It sounds like you're talking about a Blueberry, and if you bowl on oily lanes, you'd have to sand it. However, it IS a great ball. I drilled one up tonight, and if you can believe it, I can actually tell a difference in hit with this one. The pins really fly around a lot more, and I don't know why. My Emerald and Cherry Bomb weren't that much more outstanding (although my Carbide LRG was and still is the best ball I've ever owned), but this sucker really packs a punch, especially on the light hits. I'd say go ahead and get it. You might not be able to use it on oily lanes, but if you ever hit spotty lanes or medium conditions, you'll love it.
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Cocky? I'm not cocky. I'm the proud owner of a 280-742 set with a White Dot. So, who wants to touch me? . . . . . . . I SAID WHO WANTS TO F*#%!&G TOUCH ME?!?!
Man! I'm like the white Larry Bird!