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Title: Terminator
Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM

Coverstock: Evolution P2
Ball Color: Black/Blue Ice All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
Finish: Polished
Flare Potential: 5.5" (Low)
RG Average: 2.58 (Medium-High) on a scale of 2.43-2.8 Very low-High Break Point
RG Differential: 0.040 (Low) on a scale of .000-.080 Low-High Flare
Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium-Heavy Oil
Description: Don''t be fooled by the Terminator''s appearance. It has a unique ability of handling heavier volumes of oil that are uncharacteristic of its poilshed finish. Amazing! ...all that needs to be said of this balls ability to start clean, rev up fast and charge the pins with a powerful turn to the pocket. A must have ball for the player who desires more than whats on the surface.

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: Hand of God on August 18, 2006, 03:57:19 AM

15.2 ounces  -  3 1/2 pin  -  3 top weight
Drilled stacked leverage
17mph - high track and tilt - lots of revs

Lane condition 38 foot pattern buffed to 42 feet, heavy units, wide pattern.

Ball was drilled up by Gip Linteene, an absolute master driller @ Norco Brunswick bowl, Ca.  Was my first ball drilled without grips.  He put the most incredible pitches in my fingers, finally correcting my odd hand position.  Had no idea anyone could go to this level of perfection.

Anyways, I stood around 20 playing 11 to 5.  Ball got easy length, and as it set up, it held and then arc'd hard to the hole, absolutly smashing the rack.
Rolled 268 247 w/OOB condition.  Ball is not exactly polished like you think OOB, its most likely a rough buff type finish with maybe a 1000 grit sand, or close to it.

When I got it a little wide, the ball read slighly earlier, but NEVER over reacted, it just walked right to the hole, sending messengers galore.  On the tugged shots it snapped late, crushing light or high hits.  I carried like never before.  I swear to the bowling gods, this ball is utterly the shizznit.  It can handle long oil.  Not sure about the flood, but I am willing to bet its got potential.

Overall this is a great Medium/heavy oil ball, and its great for fresh conditions.  It ignored the carry down, rolling hard with a sweet hard arc type hook.  Best ball I have ever owned by far.

10 out of 10

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: robospare on September 26, 2006, 03:17:34 PM

Lefty
16lbs
2 inch pin
Pin is beside ring finger 1/2 inch from the finger hole.
CG is below and slightly kick out about 15 degrees.
Condition: OOB factory polished

Ball is super clean through then front and then immediately begins to read the mid-lane. It does not have the mid-lane lope like the other Lane Masters balls. Retains all it's energy through the break point with a controlled big backend move. No over under even when the carry down comes. The Hit and carry is vintage L/L and the pin action is insane. If you roll Lane Masters this is a "must" have in the bag. It is what we have been wating for.

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: BuddiesProShopcom - Bill on October 26, 2006, 04:25:31 PM

I drilled this ball up with the pin 4 inches from my PAP and the CG 3 3/4 inches from my PAP.  No weight hole was needed.

I first tested the Terminator on our higher volume house shot, and was not happy with the box finish on the ball.  I spoke to Johnie at Lane Master and he said with our oil I should take the shine off the ball and what a difference that made.  I felt that out of the box the ball was best suite for Medium to a little Heavier oil, but once I took the shine off the ball it was able to handle our heavier oil volume of our house pattern.

With the layout that I used, this ball was strong arcing move back to the pocket.  With the box finish the ball was super clean through the fronts and started to pick up a roll around 35 feet.  When I took the shine off the ball with a Grey Scotch Brite, the ball picked up a feet earlier and made a more even overall move to the pocket.

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Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: elvismat on December 07, 2006, 02:19:28 AM

I have mine drilled stack leverage, pin slightly to the right and above ringer finger, with no balance hole.  This ball moves nicely through the heads with a strong snap to the pocket.  It snaps harder than the Yeah Baby with equal or greater carry.  The key is to move before it's too late.  This ball is great for heavy to medium conditions, you just need to know when to move.  It's my first and only ball out of the bag.  Used it three times in league play, shot 700+ each time.  This is a must, for every type of bowler!

