I had this ball and the original messenger and they was awesome and if I knew about sanding back when I threw them I'd be hooking like the pros. I started curving at the age of 6 I was still using bumpers but I was throwing a headhunter ball. I got moved to the jv bowlers 8 and up and was keeping up with the best of them.
I first bought my Spirit in the year 2002. During that time I was learning to bowl and this ball was the key for me to do it. I have bowled many games with it since, and occasionally still do, with successful results.
I got my first 281 with this ball. and it is still in my bag my grandfather used this back in his men's leagues back when I was in middle school and I am trying to find out how old this ball is but I love this thing.