Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
The Animal is the most technologically advanced ball produced in the history of Track. The Morpheus 2.0 core uses six pieces of different densities to achieve a balance of control of the breakpoint and overall hook ability. The addition of a wing attachment on the opposing side of the rev plate increases the Animal's mid-lane control while the aggressive Mega Fang coverstock provides its lane gripping ability. There is so much power inside the Animal that we had to use our Clean N Sheen compound to tame this wild beast. Put an Animal in your hand and be an Animal on the lane.
Animal Specs
Hook Rating 40-34
Length 2.5
Backend 8
Core Technology Morpheus 2.0
Core Power 9.5
RG 2.53
Differential 0.055
Determinator Spin Time 6.4
Flare Potential 7.5
Coverstock Mega Fang
Friction Rating 9.9
Finish Compound
Polish Clean N Sheen
Reaction Shape Arc
Lane Condition Heavy Oil
Post by: JuniorsProShop on February 03, 2004, 01:58:14 AM
Now the bad part, or not so bad because the ball wasn't really designed for the bad part. Watching the ball in the late shift of the the night, this ball did absolutely nothing. Continued to go through the nose. It appeared that the move in didnt work either, ball went a little to far, and than the move back to the right went through the nose. He had no shot in the second shift of league with this ball.
However, this ball wasn't made for when the lanes break down, it was made for heavy oil and it definitely looks like it is a keeper for heavy oil.
Visit our site, the balls are in stock at a very, very reasonable price.
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Post by: STNCLD on February 12, 2004, 01:52:45 PM
Post by: parkernpugs on February 12, 2004, 06:31:39 PM
Post by: Dakota on February 21, 2004, 08:24:17 AM
The ball was drilled from a blank @ 15 lbs 4 ozs, 4 ozs top and pin @ 4 inches. The pin is drilled at the Track position #3 and the Mass Bias at position #1. Essentially the pin is just right of the ring finger and the Mass Bias is at the thumbhole.
First, I really like the characteristics of this ball. I have only used the ball for one night, 3-games, on a late second shift, with synthetic lanes, with the following results. Note that I had an approach position in the 35+-board range and a lane target in the 22-board range. The lanes were providing a recovery bump zone around the 8 board at approximately 45 ft. The ball is somewhat long as designed by Track. I found that the ball would read the lane condition and not over react. It would bleed out to the right and had significant recovery to the pocket. On the pull shot it would slide and still have significant strike potential. I was really impressed with what the ball would do at the pins. Great hitting power! However, you must stay on top of the back-end lane movement. The ball will read the dry and will recover very aggressively.
I will update this review after a few more league nights and the trails at the ABC’s.
Post by: BMan08 on February 21, 2004, 11:43:58 PM
As for specs
16lb 2.5in pin
Pin below ring finger, MB in strong position
This ball flat out moves in heavy oil. put it up on the medium stuff. for that u pull out the Havoc!
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Post by: ozsweet on February 23, 2004, 10:15:55 PM
The ball is very smooth through the heads and will want to be played on medium to heavy conditions. Will update this review post weekend tournament.
BOWLED TOURNAMENT - SOME OIL IN THE HEADS BUT FRESH BACK END AND THE ANIMAL WAS TOO MUCH BALL. USED SPARINGLY IN BOX CONDITION WHILE TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT THIS BALL DID BEST. THEN DECIDED TO THROW THE BALL HARD WITH MEDIUM REVS. THIS BALL SKATED TO THE BREAKPOINT AND THEN TURNED TOWARD THE POCKET BLASTED IT - THREW THE LAST 8 IN THE LAST GAME OF LEAGUE LAST WEEK AND WILL TRY THIS STYLE AGAIN THIS WEEK AND SEE IF I NOW KNOW WHAT MAKES THIS BALL TICK
Last update - Tried above again and found we had MORE oil (this is standard in my league) so I went straight up the back at medium speed and stroked the first 8 before an elbow flare tossed one in the gutter. Started game 2 with double-gutter/spare-5 bagger/spare/3 in 10th and first 5 in game 3. What I learned is that this ball is very VERSATILE now that I know how to use it on different lane conditions. Last night the ball did ALL the work and HIT LIKE A TRUCK. This ball hit just as hard with a straight up stroker release down 5 as it did last week with serious speed and revs.
Post by: wristec on February 24, 2004, 06:30:33 PM
release angle. The ball is a big "DISAPPOINTMENT!!!" Lefty bowler used it it 3 different tournament with good amount of oil in the heads and pines. Played it in all parts of the lane, from 3rd board to 18th board as target. The ball skids good and spins well in the midlane but when it reaches the back end, the ball does not have good power to finish it off. The static weights of the ball is in the average criteria. With all the hype their saying about the ball, i think it is a very big disappointment! This review is coming from three different bowlers with similar descriptions of the movement of the ball.
