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Equipment Boards => Lane #1 => Topic started by: Steven on September 28, 2004, 05:33:34 AM

Title: Cranberry or Pearl (Original) Uranium
Post by: Steven on September 28, 2004, 05:33:34 AM
I'm thinking about giving Lane#1 another try, so I need some input from those in the know....

My intent is to set up either a Cranberry or a Pearl Uranium as a step up from my Blazing Inferno (medium dry). Now before anyone suggests it, I don't want a to set up a regular Inferno. I want a ball in the Lane#1 line that will give me the same controlled arc reaction, but just a step up from the Blazing Inferno when there is a little more oil.

Your thoughts are appreciated.
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Title: Re: Cranberry or Pearl (Original) Uranium
Post by: JPRLane1 on September 28, 2004, 01:39:32 PM
Well, first of all the Cranberry and Orig. Uranium are completely different balls and should not be compared too closely to each other.  Secondly the cranberry was not very popular with is core and cover combo.  I never tried a cranberry personally.  (I would still like to though.)  Its Solid PK 18 and the Uranium is pearl activator so do you want a pearl ball or a solid covered ball.  The uranium is a very strong ball which is clean through the front with lots of backend and I can't speak for the cranberry but I assume rolls somewhat earlier with the solid coverstock.  Personally I would go with the Uranium as I love mine and its a pretty versatile ball and a good all around ball.
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Title: Re: Cranberry or Pearl (Original) Uranium
Post by: Strider on September 28, 2004, 02:57:30 PM
Didn't you have a Cranberry at one time?  If my memory serves me, you were having a hard time finding a good condition for it.  I would think something like an Emerald might be a better fit.
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Title: Re: Cranberry or Pearl (Original) Uranium
Post by: Doug Sterner on September 28, 2004, 03:05:19 PM
I would suggest a Pearl Uranium set up just like the Blazing Inferno. The stronger core and cover will give you justthe little bit extra you are looking for.

If you want a bigger jump between the 2 drill the Uranium 1" more aggressive. That is to say if you have the Blazing 5x4, drill the Uranium 4x4...etc.

JPR...if you want to try a Cranberry i have one here that has never been thrown. I drilled it out for a guy but used the wrong set of drill specs for him.

The ball ball lis 15# with a 1-2" pin. The current drill is LH and is somewhat of a label/ stacked drill (withthe shorter pin it's tough to tell the difference) but the weighthole was never drilled.

The ball still has the layout lines on it.

For a pic of the ball goto my used ball directory on my webpage...
www.dougsproshop.net/images/usedballs
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Title: Re: Cranberry or Pearl (Original) Uranium
Post by: Steven on September 28, 2004, 04:41:32 PM
Strider: Good memory! Yes, I did have a Cranberry. I'm taking responsibility for my lack of success with the piece I had. I ordered it 1" pin-in (I've had limited success with most pin-in's), and went with a pattern that's never really suited me well. The bottom line is that it was an experiment that went south -- my bad. The irony is that I gave the ball to my dad (we have the same specs), and he's up 15 pins with it -- go figure. My gut is that with a 3" pin and a 5x4 drill, I would have been very happy with it.

Doug: Thanks for the input. My Blazing is 5x4, and I suspected that a Pearl Uranium laid out similar would give me the same look with a little additional pop. Thanks again for the confirmation.

The Cranberry is probably not an option anyway. It looks like Lane#1 has discontinued the ball. At least that's the way it appears on their website.


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Title: Re: Cranberry or Pearl (Original) Uranium
Post by: charlest on September 28, 2004, 05:20:37 PM
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Doug: Thanks for the input. My Blazing is 5x4, and I suspected that a Pearl Uranium laid out similar would give me the same look with a little additional pop. Thanks again for the confirmation.
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Steven,

Since the Uranium has a lower RG (2.53 vs 2.45), a larger RG differential (.033 vs .043), wouldn't the Uranium give you a lot more "pop", than the Blazing. Faster revving, earlier and more hook, greater oil handling capacity, I'd expect to see all of these to one degree or another, wiht the same drilling and the same surface. I'd love to hear/see your results, if you care to share them. Best of luck.

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Title: Re: Cranberry or Pearl (Original) Uranium
Post by: Steven on September 28, 2004, 05:36:33 PM
charlest: Your point is well taken. The Uranium could very well give me more "pop" than I want. If the Uranium is the best choice Lane#1 has to offer, I'm willing to take the risk.

