Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
- Color: Green/Black/Yellow All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Core: Modified Legion
- Veneer: MP GEN 4 Reactive Pearl With Performance Additive
- Core Type: Asymmetrical
- Surface: 800, 1000, 2000 Polished
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- RG: 2.52
- Diff: .049
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium to Medium-Light Oil
- Description: Track’s intent with the all new 508A is to bring you a new and improved version of the original 505A.
What makes the 508A an improved version of the 505A? First we started with the ever popular Legion Core that we used in the best-selling Track ball in recent years, the 607A. Next we worked on creating a cover that would be just as angular as the cover used on the 505A. After testing several different covers, we said to ourselves, “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.” By combining the MP GEN 4 Reactive Pearl veneer and the Legion Core, we have provided Track fans with a ball motion that is stronger than the 505A while maintaining the same overall look on the lanes.
The 508A, with the help of the MP GEN 4 Reactive Pearl veneer, is designed to be stronger off the spot that its predecessor. The 508A also brings a different surface than the 505A as now we use three different grits of Abralon pads, 800, 1000, and 2000, followed by Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish.
Both the intermediate and overall differential are higher in the new 508A which provide more flare potential and a stronger overall core than the 505A. The combination of the MP GEN 4 Reactive Pearl veneer and the modified Legion Core, should provide you with a quicker responsive and overall more aggressive product than the previous 500 series balls.
- Core: Modified Legion
- Veneer: MP GEN 4 Reactive Pearl With Performance Additive
- Core Type: Asymmetrical
- Surface: 800, 1000, 2000 Polished
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- RG: 2.52
- Diff: .049
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium to Medium-Light Oil
- Description: Track’s intent with the all new 508A is to bring you a new and improved version of the original 505A.
What makes the 508A an improved version of the 505A? First we started with the ever popular Legion Core that we used in the best-selling Track ball in recent years, the 607A. Next we worked on creating a cover that would be just as angular as the cover used on the 505A. After testing several different covers, we said to ourselves, “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.” By combining the MP GEN 4 Reactive Pearl veneer and the Legion Core, we have provided Track fans with a ball motion that is stronger than the 505A while maintaining the same overall look on the lanes.
The 508A, with the help of the MP GEN 4 Reactive Pearl veneer, is designed to be stronger off the spot that its predecessor. The 508A also brings a different surface than the 505A as now we use three different grits of Abralon pads, 800, 1000, and 2000, followed by Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish.
Both the intermediate and overall differential are higher in the new 508A which provide more flare potential and a stronger overall core than the 505A. The combination of the MP GEN 4 Reactive Pearl veneer and the modified Legion Core, should provide you with a quicker responsive and overall more aggressive product than the previous 500 series balls.
Post by: Trackboy2009 on January 12, 2012, 10:29:07 AM
LANE CONDITION
Length:36
Volume:light to medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS (Fresh and broken down)
COMMENTS
Likes:The 508A prevides good length and recovery on both fresh and carrydown. The layout in my 508A is 45 X 5 1/2 X 75, or pin under the fingers with mass bias kicked out with a hole at 45 degrees at 7 inches. The 508A is very responsive at the break point and is stronger than the 505A. I used the 508A first on a lane that was not conditioned for a couple of days with some open play on it. The 508A still pushed and gave a strong move on the backend. To my surprise very readable and strong even on that condition. When I threw the 508A on the fresh house pattern it was a beast. I had the best of both worlds push and recovery! The colors are eye catching on the shelf and going down the lane.
Dislikes: Sometimes a little jumpy on the dry and wants to squirt on the wet. That is a charteristic of any pearl piece.
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Dan Schaden Jr
Track Pro Shop Staff Member
Vise Staff Member
Post by: rrbowler on January 23, 2012, 12:00:53 PM
LANE CONDITION
Length:41ft, brunswick synthetic, 43ft wood lanes
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
COMMENTS
Likes:If you liked the 505a this ball you will love, it has similar length but a little bit more of a turn and kick at the pins then the 505a had. I drilled my 508a with a 5 X 5 drilling it has great length and a hard but predictable turn into the pocket.I would definitely recommend this ball,
Dislikes:
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Rich Mueller
Track Regional Staff
Post by: Percision Shot Making on February 01, 2012, 03:32:14 PM
Howard Ball Jr.
Track amateur staff
Vise amateur staff
Post by: Hold That on February 03, 2012, 10:35:11 AM
LANE CONDITION
Length:
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: clean through the heads . 700+ first night in league. very predictable . it hits hard .
