Lane Masters Massive Impact Bowling Ball

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LineImpact
ColorRed/Blue
CoverstockParticle
Core2-piece
RG2.471
Differential0.058
Intermediate Diffn/a
Factory finishMatte
Weights14 thru 16lbs
Cleared USBCYes

7 Reviews

  • ozsweet

    Posted by ozsweet on Jan 10th 2004

    I only have a bout 15 games on the ball only 3 of which are in the 1 league I bowl in. With head oil the ball glides and then makes a strong arcing motion toward the pocket when it reads the dry. I have not tried this ball on a flat or long pattern yet so I'll have to defer on the flexibility of the ball. I bought this ball to replace/supplement a Rock On and it has some similar characteristics. PS - this post has the RG at 2.471 and Differential at .058 Lane Masters has the RG at 2.494 and Differential at .052

  • SilverOne

    Posted by SilverOne on Nov 7th 2003

    Noticed quickly that if you hit the pocket this ball will carry the deck. Don't even have to worry. Very smooth and controllable to the pocket. Shot a 275 with it after only a couple games of use. I wanted something different, and this ball has delivered so far. Many people have picked up the ball just to look at it because it has a very unique appearance. The Flag on the side of the ball stirred up some questions from other bowlers in my league if it was ABC approved. We had to check online and also a call was made to Wisconsin to be sure. The ball was getting too much attention the first night I brought it to the lanes. It is ABC/WIBC approved, so no worries. Very impressed by this ball from Lane Masters and plan on getting the Extreme impact in the near future. <

  • DrJ

    Posted by DrJ on May 2nd 2003

    This simply is the best ball to date I have ever thrown. I took it out of the box and had it drilled and rolled a 219, 249 and 255 with little concentration. The ball just seeks the pocket and locks in and knocks all the pins down. The technical paperwork and cleaner and polisher sent with the ball is simply awesome. This ball is the best ball I've ever thrown. It works well on medium to heavy oil with dry back ends. I own the vortex 2, vortex particle, X factor and X factor deuce. This is the one. Nothing compares.

  • Thud

    Posted by Thud on Jan 2nd 2003

    Drilled this one 4 1/2 x 4 1/2, no hole, keeping the pin above the finger holes. This is just a very nice pellet if you have oil and a need to open the lane up. The box finish, a sheen, was too aggressive. The ball's carbide particle cover was turning and burning early, the hit wasn't quite there so I used the Legends polish (sample included) and Legends ball cleaner (peeyew) to shine it. The cover shined easily without additional sanding. That's when this ball became a real VEHICLE. It's just plain fun to throw this ball. The Flag makes it easy to read as it revs and stands up. And, when it gets to the hole, it makes it look like I really strapped it. This ball carries in ways both strange and impressive, with sound to match. Not many taps, not many ringer 10's. Lots of trips and weird stuff that will make opponents moan. Many people have commented on the "pit action" as I use the Impact balls. The ball has more forgiveness than the Extreme Impact, thus it has become my

  • Strikeman

    Posted by Strikeman on Dec 10th 2002

    This ball is the second Lane Masters Impact ball I have purchased. I take lessons from a USA Certified coach and he got me to try the Lane Masters balls. Wow! The Massive Impact Ball is the first particl ball I have had that is extremely controllable. It always acts the same. No surprises! Once you are lined up, you can miss right and have tug. And, there is no way to describe how this ball and all of the impact balls hit the pocket. Get out of the way, because pins go everywhere. I saw three pins come out of the pin deck onto the lane they were hit so hard. I know it sounds crazy, just get one and see for yourself. This is now my favorit inside ball and I would recommend it to everyone that does not bowl where I do (I want the advantage the ball gives me).

  • mike300dude

    Posted by mike300dude on Dec 7th 2002

    The ball was a great addition to my arsenal. Even though it is not the biggest of hooking balls out there, the hitting power makes up for a lot! It filled a hole in my game, and probably even took over a couple of other balls. I am looking forward to see what else Lane Masters can come up with to complement this ball. (besides the Extreme) Although the ball is not mass produced, I would recommend it to anyone who may have a little trouble carrying for the most part. I have at least half a dozen others who want this ball now, and another ten to fifteen who are seriously thinking about it. THIS BALL IS A MUST HAVE FOR ANYONE WHO IS SERIOUS ABOUT BOWLING!!

  • giveit2mikey

    Posted by giveit2mikey on Nov 21st 2002

    WELL, I DIDN'T REALLY HAVE A PURPOSE IN MIND WHEN I PURCHASED THIS BALL, I JUST THOUGHT I MIGHT LIKE IT. WELL I WAS RIGHT TO SAY THE LEAST. MINE HAD A 3-4" PIN AND THE PIN IS OVER THE BRIDGE WITH THE CG SWUNG OUT AND A LITTTLE HOLE IN THE SIDE. THIS BALL JUST ARCS AND HITS. NICE AND SIMPLE THIS MAY BE THE MOST READABLE BALL I HAVE VER THROWN. WITH THIS DRILL IT FEEDS THROUGH THE HEADS SNIFFS THE DRY IN THE BACK AND JUST ROLLS UP NICE AND HARD. REMINDS ME OF MY BLUE CARBIDE. WHILE IT DOESNT HAVE QUITE THE HIT THAT THE LANE #1 STUFF DOES, ITS GOT A NICE POP AT THE PINS AND CARRIES FOR DAYS. THIS BALL IS NOTHING FANCY, JUST REDICTABILITY. THE ONLY FAULT I CAN GIVE IT IS THAT WHEN THE TRANSITION OCCURS THIS BALL ROLLS IMMEDIATELY, SO U NEED TO MAKE A BIG MOVE OR THROW SOMETHING ELSE. ALL IN ALL THOUGH KUDOS TO LANEMASTERS AND I WILL MOST DEFINATELY BE PURCHASING THE EXTREME IMPACT VERY SOON.