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Lane #1's sexy Curve now has a big brother for protection. Introducing the Lane # 1 Big Curve.

Dual Angle Layout(PAP 5 1/8" over 1/8" up) - 60* x 5" x 30*
Balance Hole - none

Surface Preparation - Out of Box 2000 grit Abralon)

What I Was Looking For In This Ball Layout:
One look at Lane #1's new Big Curve and you know it is going to hook. The dual angle layout I chose was to create some good length and try and delay the early roll and store as much up for the backend as possible.

By using the angles I did I was able to get the Mass Bias over closer to my thumb to help tame some of the hook the ball was going to create.


What I Ended Up With in the Ball and Layout:
I was amazed at how much length I was able to get out of such a strong ball. Normally when you try and tame down a stronger ball like this you get a real weird roll out of it.

The Big Curve reacted exactly how I wanted giving me enough early roll to read a little heavier oil volume but still getting enough to create a ridiculous amount of hook down lane. As I played inside with this ball I noticed how the ball was pushing through the pattern and creating more length giving it more hook on the backend then I have seen in quite a while.

I even took this ball and played more up the boards and I think as long as you have enough oil to create the length needed you will get all the mid lane and down lane hook you want out this ball. Now granted most people would not be throwing this ball well into the second and third game unless it was polished but with a ball like this why polish it. I would use this as my starting ball for the night and open the lane up just the way I want.

Another winner from Lane #1, can't wait to see whats next.