However, if there is a better option in the Lane#1 line, I'm still open.
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Title: Re: Cranberry or Pearl (Original) Uranium
Post by: charlest on September 28, 2004, 07:35:42 PM
The only other choce I see is the Golden Nugget. I think it fits between the the Cranberry and the Uranium in oil handling (it has a particle laden PowerKoil 17 cover), with the Cranberry core.
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It has much more over all hook (number of boards covered) than either the Uranium pearl or the Cranberry, as far as I know.

To be 100% honest, I have an undrilled GN and I am almost afraid to drill it (beyond having far too many balls already).

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Title: Re: Cranberry or Pearl (Original) Uranium
Post by: Steven on September 28, 2004, 07:49:41 PM
charlest: Yes, I thought about the Golden Nugget. I too guessed there might be too much overall hook. While I want a little more pop that the Blazing Inferno, I don't want to end up overlapping my Columbia WOW (Pearl Particle).

I'd like to find the Lane#1 sweet spot between Inferno and the WOW. Maybe I'm searching for a Lane#1 ball that doesn't exist.

Or maybe I'm just looking for an excuse to buy a ball I really don't need.  
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Title: Re: Cranberry or Pearl (Original) Uranium
Post by: JPRLane1 on September 28, 2004, 08:24:18 PM
Charlest the Golden nugget and uranium are similiar, not a whole lot different the hook ratings from lane#1 are 23 for uranium and 24 for the nugget. There is no big difference according to them and I have found this to be true also with the same drill pattern on each ball they are similiar,  My uranium actually out hooks my nugget but not by much.
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Title: Re: Cranberry or Pearl (Original) Uranium
Post by: T-GOD on September 28, 2004, 08:53:24 PM
Steven, I would go with the pearl Uranium. I've seen plenty, and this ball is a winner. Clean thru the heads, smooth roll in the body and strong, but controllable on the backend. Terrific carry also. A 3-4" pin drilled 5 x 4 should work well for you. Good luck. =:^D
Title: Re: Cranberry or Pearl (Original) Uranium
Post by: Strider on September 28, 2004, 09:23:54 PM
While I've heard nothing but good things about the Uranium, I also hear it hooks quite a bit.  I would think it was several notches above a Blazing Inferno.
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Title: Re: Cranberry or Pearl (Original) Uranium
Post by: HamPster on September 28, 2004, 09:34:31 PM
The Uranium does hook quite a bit, but what is amazing is how clean it is through the heads.  Don't get me wrong, when it starts revving, it's gonna take off when it catches dry, but it will EASILY clear the heads for you.  If you have a longer pattern, I might suggest drilling it a little stronger.  The coverstock keeps it strong and predictable at the backend, and the core gets it to revving pretty nicely, so it's kinda tough to shoot it through the backend.  Do you specifically want a polished or pearl ball?  I was kinda thinking a polished 5x5 or 5x4 Uranium Solid might be a nice choice too . .
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Title: Re: Cranberry or Pearl (Original) Uranium
Post by: Doug Sterner on September 28, 2004, 10:44:49 PM
Man am I am idiot.....what about the Cherry Bomb Pearl?

The CBP I had was a lot less hooky than my Uranium and the CBP was drilled more aggressive.
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Title: Re: Cranberry or Pearl (Original) Uranium
Post by: Strapper_Squared on October 02, 2004, 04:32:28 PM
I had a cranberry drilled label leverage and absolutely loved the ball.  I'm not sure about everyone else, but I MAY have been the only out there to like that ball.  Anyway, I had mine polished with ebonite factory finish and it still was a big hooking ball.  I originally bought it for medium to medium dry conditions, but actually found that for me it worked best on medium to medium heavy.  I would recommend this ball, but if you want it for medium to lighter conditions make sure to drill it accordingly.


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Title: Re: Cranberry or Pearl (Original) Uranium
Post by: Steven on October 07, 2004, 01:34:58 PM
Thank you all for the responses. Actually, there were many more responses in the thread (T-GOD, Doug Sterner, etc.), but they disappeared. Anyway, I appreciated the input.

After thinking about it further and looking at where I have holes in my existing lineup, I decided to go with the Uranium Solid. The original looks interesting, but would overlap too much of what I currently have. I know the solid is more aggressive than the original, but I only have one aggressive reactive currently at my disposal (most of my oil balls are particle). The Uranium solid probably won't overlap what I currently have.

The ball showed up at the shop yesterday, and I'll be throwing it for the first time later this afternoon. The cover is really nice looking, but I was surprised at how dull the ball is in box condition. However, it looks tuneable.

I'll report back soon.
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