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: djones on December 19, 2006, 12:56:54 AM

15 pounds, 4 inch pin. Layed out with a 3.5 x 4 drill, pin up high, CG on midline 1 inch right of grip center. Weight hole on PAP, 5/8 oz. pos. side wt. Have not changed the factory finish on the cover.

Have had this ball about a month now. This ball needs plenty of oil through the midlane to hold it back and keep on line. If on a lighter pattern or the mids start to go, put it away.

Now, the good news. This is the most powerful ball I have ever thrown. Even though it is a particle, the shape is a strong arc, almost flippy. Very versatile as far as working with different releases and adjusting through transitions. I have played as far right as 7 and as deep as 22. I have not had to move deeper yet, although I know I could. Normally with a particle, there is a limit as to how deep one can play before loosing power at the pins. I don't see a limit with this ball.

In short, this ball is fun to throw. I am the first bowler around this area to use a LM ball, but not the last. Within a week of me getting this ball, 2 more Terminators were drilled up and there are others considering them. I will not hesitate getting another LM ball when I need to replace or add something to my arsonal.

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: biggie1961 on December 20, 2006, 11:43:34 PM

Mine started as 15.3 with 3 1/2 top weight. Drilled 4 1/2 x 3 3/8 with the weight hole on the PAP. Deffinately need oil for this one. I've had the ball since late September and thrown it on wood but mostly synthetic. I recently shot 765 at house that just got new lanes and  Keagle machine. The pattern was heavy in the middle run 38' buffed to 42'. I played around 13 out to 9-10 at the breakpoint which mine is about 45' and it would absolutely just put everything in the pit. You need to put this one away when the heads start to go. I can't say enough about Lanemasters/Legends. In my opinion they've got the best made highest quality product out.  If you ever threw the "original" Black Hammer and remember how the pins stayed low and carried so well, then this is the equipment for you.
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biggie 1961

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: Skip Wilson on December 22, 2006, 02:54:49 PM

Great ball for opening up the lane.  Have drilled six of these for customers all with various drill patterns and they all love the reaction of this ball.    Definitely need oil for this bad boy!  I haven’t thrown it a lot due to the lack of oil in the houses I bowl at but the few times I was able to throw it I had the whole lane to play with.  Mine is drilled 4 x 4 with small hole drilled 1 inch below PAP on the VAL.  If you’re looking for a heavy oil ball this one is worth trying.  Just another great ball from Lane Masters!

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: davholio on December 27, 2006, 10:02:21 PM

My Stats
Speed 16-18 MPH
Power Stroker

Ball Stats
Ball Weight (Pre-drill): 16.0
Top weight (Pre-drill): 3oz
Ball Drilled: 4" X 3 1/2"
Pin 4 1/2"
Small balance hole drilled

I bought the Terminator for one reason and one reason only...heavy oil.  I have a hole in my arsenal for heavy oil.  I have the Yeah Baby(4 X 3 drilling), but I would like to keep it polished for medium oil conditions.  On a THS I stand on the 20 and throw to 10 with a nice flip at the end.  On a heavy oil shot, I am lucky if standing on 10 and throwing to 10 gets me in to the pocket with the polished Yeah Baby.

I contacted Galen at Lanemasters and asked for his recommendation based on my style.  He replied that the Terminator was my answer.  When I had it drilled, he had suggested a 4 X 4, but the pin placement caused my driller to suggest a 4 X 3 1/2.

Once I had the Terminator punched up, I had to find some oil to throw it in.  I went to Strike Zone here in Vegas because the usually lay down a decent shot before leagues arrive.  With the Terminator OOB, it was close in reaction with the Yeah Baby which is polished to around 1200 grit. The midlane move by the Terminator gave it a nice arcing motion to the pocket.  I could tell that this probably wasn't the oil I was looking for and that the ball needed to have the polish knocked off of it for when I did find it(Galen's suggestion as well).  I went back to Strike Zone after a couple of bouts with the burgundy Scotchbrite pad.  What a difference!  I had hit the Yeah Baby with the pad too, just to keep up the comparison.  The Terminator was making a strong mid-lane move that the Yeah Baby wasn't.  I had found the oil that I was looking for, and the ball to combat it.  On a THS, this ball was way too strong even polished.  It was burning out way too soon.

