Author Topic: Help picking my first Lane 1 ball (Read 8499 times)

Gixer · « **on:** March 27, 2009, 07:32:13 AM »

I'm thinking about buying my first Lane 1 ball here within the next couple of weeks and was wondering if I could get some suggestions? I want a ball for medium oil almost like a benchmark type ball.

My stats are in my profile.

Steven · « **Reply #16 on:** March 28, 2009, 06:20:06 PM »

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stick with other companies for your hook balls because they're cheaper and just as good

Holland: You've been doing much better lately on commenting in areas where you have knowledge and/or experience, but here it appears you've had another relapse.

The difference in price between a Dynamo and other company high end equipment is lunch money. If you like the roll of diamond based cores, then the other equipment may not be 'just as good' if that's what you're looking for.

Think before proceeding.....

AK47 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 28, 2009, 07:36:15 PM »

if you bowl at a drier house, then hands down chainsaw.... no question! Seeing that you try to be versatile... Just start down and in and keep going left, MONEY!
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holland1945 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 28, 2009, 08:05:57 PM »

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quote:
stick with other companies for your hook balls because they're cheaper and just as good

Holland: You've been doing much better lately on commenting in areas where you have knowledge and/or experience, but here it appears you've had another relapse.

The difference in price between a Dynamo and other company high end equipment is lunch money. If you like the roll of diamond based cores, then the other equipment may not be 'just as good' if that's what you're looking for.

Think before proceeding.....

$30 - $50 isn't lunch money to me. I'm a $5 footlong kind of guy.

I'm honored that you're stalking me now too, though.
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zeusjr · « **Reply #19 on:** March 28, 2009, 08:43:30 PM »

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$30 - $50 isn't lunch money to me. I'm a $5 footlong kind of guy.

Directly from Buddies online site:
Dynamo: $159.95
Bounty: $154.95
Sauce: $152.95
Sx1: $164.95
Resurgence: $157.50
Virtual Gravity: $144.95
Twisted Fury Destruction: $146.50

Lane#1 is no longer $30-$50 more then every other company out there please get your facts right..
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holland1945 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 28, 2009, 08:46:11 PM »

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$30 - $50 isn't lunch money to me. I'm a $5 footlong kind of guy.

Directly from Buddies online site:
Dynamo: $159.95
Bounty: $154.95
Sauce: $152.95
Sx1: $164.95
Resurgence: $157.50
Virtual Gravity: $144.95
Twisted Fury Destruction: $146.50

Lane#1 is no longer $30-$50 more then every other company out there please get your facts right..
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Dynamo is at "introductory pricing" there, the Agent Orange is at the REAL price, which is (gasp) $30 more.
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zeusjr · « **Reply #21 on:** March 28, 2009, 09:12:13 PM »

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Dynamo is at "introductory pricing" there, the Agent Orange is at the REAL price, which is (gasp) $30 more.

Dyno's have been on sale for 3+ months, I think the "introductory pricing" would be over...

Ok, here's another one..

I'm offering Dyno's @ $150
tekneek has Rogue Cells @ $133

$17 still isn't $30-$50

A_P_K · « **Reply #22 on:** March 28, 2009, 09:36:36 PM »

I recently got my hands on a Nebula and have to say it has proven to be more versatile than I expected.

It works on medium and slightly less but shines on true medium patterns or a little more for me.

I have not really seen this type of roll and consistency from many balls but the more I use the Nebula the more I like it. If you can grab one you will not be disappointed.
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rustylegacy · « **Reply #23 on:** March 29, 2009, 12:19:40 AM »

Nebula is a really nice ball.Only L1 Ive owned and to judge all by it would be a good thing.

holland1945 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 29, 2009, 12:48:34 AM »

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I love meatheads who suggest a ball that hasn't even been released yet as a "benchmark" ball for someone.

It's because the majority of Lane #1 customers are ball collectors, not bowlers. Even if they throw the ball down the lane it doesn't matter what actually happens, what matters is that feeling of intellectual superiority they get by purchasing a Lane #1 ball. Just like Leica camera collectors, a comparison I have made before.
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buzzaussie299 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 29, 2009, 01:12:30 AM »

well i,m not sure about that,as i have introduced 12 people to lane 1 gear here in melbourne..some nearly all have never heard of them.there is no distributor here do columbia and storm,ebonite have the monster share.anyone who has tried or bought a lane 1 ball through me has scored better hit harder and its really creating a BUZZ over in our centre..three of the guys and one of the girls have shot 300 and umpteen 780 790 series.not saying other manufacturers are better or worse,all i say is trying is believing...............bowlers choice ( LANE 1 FOR ME )
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Steven · « **Reply #26 on:** March 29, 2009, 05:48:33 PM »

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It's because the majority of Lane #1 customers are ball collectors, not bowlers. Even if they throw the ball down the lane it doesn't matter what actually happens, what matters is that feeling of intellectual superiority they get by purchasing a Lane #1 ball. Just like Leica camera collectors, a comparison I have made before.