Compared the ball to my Track Freak Out with almost the same drilling specs, the Freak Out, Phenom Unleashed is very much superior when it comes to finish and reading the lanes. As a proshop operator, i would not recommend again this ball to a customer. (it is just a furry cute animal!)
Post by: vetteman on February 26, 2004, 10:58:51 AM
who does. In fact, I have always rolled Brunswick or
Ebonite balls until the experience below. And I still
will use my Brunswick and Ebonite equipment.
I had read about the hype of this ball and debated whether
to purchase one. I was in the market because I am headed
from Nor Cal (San Jose) area to Reno this weekend for
Nationals. In previous trips to Nationals I could not get
a ball to hook to the pocket with my Danger Zone. Well I
purchased the Animal last week. My book averages for the past 3
3years were 215, 212 and 214. However, this year I moved to
a different house which usually accounts for a 10-15 pin
reduction in average due to the conditions (very oily).
My current avergage at this house is 203.
I roll straight up 6 at about 16-17 mpg with a long roll
and then my ball typically makes a nice hard move into the
pocket. My teammates say that my bowling form is like
Brian Voss (I take this as a compliment). Enough of the prelim.
Last night I used the ball for the first time. If anyone
doubts my to be mentioned results feel free to contact me
and I will give you the name and number of my teammates.
First game I started with a solid ten pin (typical for this
house) and spare. Because I had more room in shadow I tried
and "area check" on the first ball. I went over the 3 board
and believe that the angle to the pocket resulted in leaving
the ten pin (my other ball would not have made it to the pocket
as solid as this ball did). I then left the 4,6,7,10 (ouch) and
covered the 4 and 6. I then struck out (yes, 10 in a row) for 264.
The second game I struck throught the 5th frame (15 in a row
but no 300...lol) for 279. By the last game the oil had
been pushed down and the lanes were getting dryer. I should
have changes balls but I wanted to see the reaction of the
Animal on these conditions and I also wanted to get a track
on the ball. The ball did not react very well. The back-and
of the roll was kind of dead. I shot 213 for a 756. Very nice results
considering this was my initial first 3 games.
More important is the ball had great backend (in heavy oil) which suits
my style. Is this ball for everyone ? I would never say
yes. The big test will come this weekend in Reno. Of course
the conditions in Nationals is one that I only face a couple
of times each year in certain tournaments. I will at least have
more confidence and will post my scores upn my return next
Tuesday.
My direct email is kenb@sgi.com
Good and fun bowling to all.............
Post by: HavJo on February 27, 2004, 03:56:04 PM
Post by: Dwight Albrecht on February 29, 2004, 12:20:54 AM
The ball being drilled was 3†pin out with 3.00 oz top weight.
The drilling chosen was pin 5†from PAP and Mb 4 1/4†from PAP (45 degrees); pin is above fingers, 3 1/4" above grip midline. Weight hole past axis pitched away.
Bowler Information:
Track diameter is 10 1/2.
PAP is measured at 5 1/4 over and 3/8" up.
Average ball speed (foul line to head pin) is 17 mph.
Axis rotation is typically 45 degrees
Initial rev rate is typically 300 rpm, "Tweener"
Again, what do you write about a ball that out of the box gives you a average of 240 for the 1st nine games in city tournament with a 2160 all events. Again, a fantasic ball by Del Warren and Bill Monce. Del Warren/Bill Monce continues to impress me with their ball designs. Clean through the fronts strong but smooth on the backs, powerful but with control.
This Mega Fang load particle lightly sanded at 1500 then has a light coat of Track polish/compound on it to help achieve better initial length. The Animial has a big flip block on the top and weights on both sides of the rev plate. Strong intermediate mass bias makes this ball not only hook on medium to oily lanes but has a strong charging backend reaction giving the bowler the ability to play out or in as this ball has great recovery. TRULY a everybody ball here, all styles will like this ball. Surface adjustments made easy to adjust to styles and lane conditions.
Lane tested on were HPL 9000 at Classic Lanes Greenfield and at Echo Bowl on Brunswick 1st edition panels. Seems I can play anywhere under almost any condition with this ball.
Thanks Bill Monce and Del Warren for allowing me hopefully win City All Events, I know it will work well for you too and thanks for reading my review.
Dwight
Post by: rexb on February 29, 2004, 08:38:43 AM
in box shine not a hooking machine.
