I've been to the website numerous times and I've even called in a few times too. I need a ball in MoRich's line to start off how I'd set up everthing else. The one ball that's struck my curiosity (especially since I STILL can get it...) is the Lambyrinth. I've hear excellent things about this ball and I'd like to get it first but the are some concerns.

First off, I plan to get one companies equipment so it'll be easier for me to keep up with stuff. Second, the Lambyrinth is said to read the "mid-lane" well. What exactly does this mean? When I went to the MoRich website, in it's comparison chart, it shows the Lambyrinth to be a light oil ball now verses the other equipment. I found more verfication of this under the resurfacing page too. It said that the Lambyrinth used to be categorized as a strong ball in its debut, but has since been replaeced with much stronger balls like the Supreme Colossus.

So I was thinking that if started off with this ball (based on the chart that MoRich has on it's website...), I could probably use it as a good light to medium light oil ball. From there, the Pioneer would be for light oil to dry, and the Colossus Pearl could be a med. oil or "tweener" ball, then I'd have the Colossus (which seems like it's hard as hell to find...) for med. to med heavy and then have the Supreme for soup. Well, at least this is my theory.

So, if you guys don't mind, could give me some feedback? Thanks.
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Shout,

Unless you have a very high ball speed (> 20 mph) or very low revs, like 3 or 4 to the pocket or someone royally screws up the drilling, there's no way on heaven or earth anyone would ever consider the Labyrinth to be remotely usable on light or even medium light oil. Maybe with a gloss polish.

I had one and loved it for medium to medium-heavy oil. It starts its lane grabbing in the midlane which enables it to have a continuous arc in the backend. The only problem is you must keep the Columbia TEC-like cover clean. I'd strongly suggest using Doc's Elixir.

The Pioneer is Morich's light to medium-light oil ball.

The Onslaught can be with a control drilling and some polish.
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Edited on 1/4/2004 9:20 AM

Hey all! Thanks so much for the replies! Ok, mabey I didn't give specifics as to why I'm going with older equipment. I can get some of MoRich discontinued products for a really, really good price from a pro shop in my area. All regular stuff, Hercules included, is reg. price. So, let me try this again, if I wanted to use their OLD stuff what would be a good ball to start with. I'm on a budget here people. Sorry I didn't explain this the first time around. So even if I got the Lambyrinth first I could still use it for med to med hev. oil conditions and the Pioneer for lighter oil to dry...right? Ok, I can deal with that. Now, what about the reg. and pearl Colossus. Would the pearl fit between the Lambyrinth and the Pioneer and does the reg. Colossus overlap the Lambyrinth? Thanks again people. Oh yeah, could someone please answer my mid lane question...thanks.
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When you've moved up, moved back, adjusted left and right, cupped, flattened out, have thrown everyting in your arsenal, and the pins still don't cooperate, just say, "Aw to HELL with it!", and throw the ball!

Hey Charlest, thanks so much for the clarification! I had some more questions if you don't mind. If I could find the reg. Colossus, that would replace the Laby right?

Also, I've been looking at the "control" drilling specs for their balls. Does this drill pattern, depending on which ball your using for its specific lane condition, make the ball have a controlled strong rolling hook to the pocket. I like to send the ball long, set up, and roll HARD into the pocket!

My confort zone is playing between 10-15 and I love to play in the oil if the shot is there! Don't get me wrong, I know how to adjust, I'm just letting you know what I like so you can get an idea of how I throw. If I can find the reg. Colossus, I'd get that instead of the Lamby, I just don't know if I can get from my proshop here. Oh yeah, to answer your question, the name of the pro shop is Nelson's Trophy/Pro Shop. The gentleman I'd be going through is Gary "The Guru" Parson's. Thanks again Charlest!
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When you've moved up, moved back, adjusted left and right, cupped, flattened out, have thrown everyting in your arsenal, and the pins still don't cooperate, just say, "Aw to HELL with it!", and throw the ball!

The best I can give you is my experience with 2 different Colossus's and a Pioneer.
The Pioneer is a fanmtastic ball for light oil, and provides the ability to get through the heads easily. Allowed me to play down the boards in a light/med and give some swing area in lighter patterns. Does not really like much carry down however.
I have had 2 Colossus's. The first was drilled for a more skid/snap. Although a ball I enjoyed, I chose to drill the 2nd with the "control" drilling. It provided me with much more versatility. I had played with different cover finishes on the 1st, and always came back to the box finish, or maybe a bit more polish.
The 2nd one...wow, box finish, nice even rolling ball, finishes hard, and very readable.
I am now looking to put a Mayhem in my arsenal for the "soup", which I rarely encounter.
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