Every ball company has loyal followers....there's nothing wrong with that at all. In my opinion of what I've seen here, the only Lane #1 loyalists I see ridiculed are the "extremists" who get offended and antagonistic when somone just doesnt agree that they are such great balls. It just doesnt seem to take very much to stir up some of the anger in them, which to me just seems silly. Other than that, have a Happy New Year and enjoy whatever balls you like, just so long as you keep bowling! :0