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Title: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: JS on May 30, 2013, 01:46:22 PM
In the June issue of BJI there is a half page ad for Lane Masters and Legends.  It says the website will be launched on June 17th.   Looks like a new company is being formed, California Bowling LLC,  in which Lane Masters and Legends will be a trademark of.  Tony Martin is associated with this company.  They will also be the exclusive distributors of Lord Field bowling products.

Welcome back Lane Masters!
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: milorafferty on May 30, 2013, 02:13:19 PM
Yep, they are pouring balls at the old Lane Masters plant here in Stockton.
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: txbowler on May 30, 2013, 02:26:20 PM
I hope they re-issue the Hornet.
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: charlest on May 30, 2013, 03:32:25 PM
One added note: Web site launch date, June 17, 2013
http://www.lane-masters.com
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: dougb on May 30, 2013, 04:41:21 PM
That is sweet indeed.
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: Bowl_Freak on May 30, 2013, 04:53:12 PM
That's odd. I thought LordField was Tonys.
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: charlest on May 30, 2013, 07:08:51 PM
That's odd. I thought LordField was Tonys.


Tony is a/the VP of Lord Field here in the US. I know he also designs the new balls we have seen here in the US. I'm sure he will have more staff in the near future.

Tony may clarify but I believe that LF .. (edited) bought the brand name, Legends. Tony will probably be the executive in charge of LM as well as LF (marketing, ball design, manufacturing, etc.).
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: Bowl_Freak on May 30, 2013, 07:19:01 PM
Ah ok that clarifies it somewhat. I knew that LordField is at plant where Legends was at but idk that LordField bought rights of Legends and I thought conflict of interest with Tony being involved with 2 companies. But if Legend and LordField are one in the same, that's good for them.
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: charlest on May 30, 2013, 07:32:47 PM
I, for one, can't wait to see what they will bring out, in the LaneMasters line of balls:
- old ones re-issued (I have a bunch of requests: Buzz, Hornet, New Standard)
- completely new ones
- mixture of old and new (I'd love to see some new covers around some of the great LM cores.)

I also wonder how or if they will complement Lord Field's current line-up.
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: Bowl_Freak on May 30, 2013, 07:40:41 PM
Well I wish Tony the best ever since I had to drop my staff position there for a Radical staff position. He welcomed me back whenever I want to and I really appreciated that from him.
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: milorafferty on May 30, 2013, 08:31:42 PM
The word locally about a current ball being poured has the Legends name. I was told it has the Dynasty core(New Standard, NS2, Black Pearl/Black Diamond etc) and is stronger than any ball currently sold by Lord Field.

I didn't get details on the cover, but from history I would wager a guess that it is a particle ball.

This information came from one of our local pro shop owners, so I have to assume it is pretty reliable.

I, for one, can't wait to see what they will bring out, in the LaneMasters line of balls:
- old ones re-issued (I have a bunch of requests: Buzz, Hornet, New Standard)
- completely new ones
- mixture of old and new (I'd love to see some new covers around some of the great LM cores.)

I also wonder how or if they will complement Lord Field's current line-up.
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: BradleyInIrving on May 30, 2013, 09:12:25 PM
I figured Pat Patterson would be all over this :)
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: billdozer on May 30, 2013, 09:14:39 PM
I figured Pat Patterson would be all over this :)


FOR REAL! DANG!
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: charlest on May 30, 2013, 11:00:56 PM
I figured Pat Patterson would be all over this :)


While I wouldn't be surprised if Pat tried one of the new LM offerings, I don't think he would just drop Lord Field, unless something drastic happened.
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: Gladiator1 on May 31, 2013, 09:45:40 AM
Hello Everyone,

To clarify some points first:

1. We are not located at the old LM plant. I built a whole new facility that has room for expansion. We have no affiliation with any of the old company.

2. We have none of the old LM employees affiliated with us. We are starting fresh and I will have employees later.

3. California Bowling bought all trade names of Lane Masters/Legends through bankruptcy court.

4. I have 4 balls already approved at USBC. One I sold out over seas. I have another one in the works. I should have approval by July 1.

5. New releases here in states: 2 with the Dynasty Core(2 piece), 2 with all new cores including one asymetrical(3 piece) will be available when we open up.
No Bags or accessories yet. Just balls for now.