In bowling this month gave a 45 hook is right
my center change shot last week more oil
outside and longer the aniaml will not turn
the corner but I might change surface but
if got clean backends it might be a animal
I got 2 balls that do same thing before I got
it. I waiting for a condition or take shine off.
I will be back with more info.
Rex
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on March 25, 2004, 02:22:52 AM
ANIMAL #1
Kept this one with the surface in box condition, drilled with the pin under the ring finger and MB on my VAL, about 2 1/2 inches below my PAP.
HOOK: This ball hooks. Most of the people that scream about Track's hookmonsters would need to apply a light coat of polish to the factory finish. With that said, it is very versatile with the factory finish. 8.5/10
CONTROLL: This ball is very controllable. Read above...very versatile. I can play straight up the boards if I have to by simply changing my release. It responds very well to the hand changes. 9/10
HIT: This ball hits harder than anything I have thrown in the past. The Mutant held this title for me until I threw this ball. You have no clue where the pins are going to go when this ball smacks them. 10/10
READABILITY: It reads the lanes well, and with the layout I have on this ball it starts reading the mids really quick, but needs to encounter friction before it will move. You will be able to see the oil length easily with this ball because it will start rolling early in the oil, but not make a big move until it hits dry. For most though this ball would not be used to read the lanes at all. 8/10
OVERALL THOUGHTS: Versatile!!!!! I can play all over the lane with this ball. It responds very well to hand position changes. I like this ball so much I wanted another, but drilled and with a surface for oil.
10/10
ANIMAL #2:
I wanted an oil ball, this is it. Drilled 3 3/8 leverage with the MB on my VAL. Early roll. I have not been able to get a bunch of use out of this ball because it is so strong. It does exactly what I wanted it to do. SIT IN MY BAG. This is for only true floods, and I rarely see that.
HOOK: More hook than I have ever seen. I thought the Phenom hooked until I got this ball. 10/10
CONTROLL: Forget about it. This thing is uncontrollable unless there is alot of oil 4/10
HIT: Same as the above Animal. POUNDS the pins. 10/10
READABILITY: NO WAY!!! You would never use this ball for that purpose. 2/10
OVERALL: If you need an oil ball, get an Animal and dull the surface. I took this one down to 800grit scotchbrite (which is not much for me, I usually go 600 grit). If you have trouble in the soup, this is the ball you need.
10/10---because this thing does EXACTLY what I drilled it to do.
Post by: Mitch Beasley on April 01, 2004, 06:20:13 PM
Post by: obi1 on April 03, 2004, 12:32:12 PM
I have been bowling for 20 years and this ball is the worst piece
of junk I have ever used. I have tried it polished and dull, it
just don't matter. I have an old Triton Elit that hooks more than this.
Shame on you, Track!
Post by: bring-your-A-game on April 04, 2004, 06:06:38 AM
Post by: n2peppers on April 20, 2004, 04:55:08 PM
Post by: chuck on April 21, 2004, 01:42:17 AM
Post by: AUS leftie on April 22, 2004, 06:18:08 AM
Drilling: I placed the PIN directly under my 2 fingers and tilted the PIN to a 1 o'clock position with the mass bias directly under my vertical axis line. No balance hole, 5/8 positive side was left with 1/8 finger
Reaction: I drilled this ball on purpose to match the hole my Superfreak left when I got rid of it. I wanted a ball that hooked a ton, got through the front, and offered a controlled movement through to the pins. The drilling I chose was perfect for this giving me medium flare with a controlled yet aggressive movement on the backend with no roll out (to date).
This ball is amazing and I if I could, I'd have 3 of them drilled different ways. The ball really gives you alot of options with the aggressive cover and strong core. The core has a lot of flare potential which means you can hook it alot or drill it alot tamer, a very versatile ball indeed dependant on drilling!
I've posted a 802 and a 803 in the last 2 months in my five man teams league, avg 236 for 42 games, with this ball only! It's a one man show and has got me out of trouble many a time already.
I can't recommend this ball enough, I've had some good match ups with balls but honestly this is the best Track ball I have put in my hand since the Superfreak 12 months ago. There are a heap left here and the people I've seen using them are wrapped.
In summary the ball clears the front, and offers a strong yet controlled movement to the pocket with no rollout and on the scale of things, it doesn't get much better than that!
