Inverted 1: I've been through this numerous times in numerous posts. You have to decide for yourself if Lane#1 is overpriced, junk, irrelevant, a cute novelty, or whatever other label you want to put on it.

I can just speak for myself. I'm a huge fan of Lane#1, particularly the Uranium line. Simple symmetric diamond, low RG, and pure roll. Throw it bad, it rolls bad -- there isn't any artificial asymmetry to bail you out from poor mechanics. Throw it well, it's predictable arch that generates a very effective angle of entry. It's almost like throwing a plastic ball on steroids. If you get your kicks from skid/flip, this line isn't it. However, if you like controllable arch with drive, this is a great line of ball to carry.

What's really nice about this type of ball is versatility. I bowl in a traveling scratch tournament club, and many of our events are 10-games straight, changing 2-pair after each game. I got through two tournaments last year without having to change balls, due to the versatility of the Uranium. Many of my competitors were burning through 3-4 balls during the same set. I believe it was the difference in making the finals and cashing in those tournaments. In league, I went through many years of a consistent 220 average, but when using the Uranium exclusively last year, jumped up to 230. I'm the same old guy, same flaws, but just more consistent.

I have many of the other Lane#1 balls. Some I like almost as much (SCB, Carbide Plus, Cranberry), and others are OK but nothing special (Dirty Bombs, Golden Nugget). For me, I've found the less modifications to the diamond, the more "Lane#1" personality the ball retains. The models with flip blocks and parts of the diamond chopped off create reactions you can find in other companies. But again, that's just me -- others find value in those Lane#1 lines.  

Again, to each his own. From a credibility standpoint, it's annoying to read useless input from Lane#1 trolls who have never given the product a real chance pronounce it as over hyped and over priced junk. My wanting the trolls to disappear won't make it happen, but it's a nice thought.
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There's nothing magical or mystical about the diamond core.

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If there is anything magical or mystical, it's the simplicity. It's a joy rolling a ball where you make it work rather than convoluted asymmetric designs that give you artificial hook on THS patterns. It depends on what you value.

 

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It won't make you a better bowler or give you more pins or carry better (as lane 1 claims).

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I'm not going to get into Lane#1 claims, but a ball like a Uranium can make you a better bowler if you pay attention to the feedback the ball gives you.

 

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I've had a U pearl and a U solid. They both rolled like crap for me even after two drills and numerous surface changes.

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Funny you should say this. My exact same reaction when I got my U pearl. But instead of labeling it 'crap', I asked myself why I was having a hard time getting a ball with a simple symmetric core, versatile cover, and a neutral drill to react well. That ball forced me to examine some of my release mechanics and experiment with some changes. Maybe you should have considered the same thing.

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What slays me is people like you that claim mystical powers of carry and increase in averages that justify the cost. Thats just crap. It's not anything the ball is doing, it's you. If you feel confident in a ball and the way it reacts in your hands, then you are going to score better no matter what that ball is.

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I've never gone overboard with claims of mystical powers. I've simply tried to explain what some Lane#1's have done for me. I'd be happy to give you my real name for USBC validation, and even send you league sheets for further 'proof'. I have nothing to hide. But it wouldn't make any difference because it would always come down to some mental revelation from having a Lane#1 label in my hand. That's the final defense you have for anyone who has positive thoughts about the product.

And Jabroni, who I can always depend to be in the mix:

 

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Inverted...don't bother...it's useless. Steven will never see the flaw in his arguments. He debates himself in his statements by contradiction and doesn't see it.

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More useless generalities without substance. You claim flaws and contradictions, but don't have the courtesy to present what the heck you're talking about. I'll at least give you credit for being consistently vague when you don't have anything constructive to say.


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"Sometimes, the best move is the one we don't make"