I am surprised the magazine got out already. I tried to keep this a secret as long as I could. Please look for a feature article in July explaining some of this.

For myself this is a brand new addition and start to something I love. I am now able to do the things I always wanted to before. Mix some of the old weight blocks and some new stuff as well. For all you Lane Masters faithful out there stay tuned. I promise to do my best for the brand.
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: milorafferty on May 31, 2013, 09:54:08 AM
So I guess someone else is pouring Legends label balls at the previous LM location on Alpine in Stockton? Or does our local pro shop have bad information? He seemed pretty specific about it.

Hello Everyone,

To clarify some points first:

1. We are not located at the old LM plant. I built a whole new facility that has room for expansion. We have no affiliation with any of the old company.

2. We have none of the old LM employees affiliated with us. We are starting fresh and I will have employees later.

3. California Bowling bought all trade names of Lane Masters/Legends through bankruptcy court.

4. I have 4 balls already approved at USBC. One I sold out over seas. I have another one in the works. I should have approval by July 1.

5. New releases here in states: 2 with the Dynasty Core(2 piece), 2 with all new cores including one asymetrical(3 piece) will be available when we open up.
No Bags or accessories yet. Just balls for now.

I am surprised the magazine got out already. I tried to keep this a secret as long as I could. Please look for a feature article in July explaining some of this.

For myself this is a brand new addition and start to something I love. I am now able to do the things I always wanted to before. Mix some of the old weight blocks and some new stuff as well. For all you Lane Masters faithful out there stay tuned. I promise to do my best for the brand.

Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: Gladiator1 on May 31, 2013, 10:32:41 AM
Milo I would check your source again. You might have misunderstood them.

I will only state facts here and you read them.
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: Pat Patterson on May 31, 2013, 07:18:20 PM
I figured Pat Patterson would be all over this :)


:)
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: Pat Patterson on May 31, 2013, 07:23:26 PM
So I guess someone else is pouring Legends label balls at the previous LM location on Alpine in Stockton? Or does our local pro shop have bad information? He seemed pretty specific about it.

Hello Everyone,

To clarify some points first:

1. We are not located at the old LM plant. I built a whole new facility that has room for expansion. We have no affiliation with any of the old company.

2. We have none of the old LM employees affiliated with us. We are starting fresh and I will have employees later.

3. California Bowling bought all trade names of Lane Masters/Legends through bankruptcy court.

4. I have 4 balls already approved at USBC. One I sold out over seas. I have another one in the works. I should have approval by July 1.

5. New releases here in states: 2 with the Dynasty Core(2 piece), 2 with all new cores including one asymetrical(3 piece) will be available when we open up.
No Bags or accessories yet. Just balls for now.

I am surprised the magazine got out already. I tried to keep this a secret as long as I could. Please look for a feature article in July explaining some of this.

For myself this is a brand new addition and start to something I love. I am now able to do the things I always wanted to before. Mix some of the old weight blocks and some new stuff as well. For all you Lane Masters faithful out there stay tuned. I promise to do my best for the brand.


Milo,

Maybe what you heard about is the new joint effort company called next gen bowling headed up by Fred Borden and Sam Baca?

www.nextgenbowling.com
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: milorafferty on May 31, 2013, 08:23:46 PM
That's entirely possible. Or the guy who mentioned it to me misunderstood the situation.

[quoted author=Pat Patterson link=topic=295543.msg2405056#msg2405056 date=1370046206]
So I guess someone else is pouring Legends label balls at the previous LM location on Alpine in Stockton? Or does our local pro shop have bad information? He seemed pretty specific about it.

Hello Everyone,

To clarify some points first:

1. We are not located at the old LM plant. I built a whole new facility that has room for expansion. We have no affiliation with any of the old company.

2. We have none of the old LM employees affiliated with us. We are starting fresh and I will have employees later.

3. California Bowling bought all trade names of Lane Masters/Legends through bankruptcy court.

4. I have 4 balls already approved at USBC. One I sold out over seas. I have another one in the works. I should have approval by July 1.

5. New releases here in states: 2 with the Dynasty Core(2 piece), 2 with all new cores including one asymetrical(3 piece) will be available when we open up.
No Bags or accessories yet. Just balls for now.

I am surprised the magazine got out already. I tried to keep this a secret as long as I could. Please look for a feature article in July explaining some of this.

