Well, it happened unexpectedly during the second game of the night. I noticed a tiny split near the finger hole during the first game but didn't think it amounted to much. During the second game as the ball traveled down the lane it did an odd woggle-wiggle midway then hit the pins with a bizarre sounding twickle-crack. The ball returned with a cover crack from finger hole to thumb.

My most trusted ball, highest average ball, most reliable performer was - sadly - dead. Rest in Peace Cobalt Bomb - thanks for the 300 games and my highest set total.

Here are the images of the end.

http://faculty.salisbury.edu/%7Ejwhoward/temp/crack1.jpg
http://faculty.salisbury.edu/%7Ejwhoward/temp/crack2.jpg

First and only ball of mine to suffer such a tragic and sudden death.

Dr. Joe

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.... High Game Sport Shot: 256

Hi Dr Joe .. About 5 years ago I had a number of AMF balls crack on me. I was lucky enough to have the company replace each one .. in my case the balls were within two years of purchase. I was satisfied with how things went but I did steer away from AMF balls. Since then I have bought a few that have not had the cracking problem.  My thought is that manufacturers have resolved the problem. I know the feeling of losing a ball that you trusted .. like you .. 2 years later .. morning continues!

Mine also cracked in the same spot between the ring finger and thumb. see my post for WTB an HRG this chat room. there is a number for roxboro NC pro shop, he has one in stock call him ASAP!

 pro shop where i bowl at, call 336-598-5050 ext. 118 ask for steve brooks , it is @ palace point pro shop in roxboro N.C. he is trying to get rid of old lane 1 so you might get it at a good price.pay by credit card they will ship to you.there is also a uranium pearl and cobalt solid and pearl and carbide plus