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Sawuser

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Cobalt
« on: February 28, 2006, 08:40:02 AM »
Video now up

http://lane1bowling.com/videos/index.html
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Doug Sterner

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Re: Cobalt
« Reply #16 on: March 01, 2006, 08:40:10 PM »
Just got my Cobalt tester today and I will say the ball is absolutely gorgeous.

I have not yet thrown the ball as I was a hair too busy in the shop tonight to sneak out to the lanes and bowl.

What I will say is that Lane 1 has included some new and definitely different drillings on the drill sheet this time around.

I'll throw it some tomorrow and let you all know.....
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Re: Cobalt
« Reply #17 on: March 02, 2006, 12:02:37 AM »
I don't see any incredible length and explosive backend either.  Not that it might not be a great ball, but it was touted as a skid/flip ball.  I'm glad I didn't preorder it expecting to be the second coming of the Silver Diamond.
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D McLaughlin

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Re: Cobalt
« Reply #18 on: March 02, 2006, 05:29:53 AM »
So does anyone agree or disagree with my earlier opinion?  Just curious as to what others are thinking out there.  I REALLY like the look my Tsunami gives.  Got a Pearl Uranium with a mismarked CG of over 1.5inches....so not thrilled there.  Would show some interest in this Cobalt if it performs as described.  Thx.
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Re: Cobalt
« Reply #19 on: March 02, 2006, 06:25:57 AM »
I agree with Darren
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Re: Cobalt
« Reply #20 on: March 02, 2006, 06:27:01 AM »
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I don't see the big backend flip that they are talking about.  I see length with a smooth reaction off the break.  Balls looks awesome, rolls very nice, and hits great in the videos.  I could see this one being a winner from Lane #1.


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I don't see any incredible length and explosive backend either. Not that it might not be a great ball, but it was touted as a skid/flip ball.


I've said this before.  The descriptions I've seen from the Lane1 groupies don't match the videos.  I don't see the big length and big backend either.  Now, not saying the ball doens't look impressive, because those pins are flyin',...but...I think it's Mike.  Not that he's not a good bowler, but I think the videos may be better suited for people who can make the ball do what it's supposed to do...for marketings sake.  Mike throws the ball a certain way that may not totally maximize what we're supposed to see on video, if that makes sense.

Granted, there were a few shots that looked longer and bigger, and maybe that's where the focus should stay.  But, I watched the EU video right after and didn't see a very big difference at all in the balls looks.  To be honest, I don't see a huge difference in any of the videos for any of the balls.

AGAIN...not saying that they aren't good....just that the videos may not necessarily do the balls justice in that they're not showing true potential. But, ...that's video,.....as discussed here before....

Just my .02...

P.S.   Again.....I must say, I haven't seen pins fly like that though, that part was very impressive...TO ME
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PJM300

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Re: Cobalt
« Reply #21 on: March 02, 2006, 11:03:29 AM »
Color wise it reminds me alot of the Morich Sahara......

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Doug Sterner

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Re: Cobalt
« Reply #22 on: March 02, 2006, 11:46:26 AM »
I drilled up my Cobalt tester yesterday and will put some games on it today.

From the drioll sheet incuded with the ball, it has to be different from the other Saws of the past.

They have a couple of negative pin drillings listed on there...that is unheard of in any company's drill sheet.

I am thinking the backend on that will is so strong that they are suggesting heavy handed guys go with a 6+" pin to PAP to get it to lay off downlane...

Time will tell and I'll post more later tonight.

PS on the videos...let's all keep in mind that Mike is a solid bowler but does not have a release that gets balls to boom on the back. He gets a strong roll on the ball ALL of the time which speaks volumes to me about the length the Cobalt is capable of. Put this ball in the hands of a bowler with a lot of axis rotation and a good amount of tilt and I think you'll see an extreme angle like you have never seen from a Lane 1 ball.
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Re: Cobalt
« Reply #23 on: March 02, 2006, 12:42:46 PM »
i ordered mine today im so excited!
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