It's probably burning up. My Detonator does the same thing if there's not a lot of oil on the lanes. Sounds weird for a particle ball to hook less on dry than other stuff, but it happens. The surface of the ball might be too rough, or your drill pattern might be too aggressive. Try polishing it first, and then see what happens.
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Cocky? I'm not cocky. I'm the proud owner of a 280-742 set with a White Dot. So, who wants to touch me? . . . . . . . I SAID WHO WANTS TO F*#%!&G TOUCH ME?!?!
Man! I'm like the white Larry Bird!