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Nicanor

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Received the Buzzbomb back from Lane 1
« on: March 17, 2008, 11:42:57 AM »
Lane 1 filled the balance hole and drilled a new balance hole in the strangest place.  Strange to me at least.  The balance hole was at the 5 O'clock position to the thumb almost opposite of the thumb 180 around the ball.  If you drilled straight through the thumb to the other side of the ball, the balance hole would be about 1 inch right of that hole.

I threw the ball and my bowtie was about 1 1/2 inches from the balance hole and the flare rings almost cleared the hole and most times did, barely.  But thats ok.The first few shots had the ball going staright, almost dead straight.  Then I threw the Cell and the Attitude Shift and they were covering the back end very well.  Pin is up on the Cell and Attitude Shift and below the ring finger on the Buzzbomb.  All surfaces ar about the same.

I noticed that i was trying to help the Buzzbomb hook and coming around the ball a little too far.  So I worked a little bit and got a deeper knee bend stayed under the ball and threw through the ball with fingers and the ball came to life.  Every time I came around the ball it skidded out and did almost nothing.  Stay behind the ball with a little side roll and fingers and the ball was vrey strong.  Never as strong as the Cell or Attitude Shift, but I believe its because of the difference in drilling.

I eventually tried a six step approach for the last 15 minutes with some friends that was video taping it on their camera and showed me the footage, and the Buzzbomb was reacting very strong on every shot.  I wish they knew how to send me the video, but they don't and I'm not smart enough either.  But even in the six step if I didn't get the knee bend and topped the ball the reaction was very limited.

So I'm not saying the ball itself is a dud with this configeration, but very difficult to use.  I know if I work on being more consistant with my release, this ball will work very well for me.

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novawagonmaster

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Re: Received the Buzzbomb back from Lane 1
« Reply #61 on: March 20, 2008, 07:29:05 AM »
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Mr. Buzzsaw-

If you knew the BuzzBomb would puke with no top weight then why did you not make all the balls with heavier top weights to start out with?


My local pro shop ordered a few cases of Buzzbombs. Most of the balls were between 3.75 and 4.5 oz top weight.

So far, every one sold and used in this house has performed to the bowler's expectations. Most have been drilled with some variation of Label 1:30 or stacked. Most have been left in OOB surface as well. One high-rev player polished his, and one fluffer sanded his. I have only seen one guy throw it and have it puke. He is a low speed, medium rev bowler, and the shot is not heavy. He is just using too much ball...bad match-up.

As a side note...I am the only local guy with a rico layout, and mine is still working just fine.

Not taking sides here...just noting what I have viewed with my own eyes.

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Re: Received the Buzzbomb back from Lane 1
« Reply #62 on: March 20, 2008, 10:57:51 AM »
Lefty50: A few thoughts:

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Steven, you are an idiot.  


LOL. Nice way to start out a response to a post.

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Credible reviews? Give me a break. I for one will take the word of a Joe average bowler trying to make the ball work over a shill on the board any day, any time.


Use a little logic. Why would a shop like Buddies spend the time and energy to push a ball (from a smaller company) that will never be one of their volume leaders? If they just want to make as much money as possible, it would be easier to put out a cream puff review on the Cell and the masses will follow. Thankfully, they don't work that way. Their credibility on accuracy of reviews is far more important than selling a few 'duds' that will give them a black eye.

On the other hand, you'll read hearsay from a 'Joe average bowler' post that says his Bookie's ex-wife's boyfriend's brother overheard a bowler in a bar who said something called a BuzzBOMB is a dud. And then you'll take that as the gospel. Unbelievable. You better look hard in the mirror before you accuse someone else of being an idiot.      

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Sorry to say that, but I just can't believe kool-aid drinkers like you actually believe what you type.


