Author Topic: Well I did it, I am stirring the Kool-Aid right now, how long until my Avg. goes up? (Read 4846 times)

bigsexyhammer · « **on:** June 24, 2008, 02:04:16 AM »

Haha, sorry to jump right in with my first post in the Lane 1 forum pissing people off, but I just couldn't help it.

I have always wanted to try a Saw but never have, but I just bought the Carbide + that Warren300 had on Ebay, so I finally get my chance!

What's to expect out of the C+? Not many reviews on here, but all were positive. I am looking for it to be my "heavier" oil ball. Not flood, but medium heavy I guess. I dropped to 14lbs not too long ago, so I am still piecing my arsenal together, but if the C+ works like I think it will, lineup should be

Resurgence - Flood
Carbide + - Med Heavy
Hei$t - Med - Med Light
High Rev - Light
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Juggernaut · « **Reply #1 on:** June 24, 2008, 10:26:13 AM »

So far, the kool-aid tastes pretty good to me,

. I just recently got into a 14 1/2 lb blueberry c2 ( Same weightblock as the c+ I believe ) and have been well pleased with the results.

The cover on the c+ should be a bit stronger than my blueberry, but the weightblock lets me play several different hand positions with no loss of carry or continuation.

Our shot here is med/hvy, 37ft buffed to 42. The blueberry is drilled stacked with the pin at a 4:30 position to the ring finger and cg on midline, polished with 3M Finesse over an unknown surface grit.

I have been able to use it for all four games of our summer mens trio league, averaging right at 230 with it.

Hope your c+ cover is a good matchup with the c2 weightblock for you. If so, your going to have fun with this one.
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bigsexyhammer · « **Reply #2 on:** June 24, 2008, 10:34:15 AM »

Cool man, thanks. Yeah I was just reading about your Blueberry. I am really excited to throw this thing.

In other news, I think it's funny that there have been 62 views to this thread (probably due to my title)

but sad that there's only one response! C'mon Sawheads! give me some input on this piece!
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bowlingnut07 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 24, 2008, 10:37:00 AM »

i had the c+
very good ball
loves oil and very rolly. hits very hard and is predictable

NJStroker · « **Reply #4 on:** June 24, 2008, 11:00:38 AM »

hey big, what happened to the Complete NV u had?
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Grayson · « **Reply #5 on:** June 24, 2008, 11:05:10 AM »

I got me a C+ for the very same reason... controllable smooth roll with good oil eater capabilities but not too strong...

Just a word of warning.

I had a C+ before and the cover is very soft... so keep an eye out for oil death and surface maintenance.

Haven't got mine drilled yet but I am sure this ball will be fun
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bigsexyhammer · « **Reply #6 on:** June 24, 2008, 11:58:19 AM »

quote:
hey big, what happened to the Complete NV u had?

Eh? Not me man. I haven't had any NVs yet.

quote:
Just a word of warning.

I had a C+ before and the cover is very soft... so keep an eye out for oil death and surface maintenance.

Thanks for the warning. I come from the land of Hammers though, so I am quite adept at the ball bath procedure!

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OddBalls · « **Reply #7 on:** June 24, 2008, 12:03:15 PM »

I have one. It's a nice piece, but don't expect miracles..

Good particle ball. Very rolly and predictable

You really don't believe the 20% carry and increase in average do you??

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NJStroker · « **Reply #8 on:** June 24, 2008, 12:49:55 PM »

o sry big i guess someone else on the hammer forum had that. sry.
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novawagonmaster · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2008, 08:59:45 AM »

The C+ was the first Lane #1 ball I had a problem with. It was grossly mismarked and flared over the fingers with three different layouts. It did not flare much at all, and the bowtie was well below where it should have been with all three layouts. As for oil...mine did not like it one bit. Needless to say, that ball collected dust after trying it on a few different patterns in a few different houses.
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Nicanor · « **Reply #10 on:** June 25, 2008, 09:52:37 AM »

My Carbibe plus still sits also. I started out years ago with the Carbide solid and Carbide pearl and bought a lot of Lane 1 equipment since, but I hd no luck with the C+. Thought about pulling it out again to see if it were me or the ball, but no interest in putting it in my bag yet.

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pop_1 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 25, 2008, 09:57:15 AM »

I actually liked the C+. The ball was very even and with a strong arc. For me, it was very controllable.

Nicanor · « **Reply #12 on:** June 25, 2008, 10:06:17 AM »

pop_1

How was it drilled? and what is your pap? Carry was a problem for me.

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Steven · « **Reply #13 on:** June 25, 2008, 10:15:49 AM »

I'm going to help my friend OddBalls out a little bit here:

quote:
I have one. It's a nice piece, but don't expect miracles..

Good particle ball. Very rolly and predictable

I also have a C+, and I agree with his assessment (although miracles sometimes do happen

) The main thing is that it is very predictable -- a very good medium to heavy/medium piece. Depending on how you drill it, it can be rolly or more skip/snap. I went with a higher pin label drill (no x-hole needed) and I get length with good backend.

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You really don't believe the 20% carry and increase in average do you??

Well, for those of us who have actually experienced increased consistency and pin fall using Lane#1, there is reason to believe. If you think about, a ball line that provides consistency and predictability across their products should improve your game if you use that to your advantage.

Regardless, enjoy the C+. It's one of the better Lane#1 balls that didn't get a lot of press.
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AK47 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 25, 2008, 10:37:08 AM »

I pulled mine out the last 4 weeks of league and averaged about 210 with it. Got mine label drilled, does track very high sometimes it would touch the middle finger, however, this ball doesn't think about leaving a 10 pin. average 199 @ state on usbc regional pattern. Very controllable, great carry, and i recommend. Be sure to get your driller to find the CG on this ball there has been alot of these mismarked.
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Author Topic: Well I did it, I am stirring the Kool-Aid right now, how long until my Avg. goes up? (Read 4846 times)

bigsexyhammer

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Juggernaut

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