Lane #1 Big Curve Bowling Balls
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Lane #1's sexy Curve now has a big brother for protection. Introducing the Lane # 1 Big Curve. The Curve handles all medium oil conditions, but when the oil comes down heavy, the BIG CURVE steps in. When there is big oil, the BIG CURVE shows off its Big Muscles. If you want Big scores, you need to throw a BIG CURVE ball!
With the new Pure Explosion 9.6 and proven Back Cut Asymmetric Patented Diamond Core, this is the most aggressive ball EVER from Lane #1!
P.S. Remember... Nothing cuts through pins better than a Saw!!
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Lane #1 Big Curve Reviewed by: bowlingball.com reviews (5 stars)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful. 
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 215 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Tweener | |
| PAP | 5 1/8 right 1/8 up | |
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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.
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Lane #1 Big Curve Reviewed by: bowlingball.com reviews by John Congdon (5 stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 181 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Tweener | |
| PAP | 4 1/2" x 0" | |
Dual Angle Layout (PAP 4 1/2" over 0" up) - 30° x 4 1/2" x 40°
Balance Hole - 1" x 2"
The Lane #1 Big Curve lives up to it's name as being a very aggressive bowling ball. As a slower bowler I needed to play a deeper inside line to make sure I had some oil helping the ball down the lane. Once it hit friction it took off to the left.
If you are looking for a monster hooking ball, then check out this one.
I have also seen this ball thrown with more speed and revs and thought it looked great.
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Lane #1 Big Curve Reviewed by: Kenny Lawson @ Aloma Bowl Pro Shop (5 stars)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Lane #1 Big Curve Reviewed by: Ormond pro shop manager (5 stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 220 | |
| Ball Speed | Fast | |
| Style | Tweener | |
Ormond Pro Shop Manager
ormond@bowlingball.com
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Lane #1 Big Curve Reviewed by: tjinxsr21 (5 stars)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 211 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Tweener | |
Lane #1 did it again!
Lane #1 Big Curve Reviewed by: eeyore14 (5 stars)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 215 | |
| Sport Shot Average | 200 | |
| Ball Speed | Fast | |
| Style | Cranker | |
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Lane #1 Big Curve Reviewed by: eeyore14 (5 stars)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 215 | |
| Sport Shot Average | 200 | |
| Ball Speed | Fast | |
| Style | Cranker | |
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Lane #1 Big Curve Reviewed by: Wee (5 stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 185 | |
| Sport Shot Average | 180 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Tweener | |
I had to wait 2 weeks for the delivery, but i was very impressed by the service provided by bowlingball.com. As they gave me updates of the ball until it reaches my home. I'm totally overjoyed. Furthermore it was my first time purchasing something online!
I had my ball drilled immediately after receiving it. And the truth is the ball hooks 5 to 8 boards more than my previous ball. And it stores plenty of power while entering the pins. This cause me the problem of having to shift my target once every 1 to 2 games as it tends to suck up the oil very fast.
But i'm still very pleased with the ball and the services provided by bowlingball.com. I plan to use my new acquired bowling ball in the upcoming tournament. I also look forward in purchasing new products from bowlingball.com. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! And for those who are looking for big hooks, this is the ball for you.
Lane #1 Big Curve Reviewed by: jakelberry@gmail.com (5 stars)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful.
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 206 | |
| Ball Speed | Fast | |
| Style | Tweener | |
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Lane #1 Gradient Guide
Pin placement:
Zones 1/6 = low flare and weaker reaction
Zones 2/5 = medium flare and medium strength reaction
Zones 3/4 = high flare and strong reaction
As you move the PIN from 0” to 6 3/4” to your PAP, or from zone 1 to zone 6 with your pin placement, you raise the RG of the core. As you get closer to zone 1, the RG is lowered.
Moving the PIN to your PAP results in the ball revving up the quickest. Moving the pin to 6 3/4” from your PAP will result in the ball revving the slowest.
Decreasing the angle from the PIN to your VAL (not to go less than 5 degrees) and/or raising the PIN, CG and/or ending CG closer to your upper VAL line will make the ball roll later.
Placing the PIN, CG and/or ending CG within zones 2 thru 5, will result in a more defined breakpoint when encountering dry boards.
Lowering the PIN, starting CG and/or ending CG closer to or below your midline, or increasing their angles to your VAL will make the ball roll earlier and result in a smoother transition when encountering dry boards.
The angle between the PIN and CG (for symmetrical balls), in relationship to the line from your PIN to PAP (as shown at 45 degrees in zone #4 on this chart) is called the secondary core angle. Or, from the PIN and MB (for intermediate Diff. balls).
In symmetrical balls with no MB markings, you can disregard the core angle, (i.e. 45 degrees and the MB markings on the chart) and just use the standard method of referring to the PIN and CG in inch distances to your PAP.
Reducing the secondary core angle, or moving the starting CG closer to your PAP than the PIN, will make the ball roll later. When increasing the angle, or moving the starting CG farther away from the PAP than the PIN, the ball will roll earlier.
Moving the ending CG to your PAP will delay the roll of the ball and produce a stronger, more even, late hook on the backend. As the ending CG is moved farther from your PAP, from zone 1 to zones 3-4, the ball will start to pick up sooner in the midlane, resulting in an earlier, stronger hook/arc. As the ending CG moves from zone 4 to zone 6, the ending mass rolls more end over end, resulting in a hook set type of reaction on the backend. The ending CG, when at 45 degrees, gives you the perfect balance of slide, roll and hook.
When the ending CG, PIN and/or starting CG are rotating in conjunction with each other, ball reaction is amplified.
Holes on the positive side of the ball will make the ball start hooking sooner. Holes on the neg. side of the ball will make the ball hook later.
