Brunswick Johnny Petraglia LT-48 Rock Bowling Ball

While this Rock usually hooks a little less than the original LT-48, it definitely has a more reliable roll and doesn't squirt on carrydown like the OG. The OG can go from checking up through the nose to flagging the headpin and vice versa, although it hits harder than the Rock. The shapes are very similar, contrary to in the ad for the Rock. The Rock is still early and smooth, so it's a treat among all the preposterous urethane bans for people who want that motion. Sanding it would make it earlier still, hence seldom if ever necessary. That's also why I guess the ball didn't take off, though. It hooked plenty compared to the old school 'thane it was up against, but coming out in 1986 made people look the other way because it's rubber. Everyone thought they were good with the U dots, Faballs, black rhino, black turbo, etc. Note: My Rock is 16# with a high game of 297

This was my first real ball after having my Black Beauty. It was a great upgrade and could bend for a basic stroker like me. Every once in awhile in look in the basement in the faint hope that maybe I didnt throw it out. Why cant they keep classic balls like this in the inventory? Not all of us want or can justify buying a 250 dollar ball that breaks from 4 lanes over.I found it discounted when I went to look at the first generation urethane balls and was told by the pro that this ball was superior to most of them at the time.