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revTrex

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Possibly trying Legends/Lanemasters...
« on: December 10, 2006, 09:37:11 AM »
Alright...after two years of toying with the idea, I might try a Legends/Lanemasters ball.  After all, I have a soft spot for symmetrical cores and particle coverstocks.

My question, though, is which one --

Big Bang, World Class, or Terminator?

I'm looking for something to combat harder medium-heavy conditions, i.e., a collegiate sport shot, Nationals, regional patterns, etc.  Versatile, but still able to recover a bit, is what I want.

Right now, I just want to talk about ball characteristics, not about drilling or surface prep; besides, its not like I am horrible at laying out balls myself.  All my personal stats are in my profile.

Just looking for some opinions!

By the way Laybzz74...the collegiate singles sectional that I am bowling in this year is in Fairview Heights, so you might be able to help me more than anyone else.  I have bowled there before (IHSA state tournaments) and done ok...but never great...suggestions, perhaps?
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Re: Possibly trying Legends/Lanemasters...
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2006, 07:26:07 PM »
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Re: Possibly trying Legends/Lanemasters...
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2006, 08:17:16 PM »
I've had all three of those balls and for what you describe I would select the Big Bang. The WC is a very similar ball to the BB and I just never thought that the Terminator (OOB) handled as much oil as L/LM advertised. I like the reaction of the BB (actually I love the BB) a bit more than the WC on med-heavy so I sold my WC. I think the BB is an awesome ball for med-heavy.
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Re: Possibly trying Legends/Lanemasters...
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2006, 08:23:34 PM »
From what I see on BR.  Most all like the BB vs. just about any other ball LM/L produces.  

I sure like mine have used it a little over a week now and today won a small local tourney with it and a Radar.

Haven't used the WC or Terminator so I can't say.
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Re: Possibly trying Legends/Lanemasters...
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2006, 08:27:17 PM »
Any outside votes for the Black Pearl?  I'm really open to opinions...
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Re: Possibly trying Legends/Lanemasters...
« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2006, 08:30:20 PM »
I also own the BP, it's great on a medium shot. It does not handle as much oil as the other 3 balls that you mentioned.
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Re: Possibly trying Legends/Lanemasters...
« Reply #6 on: December 10, 2006, 08:30:48 PM »
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Any outside votes for the Black Pearl? I'm really open to opinions...


Haven't tried one nor a WCR.  They seem really close the the BB to me.  Of course you could lay them out differently and get a different reaction.  

One thing, I will say from my use of an NS2 that a lot of the LM/L equipment are good for sport conditions because of their symmetrical cores and even reaction.
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Re: Possibly trying Legends/Lanemasters...
« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2006, 08:36:05 PM »
golfnutFL, I understand that the Black Pearl will not hook as much.

Right now, thinking Big Bang or Terminator.
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Re: Possibly trying Legends/Lanemasters...
« Reply #8 on: December 10, 2006, 09:19:15 PM »
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golfnutFL, I understand that the Black Pearl will not hook as much.

Right now, thinking Big Bang or Terminator.
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I had them both. I sold the Terminator because for med-heavy I don't believe that there is a better, more consistent, harder-hitting ball than the BB. Good Luck with your search!
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Re: Possibly trying Legends/Lanemasters...
« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2006, 10:30:42 AM »
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Re: Possibly trying Legends/Lanemasters...
« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2006, 01:45:33 PM »
"Rev",
 If you check out the Legends web site, you can look at their info on each ball and also compare the three:

http://www.lanemastersbowling.com/index.html

Now, based upon my personal experience ( I have all three ), I believe that all three will handle medium-heavy conditions, generally speaking and taking into account all of the variables that need to be consdiered  ... that being said, I believe that the Terminator and the Big Bang will handle a higher volume of oil than the Black Pearl.

Let me know when you at coming to Fairview Heights too, OK ???
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Re: Possibly trying Legends/Lanemasters...
« Reply #11 on: December 11, 2006, 02:20:49 PM »
Laybzz --

March 23, Intercollegiate Singles Qualifier in Fairview Heights.  The University of Virginia does not have an official bowling team...so I will just be bowling singles as the sole representative from UVA.
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Re: Possibly trying Legends/Lanemasters...
« Reply #12 on: December 11, 2006, 02:49:04 PM »
PM sent
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 "Master the Lanes with Legendary hitting power" !!!

Robb in O'Fallon, IL 62269 (near Scott AFB)
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Re: Possibly trying Legends/Lanemasters...
« Reply #13 on: December 11, 2006, 05:07:35 PM »
quote:

I'm looking for something to combat harder medium-heavy conditions, i.e., a collegiate sport shot, Nationals, regional patterns, etc.  Versatile, but still able to recover a bit, is what I want.
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FWIW I touched up the surface of the black Pearl using Track's Clean and Smooth (a 1500 grit unpolished finish), because, with its stock high gloss polish, the ball flipped far too late on medium-heavy oil. With its smoothed surface, the ball reacted, "properly", biting the lane about 38/40 feet down (on Brunswick's AnvilLane surface, the slipperiest lane surface currently made) and made the turn about 44-46 feet down. These days, that's a smooth arc-like breakpoint, and it was.

With the Clean and Smooth, you can still see the underlying polish, but there was enough surface to grip the lane satisfactorily, for me.
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Re: Possibly trying Legends/Lanemasters...
« Reply #14 on: December 11, 2006, 05:28:24 PM »
Nice coverstock adjustments, Jeff ... makes me want to get another one and try that surface out !!!
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