9.9/10 (I haven't thrown a 300 yet)
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Post by: Jesse James on May 28, 2004, 04:02:42 PM
Ball wgt: 15lbs. 4oz
Pin: 3.5" pin-out
Drilling: Label Leverage with a 1" shift off the the centerline
(pin next to ring finger, mb on right side of thunmb)
House: Synthetics, light oil
I used this ball with the factory polish condition. Been playing with it off and on for about two weeks. The ball gets thru the heads amazingly clean. It reads the midlane very well, and has remarkable recovery. It has a very similar angular attack, just like the Phenom. It hits extremely hard on the backend. A change in your release will give you a completely different arc-shape. I normally release the ball with about 45 degree rotation. This ball gave me the usual gentle arc look with a lab/lev drilling...until it hit the dry. Then it became very angular, right at the end. You must be consistent with your speed and keep it up to be effective with this ball. After switching to a fan release, I found this ball extremely responsive to a major swing shot. Did this in the third game of a three game set. Usually, with a ball of this magnitude, aggressive cover and core, I'd have to put the ball away. But this this ball responded like a champ. Still got thru the heads cleanly and finished hard!!
I was able to move inside and literally go coast to coast with this ball. Standing 25, swinging to 5 and back...no problem. Hit 10 strikes in my last game, on a THS, light oil. What I was amazed about was that there was no over/under in this game and no over reaction even when I hit the track area. I'd have to say this is a great addition to the family by Track. And to those who don't like the ball....REDRILL! More than likely you've drilled it wayyy to strong, and it's not finishing. Goood job Track, I love it!
Post by: wolfcastle on June 03, 2004, 09:16:25 AM
i got my animal and drilled it 5 1/8 x 2 3/8 and x-hole on pap.
Amazing power!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i use that ball on a 41 feet pattern.
the reaction is much stronger than my icon300
thank you del for that ball
Post by: Iketown300 on June 04, 2004, 02:43:05 PM
Just got this ball drilled yesterday and used it last night. First game ran the front 5 with a tug for a split, strike, split, off the sheet for a 228 what a waste of 10 strikes huh? 2nd game, went 240, then 246. This ball hits like a truck....left 1 10 pin all night and that was in the last game. ball is very predictable throughout the entire lane. all i can say is amazing.
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Post by: seneca627 on June 16, 2004, 05:47:07 PM
Post by: R0y Muns0n on August 27, 2004, 08:20:54 PM
Great reaction ! Even greater hit ! Just be near the pocket and pins want to fly on the lanes next to yours !
This ball has a bit of length, just enough to store a little energy. Then in the middle of the lane, it starts fighting the oil.....and it wins !
I use it 3 times so far for a total of 15 games. I have few revs (12-15) and decent speed (17-22). I could play on fresh oil (38 ft, heavy, but with less on the outside), standing on 35, throwing at 8 (breakpoint).
So, predictable strong arc, needs oil, hits with a lot of power.
I believe this , paired with the Animal Untamed, or the Rule, are a very valuable combination to own
Post by: Vasilis3690 on August 28, 2004, 05:31:37 AM
Very controlable and predictable.It helps when you have missed your board also.
Post by: JERRY on August 28, 2004, 11:07:10 AM
MISSED A 4 PIN IN THE 10TH FRAME OF THE 3RD GAME AND SHOT 694. IM A STOKER WITH A FEW REVS AND LOW TRACK WITH THE BALL DRILLED TO HOOK AND ROLL EARLY.
IT HOOKS VERY CONSISTENT AND GRABS THE BACK END MORE THAN THE PHENOM SO FAR.
THIS BALL IS IS A MUST FOR STROKERS ON OIL.
THANKS TRACK
KEEP EM COMMING
Post by: icetink on August 30, 2004, 12:31:11 AM
Pin: 2"
Drilled: 4.5x3.5 pin under ring, mass bias in strong position
Surface: Out of the Box
(for bowler stats, check my profile)
Hook: The Animal is clean through the heads and very aggressive in the midlanes. The Animal produces a very early and strong midlane roll and gives excellent continuation all throughout the lane and through the pins. Hooking motion is a very very strong and continuous arc. In comparison to my Phenom, it revs up a few feet earlier but the MB is 1" closer to my PAP on the Animal than the Phenom. It's also about 3 boards stronger overall. Absolutely impressive overall hook! 10/10
Hit: Hits harder than anything I've thrown! I thought my Phenom hit hard, but since I've gotten the Animal, I haven't seen anyone's ball hit the pins so hard! The pins just explode and stay low. Rarely leave 10 pins, and when I do, it's my error...not the ball's. The only other ball I've seen hit harder is Hammer's Real Deal (but its user has about 510rpm and throws at 20mph). It hits so hard that I sometimes wonder if the ball is 14lbs or not... 10/10
Control: The Animal is very forgiving when outside of target. It somehow recovers and still has enough energy to get a strike. It's not very forgiving when if it's thrown inside of target. It doesn't really hold its line; instead, it goes through the nose. It's very controllable. It never over or under reacts at the breakpoint. Excellent response to changes in ball speed or hand position at release. Excellent control (on heavy oil)! 10/10
Overall, excellent heavy oil ball by Track. Matches up very well to my game. It outhooks many of the balls I see in my area and it hits the hardest out of all the various balls I see. Hook is excellent, hit and pin carry is excellent, and it's very easy to control the ball! 10/10
Another excellent ball by Track!
