BACK IN NOVEMBER I PURCHASED A RULE. IT HAD ABOUT 5 GAMES ON IT, WHEN THE FINGER HOLE BUSTED. SO I CALLED THE PROSHOP WERE I GOT THE BALL AND THEY SENT A NEW ONE RIGHT OUT THE NEXT DAY.AFTER ABOUT 15 GAMES ON THE NEW BALL IT DID THE SAMETHING, BUT ONLY IN THE THUMB HOLE THIS TIME.SO I HAD THE THUMB PLUG AND THEN THE PLUG CAME LOOSE FROM THE BALL.JUST GOT THE BALL BACK FOR THE THIRD TIME LASTNIGHT.HAS ANYONE HAD OR HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM FROM THE RULE BEFORE.DON;T KNOW TO STAY WITH TRACK OR TRY ANOTHER BRAND.

Hmm, I've had my Rule since September.  It has at least 100 games, and it doesn't have any cracks or problems.  I try to keep it at the same temperature as often as I can.  I don't leave it in the car too long (because it's sooooo cold outside) or I don't let it stay in a hot environment or in the sun too long.  This helps avoid rapid expanding/shrinking which may be one of the causes of the ball cracking or such.
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-Dino

Same here as Ex, I have drilled 3 of these for myself and have another one on the way, and I have had ZERO problems. Additionally, I have drilled a fair amount for my customers and I have had none come back with any problems like the ones mentioned here.

Drillers who are in a hurry will drill too fast, which heats up the material inside too fast, which can lead to cracking. Make sure the driller takes his/her time, it is worth it in the long run to spend an extra 5-10 minutes than to ruin a ball.

Clint
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Clint Daley-Owner
Lets Go Bowling Daley
Salem, Ohio 44460
TRACK ADVISORY PRO SHOP STAFF

If you're looking for a ball that'll handle more oil and cover a few more boards than the Rule, the GP2 is a great choice!...but if you really like your Rule and if you don't encounter a heavy-oil shot too often, I'd say the Rule should be awesome enough.  It's just my opinion, but I hope this helps!
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-Dino