Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
Post by: Dwight Albrecht on April 14, 2000, 02:00:00 AM
Post by: LuckyLefty on June 30, 2000, 02:00:00 AM
1. Pantera drilled revs leverage, green scotch brite surface.
2. Track Enforcer drilled label leverage same surface.
3. Pro Zone Azure drilled Brunswick #5 drilling which is a 2inch pin to Pap and a 9 in from grip center balance hole.
4. Spike HPT driled 4 X 4 box finish.
My cheap little Pantera outhooked them all with the order as above.
It even outhooked the enforcer both in total boards and backend.
Tested both before oiling and after. Is it the ball, reactive vs. particle, or the drilling.
I'd love to know but I think I know what my heavy oil monster is now!
Post by: LuckyLefty on July 07, 2000, 02:00:00 AM
Thinking that I would have a relaxing night bowling in this capped scratch league for a 180 average bowler. All of a sudden I notice my same slot opposing team slot is one of the strongest right handed pro bowlers of the 80s and early 90s. Uh oh. Pantera down on the last ball of practice, just in time, explosive carry. 244, 181, 250 for a 675. I didn't beat my matchup but it was sure close. Only three 7 pins all night!
I had area from 11 to 15 and the energy retention and carry was amazing for this medium handed lefty. It certainly caught the attention of my scratch league! And everywhere I practice. The other lefties struggled mightily but this cheap little powerhouse Ebonite could!. I noticed many of the others lefties able to hit the pocket with big money proactives but tons of 7 pins.
I'm excited about this heavy oil monster that is only 1000 grit,
and its potential with added surface for FTL conditions(Flood the lefties)at tournaments. If there is a better heavy oil ball I'd like to see it!
Post by: BuddiesProShopcom - Bill on September 06, 2000, 02:00:00 AM
I bowled second shift with a lot of oil in the middle and some carry-down on the backends. The first shot went right, the second went right again, and so on. I finally stood on 45 and laid it down on 25 sending it to 15 at about 40 feet. This ball was a monster. The Pantera reved up early and unleashed at 35 feet with a strong, hard roll. I was able to stay in the oil throughout the night without a problem.
On a scale of 1-10, I give this ball a 7. This is a great addition to the Cat series and will be a great addition to the Ebonite lovers bag.
If you have any questions, please email me at bill@buddiesproshop.com
Thanks
Bill
Post by: Ray Edwards on September 15, 2000, 02:00:00 AM
Post by: Mike DeSantis on March 14, 2001, 09:35:14 PM
Post by: Joe L Carter on March 21, 2001, 01:04:52 PM
Post by: Mongo on August 17, 2001, 02:40:23 PM
Specs:
2 oz. TW
3" pin
Drilled label leverage
The Cat series has been, for the most part, one of the best mid-price lines out there. The Pantera does nothing but back that up.
Customer was looking for an aggressive ball, but didn't want to cough up a week's check to do it. After some discussion, we figured the Pantera fit the bill.
Bowling on a standard house shot with heavy oil up front, we first tried it with a box finish. Customer was used to playing around 10 with his Danger Zone Red Alert. With the box finish, he was closer to 20 swinging the gutter. The Pantera revs early and hard, much like a Zone, but with better recovery.
The customer didn't like covering that much lane, so we hit it with some Ultimate and took it back out on the lanes. With this cover the Pantera cleared the heads nicely and began to kick in around 15 to 20 feet. Even with the shiny cover the customer was still 3 to 5 boards deeper with the Pantera than the Zone. The Pantera allowed him to stay in the oil longer and not worry about the ball squirting and leaving a bucket or 2-10.
Overall, the Pantera performs its best on the medium to heavy stuff. The Super-Tack cover is versatile and shines up well, but the core is a bit much with much friction.
Post by: Sacramelech on January 18, 2002, 11:16:51 AM
Used it for the first time on medium dry lanes. Out-the box finish of 1200 grit mantained. This ball is awesome! Ball was very predictable , hit the pocket very hard and very clean. Even when played brooklyn this ball strikes.
