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triggerman

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for themezz
« on: June 21, 2007, 05:55:38 AM »
here you all go, got this off the lane 1 website, posted by the man himself

I'm pleased to announce that Lane #1 has reached an agreement with 900 Global to manufacture our bowling balls. I want to give a big thanks to Mike Sellers and his staff for putting this new facility together, as the bowling industry needs new and fresh ideas, as well as not losing any of the knowledge that's been gained over the years. I had a great relationship with Mike and the staff at Columbia 300, so i'm glad to be associated again with him and their former employees.

The sale of Columbia 300 to Ebonite really shook up the industry, as well as Lane #1. With the dwindling down of ball manufacturers, I was pleased to hear that Mr. Sellers was preparing to upstart a new ball manufacturing facility with some of the former employees of Columbia 300.

Even though this is a new company, it really isn't. I like working with these guys because of their experience and innovation in the industry over the past 40+ years. Their quality control was impeccable. Combined with using BASF resins along with my cores, our balls seem to match perfectly to today’s environment. I'm exited to be associated with 900 Global and looking forward to continuing our great tradition of producing only the finest bowling balls as well as helping grow 900 Global to be a staple in the industry.

I'd like to thank all of our customers for being patient with our decision. Everyone, have a great summer and hope you all look forward to our new ball designs for the upcoming season. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Richie Sposato
President/CEO Lane #1

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Re: for themezz
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2007, 02:00:49 PM »
Well, now all the idiots can shut up and go back to debating diamonds versus bomb cores...................................
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« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2007, 02:05:13 PM »
I guess technically themezz wasn't wrong on this one, since he did say that 900 Global was a possibility.  Very interesting news though, perhaps we'll be seeing a diamond core or variation with a soaker cover in the future?  Hopefully the Thing Returns cover...
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Re: for themezz
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2007, 02:06:18 PM »
from the bits of info i have the first ball sounds interesting
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« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2007, 02:10:17 PM »
Gee, he said 900Global was a possibility? There's a stretch!
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« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2007, 02:26:05 PM »
Since they are going to be using the old Columbia gear to make the balls, I guess well get the same kinda pour colors and mixes like the old C300 made gear ?

I mean the 4 ball resin balls that Columbia did make for Lane #1 were decent, but the performance (for me atleast) was sub-par to the old Brunswick gear. Just the reaction was just not up to what I was expecting.

The biggest let down was with the HRG but I guess we will see...


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« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2007, 02:26:12 PM »
oooh .. ouch .. did you really have to do it trig !!!  

that has hurted many people  .. the shutup message LOL
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« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2007, 02:28:07 PM »
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Gee, he said 900Global was a possibility? There's a stretch!
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Well given that he dogged the other possibilities I'd say it's impressive.
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« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2007, 02:28:09 PM »
Well i was gonna bring a big stick but backed off of that lol
there will be some interesting things to come shortly, keep your ears open
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« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2007, 02:29:18 PM »
YAY!

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« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2007, 02:46:21 PM »
Does that mean Lane 1 is going to continue to use Columbia coverstocks or at least what once Columbia and their coverstocks?  900Global is an off shoot of Columbia using Columbia coverstock material and Lane 1 weightblocks?


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Re: for themezz
« Reply #11 on: June 21, 2007, 02:55:35 PM »
remember global 900 is Phil Cardindale(sp) of dynothane IE soaker stock.  I am sure between Phil, Richie, and Mike Sellers you will see some very custom formulations from lane #1 on the cover stock front
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« Reply #12 on: June 21, 2007, 02:58:30 PM »
Nicanor, 900 Global isn't really an offshoot of Columbia and is its own company, it won't use lane 1 cores.  "The Man" of 900 Global is Phil Cardinale, who once was "The Man" at Dythothane and Track, and took a position with C300 before they were bought out, and now he's forming his own company.  So you'll see covers that he has the rights to make, like Soaker, not whatever was owned by the company of Columbia 300.  Lane 1 is teaming up with 900 Global to get their covers poured like they've done with others.  They might rehash soaker, but I'd expect to see new stuff.

At least, that's my understanding.  Someone correct me if I messed something up.
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« Reply #13 on: June 21, 2007, 03:03:58 PM »
said well a_ak,
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« Reply #14 on: June 21, 2007, 03:11:45 PM »
where is that thread where mrbowling says his so called "useless" sources saying lane1 is done LOL

yeah, teaming with 900 global and the possibilities .. looking forward to it  
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