Judgement
Specs:
Weight: 15.04lbs
Top: 3oz
Pin: 3-3/4
Layout:
Pin to PAP: 4-1/2
CG to PAP: 3-3/4
Dual Angle: 60 x 4.5 x 40


Review:
I got a chance to throw it yesterday morning on a fresh Kegel Main Street 41ft pattern on a 20+ year old wood surface. The pattern plays like a normal THS wet/dry. The first few times i threw the Judgement it reved up in the front part of the lane and had a continuous arc on the back end no matter if i threw it using an up the back release or giving it tilt. What i was impress by was the way the ball rolled from front to back where it looks like it wants to continue to drive compared to other balls that stop in front of the pins. This is definitely not a skid flip ball no matter how you throw it. I played multiple angles from up the track to hooking the whole lane. The hitting power is great and it carrys light hits like a champ. For my game personally i am going to change the cover due to the factory finish on any ball that is too glossy. I had a lot of over and under shots because i had to watch my speed. After my session, i went home and took down the surface starting with 500, 1000, and 2000 abralon. Then i put on two coats of Motiv polish. This gave me a sheen matte shine. I know this will blend out the wet dry better but the thing i will have to watch out for is that this ball will eventually start to burn up in the front part of the lane. I see the Judgement being the best on a pattern with a good amount of head oil with blended backend backends. On carry down i think this ball will be awesome because the particle in the cover will dig through it with no problems at all. Also, remember not to be afraid to alter the cover to fit your game.

My 2nd JUDGEMENT is drilled utilizing the RICO layout.  I really wanted to drill another Judgement after the impressive look I got with the first one (45 x 4 x 35).  I really wanted to drill my first one RICO but the pin distance of the first was not conducive for me to lay it out this way.  This RICO-drilled Judgement is every as impressive as the other one, this ball can cover just as much lane as the JUDGEMENT #1, but is more aggressive in the midlane.  My THS is Brunswick Anvilanes, they us a modified USBC White with OB outside 5 board.  They oil with a Kegel machine oiling out to 28' and bufing to 40' using Duramax Synergy oil by Tech-Line and Twister Pins. 

On this pattern I have been able to play up 15 board at the arrows out to usually 8-10 at the 40' lane marker (very similarly to my NASTY and JUDGEMENT #1).  On this pattern I have been able to miss a touch wide (5-6 board) or in (11-12 board) and still carry everything like the other.  Pin carry and pin action is amazing as pins get tossed around much more differently than other pieces I have thrown.  I know this sounds like a cut-and-paste of the other JUDGEMENT, but the JUDGEMENT line is quite impressive and will make a big splash in the ball market, in my opinion.  I currently have teammates drooling over my Lord Field Arsenal.   

Overall, this JUDGEMENT drilled RICO is yet another very, very impressive piece ball.  I believe if you are thinking of purchasing a ball by Lord Field this should be the ball to buy, even though other offerings from Lord Field are just as top-notch.  The JUDGEMENT is ball that I believe other companies should stand up and take notice of.

Thank You Tony Martin and Lord Field!

JUDGEMENT #2 (2.0" PIN, RICO LAYOUT)
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BALL SPECS

Pin Length:2.25

Starting Top Weight:2.9

Ball Weight:15.3


DRILL PATTERN

Pin to PAP:4.5"

CG to PAP:4"

Pin buffer:4"

Dual Angle: 60x4.5x65 pin under ring

BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: 380

Ball Speed: 17.5

PAP: 5 and 3/8 up


SURFACE PREP

Grit:oob


LANE CONDITION

Length: 40

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):ths on amf hpl, and brunswick prolane


BALL REACTION

Length:

Back End: smooth not a violent snap

Overall Hook: continous arc

Midlane Read: little but not a total skid

Breakpoint Shape: arcing


COMMENTS

Likes:  Got to use my Lord Field Judgement in league 254 243 236 series 733 first night.  The next week in league I shot 244,237,289, 770 series using the Judgement.

House condition 1: AMF HPL
I wasn't wanting another crazy angular hockey stick motion. Check this ball isn't. The the line I threw the Judgement on fresh oil was in the track area 17-5. My Judgement with pin down does blend a skid, like my pearls with a pin up, and lightly reads the midlane til the ball finds dry and has a continuous arcing drive through the pocket.

I also threw the Judgement on dry lanes. I needed to keep speed up to make my ball react near 40' The line I threw was 23-7 with a high ball speed. Ball motion from the backend is still arcing but has a stronger reaction because less oil on the backend.

