Post by: 302efi on December 07, 2006, 08:52:39 AM
Ok, no big deal...So its been a couple months now and now theres another huge crack above the pin, almost touching both finger holes !
Check the pics
http://www.pix8.net/pro/pic.php?u=22402DRJYk&i=987501
http://www.pix8.net/pro/pic.php?u=22402DRJYk&i=987500
http://www.pix8.net/pro/pic.php?u=22402DRJYk&i=987499
What would cause this ? There is plenty of room between the finger holes and pin, and there grip holes are not sharp.
This is really my first ever Lane #1 ball cracking, so I don't really know....
***UPDATE 12/11***
I just received a response from Lane #1, within a couple hours. Damn that was fast ! They told me that this sometimes happens when you:
1: Sharp insert holes -
2: The glue used -
3. Drillin close to the pin
They informed me to go ahead and keep using the ball, if or when it chips out they will replace it even after the warranty runs out.
Can't ask for any better service then that !!!
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Edited on 12/11/2006 11:34 AM
Post by: Sawuser on December 07, 2006, 05:14:03 PM
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Post by: handmeDN on December 07, 2006, 05:53:15 PM
Post by: novawagonmaster on December 07, 2006, 06:19:18 PM
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Post by: 302efi on December 07, 2006, 07:24:42 PM
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Edited on 12/11/2006 4:37 AM
Post by: MegaMav on December 07, 2006, 08:20:02 PM
Post by: lane1convert on December 07, 2006, 08:26:49 PM
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There is plenty of room between the finger holes and pin, and there grip holes are not sharp.
Actually, I believe that the finger holes can't be within one inch of the pin, or else it voids the warranty, "technically" Now with that said, I don't think you will have a problem with getting Lane #1 to help you to the fullest of their extent. They have EXCELLENT customer service.
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Post by: 302efi on December 07, 2006, 09:32:58 PM
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based on that pin distance from the fingers, its not covered under warranty
If your going to get that technical, every drilled ball in your profile, but 1 (LT-48 Gold Pearl), is voided by the pin distance to the fingers
I know the warranty is 1 inch from any drilled hole, but its not like the pin drilled half through or anything....
I never said anything about asking for warranty service in this thread, except this:
quote:...
I just don't want the 1 year warranty to run out, then it cracks out...That would suck and I would be pissed
I'm just asking if anyone else has had any problems like I having with my Cobalt.
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Robo-Arm bowlers SUCK...
Post by: Buzzhead on December 07, 2006, 09:40:39 PM
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Post by: 302efi on December 07, 2006, 09:45:59 PM
Pearl Uranium
Dirty Bomb Pearl x2
HDB x2
Solid U
Cherry Bomb Pearl x2
Black Cherry Bomb
EU x2
Cranberry
Silver Diamond
And this Cobalt is the first I've ever had crack at all...The ball still rolls and hits great !
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Robo-Arm bowlers SUCK...
Post by: MegaMav on December 07, 2006, 10:16:15 PM
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I know the warranty is 1 inch from any drilled hole, but its not like the pin drilled half through or anything....
Rules are rules, if its less than 1 inch away from any drilled hole it doesnt pass and its at your own risk to drill it that way
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If your going to get that technical, every drilled ball in your profile, but 1 (LT-48 Gold Pearl), is voided by the pin distance to the fingers
are we talking about me here? no we're not, i dont have a clown for a ball driller, you're the one with the black eye and the cracked ball.
Post by: MegaMav on December 07, 2006, 10:19:05 PM
I also store all of my balls in a temperature controled environment for all but the car ride to and from the alley.
Edited on 12/7/2006 11:10 PM
Post by: 302efi on December 07, 2006, 10:55:49 PM
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are we talking about me here? no we're not, i don't have a clown for a ball driller, you're the one with the black eye and the cracked ball.
Are you ready for this ?....I bought the ball used,lol. When I talked to Lane #1 about replacement before, they said that it didn't matter because they stand behind there balls regardless what # owner has them.
...but FYI, the ball has about 1/2 between the pin and the finger holes. I have no doubt that it will get replaced, though
quote:
for the record, I've never had any ball crack on me, my ball driller is top notch and NEVER drills balls with the PIN less than 1/2" from any drilled hole, bevels all holes properly and makes sure all bridges are 1/4" wide.
Here I'll quote you for that...
MegaMav says: ""Rules are rules, if its less than 1 inch away from any drilled hole it doesn't pass and its at your own risk to drill it that way"
And finally -
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I also store all of my balls in a temperature controled environment for all but the car ride to and from the alley.
Being that I'm in Florida, I think that might have something to do with my problem. The temp can change here drastically daily. Actually it can change pretty bad by the hour. I usually keep a couple balls in my locker and the temp in the center can vary pretty bad...Cold one day, hot the next...
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Robo-Arm bowlers SUCK...
Post by: MegaMav on December 08, 2006, 12:13:01 AM
speaking of temperature, its freezing here, and ill have 2 balls delivered here on tuesday, hope the UPS guy comes before I leave at 2:20PM.
Post by: BeansProShop on December 08, 2006, 01:28:27 AM
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Post by: RadioActive on December 08, 2006, 07:44:25 AM
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Post by: Curly on December 08, 2006, 08:27:50 PM
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FOS
Post by: Brickguy221 on December 08, 2006, 08:35:15 PM
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Brick
Edited on 12/8/2006 9:38 PM
Post by: Curly on December 09, 2006, 06:39:16 AM
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FOS
Post by: 302efi on December 11, 2006, 03:36:44 AM
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When faced with a difficult situation, Jesus asks himself, "What would Chuck Norris do?"
Robo-Arm bowlers SUCK...