I am on my second Animal and have loved both (I sold my first because it was used and it had to be plugged and redrilled for my use; I wanted a NIB, first drill). Anyway, they have both been great and never "died" on me ... HOWEVER, I use a micro-fiber towel on ALL of my stuff after every time they are on the lane, I'm meticulous about cleaning my stuff after every league and/or practice session, and I will take them in to my pro shop, as needed, for a thorough cleaning and sanding/scotch-briting to maintain the surface condition that I want and need. I
IMHO, you need to take better care of your stuff than ever before. My two cents ...
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DAMN, I LOVE this game !!!
Robb in O'Fallon, IL (near Scott AFB)
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