I am surprized how well the ball drives into the deck considering how smooth the entire lane motion looks. In my video you can see on a few early throws my ball drives into 9 as the lanes get used the ball starts to deflect and drive 5 and couple back into 8. Either I was losing ball rotation or carrydown was opening up the balls line. In either case the judgement still has tons of power to drive into the pocket.


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House condition 2: Brunswick Prolanes

In general these lanes are much harder to score on. Normally, less ball motion and there is oob early games past 5 board.

ok with that said,  The judgement still does fine I throw 16 to 9. The total ball motion isn't as strong/jumpy as on the hpl.  The positive is the ball motion looks the same each throw very repeatable reaction.  The Judgement still drives just as strong in the deck after hitting the pocket even though I don't see the gigantic lane motion like on the hpl.  I can miss inside and the ball will hold a good angle to pocket because it has the long arc motion vs a pearl that snaps the second it finds dry.  The interesting note I seen using the judgement on the pro lanes was moving my line outside instead of moving deeper chasing oil. On the first night using the judgement on these lanes I shot 202.208.236 series 646.
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

LANE CONDITION

Length: 40'

Volume: heavy/medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS on AMF HPL


COMMENTS

Drilled:
50x5x25 pin above bridge no weighthole needed. OOB finish but can take cover adjustments well.

Reaction:
 Effortless motion on the house shot with continuous movement at the break point. Carry is great as it exploits the pattern. Definitely a benchmark ball for me due the its versatility being a strong particle pearl. Was able to play the extreme outside (2-3-4 boards) as well as the deep inside angles. 

Likes: Love Particle pearls

Dislikes:


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Picture:
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I laid out this ball using the dual angle method 50x5x65. I left the surface at OOB for the video. What I was looking for was a late midlane read with a smooth arc off the breakpoint and that is exactly what I got. I have a basement full of bowling balls from nearly every manufacturer and can honestly say none of them give me the reaction I am seeing with this ball(that is not to say the rest are not good or serve no purpose). I am lucky to have four centers in my immediate area and though they are each slightly different the Judgement is still my first ball out of the bag in every one. The versatility I can achieve with different surfaces and hand changes lets me stay in my comfort zone longer than with previous equipment. I genuinely feel that most bowlers can greatly benefit with this ball in their bag. The video was hastily put together and because I don't have any other Lord Field equipment punched up I had nothing to compare it to. I will continue to improve the video quality and next time will show multiple launch angles. Thanks for reading and thank you in advance to those that respond. 

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BALL SPECS

Pin Length:2-3

Starting Top Weight:3.4

Ball Weight:15lbs


DRILL PATTERN

Dual Angle Layout: 75 x 4 1/2 x 40

X Hole (if there is one): On Pap


BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate:275-300

Ball Speed:16-17 mph

PAP/Track:5 5/8 over 3/4 up


SURFACE PREP

Grit:

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):1000 polished


LANE CONDITION

Length:

Volume:

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS


BALL REACTION

Length:

Back End:smooth

Overall Hook:continous arc

Midlane Read:a little bit but is pretty clean through the heads

Breakpoint Shape:arcing


COMMENTS

Likes:I love how the ball clears through the heads and once it reaches the breakpoint just makes an arch to the pocket. The Judgement is unlike another ball I have seen when it comes to pin action. When it hits those pins they just shatter all over the place.

Comments:I have tried the Judgement at 3 different houses Each I can play multiple lines. this is ball is so versitile, and did i mention it takes surface adjustments very well! I have gone from OOB to 4000 to 1000 polished. For me having low revs and slow speed, 1000 polish works very well when you wanna swing it or play straight up 5!In either case the judgement still has tons of power to drive into the pocket.  Highly recommended for all bowlers!



PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

BALL SPECS

Pin Length:2.5

Ball Weight:15lb


DRILL PATTERN

Pin above ring finger, no xhole


BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate:High

Ball Speed:17mph

PAP/Track:Medium to high track


SURFACE PREP

Grit:OOB then 2000 after

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):Sanded


LANE CONDITION

Length:41'

Volume:med/heavy

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS


BALL REACTION

Length:8/10

Back End:8/10

Overall Hook:7.5/10

Midlane Read:good

Breakpoint Shape:Left turn


COMMENTS

Likes:
Very clean ball. This was my first LF ball drilled, and I went with a safe drilling for me on it. I used it practicing with it with the OOB surface. It was just too over under for me. I hit it with a 2000 pad, and that took the over under away and the ball has been a beast ever since. On a fresh shot with some oil, this is my go to ball. Once the lanes start going through transition, the ball gets a little squirly.

Dislikes:
OOB finish didn't work for me at all. I could tell after a practice session it wasn't going to work for my home center leagues.


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