Based off of the few games I have thrown with it, I would have to say that it is a very nice heavy oil ball.  The move to the pocket was predictable and gave me area in the oil that the Yeah Baby didn't.

I also have to say that Lanemasters/Legends goes out of their way with the ball packaging.  They give away cleaner, polish, and a DVD with the ball.  Classy.

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: hiflush on January 10, 2007, 07:39:58 AM

Layout:
3 3/4" PIN. Pin drilled out at ring finger.
CG northeast of thumb about 1 1/2 " away.
XH 1" below PAP.

Review:
This ball with this layout is really strong off the breakpoint, but not flippy. The pin punishing power of this ball is unbelievable. The ball reads early so find some head oil and let it go. This ball works well for me on a variety of oil volumes. A light scuff will get this ball going sooner. The cover tunes easily so do not be afraid to make an adjustment. As of this review, this ball has the most overall hook potential in the L/LM line.
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Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: drillbit on February 15, 2007, 01:43:35 AM

My stats - check my profile
Ball - 15lbs, 3 7/8 pin-out
Layout - 5 x 4, pin over ring, small balance hole on PAP
Coverstock - Box finish

House 1 - Brunswick synthetics(~12 years old), pattern length is ~39 feet, heavy inside 15, outside 6 is basically o.b.(I bowl on a fresh shot here)
I usually play from 15 to 8 or so.

House 2 - Brunswick synthetics(~25 years old), pattern length is ~39 feet, heavier inside 15, varies from spotty to toasted out to 5.(I bowl 2nd shift here) I play anywhere from 15 on in @ the arrows, breakpoint is usually between 8 and 12, depending on what's left in the track.

Even with a length-type drill(for me, at least), this ball needs oil, in the heads and preferably in the mids as well. With enough oil, it gets good length, with a very strong arc to the pins. The pin action is tremendous, sending scouts all over the deck, and the carry is outstanding.
When I use this one at the first house, I can usually stay with it all night. At the second house, I usually can't use it at all.

I've put around 100 games on it so far, and it still hooks and hits like new, and there's very little tracking.

drillbit

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: gr8scott6 on October 28, 2007, 08:49:15 PM

I'm a Stroker with medium to high speed and med/high revs, average 205-210 at several different leagues. I just bought the Terminator about 2 weeks ago and had it drilled Stacked Leverage (pin about 1/2" right of ring finger, CG directly below, medium hole in between, forming a triangle). Surface left OOB.

This is more ball than I've ever had, but I'm a big LM/Legends fan. (I already have  a New Standard, Yeah Baby, and a Straight Flush, and I've got a Black Pearl on the way.) So, the first couple of times I threw this, I had a hard time. I usually shoot pretty much down and in.

I practiced with it a few games and discovered it worked well for me going about the 12 at the arrows to about 5 at the break--HOLY MOLEY! First set on medium oily with moderate carry down: 191, 234, followed by my first-ever 300 game! Needless to say, I LOVE this bad boy! The secret for me was to let the ball do the work.

I have found that this ball works better for me with a bit of carry down than on a fresh shot, and when the lanes start drying out, I don't bother moving--I switch to my Yeah Baby or MoRich Ravage VI at that point.

Unbelievable arc and roll, especially for such a polished ball on medium to oily lanes, and hits like a Mack Truck hauling three trailers!

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: leftyinhawaii on November 24, 2007, 02:32:30 PM

Running out of things to say about the Lanemasters/Legends line.  Picked this baby up used.  I've thrown it both polished and prepped with a gray scotchbright.  It fits much better in my arsenal polished.  Goes fairly long and turns in hard...as with all my LM/L balls there is no stopping it once it turns the corner and man does it hit hard.

