- Crystal Bomb

First Impressions
The Lane #1 Crystal Bomb is a clear polyester ball that combines visual elegance with functional engineering thanks to its crystal-clear appearance and Lane #1's patented Diamond Core. Available in 15 lbs with a 2.7 top weight, this ball unites the characteristic properties of a spare ball with the advantages of a weight block. According to the manufacturer, the Diamond Core rotates faster and longer by eliminating wasted material, generating 20% more energy than other core shapes — an unusual feature for a polyester ball.
Comparison
Compared to conventional polyester balls without a core, the Crystal Bomb clearly stands apart. While ordinary plastic balls have no core worth mentioning and therefore neither hook much nor hit particularly hard, the Crystal Bomb carries the same Diamond Core as every other Lane #1 Buzzsaw model. That detail sets it apart from standard spare balls by other manufacturers such as the Storm Clear Ice or the Hammer Clear Blitz. One user reported that even when his regular Buzzsaw Bullet still hooked too much on extremely dry conditions, the Crystal Bomb was a workable option. This versatility makes it an interesting alternative to pure spare balls with no hooking properties at all.
On the Lanes
The Crystal Bomb should run straighter on dry lanes and produce more strikes when other balls hook too much. At the same time it serves as a spare ball, giving it double duty. It's especially suited to situations where the lanes are very dry, or to tournaments that aren't re-oiled between squads. If you need a controlled, straight motion with still enough hitting power on dry conditions, this ball offers an interesting solution. As a spare ball with added possibilities, it suits bowlers looking for more than just the plain functionality of a standard plastic ball. Its clear look makes it a visual highlight in the ball bag, while the Diamond Core technology should provide unexpected hitting power on low oil volumes.