Dislikes: none
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Post by: bowler3008605 on February 06, 2012, 09:42:36 AM
Drilled mine with the pin over bridge and cg under ring finger mass bias 1" from thumb and man does this ball work AMAZINGLY. I used this ball friday night for three games on a heavier oil house shot and me being a tweener was able to start out around 12-13 and break at 5 then as the night went along and the third game transition happened i moved to 18-7 and this ball never lost one ounce of hitting power or traction. Haven't had a track ball in 10 years and now i'll never not have one thanks to this ball. EVERYONE should have this ball.
Post by: vcuguy324 on March 05, 2012, 03:22:46 PM
LANE CONDITION
THS
COMMENTS
This ball reminds me of a slightly weaker 607A, when the ball sees the dry it is makes its move. It has been a solid piece for a THS so far for me. It has been a nice compliment to the 503C or 716C when I've needed something that gives me more pop on the back part of the lane. Very clean through the front of the lane, almost to a fault at times, very good piece when the heads are burnt as well.
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Mike McDonnell
Track Regional Staff
Richmond, VA
Post by: DeadWood Pro Shop on March 12, 2012, 06:44:10 AM
BALL SPECS
Pin Length - 3-4
Starting Top Weight - 3 oz
Ball Weight -15
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP - 5inches
MB Location - 50 degrees
VAL Angle - 60 degrees
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate - 350
Ball Speed - 16-17
PAP/Track - 4 3/4 right 5/8 up
PICTURE AND VIDEO LINKS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq_e5DPbXjo&hd=1
SURFACE PREPARATION
Grit - 2000 grit
Type (Matte, Polish, Sanded) - polish
LANE CONDITION
Length - 35ft
Volume - medium
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) - house shot
BALL REACTION
Length -7/10
Back End - 8/10
Overall Hook -7/10
Midlane Read - 6/10
Breakpoint Shape - angular
COMMENTS
Carry - This is a great ball when the pattern starts to open up. the angle to the pocket gets the corners out great and carry is great with this ball
Likes -This ball is super clean through the fronts, with a more midlane thanks to the use of the 607 core. For us, the ball actually turns the corner a little harder than the 811A
Dislikes - With all the pearl and shine, this ball is not for heavy patterns. But that is what the T series is for after all.
Other - My personal favorite ball is my 505T, and this ball is a PERFECT back up when the fronts start to dry out, but I need the same shape and hit. It makes changing balls easy. I don't even have to move when I go to this ball from my 505t.
The Dead Wood Pro Shop Staff
Not on any manufacturer staff, just a pro shop owner that wants the best equipment in my bag
DeadWood Pro Shop
9307 Boone Road
Houston, TX 77099
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dead-Wood-Pro-Shop/175408269205990
Post by: on March 24, 2012, 12:07:44 AM
BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 2-3 in
Starting Top Weight: 3 1/4 oz
Ball Weight: 15 lbs.
DRILL PATTERN
Morich Dual Angle: 55x5 7/16x 30
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 400-450
Ball Speed: 17.5- 18
PAP/Track: 4 7/16 right 1 1/8 up
SURFACE PREP
Grit: 1000 grit
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polish, went over the polish with a 3000 grit abralon by hand.
BALL REACTION
Length: great length through front
Back End: responds to friction great
Overall Hook: overall hook is moderate
Midlane Read: This ball has more downlane read
Breakpoint Shape: Very angular
COMMENTS
Track 508A
One of the newest balls in our mid-performance line, the 508A is simply spectacular. Wrapped in the cover of the 505A and having the core of the 607A, the 508A gives you length through the front part of the lane, and it has probably the most angular breakpoint shape ever. I am Michael Williams II, PBA Tour player and Mccorvey’s Pro shop technician, using the morich dual angle layout, my 508A is laid out 55x5 7/16x 30. I am considered a power tweener bowler style with a 17.5-18 mph ball speed and around 400-450 rpm. This ball gives me a reaction that is suitable on medium heavy to medium dry lane conditions, when the lanes are transitioned enough to step inside and give it some room. Compared to the Track 503C, this ball has a much more angular breakpoint. Because the 503C comes out of the box without a pearlized shell (MP Gen 4C), it’s gets into a roll a tad bit earlier than 508A (MP Gen4 Reactive Pearl) does. Also, with 508A having the Legion core from the 607A, this ball has the engine to drive off of the friction when it sees it, giving the angularity off the breakpoint to knock out the corners when we start having to move inside. In my opinion, this ball will for the league bowler work best when the lanes have gone through the transition and are broken down, and the bowler starts having to move inside on the lane. For the sport bowler, this ball is best for those medium patterns to short patterns. With there being more oil across the lane on sport conditions, it might be best to knock the polish off of this ball to the desired grit depending on your rev rate, and how early on you want to put the ball in play. Even on sport shots, I still recommend this ball later on in your block when the lanes have been broken down, eventhough, you can knock the polish off and create an earlier roll for use on those fresher shots (still medium lane conditions).