Here's a vid with it prepped with the scotchbright:

http://media.putfile.com/Lanemasters-Terminator

Another great Lanemasters ball!

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: Mike Austin on December 20, 2007, 02:21:16 AM

I have a World Class Particle and really like that ball on fresh oil that is fairly heavy.  When the lanes transition, I can't get the World Class to turn the corner very well and carry.  It just favors less lane coverage for maximum carry.

So with Anne Marie Duggan's recommendation, we drilled this ball.  I used a similar layout as the WCP, aproximately 4 X 4, or the pin is 4 inches from my PAP with the mass bias in about an 80 degree position.  The pin is above the fingers, above my ring finger, slightly right of it.

I didn't get many of the details of this ball, I just wanted to bowl with it.  My take is it has less particle load in the cover material.  I have used it for two weeks now, with the box surface.

It is awesome!!  It only has a little more length than the WCP, which surprised me considering how shiny this ball is.  The break point is noticeably more than the WCP.  About 5 boards total hook less, not much.  It still has that heavy Lane Masters roll to it, but a sharper hook at the spot.

The carry power is tremendous.  I have left a couple stone 7 pins, a 7-9, and a 4-7-9, the ball just does not deflect.  Back to back solid 8 pins the first game in league, just had me shaking my head.

I think this ball could handle much more oil with a little surface adjustment.  With the box finish, it will handle most any medium to some oil conditions.  The straight players will like this ball because of the better back end movement.  The high speed guys will like this ball because it revs up quick, doesn't go too long.  Slower speed players are going to want some fresh oil in the front part of the lane, but this ball should still have plenty left.

After these two weeks of league and a number of practice games, all on wood lanes, this ball shows almost no wear at all.  You can't tell I have even thrown the ball, these Lane Master shells are super durable!!!

Special thanks to Anne Marie Duggan for letting me use her shop to drill this ball!!!

Hope this helps ya....
MikeA

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Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: Crash7189 on February 16, 2008, 11:14:35 AM

I have 2 Terminators 1st one is label leverage & polished for a THS. Great ball.  carries light shot with ease I bought this off a friend. He said it was a boat anchor. Shot 299, 300 & 800 with it. ave is 235 with this ball. 2nd one is laid out  pin over ring finger CG kicked out to right  for sport shot box finish. Fred Borden suggested this lay out for me. This lay out holds a nice line to the pocket very little over/ under, carry is very good. I own more bowling balls than I would like to admit. But the best are Legends/ LM. I have  6 of theirs  My spec's are RH 16.5 mph med to high revs league ave's  221,220& (209 Sport shot) This is my 1st review hope it helps. If you what to really improve your game it not just the ball try one of Fred Borden clinics. It works.

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: big on March 06, 2008, 09:12:41 PM

Left handed, stacked leverage drilling same as all my balls. First would like to say that this is a very good looking ball. My house has old wood lanes but are keeped up very well with a good amount of oil laid out for all our leagues.  First game with OOB finish ball went alittle to long before turning the corner,shot 190. Took a grey scotch brite pad out my bag and hit it alittle to just knock off the shine a bit. Wow what a differece. ball got good length with a big arc to the pocket. Very controlable,with great carry. Have not shot under 200 since I took the cover down. I have a black pearl in OBB and these two balls compliment each other very well. Thanks LM for making great balls.
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Brad L

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: BowlPro on March 12, 2008, 01:18:10 AM

Ball Review for the Lane Masters Terminator

I am posting this review to help clear the air about one of my all-time favorite heavy oil balls and to put this information in its proper perspective.  This is not so much a technical review as it is a comment on ball selection choices I have seen by customers and other bowlers.  Those who read this will get some solid feed back and information on which to make their Lane Masters equipment choices.

We get many e-mails from bowlers who read our reviews and want an opinion from us on many new ball releases. We have both a tournament and a pro shop staff at our disposal that tests and evaluates almost all new releases as soon as they come out.  In that way, we are able to get timely and accurate on-the-lane feedback from bowlers with a wide range of skills and styles.  We then pass this information to our pro shop customers so they can make good choices when it comes to their bowling equipment investment.

