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Equipment Boards => Lane #1 => Topic started by: Jtb51b on September 02, 2005, 09:12:02 AM

Title: Clear XXL
Post by: Jtb51b on September 02, 2005, 09:12:02 AM
Anyone got any idea of a release date of this monster? Anyone taking pre-orders yet?

Jason
Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: BallsDeep on September 02, 2005, 09:55:14 PM
Anybody have any pics, sounds cool.  Is it the same as the xxxl just different in appearance.
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Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: BallsDeep on September 02, 2005, 10:52:27 PM
Pics anyone?

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Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: Saw Mill on September 04, 2005, 08:38:25 PM
THey have not found a clear enough resolution to the ball yet.  They will not even hint as to when, as they are looking for the perfect clearness, so no pics yet, or at least not legal ones.

Dave


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Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: a_ak57 on September 04, 2005, 08:43:01 PM
I didn't take pics of the one I saw, but I'm not sure it'd be legal anyways.
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- Andy
Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: Saw Mill on September 05, 2005, 05:22:42 PM
What I meant by legal was "official".  They have not yet been satisfied with the clarity of the ball.  From what I gathered, it is still a ways off down the road.

Dave
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Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: a_ak57 on September 05, 2005, 05:35:19 PM
I know Dave, I was just saying I don't know if I would get in trouble by posting pictures of a product that hasn't been released.  And I heard it will be a few months before Ritchie finds the perfect clearness he wants.
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- Andy
Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: lane1lover on September 05, 2005, 09:25:47 PM
I prefer not the exact clear version, I like the light blue clear coverstock that Track made for the sugar ray boxing glove ball. that should be cool on the diamond core.
Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: stanski on September 05, 2005, 09:35:24 PM
I also prefer a little "tint." How about a red tint with a black diamond? That would be pimp.
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Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: a_ak57 on September 05, 2005, 10:07:49 PM
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THey have not found a clear enough resolution to the ball yet.  They will not even hint as to when, as they are looking for the perfect clearness, so no pics yet, or at least not legal ones.

Dave


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F.O.S. Members, Our Assignment Should We Choose To Accept It,  Polish and Sharpen Up Our Saws; Pins Have Been Spotted, and We Are To Saw 'Em Up!!



not the information I heard on it, and my info came from Richie himself, more or less it is the size of the core that is an issue now
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At the trade show I heard they were trying to find the perfect clearness.  I guess they did, and now ritchie has moved on to the next bullet in his list of "Things to make perfect otherwise I won't sell the ball"....
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Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: Sawuser on September 05, 2005, 10:12:24 PM
Don't you guys go starting anything now!! Got me feeling all insecure about all my big diamond block balls. I won't be able to sleep tonight worrying about USBC outlawing the size of the diamonds.
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Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: BallsDeep on September 05, 2005, 10:28:03 PM
Why would the size of the core be an issue, shouldn't they just use the same core that they used on the black xxxl.
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Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: a_ak57 on September 05, 2005, 10:29:14 PM
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Why would the size of the core be an issue, shouldn't they just use the same core that they used on the black xxxl.
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It's for looks.  They want a core size that will look the best for a see-through ball.
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Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: Curly on September 06, 2005, 04:34:26 AM
"its for the looks..."

...I figured Lane1(being the bad-azzed company they are) would have the sac to throw their full sized core in there. I can only guess itll end up being a 'mini' diamond. -YAWN- I dont know about you cats but for 250 clams, Id want the big one! LOL! j/k

Now, assuming they make the core smaller, how much will this effect the balls dynamics and/or ability to hook seeing how the cover is only plastique? Any? None?
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Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: BigWillyStyle on September 06, 2005, 10:18:08 AM
I'm sure the reason they're looking for a smaller core, is the fact that clear ball make whatever is inside them to look a lot bigger. With that being said, I'm guessing that he wants the core just right, so when you look at it the diamond seems the normal size!

Big Willy Style

PS...if you want a clear ball that hooks, get an OPTYX Formula 1!
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Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: Curly on September 06, 2005, 10:45:56 AM
Thanks BigWilly. That sounds like a logical answer. The clearness WOULD make it look bigger. lol. Cant wait to see it.
Now, my question regarding a smaller core and its effects was only for discussion purposes and not to be taken out of context. Sorry L1B, I dont see any reason to wait till its out to discuss that sort of thing. I would still like to hear some opinions.-Mike
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Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: nandosze on September 06, 2005, 05:04:04 PM
SexyBeast, cant you email them to yourself off of your phone and them post them? Just a thought. I would love a sneak peek at this ball.

O
Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: BigWillyStyle on September 07, 2005, 11:41:15 AM
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L1B, I dont see any reason to wait till its out to discuss that sort of thing.


Sorry, but you know nothing for sure of the size f the core yet, and have not seen the ball, why not wait till you actually know whats going on, before you get worried??
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Lane1_Bowler,

I don't understand why it matters if someone wants to discuss a new release. It's just like anything else that gets discussed. He's very interested in a Lane#1 product, and Curly is just looking to try to find out about it before it comes out. Maybe he's looking for a spare ball with a decent core in it, and was hoping someone would have some info on this to help with his decision. OR, maybe he collects clear balls like myself. But at least he isn't talking about rubbing feces on the lane at the breakpoint of a certain epoxy bowling ball...

Big Willy Style

PS...everyone in their respective bowling ball forums speculate about new equipment. Brunswick people have been talking about the new Zone coming out...and they don't even know the name of it.
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Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: Curly on September 07, 2005, 11:58:21 AM
Awww shucks BigWilly. lol.
Listen, its no big deal. Really. I asked for a bit of speculation because I would like to come to this forum for some topics that actually have some relevance and maybe a bit of thought too. I have been on this site for a couple of years and its always the same thing. They cost to much. No they dont. Yes they do. No they dont. Yes they do type of thing. Jesus......See where I am coming from? So many great posters here(including L1B)! Have we just run out of things to talk about? lol. I wouldnt believe it if it were true!-Mike
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Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: Sawuser on September 07, 2005, 12:15:27 PM
Curly, are you trying to say with your sig that you love your blueberry?
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Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: Curly on September 07, 2005, 12:25:16 PM
Brother, you dont know how badly I want to see the Berry cover/core combo back in their line-up. lol. I swear, Id tattoo the Lane1 logo and Richies pic across my back if they did. lol. But alas.........
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Title: Re: Clear XXL
Post by: Sawuser on September 07, 2005, 12:34:52 PM
I would love it too. I just picked up a blueberry 15.16lbs, 4.2 top with a    4 1/2 " pin. Getting ready to drill it soon. Also was lucky enough to find a cranberry, pro purple, pearl blue carbide & a super carbide solid.

Also, didn't mean to hijack the post!!
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Edited on 9/7/2005 12:32 PM