Well guys got it punched and my first week in the books with it. Here you go with my mini-review. Hope you like it and hope I included enough information.

Ball I'm Reviewing:
Lane #1 H2O (not the Tsunami)
Ball Specs:
Weight: 15lbs, 3.5oz
TW: 4oz ( I know its high)
Pin: 3 1/2"

Pin approx 4" from PAP which is approx 5 1/2> 3/8^  Ending weights about a 1/2 oz finger, 1/2 oz positive side.

Approximately 2:00 o'clock pin placement to center of grip. Kept this ball in OOB condition and will maintain this surface. Ball layout did not require a weight hole. But I left this option open for review until I threw the ball and determined if I needed a weight hole for reaction adjustment. After last night this ball will not change one bit from as drilled.

Drilling I used on this ball: Straight from the Lane #1 sheet (Label) Pin located next to ring finger and slightly below it, CG in grip center, MB located about 3/4" left of the thumb near the track that worked out to be a 2:00 o'clock pin to grip center. I chose this drilling due to my tendancy to be a tad heavy handed and I didn't want a hook monster (no skid/flip) just a strong arc reaction. This ball layout was recommended by Triggerman on suggestion from Lane #1 for a guy with my specs.

Bowler Info:
Revolutions: Above average revs
Handed: Right (strong handed) Power Tweener
Axis Tilt: Approx 15-30 degrees depends on conditions I bowl on
Speed: 14.5 to 15.5mph (Qubica)

Shot: Probably typical THS... Oil Medium Light/Medium standard 10-10 oiling outside 10 is super dry

Lanes:Brunswick Pro Anvil (new just last Jan. 2005) This is the condition that if you miss outside you pay. You tug it there is a little hold but not much.

Area of the lane played:  Started the night slidiing 30, starting the ball on 22 at the dots, and 20 at the arrows to a break point around 12 board at 40 feet.

This ball did exactly how I expected the H2O to react, exactly how the Lane #1 video with this drilling reacted. I got a nice smooth hard arcing shot. Pushed easily through the heads peaking at the break point and smooth arc to the pocket. Compared to my Hybrid Dirty Bomb it is about 3-5 boards in overall hook less than the Hybrid. The ball seemed to glide into the pocket and then explodes with that mind boggling Lane #1 HIT! You throw the ball bad and trust me it will make you PAY. BUT if you execute the shot you WILL be rewarded. Last night which was the first time using it this ball ALREADY earned 1/4 of it's cost for me. I got the last scratch, last handicap (pins over) and a jackpot in pot bowling after league. The whole night the ball was easy to stay adjusted with. I moved left a total of 3 boards and target 3 boards left in 5 games. So that in itself should tell you the consistancy of this FANTASTIC BALL.

Ideal Conditions: This ball is best suited for Medium to Medium Light. Although as the lanes dried out last night it did keep it's line pretty well. For a pearl it was not skid/flip and did not over-react on the dry. Rating for this section 9 out of 10.

Hook: I would have to say this ball is EXACTLY what Lane #1 said it was. I could see this ball drilled with another pattern could work great for just about anyone. The way mine is drilled it is EXACTLY what I expected. Rating for this section 10 out of 10.

Overall rating of this ball: 9.75 out of 10
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SlowHand

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mine is drilled exactly the same, except the CG is stacked, MB in the same spot.
check out the thread, its only a few down from this one.
i had great success last night, first time bowling in that house.
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Average: 211

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i think "Massive Impact" would be the words to describe how it hits flush.
when it hits light, i didnt leave any 5-7's, no splits, mostly strikes, it slaps the pins around really well.
i did get hit with 2 6-7's when it hit high, but that was my fault.

with the "Tsunami H2O Craze" the original H2O will be tremendously overlooked and will probably become one of the most sought after balls in about 4-5 years.

Edited on 12/14/2005 12:21 PM

Ramtart,

Thanks for the compliments, and thanks for the well wishes. Yes, this ball did exactly what I wanted it for. I have to give all credit to Lane #1 for the nice videos, specially the one with my drilling in it. Good Luck with your addition also, I don't feel it will disappoint you one bit. If it does I would be shocked to say the least. Luckily I have never been disappointed in either of my Lane #1 balls, I throw them right they hit big time. Let's just say I know operator errors when I see them.

I also did a review on my Hybrid Dirty Bomb but it was my first review.
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SlowHand

Proud Member of Fellowship Of SawHeads (joined 4-19-2005)
Shhhhhh... Not while I'm sharpening my SAW!
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Once you SAW the rack, you'll never go BACK
No applause please, just throw Money - I need more SAWS!
Member of the BOMB SQUAD
Member of Diamond Cutter Squad
F.O.S. Sith Lord - Darth Viper

Edited on 12/14/2005 3:35 PM

not working for me

MINE IS 15# STACKED CG KICKED OUT A LITTLE.THIS BALL IS AWESOME!!! THE CARRY IS UNBELEIVABLE. SHOT 4 300'S AND 2 800'S. 2IN ONE NIGHT.TYPICAL HOUSE SHOT WITH DECENT OIL INSIDE AROUND 20.THE ONLY TIME IT DOES NOT CARRY IS WHEN IT GOES TOO FAR RIGHT.BUT YOU HAVE TO EXPECT THAT. THANKS FOR THE DRILLING BEANS.GOOD LUCK ON YOUR COMEBACK AT LATHAM.
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Saw Mill,

No problem, this was a mini-review because I only have 5 games on the ball. I'll do it justice when I get a few more games on it....

Thanks,
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SlowHand

Proud Member of Fellowship Of SawHeads (joined 4-19-2005)
Shhhhhh... Not while I'm sharpening my SAW!
-------------------------------------------
Once you SAW the rack, you'll never go BACK
No applause please, just throw Money - I need more SAWS!
Member of the BOMB SQUAD
Member of Diamond Cutter Squad
F.O.S. Sith Lord - Darth Viper