We strive to be honest and fair in all our assessments of all test equipment from any and all companies.  But, at the same time, after a careful evaluation by our testers, our assessments will not “pull any punches” and will tell you exactly what we have discovered during this extensive testing.

Lane Masters has quickly become one of our favorite companies, especially when we get such complimentary feedback from both our testing staff and customers.  Most comments included their top notch performance, hitting power, reaction predictability, coverstock quality, and the looks they get from the other bowlers when the ball hits the pocket.

We want to post this review to help set the information straight about the Lane Masters Terminator. We read too many review postings that lead us to believe that there are many owners of this great ball that just did not fully understand what they where purchasing.

Let's start out by saying that the Terminator IS NOT a backend personality ball!

The Terminator, as well as the majority of balls from Lane Masters, is built for a smooth and controlled hooking reaction.  Lane Masters has determined that balls that have symmetrical cores and an arcing personality are more predictable and will score more consistently on a wider range of lane conditions.  This is what helps make Lane Masters balls some of the best on the planet.

We get weary of reading reviews by bowlers who just do not understand the technology of core and coverstock combinations -- which provide a certain “personality” for every ball that is manufactured.  Trying to make a ball do something that it is NOT designed to do is like running uphill on ice.  Very few bowlers can overcome the built-in personality or intended lane condition for which a specific ball was intended.  In other words – “Don’t try and MAKE the ball do what it wasn't meant to do on a condition it wasn't meant to be rolled on!”

The Terminator is one of the best and strongest HEAVY OIL balls on the market today! Don’t let the shiny coverstock fool you.  Please keep in mind that the shinier the coverstock on this ball is, the more length and energy this ball will retain (i.e. a stronger move to the pocket).  But again, keep in mind that the move that this ball will make for most bowlers will be an arching hook and roll reaction -- NOT A SNAP!  The stronger your release skills are, the more you will be able to change the look and shape of the arc/hook that you will get from this oil monster. Also keep in mind that high flare/stronger pin placement layouts will also contribute to this ball using all of its energy early if there is not enough lane oil to help this ball get down the lane.

The only place that most bowlers will see enough lane oil for this ball to work well will be in PBA experience leagues, USBC sport leagues, or at local tournaments where you know they are laying out a longer or heavier oil volume.  Attempting to use this ball on a typical league play house condition is very unwise and will result in a very frustrating experience for most bowlers.  Even with this ball shined up, the amount of oil that you will get for a typical league play situation WILL NOT be enough for this ball to work as it was intended to.

The Terminator is a great ball for those special events or sport conditions where traction and controlled hook are essential.

If you’re looking for a great Lane Masters ball with the strongest finishing hook then we suggest that you consider the Big R Bang or the new Terminator Rebellion.  Both of these balls will provide most bowlers with enough hooking board coverage that everyone around them will be asking – “Since when did you get that much hand in the ball?”

The Lane Masters Terminator is by far one of the best balls that we have ever experienced when it comes to conquering heavy oil lane conditions. As long as you understand where this ball fits in your arsenal, you will have a great tool for heavy or long oil lane conditions. We highly recommend this ball to anyone who wants to experience the power of a Lane Masters Ball.

To your continued bowling success,

Bowlpro

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www.americanmastersbowling.com

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Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: ramon hilferink on March 16, 2008, 03:53:07 PM

the lane masters Terminator (1200 sheen)

I have drilled this bal with the pin 1/2 inch below my fingers, the cg is on the right side of that with a balance hole on my pap.

It's a fantastic ball, my first game I did through was a 289 (ringing 10 pin)!!! It hooks early has an agressive roll and has lots of pin carry, even on a 47 feet pattern I had 10 boards hook (low bal speed and track line) but on my usual house shot i can through it around the 3e/4e arrow or I can through it faster at the 2e,2 1/2e arrow.

