so making surface adjustments when I want is a huge plus.
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Re: Anyone thrown the Retro THS?
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2008, 01:15:50 PM »
I just recently tried a few Lane 1 balls to see what I would think coming from Hammer-LM/L devotee. So far I couldn't be moree impressed with the performance I am getting from them. Got Buzzbomb-currently favorite ball I have rolled in my day. polished, or sanded it is a monster with tremendous carry, also have a Supernova XP and a Liberator. Nova Xp actually carries off hits better than any ball i have ever seen also, head pin stikes that make my friends shake their heads, don't kknow how but it does, very forgiving. Mine is actually alot stronger than everyone else has talked about.

So far so good, Am I strictly Lane 1, NO. I like trying other companies and have a cell, and 900 Creature on its way to my door as we speak. But as of now I can see myself getting future releases, but the THS does not intrigue me
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Re: Anyone thrown the Retro THS?
« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2008, 01:23:01 PM »
T-GOD , a pearl version?, of the Buzzbeast? sign me up! when do we get to see these? or are you just a tease lol?!
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Re: Anyone thrown the Retro THS?
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2008, 02:29:46 PM »
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The mismatch begins with the Super Nova XP.  


Wow. The Supernova XP is probably my favorite Saw right now. I'm using it on Scorpion in my PBA Experience league, and I've averaged 226 with it over the past 8 games.

The XP is smooth and doesn't overreact with transition from oil to dry. The cover is holding up very well -- no 'death' issues in the 4 months I've owned it. What's not to like?
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Re: Anyone thrown the Retro THS?
« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2008, 02:31:34 PM »
quote:
I can't match up with the newer Lane #1 equipment
starting from the Super Nova XP. However, I still
love some of the old Lane #1s with Brunswick
coverstocks.
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Edited on 6/17/2008 11:03 AM


Did you try a Buzzbomb?? What layouts did you use??  Let me know and send me a video and I will let you know what's up!!!

Thanks and hang in there...Beans
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Re: Anyone thrown the Retro THS?
« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2008, 02:33:44 PM »
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Here's a video if you want to see how the ball rolls. http://www.videoballreviews.com/lane1.html

Bowlingmsy, this ball is not a hook monster or a big backend monster. The XP wasn't advertised to be a big hook or backend monster either. Maybe that's what you need..?

If you like the SuperNova, you should love the BuzzBOMB. If you're looking for pure power on the backend, the pearl version will knock your socks off. =:^D


What pearl version??? Do you know something we don't??? Any word on a color scheme maybe or even a potential release date??

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Re: Anyone thrown the Retro THS?
« Reply #14 on: June 17, 2008, 02:37:42 PM »
The last 2 balls I really didn't like from Lane#1 were the Supernova XP and the Tsunami.

They both rolled exceptionally well for me but I have a mental problem watching balls with a really dark color mixed with a really bright color. Again, it is a mental thing and I have trouble reading those colored balls properly. It is the same reason I use strictly clear and black grips and slugs in all my equipment. If every ball was black with dark logo's I would be in heaven.

Just my stupid brain at work I guess.

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