Threw it at 14.5 and 16 mph. Same reaction , hit the pocket and striked.
I 'm still searching for the right position and speed , but I shot already a 560 series. With a bit more training I will be able to average easely at about 185. Today I'm using it for the first time in competition.I'll keep you informed !
Post by: Sacramelech on January 18, 2002, 06:55:56 PM
Last night during competition I shot 198 without any problems in the first game of three. At that moment the lanes were smooth with medium+ oil. The second game was a big disappointment. The ball wouldn't hit the pocket anymore , didn't shot any strikes anymore. My scores for the next 2 games were only 118 and 144 . Conclusion : PUT AWAY this ball if the lanes dry out! I was obliged to use the ball for the 3 games because my JackHammer emerald pearl has to be refined a bit. Don't get me wrong thou , this ball is more than I had dreamed of on oily lanes. Very predictable , a joy to play with , no matter where you throw it (brooklyn or pocket).. this ball clears the backs ! It has been the first time I used it on really dry lanes.... it has also been the last. In about a week or 2 I will post a review of my second ball , one for dry lanes : Faball JackHammer emerald pearl 15lbs.
Post by: miobolts on January 19, 2002, 08:27:10 AM
I am generally a second arrow shot. 220 Avg. But our latist shot we were faced with turned out to be 7 units of oil all from 5 to 20. And 50+ foot
(The oiling machine had been leaking oil and the house didnt pay any attention when no light balls would return)
I drilled this when I could make nothing finish hard enough to carry any corner pins. Only figured that after drilling they fixed the machine...
I held off a week on the new 39' Top Hat Pattern and tried it on an unfamiliar line to me 17. This ball was wonderful. in the two league games I thew it I had 21 strikes ( 279 , 268 ) It slid beautyfully down the lane even though I throw very little speed. It grabbed consistantly and corrected within a 3 board area. After bowling I did try a few extra shot though and have to say " Warning Do Not Throw This Ball in ANY Dry Area "
I have this ball left in factory condition. I will not change its cover except to keep it clean and maybe rescuff it on occasion. It is the hardest hitting oil ball I have had since the the old Blue Bandit II. But you will not be able to flatten this one out enough for your outside spares.
Ball Review
Dry condition ( 1 )
Oil condition ( 9 ) Floods ( 9+ )
Carry down ( 8 )
For the $$$ I think that this ball is probably one of the bast I have ever come across. It would give high speed bowlers there drive , and could probably be toned down to accomodate lower speed bowlers also.
Post by: James Campbell on February 25, 2002, 08:17:08 PM
James Campbell
Ebonite Regional Staff
Post by: ebonitekid on March 22, 2002, 06:17:57 AM
Post by: Phatdon on June 17, 2002, 02:25:50 PM
Very strong, hard moving ball. Holds the oil line really well and makes a predictable, hard move to the hole. Surface condition is 1000 sheen. Easy to maintain or change as required. Definately worth having in the bag.
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PHATDon
If it don't say Ebonite, it might as well say K-mart!
Post by: Drive95GrandAm on December 09, 2003, 06:04:41 AM
3 3/8 stacked leverage, nice weighthole in the side of it...
throwin it 16-17mph with medium hand and about 10 degree axis tilt....this ball MOVES....on my house shot, hit the 15, get it out to the 8 and it comes screaming back carrying everything. Once the lane starts to break down however the ball gets a little crazy...rolling out sometimes(but also i tend to come around it every once in a while...so that might be it) but i got a TPS II for when the lane breaks down.
This ball is still a 10 out of 10....ive had it for like i said 2 years...and ive 'de-oiled' it twice...last time was probably a year ago. I just use some old towel to wipe it off after each shot..and its still reacting strong.
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Well my name says Drive95GrandAm....but that was 2 yrs ago, now i drive a 2002 Mitsu Lancer...im a car geek that is also a computer geek that loves bowling
Post by: earlthepearl on May 25, 2005, 05:17:24 PM
Post by: 2Hands on May 30, 2005, 10:08:43 PM