I can reccomend this bal to every one
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Ramon Hilferink(15)
the Netherlands

I throw 16 mph and 375 rpm's
power stroker

arsenal:
circle: spare ball
storm: jolt
lane masters: xs power solid reactive
ebonite: NVS
hammer: black widow bite
lane masters: big-r bang
lane masters: terminator
lane masters: dynamic (april 2008)

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: gr8scott6 on April 04, 2008, 04:14:31 AM

With all due respect to Bowlpro, I take just a bit of issue with some of his blanket statements. I suppose that for a cranker/high rev player, the Terminator is too much ball for a THS. But I use it, with good success (about a 212 average) on a THS every Friday Night, and on a second flight league (210 average) every Tuesday night. I also use it on fried lanes on Wednesdays and Thursdays in pot games (won two pots tonight).

Mine is drilled stacked leverage. I'm pretty much a Tweener or "power stroker", with med ball speed (around 15-16). My revs pretty much match my speed. On a fresh shot, I typically roll this ball  from about 10 to about 5. When the lanes dry a bit, I go about 12 to 5, and when they're fried, I go about 15 to 7. The ball works like a charm on each of these lines. It is very versatile FOR ME, and not just an "oiler."

I also used it with good success on a tournament where there was about 45 feet of oil. I went straight up 10, and it carried wonderfully.

So again, no disrespect to Bowlpro, but I thin we need to be careful with blanket statements that seem to assume that everyone will get the same performance out of this or any other ball, and that it is a "sport" or "special occasion" ball only. I own 16 balls, and this one gets the most use, by far. For me, if I had to cut my arsenal down to only 2 balls, I'd have the Terminator and my Columbia White Dot for spares.
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Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: ocbowler on April 13, 2008, 02:08:07 AM

Right hander.
Speed=15 to 17 mph
Lower rpm est. 200
Down and in bet. 1st and 2nd arrow.

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Out of the box this thing practically skated on heavy oil, which I intended to use this ball on. Sanded the cover and it started to work pretty good; on light medium to heavy.

I found it, compared to other reactive balls, "not" sensitive to oil. In other words, it hooks about the same on medium to heavy. I can often use it for all 3 games and only have to move 3-4 boards. This may be due to my lower rev rate. May not work for others but for me I can keep my arsenal simple. Also by staying with the same line all night I can keep it in the pocket more consistently.

I do, however, have to keep my hand under the ball a little, or the back-end and pin action would suffer, Also if I don't it would not make it back in the pocket if I miss right. Overall pin action/ carry is good but not the greatest( possibly operator error, lol!)

HTH

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: Pat Patterson on September 20, 2009, 08:26:22 AM

Purchased ball on 1/09/2009, had ball drilled up around end of 1/2009. Ball came 15-2 lbs, 3 TW and a 3" PIN and was laid-out 60* X 4" X 65* which placed the PIN below the RF, with a WH 1" past VAL, 1" down, CG 1" below the midline.

Pin carry is excellent as the ball was best suited for me in the medium-heavy to heavy conditions.. OOB this ball can cover alot of boards, but with a heavy dose of polish I could make it a usable piece on the more medium conditions.  The Terminator arcs extremely hard and surprises alot of bystanders with it's beautiful color-scheme and explosive hitting power.

Yet another excellent ball from LM................
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Pat Patterson

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: dennis_michael on October 23, 2009, 10:05:30 AM

I am on my 5th year using the Terminator.  I just can't find another ball that replaces its strong roll and turn.

I did put it through the proshop Revivor Machine, and was surprised at the amount of oil it extracted, as I perform regular maintenance on my balls.  But, the proshop guy thought he was doing me a favor and finished it to 4000 abralon/polished, (he's a Storm guy, he didn't know any better).  The ball had ice skates on.

But, I didn't know about his refinish and thought I killed the ball in the Oven.  Once, I found out what he did, I took it back to the 1200 finish and the ball came back really well.  My house uses a heavy viscosity oil on Thurs for 2-shifts of league, and every one is having trouble with the spent oil in our second shift group.  The Terminator doesn't care and smashes the pins.

