SURFACE PREP
Grit: 2000
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Sanded and Polished
LANE CONDITION
Length: Medium
Volume: Medium to Med/Heavy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS, Route 66
BALL REACTION
Length: It gets some moderate length down the lane when it's sanded but alot more with the polish even at 2000 grit. What I really liked about this ball was the sanded surface because it gave me a better read on the lanes and handles abit more oil. I get over/under reaction quite abit with the polish because it's very speed and condition sensative.
Back End: It's controllable for the most part. The polish will give the 715C alittle more kick in the backend while the sanded 2000 will smooth out the reaction on the back part of the lanes. And when this ball connects with the pocket, it hits pretty well.
Overall Hook: I would have to say it's moderate. Not a hook monster but will work as a benchmark ball for many bowlers.
Midlane Read: Strong midlane read with it sanded but not so much with the OOB surface. I hated the fact that every other ball I threw with this it sailed past the breakpoint . Surprisingly, I got a better reaction with the Route 66 pattern playing up the 10 board than I did playing on a THS. The 715C is similar to the 505C in terms of reaction but with an earlier read compared to the 505C.
Breakpoint Shape: Smooth arc. With the polish it wants to try to act like an "A" ball but it doesn't have quite the move in the backend like the 920A or 607A SE. Any down and in player would love this ball since sometimes throwing it out from like the 18 board can make or break you depending on how much revs you have.
COMMENTS
Likes: Good shelf appeal with the OOB finish. Decent length and a smooth reaction for those backends that makes a ball hook a ton. Great to use as a sanded ball and also as a benchmark ball to start with. If you're a down and in player, you'll like how this ball gets down the lane with a straighter path.
Dislikes: OOB finish is just too much over/under because of the inconsistency with the breakpoint. Does not recover very well on the backend playing from the inside unless you have a high rev rate. Definitely recommend trying this with a 1000 or 2000 grit without the polish.
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