LANE CONDITION
Volume:Medium to light
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):Los Angeles
Likes:I laid out my 716C with the pin below my fingers and the mass bias strong (45x5 1/2x75) and I also touched up the cover with a 2000 pad. The 716C scouts through the front with consistency and at the break point prevides enough reaction without being too jumpy. It is stronger throughout the lane than 503C and not as reactive as the 607A or the 718A. Compared to the 715C, the 716C is more aggressive and more forgiving. The 716C is the first ball out of my bag when I am on a shorter sports pattern or on a dry house pattern.
Dislikes:Pushes too far on occasion.
Dan Schaden Jr
Track Pro Shop Staff Member
Vise Staff Member
Edited on 11/22/2011 at 8:58 AM
Edited on 11/22/2011 at 8:59 AM
Preface- Track's unique numbering system is a great way in my opinion to decide what ball would likely be the best choice to fill a gap. Pick your ball strength 9-1, then decide whether you need Continuation, Traction, Angular, or Control. Now you don't need to remember what name gives you what performance.
BALL SPECS
Pin Length - 3-4 inches
Starting Top Weight - 3
Ball Weight - 15.4
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP - 5 in.
Pin is above the bridge 1/4 inch, cg just to the right of vertical grip line.
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate - 450
Ball Speed - 18-19 MPH
PAP/Track - 4 1/4 right, and 3/8 up
PICTURE AND VIDEO LINKS
Pic
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.223121184434698.54504.175408269205990&type=1&l=13eed10974
Vids
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dead-W...75408269205990
SURFACE PREPARATION
Grit - 2000 grit abralon
Type (Matte, Polish, Sanded) - Polished
LANE CONDITION
Length - 35 ft
Volume - medium
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) - Xmas tree. House with guardian heads
BALL REACTION
Length - 6/10
Back End - 7/10
Overall Hook - 7/10
Midlane Read - 8/10
Breakpoint Shape - Strong controlled arc.
COMMENTS
Carry - Ball pushes pins all over the deck, and hits very solid.
Likes - For me the ball is easy to control and very predictable while still being strong
Dislikes - For the customer I drilled this ball for, his very high ball speed can create over/under on certain lane conditions
Assuming you have a 919C that you are in love with, I would recommend an 811A and a 716C to compliment it. The 811A SE will be good when you need a ball the you can move left with when there is still oil out on the lanes. The 716C will be the ball you want on a shorter/dryer shot. It will still give you a strong ball motion, but a cleaner and more controlled back end.
Videos of this ball will be posted on my shops Facebook page.
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
I recently bought the 716c and love it. I have pin below middle finger and basically stacked over the cg. Now i also just bout the 503c and was wondering how to drill it so that it compliments the 716c and is less reactive by about 5 boards? Can i drill it the exact same way as the 716c or will that not work? I love pins under fingers if that helps