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: zorchman on May 02, 2010, 10:18:55 PM

one of my favorite l/m balls.reads the lanes so well.hits unbelieveable.shot 2 of my best series with this one.like so much i have three.got two from friends.all drilled different.one pin next to finger stacked to maxed sanded at 800.rolls terror through oil.one pin down stacked sanded at 800 also.usually tournament read ball.third one pin in ring finger.very smooth for house shot.630 league fresh oil.the other two sometimes are way to much.if they were to remake these i would by   more .tony tm3  palmernator ball blue and silver ball with this weight block.with particle heavyloaded pearl coverstock maybe.me and palmer joke about this.

just wishing  i could make that one
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Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: dennis_michael on May 27, 2010, 02:27:25 PM

Recently, I heard of a limited run of the Terminator coming out.  If that's so, I want another.

Can this be confirmed?  The sales rep let this cat out of the bag at my pro shop.  Is this wishful thinking?  Or real?

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: dennis_michael on June 11, 2010, 09:38:43 AM

I guess the soon to be released Terminator Resurrection is the ball I was looking for.

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: zorchman on June 11, 2010, 08:48:47 PM

check forum.the release dates are there
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you haven"t really been beaten you just been tracked

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: zorchman on June 11, 2010, 08:48:48 PM

check forum.the release dates are there
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Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: dennis_michael on September 14, 2010, 07:50:41 AM

I'm excited.  While inquiring about my Terminator Resurrection delivery at my pro shop, the pro guy mentioned how I loved my Original Terminator.  Just then, another customer chimed in and asked why I no longer roll it.  I explained that I dropped from 16# to 15# and had to lay it aside.

Then, he mentions that he has a 5 yr/old, brand new Terminator, still in the box, and would be willing to sell it.  15# too.  I asked him to bring it to the pro shop, so I could see it.

Last week, it was delivered.  It is brand new.  Bought it on the spot and get it drilled tonight.  This is too much to believe.

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: dennis_michael on September 20, 2010, 08:34:43 AM

I had forgotten how strong this ball really was.  It is drilled 5" pin to PAP with the cg right of center.  I refinished the ball to 600 grit sheen, just because it sat in a box for 5 years.

It was a controllable Monster.  255-218-257 for 730 right out of the pro shop in league.  My love affair has been renewed with this ball.

Now, how will the Resurrection compare to this one?

PS:  I forgot about the sound that this Lane Master ball has when it hits.  Nothing like it.

Title: Re: Terminator
Post by: leenhouston on January 18, 2011, 09:39:43 AM

LANE CONDITION

Length:    Inconsistent at best

 

Volume:   Inconsistent at best

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):   THS

 

COMMENTS

Style:  Tweener

Speed:  ~15-16

Revs:  Medium

 

Average:  195 at AMF Center known as '10 Pin Alley' locally.   

 

Likes:   I picked this ball up used off of Ebay for next to nothing.  It is drilled stacked, pin below.  Not sure of specifics as it is a used ball.  I got this because my driller mentioned he throws nothing but Lane Masters equipment because it hits hard and tends to keep the pins low due to not having a light weight filler.    The span is actually a little short for me, ~3/8", but I haven't adjusted it yet as I have been throwing between 600 and 675 with it consistently as it is.    This ball hits hard and the carry is phenomenal.  When I throw it wide, it almost always comes back and if I pull it through the middle a bit, it will hold the line and still hit the pocket.   I originally looked at it as my Brunswick Wild Thing seems to have died after one short summer season and I was told that LM equipment lasts nearly forever.

 

On the rare occasion, like last week league, when the house shot is completely screwed up do to a very bad oil job and the Terminator just won't quite finish for me, I have been able to bring out a Lane Masters "New Standard", another used ball find, and with its diamond particle finish, it will tear through the strange oiling and find the pocket.   It doesn't seem to have quite the same hitting power as the Terminator, but it allows me to throw in the low 600's consistently.

  

Not much else to say other than this ball made me a Lane Masters convert.  I am soon to add the Terminator Rebellion and Resurrection to my bag to complete this set.    

 

 

Dislikes:   None

 

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