Author Topic: Explain to me why Lane#1 is so Good??? (Read 6555 times)

Garcia · « **on:** July 12, 2004, 05:35:43 AM »

Just wondering why there were so many die-hard Lane#1 followers??? Can you guys give me any reasons why Lane#1 is so good? Im trying to convince myself to get a Lane#1 ball but I need some help convincing. Thanks,XG.

charlest · « **Reply #16 on:** July 15, 2004, 10:36:16 PM »

Faith can move mountains!

That's it. End of story.
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solid9pin · « **Reply #17 on:** July 16, 2004, 01:11:55 AM »

Ok lets turn this around, Why do you think storm or brunswick is so
good? Well they are good cause they jsut woprk for your game. It just
for alot of people that Lane#1 just works for them. If they want to pay a higher price for a ball then so be it. if they dont they can choose antoher
ball maker..

Brickguy221 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 16, 2004, 11:24:49 AM »

quote:
Ok lets turn this around, Why do you think storm or brunswick is so
good? Well they are good cause they jsut woprk for your game. It just
for alot of people that Lane#1 just works for them. If they want to pay a higher price for a ball then so be it. if they dont they can choose antoher
ball maker..

Out of the hundreds of posts (thousands?) that have been made about this subject, this is the most true & sensible explaination yet, so now we can close the book on this subject/topic and put it on the shelf forever, to gather dust. (however there are people out there that love to "stir the pot", so this probably won't happen)

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kendog · « **Reply #19 on:** July 16, 2004, 11:35:46 AM »

I have thrown all the major makers now including Dyno, Storm, Track, Columbia, Roto Grip, and Ebonite. My Blueberry rolls more consistently than any ball I've thrown, despite small variations in release. BUT, I don't always carry with it, and it's not a magic bullet. On the shot it's laid out for, I love it, otherwise that's why I have an arsenal. They're good balls, worth a try. A lot of guys complain that they roll too early for them, so if you have a tendancy in that direction, drill it accordingly. The surface prep plays a big part in that too. JMO
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D McLaughlin · « **Reply #20 on:** July 16, 2004, 11:47:39 AM »

Did someone say "Stir The Pot?" LMAO! While I have been known for my anti-Lane#1 comments in the past Garcia, allow me to give you some unbiased info based on the Lane#1 stuff I have thrown.

I have always had alot of hand in the ball. This being said, I DO like Lane#1's older versions...ie..CometPro, Teal, PurplePro, Black because they weren't as aggressive as the newer ones are. The newer Lane#1's, for MY game, require more ball speed for the revs I generate than I like to throw so I tend to shy away from them. Doesn't mean they suck or that they are overpriced and over-hyped. It simply means for MY game, the newer ones don't match up as well. As far as a similar comparison, keep in mind that the coverstock is Brunswick's while the core is certainly unique. The diamond core seems to "lope/tumble" more than anything BWick puts out to generate length. This core seems to offset Brunswick's tradition of early-moving coverstocks fairly well.

Hope this info helps at least a little. Perhaps my comments here will allow me to be removed from the Lane#1 Fanatic's Black List? LOL...j/k. As many have stated before, it truly comes down to matchup. If the matchup was dead-on, who wouldn't pay more or less for higher scores? Peace all!
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Brickguy221 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 16, 2004, 11:54:07 AM »

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Doesn't mean they suck or that they are overpriced and over-hyped.

Hmmmmm! Darren, if my memory serves me right, you are the one that used to stir things up by calling them "Boat Anchors" almost everytime someone made a post about Lane 1.

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Edited on 7/16/2004 11:49 AM

Brickguy221 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 16, 2004, 12:24:53 PM »

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That is the key phrase of the entire thing!

AKA, that is exactly what Solid9pin already said in an earlier post.
(see below)

quote:
Ok lets turn this around, Why do you think storm or brunswick is so
good? Well they are good cause they jsut woprk for your game. It just
for alot of people that Lane#1 just works for them. If they want to pay a higher price for a ball then so be it. if they dont they can choose antoher
ball maker..

not sure of why the "sudden change of face" by Darren.

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bowlingmsy · « **Reply #23 on:** July 16, 2004, 12:46:39 PM »

I am new to Lane #1 equipment. The Black Cherry Bomb is
my first Lane #1 ball. I have tried balls from other
manufacturers such as Storm and Brunswick. The Storm balls used
are a bit aggressive if I impart more revs on the balls. For the
Brunswick balls I use, I have to to impart move revs and greater
axis rotation. I find that the Lane #1 ball I use fits in middle
of those two, not too aggressive and not too mild for my type of
game. Ever since using the Black Cherry Bomb, I have been more
consistent in my game. I am looking try more Lane #1 equipment
in near future. Once I am comfortable with Lane #1 equipment,
I am looking forward to rearrange my ball arsenal which will be mostly
Lane #1.

