I too came out of "retirement" after 25 years and I am still throwing my "antique" Legend. Threw a 584 last week. Still loving this ball.
After 25 years not bowling I joined a league and brought out my Yellow DOT. Everyone with their “porous” particle cover stock and high speed deliveries were laughing, until I threw a 600 series, after 25 years off the lanes! Not buying a new ball until this one falls apart!! Bring the Yellow Dot back!!!
I have been struggling with this modern equipment. Dusted off my old yellow dot. Now, I feel comfortable on the lanes. My ball is not hooking 5000 boards. I do not need to throw it 2000 MPH. I just stand in the middle of the lanes and just stroke it over the second arrow with my normal slow speed and high revs. Actually, I am now excited for my next league night. Columbia, how could you not have a yellow dot as part of a staple in your line up? The yellow dot and black u dot put you on the map.