Post by: strikezone_sanantonio on June 19, 2007, 04:53:48 AM
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Post by: revTrex on June 19, 2007, 12:55:48 PM
Post by: BuddiesProShopcom - Bill on June 19, 2007, 02:30:49 PM
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Post by: strikezone_sanantonio on June 19, 2007, 02:48:15 PM
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The Heist is the new 900 Global ball isn't it?
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No, it's an AMF Ball with a new core. You'll just have to wait until Expo to see the 900 Global Ball.
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Post by: strikezone_sanantonio on June 19, 2007, 05:18:56 PM
The Heist is a solid reactive and the weight block is a 4-piece with flip blocks on top and bottom. Given the characteristics by ET, I did a basic label drill as I do on all the balls that I test that have a 4-piece. I've always sworn by solid reactives' just because I feel they're the easiest to control and give any individual an easy read off the corner. I went 268 and then 234. This ball rolls kind of like the original Radar with more roll in the front. I've need a ball like this for a long time. I'll keep you guys posted after I bowl league tonight!
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www.strikezone3884@sbcglobal.net
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Edited on 6/20/2007 11:48 AM
Post by: tenpin on June 19, 2007, 05:26:58 PM
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Post by: tenpin on June 19, 2007, 07:56:04 PM
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Post by: thundercat23 on June 20, 2007, 09:37:11 AM
Post by: Bar5003 on June 21, 2007, 02:53:43 AM
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Post by: charlest on June 25, 2007, 07:39:05 PM
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The Blue Heist has the Columbia 'ten' core, should be interesting...
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The Apogee core ?
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Post by: revTrex on June 25, 2007, 10:28:02 PM
Post by: northface28 on June 25, 2007, 11:03:47 PM
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Post by: tenpin on June 26, 2007, 05:35:20 PM
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Post by: revTrex on June 27, 2007, 07:49:38 AM
Post by: revTrex on June 28, 2007, 09:20:10 AM
http://tmadrecki.googlepages.com/amfhei%24t%28s%29
Once I get one in, you can expect a video.
On a side note, compare the Burgundy to the old (okay, recent) Track Arsenal Artillery. Both balls feature reactive covers, with a compound finish, with almost identical quad density cores (the numbers are A BIT different; the Hei$t has a slightly higher RG and a slightly higher differential, probably due to the slightly larger bottom flip-block). Granted, one could find such similarities with a ton of older Columbia, Track, and AMF equipment, but I figured it was reasonable to point out given how recent the Artillery was. For reference, here is the link:
http://www.trackbowling.com/gear/balls.cfm?bid=57
In any case, both the Blue and the Burgundy look like they should be pretty versatile. And cosmetically, I actually like the fact that they are both quite simple -- I can see, though, how it might make for a tougher sell (for those folks who impulse-buy round brightly colored objects).
Edited on 6/28/2007 9:21 AM
Post by: Bar5003 on June 28, 2007, 09:51:05 AM
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Post by: revTrex on June 28, 2007, 10:10:21 AM
Post by: Bar5003 on June 28, 2007, 09:51:40 PM
If the Radar and the Night Hawk got together and had a baby, the burgandy heist would be it...this ball is SOO readable just like the nighthawk, and gives you that power with control you got with the original radar...doesnt overreact, just gives you one big sweeping hook
Like others have said it may not be flashy, but that will be the only thing that holds this ball back...i have found my new benchmark!
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Post by: ShoreLefty on June 29, 2007, 12:27:42 PM
Post by: LuckyLefty on July 02, 2007, 01:41:39 PM
OK...to me it looks a lot like the core in my Reaction Roll and some other Columbias I have seen from the past. Primal Rage almost??
REgards,
Luckylefty
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Post by: DP3 on July 02, 2007, 02:00:14 PM
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Post by: Bar5003 on July 05, 2007, 01:54:42 PM
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Revmaster....EZ Money. Ehhh....it's going to roll really early. Hopefully it's not an instant cornerpin like the Revmaster.
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it does want to roll real early...but the cover/surface seems to push this thing just enough to not burn early...real big arc...i actually haven't left alot of corners with it either, mostly 4's, 9's and the occasional "tru tap" 8
I know our style/roll are SOMEWHAT similar DJ, from looking at your stats before you have a touch more speed and a few more degrees of tilt, so stay tuned for my video and then you may be able to make a better judgement...
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Edited on 7/5/2007 1:57 PM
Post by: strikezone_sanantonio on July 09, 2007, 06:57:30 PM
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What Online sites will sell these new AMF ball's?
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I will have them available Tuesday July 10, 2007.
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Post by: strikezone_sanantonio on July 12, 2007, 05:53:23 PM
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Bo, what price range are they going to be at?
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I am Very proud of the way my Seahawks Battled in the 2006 season & Playoffs after loosing to the Ref's in Superbowl 40!
Sorry for not replying much sooner, I've been very busy. Looking at $139.95 shipped. I have all weights in stock now.
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The Strike Zone Pro Shop of San Antonio
-only pro shop in Texas with the largest selection and inventory
www.strikezone3884@sbcglobal.net
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Post by: shelley on July 16, 2007, 04:43:53 PM
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correct as stated before AMF has never went out of business. 900 Global is also producing AMF.
AMF isn't in the bowling ball business proper, they only make lanes, scoring, and pinsetters. Before the buyout, AMF had licensed the rights to make bowling balls under the AMF name to Columbia 300, C300 (or a division of them) did the core and cover designs, manufacturing, and promotion of AMF bowling balls. C300 did not "own" AMF, they only licensed the name and trademarks to make bowling balls.
I'd imagine that the new arrangement is the similar.
SH