Holland: First, you haven't got a lot right in this thread:

1) You state the price differences as $30-$50 dollars, but in the case of the Dynamo, a simple look of prices at Buddies shows as little as a $2.50 difference.

2) You then try to weasel out of this by claiming the Dynamo price of $159.95 is 'introductory', when in fact it's the real price.

Next, instead of just owning up to your snafus, you pretend to have some kind of mass psychological insights into the minds of the 'majority of Lane #1 customers' that tells you they're ball collectors. What?

Really Holland, get a grip. And get off any notion that I'm stalking you -- I'm stalking repetitive ignorance (and plain wrong information) that you just happen to be the originator of. Do you do this on purpose? If so, for what reason?

Be better............

Edited on 3/29/2009 5:50 PM

holland1945 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 29, 2009, 06:15:31 PM »

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1) You state the price differences as $30-$50 dollars, but in the case of the Dynamo, a simple look of prices at Buddies shows as little as a $2.50 difference.

I look at the trend, not the outliers. Most high-end Lane #1 balls are in the mid-$170's. Most for other companies are in the mid-$140's. Some, like Brunswick's Zone line, are in the $110's. You're right, there's as little as a $2.50 difference, if you use the best case Lane #1 ball and the worst case other company ball.

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2) You then try to weasel out of this by claiming the Dynamo price of $159.95 is 'introductory', when in fact it's the real price.

That came from another thread, from someone who emailed buddies asking about the difference, so don't blame me for that one.

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Next, instead of just owning up to your snafus, you pretend to have some kind of mass psychological insights into the minds of the 'majority of Lane #1 customers' that tells you they're ball collectors. What?

They are. When you put your bowling ball collection in your signature or profile instead of your honor scores, you're a ball collector. When you own 25 of the same brand and few, if any, of another brand, you're either on that company's staff or you're a ball collector. This isn't hard to figure out. And Sleepy LaBeef was right on with his point too...recommending a ball that's not out yet is ball collector territory. It's fine if that's what you are, but don't claim to be a bowler with bowling knowledge to spread to others if what you're really interested in doing is collecting.

Get off your high horse Steven, and admit to your Lane #1 bias rather than parading around as "neutral but primarily Lane #1 is in my bag" or whatever...you're not on any similar crusade to "protect the good name" of any other brand. I won't believe you're anything but an astroturfer until I see you post something critical about Lane #1, and/or post something that another company does better than Lane #1.
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zeusjr · « **Reply #28 on:** March 29, 2009, 06:31:46 PM »

Maybe I'm wrong but now your comparing a line of balls from the Big B that isn't their TOP line stuff...

And again:

I'm offering Dyno's @ $150
tekneek has Rogue Cells @ $133

$17 still isn't $30-$50

completebowler · « **Reply #29 on:** March 29, 2009, 06:40:24 PM »

Holland, I have a Lane 1 bias. I think they consistiently put out some of the best equipment on the market. The guy said he was looking for a new L1 so if you have no knowledge of the equipment then just move on. Between my brother and I we have over 200 balls and over 40 of them are Lane 1 so I use and have use everything but I beleive Buzzsaws are the best.

Oh, btw, my Bowl.com page is attached. I think if you look at it most people would consider me a real bowler.

Move along troll

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completebowler · « **Reply #30 on:** March 29, 2009, 06:53:35 PM »

Clay, I say you really couldn't go wrong with most Lane 1's but I would suggest any with PowerKoil 18. These were by fer the best they produced IMO. I actually think that these are the best balls EVER produced. They are definitly more expensive but if you can find the right price it is well worth it. Especially considering your top scores have come with a HyRoad and Overtime. Sounds like you like a round, smoother ball reaction with strong roll. Check ebay, Beans, and actually you could ask Roy Munson or Zeus. These guys usually have a line on the good stuff.

Blueberry, Raspberries(Black or Pink), Cranberry, Silver Diamond, and Pearl Cherry C2 are the best.

Any Uranium, the H20, and the Gold Nugget would follow behind those.

I like their newer stuff plenty but am less impressed than I was with all the rest I mentioned.

Of the newer stuff I would recommend the G Force Evolution, Buzzbombs, and Dynamo.

I have not thrown the Chainsaw but from what I am hearing it is a lesser reaction and since it sounds like you prefer to play inside I would stay away from that for now.
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Gixer

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