As has been stated, it's a matter of personal preference, and the only way to really know is to try a few out for yourself. Regardless of what anyone says, the diamond core does provide a different look. It's a subtle difference -- some like it while others don't see the big deal.

In my case, it's been worth it. I had plowed through over 50+ Storm, Ebonite, Track and Brunswick balls before trying Lane#1 (with skepticism), and after giving the Saws an honest try, I got the hype. After several years of my THS average hovering around 220, I've had two successive years of 230+ averages with Lane#1 equipment.

There is always the argument about 'cost', but in the overall scheme of things, I've found using Lane#1 no more expensive than if I had stayed with other companies. Why? Because frankly, Lane#1 puts out fewer duds. Most of the majors completely revamp their cover/cores each year to get you to buy something new. Many of those 'new' combinations are crap shoots, where you end up buying something else because the ball didn't work as advertised. So is it more expensive buying two of brand 'X', or buying one Lane#1?

But again, this is something you have to try and decide for yourself. Trying at least one out is not going to break the bank.
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"Sometimes, the best move is the one we don't make"

For some people they really work, I watched a guy go from using a Scout to a dirty bomb, his average went up 15 pins for the last half of the season.  All i can say is if you got the money try them out, it's the only way you will know if it works for you!
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FEAR the Mullett

business up front, Party out back y'all. Woooo

Bob Seger tour '80.... rock on brother

I can't speak for the ones now being made by 900 Global nor the ones made by Columbia prior to their sell-out to Ebonite because I haven't tried them nor seen anyone use them where I bowl, but for the ones made by Brunswick prior to that, yes they are worth it. However, based on my recent successful experience with AMF balls made by 900 Global, I would bet the Lane 1 balls made by 900 Global are worth it also.
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"Whenever I feel the urge to exercise I lie down until the feeling passes away."

Brick

Increase in carry, average and confidence that i could bowl with anybody on a THS, i just feel that way, try any of these balls cause they HIT HARD! Black Cherry Bomb, Dirty Bomb, Enriched Uranium, Supernova XP, Buzzbomb, Cobalt Pearl, Uranium HRG, G-Force(this is one of those match up balls, don't buy 1st). Now if you want SICK CARRY that should be illegal. (Enriched Uranium, Supernova XP, Black Cherry Bomb) Now, if you want to have fun with flare: Army Green Carbide bomb, Carbide Plus, BCB.  Now, if you want versatility: Buzzbomb, BCB, EU. For dry lane bowling: clear diamond spare. I know that there are more balls that Lane 1 makes that cover some of the topics that i covered, however, i'm only giving you feedback from the balls that i own and have thrown.  Finally, what i get out of Lane #1 is, THEY MAKE BOWLING FUN AND EXCITING AND NOT JUST ANOTHER COMPANY AND THIS IN TURN MAKES OTHER MAD FOR SOME REASON.
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Representin' Lane 1 in the Dirty South!
AK47 (Mississippi)
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