Post by: Sir Bowl-A-Lot on January 28, 2008, 10:49:22 PM
Post by: triggerman on January 29, 2008, 07:11:12 AM
this drilling provides plenty of length, even in box, with a hard continuation on the back, very nasty looking sharp left turn. for the second set i polished slightly (less then 1 min a side with ebo powerhouse) added more length and a stronger move off the dry. I finally settled on about 2k-2.5k on the finish with ebo powerhosue. even tho it looks like a marble it makes the turn when my xp is headed for the 6 pin, incrediblly strong hard move. I can play this ball on most house shots with as much hand and speed as I want, I can fluff it across 25 to the 3 and come back or i can sling it with speed and revs across 20 to the 7 and kill the pocket
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Post by: novawagonmaster on January 29, 2008, 07:22:03 AM
I will leave one in OOB surface (or maybe even dull it up some) and drill it pin in grip center, CG out (aka: RICO). I know it is going to be super early and rolly, but that is what I am looking for out of this one.
The second will be a longer pin. I will polish this one up, and drill it pin over ring (4.5" from PAP), CG slightly out 75 degrees (PAP-pin-CG angle). I expect this one to be a beast on the THS.
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Post by: triggerman on January 29, 2008, 08:13:11 AM
Polished, right now I have seen no better ball on the market, in my leagues i see the latest and greatest and the BB just flat out does it better. Watched guys last night lose carry go to different ball, I moved 7 boards with feet and 4 boards at my mark all night, granted i did not shoot a monster score but was very consistent given the spotty pattern out 202-223-226 with two opens in the middle game, one makeable spare and one split
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Post by: triggerman on January 29, 2008, 08:32:30 AM
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Drilling my second one up tonight
Not positive but its gonna be either:
CG out leverage or Rico
how did you drill the first one?
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Post by: drillwizard on January 29, 2008, 08:48:41 AM
Post by: BeansProShop on January 29, 2008, 10:21:27 AM
That is my ball!!! LOL!!
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Post by: LaneHammer20 on January 29, 2008, 11:51:22 AM
I have a Big Bang that is my current oil ball, but it is drilled a little tame, 4 1/2 by 4 5/8 going off my own measurments from my house. never had it drilled using PAP when i got it. i keep it polished and Is a good Med-Heavy ball.
I would like to drill the Buzzbomb, which might be a stronger ball even with a tamer drill than even the Big bang stronger overall, while not making it a ballk that I will Never get to use, still want versatility out of it. The house I bowl at has a much flatter longer pattern than I see at other leagues, With my Big Bang starting the night off I have to play up the 8 board, you can't swing the ball much the first game, until a track gets burnt in. You don't see many high scores at our hosue, notoriously hard.
Anyway I have heard that Lane 1 balls are sorta drill specific, and I don't want to screw this up. Any suggestions would be great.
PAP 5 5/8, 3/4 up. High tracker, 16-18mPH, med to high revs.
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Post by: golfnutFL on January 29, 2008, 04:05:24 PM
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go with the RICO D
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Post by: novawagonmaster on January 29, 2008, 05:30:05 PM
Disclaimer: I have not seen one of these drilled or thrown with a Rico drill yet. It may limit the ball to very heavy oil use. This is what I am looking for in mine
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Post by: golfnutFL on January 29, 2008, 07:35:31 PM
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Rico will roll sooner, and be less angular off the break.
Disclaimer: I have not seen one of these drilled or thrown with a Rico drill yet. It may limit the ball to very heavy oil use. This is what I am looking for in mine
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Post by: LaneHammer20 on January 30, 2008, 06:56:24 AM
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-Buzz
-Hawgzilla
-Spare Tire
Post by: zeusjr on January 30, 2008, 04:11:36 PM
Post by: adman on January 31, 2008, 04:17:58 AM
I'm torn between a stacked layout(4X4 pin over the ring) and a CG out(4x3 pin under the ring).
Thanks
Post by: Buzzhead on January 31, 2008, 05:28:04 AM
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Post by: novawagonmaster on January 31, 2008, 05:59:20 AM
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Post by: T-GOD on January 31, 2008, 08:46:18 AM
Post by: Brickguy221 on January 31, 2008, 10:18:53 AM
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Post by: northface28 on January 31, 2008, 10:28:33 AM
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I am new here and have been wondering something as I read these forums. What makes you guys buy Lane 1 stuff?
You just opened a Pandora's Box with that inquiry.
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Post by: novawagonmaster on January 31, 2008, 10:41:32 AM
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I am new here and have been wondering something as I read these forums. What makes you guys buy Lane 1 stuff?
When I bought my first one, it was because I had not seen one locally. It was the quest to be different. Once I threw the first one for a while, it really worked well with my game. I bought another. That one also matched up very well. I found initially, it was much easier to put together a small arsenal from one company, than to try to get balls from several companies that would not overlap. After I built an arsenal, I had a problem with a ball. I contacted Lane #1 directly and they replaced it...no questions asked. Since then, I have only tried a couple other balls outside of Lane #1. They were fine, but no better. So I decided to stay with one company. Yes, they cost a little more than some other balls. I don't care. The equipment works well for me. The customer service is fantastic. Just don't get dragged into the constant mud-slinging in the forums
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Post by: northface28 on January 31, 2008, 10:43:23 AM
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Post by: novawagonmaster on January 31, 2008, 10:59:31 AM
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I had never heard of Lane 1 until i found the BBE site from a friend. I havent bowled in many years and didnt know that Brunswick moved to Mexico until reading these boards. You said that they cost more, how much more? Sorry for the Hijack
If your pro-shop is on the ball, the Lane #1 balls will be very close to other high end balls (Storm, Ebonite, etc). If you are buying online, Lane #1 may be $20-$30 higher. For Example...new Lane #1 Buzzbomb $178 shipped vs. Ebonite Complete NV $146 shipped. I am not saying the balls are similar...they are apples and oranges...meant for different reactions...I am just comparing 2 new releases.
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