I still have their XXXL (plastic w/diamond core). Great spare ball and a solid performer in dryer and some broke down conditions. No regrets on that one.
But yeah, IIRC those guys took a LOT of shit over liking Lane1, and as such I think some just started giving it back and overplayimg their allegiance to the brand. Some may have been genuinely nutso for the brand too.
But for the most part I give them some leeway based on all the shit that was headed their direction.
Now the Griips Glove guys and the "Turbo Rules Vice Drools" guys... not so much. lol
although I may have occasionally jumped on the dogpile to stir that pot.