For myself this is a brand new addition and start to something I love. I am now able to do the things I always wanted to before. Mix some of the old weight blocks and some new stuff as well. For all you Lane Masters faithful out there stay tuned. I promise to do my best for the brand.


Milo,

Maybe what you heard about is the new joint effort company called next gen bowling headed up by Fred Borden and Sam Baca?

www.nextgenbowling.com

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Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: BossTull on May 31, 2013, 10:55:37 PM
Glad to see Lane Masters is back. The latest USBC approved L/M balls are on a Korean site. They were called Perfect, Advantage, The Black Pearl-The Deep Sea, and Terminator Disaster. All the balls except the Perfect has California Bowling printed on the flyers.

Sure interested in the Black Pearl if that is one of the US releases.



Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: Gladiator1 on June 01, 2013, 09:35:09 AM
Milo this is at least the second time you have been wrong on these boards about things that involve me and LM. Please do not spread any info unless you have seen things with your own eyes or got the info from me. I am available anytime you want confirmation.
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: BobOhio on June 01, 2013, 09:58:33 AM
Gladiator 1
You expect people to investigate info before they pass it on?
That would be the right way to do things and everyone knows that's not how it works in today's environment.
Good luck with the LM brand as I'm a fan of their equipment. Matter of fact I'm shipping three older LM's to Nationals Monday morning.
Thanks
Bob
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: Gladiator1 on June 01, 2013, 10:05:25 AM
I guess you're right there Bob. Good luck at Nationals.
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: elky57 on June 02, 2013, 12:46:26 AM
very excited for this! nothing but great things to come from Lord Field and Lane Masters.
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: BossTull on June 02, 2013, 10:44:53 AM
I was contemplating buying the LF Higgs but now I will have to wait and see what L/M releases. I will be interested especially in the 2 new releases with the Dynasty core.
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: vlan1 on June 17, 2013, 03:42:25 PM
Well its June 17th.

Website no worky.
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: BossTull on June 17, 2013, 06:45:11 PM
Site is up>
http://www.lane-masters.com/
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: Pat Patterson on June 17, 2013, 07:01:13 PM
Site is up>
http://www.lane-masters.com/

+1
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: bigbandito on June 17, 2013, 08:06:23 PM
When will the balls be available for sale.
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: vlan1 on June 17, 2013, 10:12:19 PM
Site is up>
http://www.lane-masters.com/

when I tried at 3 this afternoon it was asking for a username and password.
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: DP3 on June 17, 2013, 11:06:41 PM
What happened to that Igniter ball that was supposed to come out
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: tommyboy74 on June 17, 2013, 11:25:49 PM
I got on the site with no problems just about 5 minutes ago.
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: Pat Patterson on June 18, 2013, 12:07:25 AM
What happened to that Igniter ball that was supposed to come out

That's at www.nextgenbowling.com
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: vlan1 on June 18, 2013, 06:59:20 AM
What happened to that Igniter ball that was supposed to come out

That's at www.nextgenbowling.com

Is Visionary pouring for them?  If not that Extreme ball is ripping off their old AMB core big time.
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: charlest on June 18, 2013, 09:01:14 AM
What happened to that Igniter ball that was supposed to come out

That's at www.nextgenbowling.com

Is Visionary pouring for them?  If not that Extreme ball is ripping off their old AMB core big time.

I believe NextGen is working with Visionary in the development of their balls and that Visionary is manufacturing them. Last time I talked with NextGen via email a few months back, they were concentrating on overseas sales but would sell balls in the US directly if you contacted them.

FYI NextGen seems to be run by Fred Borden and Sam Baca, the ones who helped start up LaneMasters. They are no longer associated with LM.

NextGen has the Ignitor.

Lane-Masters has the Advantage, the Black Pearl DS, the Perfect, and the Red Diamond
(http://www.lane-masters.com/balls.php (http://www.lane-masters.com/balls.php)
Title: Re: Looks like Lane Masters is back!
Post by: Gladiator1 on June 18, 2013, 09:24:53 AM
Site went live at about 3:00pm PST. We were targeting 6:00pm evening for the east coast so we could get a bigger volume of hits as soon as the site was up.

Nothing too exciting. I'm going to keep it simple and informational and up to date on all info.

Videos and other items will be down the road a couple of months.