Ernie McCracken · « **Reply #24 on:** July 16, 2004, 01:00:09 PM »

Stop trying to convince yourself into buying one of these. Be smart and throw Track! Those of you who know me here knew that I would say something like that, huh?

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JOE FALCO · « **Reply #25 on:** July 16, 2004, 04:03:01 PM »

Lots have stated .. THE BALL FITS MY STYLE (something to that effect). Truth is .. most LANE 1 balls are CONDITION SPECIFIC .. bowl on the right condition you feel like the ball is WORTH IT. Hit the WRONG CONDITION you feel like . I WAS ROBBED!.

The first week I had my GOLDEN NUGGET (when they were first released) I wrote that the ball was CONDITION SPECIFIC and LANE 1 people (fanatics) jumped all over me! Since then the comment has been made over and over again! As I said before if I wanted a CONDITION SPECIFIC ball I could get one a HECK OF A LOT CHEAPER!

I have got some TERRIFIC GAMES out of my GN .. but it's only been on the RIGHT CONDITION!
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Hit them light and watch them fight
J O E - F A L C O

nd300 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 16, 2004, 04:18:04 PM »

My arsenal comes from several different companies. The first ball out of the bag for me is a Rotogrip SD-73 drilled axis leverage---followed by a Blueberry Buzzsaw drilled for carrydown and a XXXL for fried lanes and or spares.
Do they work for me? Yes---otherwise I wouldn't be throwing them. I bought them used BTW. And there does seem to be a harder hit from the Lane#1 equipment. Are they game in a box?? IMO, NO----THAT COMES FROM PRACTICE,EXPERIENCE,AND ADJUSTING TO THE LANE CONDITIONS THAT NIGHT,PEOPLE.
So go from here....................
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Chris

fishnic · « **Reply #27 on:** July 16, 2004, 04:37:51 PM »

i would love to try lane 1, if there was one used at my pro shop i would buy it,
but i would not buy it new because I'm happy with what i got, and i don't have a job so i can't go out and buy 5-15 balls a year to try wish i did but i don't, and i would rather buy 1 master line and 1 of the lower lines from another company for almost the same price of 1 master line lane 1.

But if i fell in love with that 1 lane 1 ball i bought used 1 would never buy a ball from a different company again. someday when i get that job i will buy a brand new lane 1 if i can't find one used because i have been convinced.

JOE FALCO · « **Reply #28 on:** July 16, 2004, 05:01:10 PM »

I don't want to get in a long discussion with this .. we are all entitled to our opinions .. I've said The ball is CONDITION SPECIFIC .. your PROFILE (which I'm sure is not updated .. doesn't mention a GN) indicates that you bowl in two houses that are similar .. might it be that THE CONDITION FITS THE BALL! I think I stated that I've had some GREAT GAMES WITH THE GN ON THE RIGHT CONDITION!

You say MOST (or maybe you said ALL) balls are CONDITION SPECIFIC .. if that be the case .. WHY PAY MORE FOR ONE? Please .. I only answered your comment .. I pass on the subject .. I've answered the original question in the very first response to the topic! Further discussion on my part is just NOT WORTH IT!

ON EDIT: As far as LANE 1 misrepresenting the ball .. that's impossible to respond to .. LANE 1 doesn't say what condition the ball is best used on. Guess that's MY CONCLUSION!
http://lane1bowling.com/balls/goldnugget.html
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Hit them light and watch them fight
J O E - F A L C O

Edited on 7/16/2004 5:02 PM

janderson · « **Reply #29 on:** July 16, 2004, 06:10:03 PM »

Before the latest round of discontinues, Lane #1 was doing a very nice job of covering the spectrum of lane conditions from short and light all the way through long and heavy. Seems they've left a bit of a gap in the middle as of late. I have no doubt they'll fill it.

To agree with Mumzie and others, personally, I like the control/predictability of the Lane #1 stuff. I like hard arc over skid snap, but that is my own preference.

The only drawback to the Lane #1 stuff seems to be the price.
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Edited on 7/16/2004 6:13 PM

JOE FALCO · « **Reply #30 on:** July 16, 2004, 06:25:28 PM »

I'm not sure .. but hidden in here some place .. I think we agree! Maybe from different angles .. but through it all .. I THINK WE AGREE!

NOTE: I usually access through AOL .. had problems (hope it's AOL) viewing/answering this via NESCAPE!
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Hit them light and watch them fight
J O E - F A L C O

Edited on 7/16/2004 6:23 PM

Author Topic: Explain to me why Lane#1 is so Good??? (Read 6555 times)

Garcia

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