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Nicanor

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Lane 1 Arsenal
« on: December 28, 2005, 11:53:39 AM »
I wrote the same thing on the Ebonite website and its not meant to compare companies and I probably will inter mix the companies bowling balls but I just wanted some others advice.

My Lane 1 arsenal is:

Super Carbide Bomb
Super Carbide
Bomb Pearl
Enriched Uranium
XL
XXL
XXXL

I hope I can get some feedback.  Some of these bowling balls are outdated but still great equipment.



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Re: Lane 1 Arsenal
« Reply #46 on: December 30, 2005, 08:45:31 PM »
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DANG!! See what happens when you ask for advice!


Wayne: You're absolutely right. The thread went off track, and much of it is my fault. I'll give a shot at Nic's original question. Given the following balls:

Super Carbide Bomb
Super Carbide
Bomb Pearl
Enriched Uranium
XL
XXL
XXXL

It's not the most balanced Lane#1 arsenal. Many of the balls are specialized pieces. The SCB is not an everyday ball; even polished, I'm only able to use mine on fresh heavy, which I usually only see in tournaments. I don't know about the SC and the Bomb Pearl -- before my Lane#1 time. Given that Nic didn't like the Pearl Uranium, I don't know why he went with the Enriched. It's the same core, slightly more aggressive cover. The XL and XXL are interesting balls, but they didn't quite pan out. Both are more aggressive than advertised, but at least in my opinion, not strong enough for everyday 'go to' balls. The XXXL is a nice dry lane ball, but unless used for spares, another specialized piece.

Given that Nic likes the Ebonite Big Time, He'd probably match up well to the Dirty Bombs. The original DB is would be a more aggressive version of the Big Time Pearl, and the Hybrid DB would give a more controlled look.

Just some thoughts.
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Nicanor

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Re: Lane 1 Arsenal
« Reply #47 on: December 30, 2005, 08:48:02 PM »
Wow, I'm glad I didn't mention anything about The One on this thread and how the CG really played into the cores over reacting and how others said re-drilling the ball might make a difference.

This is a great discussion but its like a lot of other subjects.  People have their beliefs and try to prove their hypotenuse and try to make believers out of all who will listen.  I find it hard that the CG has not effect on a ball's motion characteristics on the lane, but if Brunswick said it, Gee it must be true.


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Sawuser

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Re: Lane 1 Arsenal
« Reply #48 on: December 30, 2005, 09:22:14 PM »
Not bad Steven You're correct about the SCB & I also have the SC. They probably overlap, of course different drillings can separate them somewhat. The DB has a big backend, but so does the enriched. I had the xl as well as the xxl pearl & I actually found my xxl to be as strong as the xl.
Of course all of the reactions depend on where the CG is placed. That will make a huge difference

Now, Nicanor, you must not have read where I asked if you bowl at Parkway, & that I havn't seen Alvin in years.
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Re: Lane 1 Arsenal
« Reply #49 on: December 30, 2005, 09:40:37 PM »
Are you working overtime Triggerman?
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Re: Lane 1 Arsenal
« Reply #50 on: December 30, 2005, 10:37:05 PM »
Yeah, I didn't read your earlier reply, but it looks like we see them about the same!

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Nicanor

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Re: Lane 1 Arsenal
« Reply #51 on: December 31, 2005, 09:37:39 AM »
Sawuser,

Sorry I didn't respond to your post earlier about Alvin and Parkway.  I just seen Alvin again Thursday while bowling in this quarters position round in a single person league.  I had to take 10 of 14 points from the first place bowler and the Big Time pearl worked tremendously.

Alvin use to be my coach when he coached on Mondays but since he has moved to Tuesdays, I can't make it because I bowl league.  Alvin is a great guy and very knowledgeable about the game and bowling equipment.  He's just not my bowling ball driller.

Triggerman,

I read your post in the beginning before the post got off track, though an interesting thread on CG.  Thank you for your input.  in the end I'm probably going to mix Ebonite and Lane 1 and fill the gaps from there.  That was why I ordered the Uranium Enriched.  I was hoping to get a pearl that was stronger and drilled differently than my Big Time pearl.

Thanks for the feedback.

Steven,

Thank you for the feedback also.  At the end of this email I'm going to combine the Ebonite stuff I want to use and the Lane 1 and hope that I can fill the gap.  I do only take 4 bowling balls to league but tournaments I usually bring more and just leave the condition specific ones under the seat.  Its nice to see some of the older Ballreview members still reading and posting.

Now for the combination of Ebonite and Lane 1.  If you all don't mind helping make a combined arsenal on the Lane 1 thread, I'd appreciate it.

Heavy oil:     SCB and the XXXcel
Medium/heavy:  Super Carbide/Big Time
Medium:        Enriched Uranium/Big Time Pearl
Medium/light   XL and the Big Time pearl could almost fit here
light          XXL, Sonic Boom, Cross Fire
dry            XXXL, old urethane red Hammer pearl

I have The One but I haven't figured it out yet.

I know Steven said the Dirty Bomb pearl might work in this arsenal, so hopefully you Steven and the rest of you can help me consolidate and fill in the weak spots of the arsenal.

Now that I'm getting stronger again and some confidence again, I'd like to get back to bowling tournaments.

Thanks for all your help.

Barry
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Re: Lane 1 Arsenal
« Reply #52 on: December 31, 2005, 09:46:18 AM »
Nicanor/Barry:

I hope I don't get burned here, but for med/med light/med heavy oil, I like my Tsunami much better than my Enriched. I practice equal number of games with these saws, on same lanes, and found - IMHO - that my Tsunami is more forgiving and more versatile.
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Re: Lane 1 Arsenal
« Reply #53 on: December 31, 2005, 10:22:46 AM »
Barry, I don't know all that much about the ebonites, but it looks like even though you may have some overlaps, you have a pretty good lineup. If you bowl tournaments, I'm not sure which one you have in mind for burnt heads & carry down. If you have that figured out with one of those pieces, you should be in pretty good shape.
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