Hey all, many thanks for all of the replies and input! Whew, touched a few nerves huh? Listen, I've bowled on and off since was single digits. I've bowled with almost every brand except some of the newer stuff. To me, it boils down to what I want to bowl with...period. In my opinion, all of the companies out there make good and bad stuff. If I don't go with Lane Master's, it'll be Lane 1's stuff. (milorafferty would really have a field day with them!) Why? Because I've always wanted to throw their gear. No more, no less. Again, thanks for the replies, they are greatly appreciated!