Lefty, 'kool-aid drinkers' like me actually use several pieces from Lane#1 (over time) and come to real world conclusions. We don't react to the whining, complaining, and idle gossip you love to embrace. I believe everything I type because it's based on real experience. You obvoiusly can't say the same.
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KDawg77

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Re: Received the Buzzbomb back from Lane 1
« Reply #63 on: March 20, 2008, 01:38:02 PM »
There's good annectdotal evidence to prove this thread has turned stupid along with the entire argument.
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Rileybowler

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Re: Received the Buzzbomb back from Lane 1
« Reply #64 on: March 20, 2008, 01:45:15 PM »
What facts are they using to say that they are the number 1 high performance ball , certainly not sales they are nowhere near the top, certainly not from the tour no titles, certainly not from everday Joe bowler, go into any house and you will never find more Lane1 balls being used than any other. So again I ask the simple question what facts were used to determine the number 1 high performance ball, anyone?
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Re: Received the Buzzbomb back from Lane 1
« Reply #65 on: March 20, 2008, 02:19:49 PM »
I am done posting here the owner of K & K has worked it out with Richie and like said above i should again kept my big mouth shut. Nicanor you should know that K & K will always take care of you and that my opinions expressed were mine only not anyone from K & K.

Sometimes we all will agree to disagree on stuff like static weights and placing holes in certain spots to change ball reactions. I have been under high stress lately shutting down a business and having to transition to another sales job. Also i have been looking for an online school to finish my management degree at 42 years old and being self employed over 20 years it is wake up call to say the least.

If i offended anyone even Richie i am sorry to do so and i am doing so on my accord i have not been asked to post this, i just sometimes get to caught up in the posts on here when really it is other stuff in life bothering me.
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Dan Belcher

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Re: Received the Buzzbomb back from Lane 1
« Reply #66 on: March 20, 2008, 02:29:23 PM »
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Prove any of those statements aren't true...
Prove any of them are.  Street goes both ways.  
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vilecanards

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Re: Received the Buzzbomb back from Lane 1
« Reply #67 on: March 20, 2008, 02:47:57 PM »
I believe it is incumbent on the advertiser of a product to be able to prove any claims made about their product.... basically it is called "truth in advertising", and Lane#1 seems to be taking some liberties with that concept.
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novawagonmaster

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Re: Received the Buzzbomb back from Lane 1
« Reply #68 on: March 20, 2008, 04:07:13 PM »
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I believe it is incumbent on the advertiser of a product to be able to prove any claims made about their product.... basically it is called "truth in advertising", and Lane#1 seems to be taking some liberties with that concept.
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T-GOD

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Re: Received the Buzzbomb back from Lane 1
« Reply #69 on: March 20, 2008, 04:24:23 PM »
How about those hair GROWTH ads..? lol lol lol =:^D
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novawagonmaster

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Re: Received the Buzzbomb back from Lane 1
« Reply #70 on: March 20, 2008, 04:26:16 PM »
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How about those hair GROWTH ads..? lol lol lol =:^D


Those actually work.
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Steven

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Re: Received the Buzzbomb back from Lane 1
« Reply #71 on: March 20, 2008, 04:42:15 PM »
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Prove any of them are. Street goes both ways.  


Dan: My hack average went from 220 to 234 after converting to Lane#1 equipment a few years ago. But the problem with these verifications is the usual response of "yea, but you probably just improved; Lane#1 had nothing to do with it". I've been bowling long enough (and with enough different equipment) to know the difference, so I'm not concerned with trying to 'prove' anything.

The naysayers are going to believe what they want to believe. Taking cheap shots at Lane#1 has become a sick sport for many here, so the attempted hits will keep coming....
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novawagonmaster

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Re: Received the Buzzbomb back from Lane 1
« Reply #72 on: March 20, 2008, 06:27:12 PM »
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chris m and t-god are both horrible spokespersons for the Lane 1 brand. They have probably single handedly driven more customers away with some of their posts than anything else.
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Re: Received the Buzzbomb back from Lane 1
« Reply #73 on: March 20, 2008, 06:55:43 PM »
Mrbowlingnut--Kudos for the honesty in the post.  Good luck to you.
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T-GOD

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Re: Received the Buzzbomb back from Lane 1
« Reply #74 on: March 20, 2008, 10:04:36 PM »
Regulator,
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chris m and t-god are both horrible spokespersons for the Lane 1 brand. They have probably single handedly driven more customers away with some of their posts than anything else.
We now know the real reason they've driven you away. See below, taken from your profile.
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I throw whatever company sends me something for free
I'm quite sure Lane #1 doesn't give bowlers with your attitude free stuff. That's what drives bowlers like you away..!! Let's keep it real. =:^D
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