Post by: Mr Buzzsaw on August 30, 2005, 09:14:30 AM
USBC,
As per your request, all polished Super Carbide Bombs in our warehouse will be returned to it's original state. Furthermore, I will issue a statement on our website, re-calling all factory polished Super Carbide Bombs.
As per your conversation, it is agreed that the USBC will take the Polished Super Carbide Bomb off the "non-approved ball" ball list.
It is also agreed that you will provide me with paperwork, or thru an e-mail, stating that pro shops can polish and sell Super Carbide Bombs. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Richie Sposato
President/CEO
Lane #1
Richie,
I am in receipt of your intentions. Thank you for your cooperation. USBC will remove the Polished Super Carbide Bomb from the non-conforming list. The original Super Carbide Bomb will remain on the approved list.
The ability of a pro-shop or bowler to drill, polish, sand, etc. is a right they have of any approved ball. Any ball that has come off the manufacturing line (at any point, even after re-call) with the original dull surface is considered an approved ball - and therefore, can be polished, sanded, etc.
Regards,
USBC Technical Director
Post by: RSalas on August 30, 2005, 05:16:40 PM
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Post by: Sawuser on August 30, 2005, 05:20:58 PM
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Post by: Scott Scriver on August 30, 2005, 06:59:32 PM
There is a BIGGER market of unsanctioned bowlers than there is sanctioned. That market is just going to grow if USBC continues to pull crap like this.
Just my 2 cents.
Scott
Edited on 8/30/2005 6:52 PM
Post by: GTX on August 30, 2005, 08:09:46 PM
this is so stupid ... lane#1 can't do it but proshops can
USBC keep their **** up and soon no one will give a **** about them anymore
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Post by: Doug Sterner on August 30, 2005, 09:45:26 PM
How about it Richie? Care to give us the lowdown on how to get that pretty finish you guys had on the ball?
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Post by: Saw Mill on August 30, 2005, 10:05:08 PM
What a crock that they have to even recall the balls, but that is what happens when a group (USBC), that is supposed to look out for the participants of their sport, has too much power, and to save face, they flex their muscles.
As far as I am concerned, the only ball that ever existed was teh Super Carbide Bomb.
Dave
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Post by: BeansProShop on August 30, 2005, 10:50:00 PM
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Post by: thegame on August 31, 2005, 03:27:28 AM
Post by: Re-Evolution on August 31, 2005, 03:36:39 AM
I mean come on now why does it matter who polishes the ball.
I think that organized bowling is headed for some rough times with these guys at the helm, can we PLEASE get someone with some common sense.
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Post by: GTX on August 31, 2005, 06:27:30 AM
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Post by: BigWillyStyle on August 31, 2005, 11:45:06 AM
Mr. Buzzsaw, I have nothing but respect for you. You have turned a smaller company into a much-hyped ball manufacturer through the grassroots bowlers like myself. I currently have 2 Lane#1 bowling balls in my arsenal, and am adding another (although possibly removing one too).
BUT, can you please ask the F.O.S. to stop bringing up the same stuff. I think that all that is happening now, is that everyone else on BR that isn't directly linking themselves to Lane#1 equipment is starting to get a bad outlook for the bowlers on this site that do consider themselves F.O.S. or Sawheads. I know that this is a weird time, what with the whole approved/non-approved dilemma, but I think that there are miseducated people bashing an organization that is trying to set up something DECENT. I applaud you for your continued interaction on this site, with the people that have made your company so popular and desired to throw. But I don't think that the USBC was completely in the wrong with this whole situation, and I'm sure you'd agree, Mr. Sposato. Thank you in advance for your time, Big Willy Style
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Post by: Ragnar on August 31, 2005, 12:04:08 PM
Why do I get the feeling that USBC was flexing it's muscle, picking out a smaller company just to show that they have the power? I think this had nothing to do with "integrity" or anything else, other than USBC showing off.
I paid my USBC dues last night, under protest, and now regret it.
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Post by: Jeffrevs on August 31, 2005, 12:47:54 PM
And....I think that you'd find that there was an assumption on Lane1's part and they never truly 'consulted' w/ the USBC.
Remember...the USBC is new.....and w/ certain rules.....they MUST do everything they can to show everyone that they will STICK to those rules...so that people don't circumvent them....
Picky ?!?! Sure....kind of! Can I see the point....Sure , kind of ......but I must give the 'mistake' nod to Lane1 ( if they didn't consult USBC first) ...however....looks like all is well in the end though!
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Post by: WAYEAST on August 31, 2005, 12:59:51 PM
I HOPE WHEN BRUNSWICK MOVES TO MEXICO LANE1 WILL FIND AN AMERICAN COMPANY TO MAKE THERE BALLS.HOPEFULLY ANOTHER UNION SHOP TO REPLACE THE JOBS COLUMBIA IS TAKING AWAY!!!
F.O.S.
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Post by: Chazman819 on August 31, 2005, 01:57:18 PM
Should Lane 1 have checked? Yeah. BUT, their point of view makes sense. As does the USBC's to an extent.
Right / wrong is a point of view, nothing more. Keep that in mind.
Also, while the FOS may be a little overboard in what we/they have done, their intentions were for something they believed in. I'll be the first to admit I e-mailed the USBC at first, asking why.
Big Willy...your right, the USBC is trying to set up something decent. In some people's point of view, the way they are doing it is wrong. That is all.
POINT OF VIEW is all this is
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