Evolutionary. Revolutionary.
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Post by: breezyjr on August 31, 2004, 01:19:50 PM
I think this is the reason Track released the Animal Untamed. To make up for this medicore ball.
This ball was so hyped. I remember the website stating the hook was so strong they had to put polish on it. Well, I guess all the lanes at Track HQ are dry, cause this thing won't hook on med to oily lanes. And forget throwing this thing with any carrydown. A big disppointment in my book.
Now, it does have one redeaming factor. That is, there is a lane condition for this ball when it works the best. I would call it light oil, with relatively clean backends. In that case, the ball works fairly well. Altough, I find there isn't much room for error. And, it does hit pretty well on those conditions. But, leave this ball in the bag if there's any oil out there.
I haven't thrown the Animal Untamed yet, but going by previous balls, the Phenom Unleashed is a better all around ball, in the Track line up.
I can't provide the exact drilling for this, as my pro shop guy just drills all my balls agressive, for max length, and max backend reaction. Most likely started with a 2" to 3" pin.
I throw approx 16Mph, and would say avg revs.
This review may be outdated since the release of the Untamed, but for those of you who are still looking at getting one of these, good luck. I hope it works better for you, then it did for me.
Your mileage may vary,
breezyjr
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Post by: SteveAustin2808 on October 10, 2004, 07:09:25 PM
Weight: 15#
Pin: 3"
Top Weight: N/A
Objective:
With the big hype going around this ball, I wanted a very heavy hooking ball for oily lanes.
Layout:
Bias at 5 o'clock, weight hole 1.5" below PAP on VAL, Pin 4.5 from PAP under ring finger.
We chose this layout because it seemed to be the most popular favorite for this bowling ball.
I have bowled with this ball in different houses and shots. This ball is great for heavy oil. When the lanes are very dry, this ball is much too aggressive to use. I am very pleased with the Animal on many levels. One "con" about this ball is the finger holes have the tendency to crack easily. In my opinion though, the "pros" outweigh the "cons". The Animal is more aggressive than my Rule and rolls out more but the recovery is excellent.
Conclusion:
Excellent high performance ball, if equipment your using isn't hooking enough, the Animal won't let you down!
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Post by: Bob Hanson on October 11, 2004, 09:21:03 PM
As I said, it is not a hook monster but that doesn't mean it isn't effective on heavy oil. The Animal is as clean through the heads as many of my pure resin balls, then makes a smooth controlled move to the pocket, even on snappy conditions. For me the carry is better when I can throw it a little straighter rather than letting it open up the lane, but that is my preferred style anyway. It almost reminds me of my older pearl particle zones ( Riot and Shock ). Very versatile for a particle. It doesn't roll as heavy and rev as much as my Ultimate, or even my old original Inferno, but it is stonger than the Powerkoil 18 resin balls. I think it is going to be better than the Phenom Unleashed which was one of the better Track balls I have thrown in the last few years.
Post by: SPEEDYR on November 03, 2004, 09:52:39 PM
Post by: Rock77 on November 13, 2004, 09:27:59 PM
Drilled pin under ring, mb 2" right of Thumb.
Kept this one with the surface in box condition.
HOOK: This ball flat out hooks. I figured with the mb kicked out a bit more towards my VAL I would get more of an arc, but this ball still has an angular break to it on the backend. It gets down the lane and then makes a very hard turn.
CONTROLL: For me, it is very controllable. I always know when the ball is going to flip over. It reads the lane well. Especially on heavier oil. You can see the ball reading the mids and then flip on the backend.
HIT: This ball is the hardest hitting ball I have ever thrown. Every time it is near the pocket I feel sorry for the pins because of the loud, crisp smack that this ball makes as it throws pins in every direction. Keeps the pins low and messengers are of the regular when this ball hits.
READABILITY: It reads the lanes well, but will jump off of any dry boards pretty hard. Like I said, it is rather angular of a move for this type of ball. I guess if I want an arc, I needed to kick the mb way out. Either way I am very happy with this ball.
FINAL IMPRESSION: Hands down the best ball Track has made to date. It reads the lane well, hits the pins hard and responds very well to hand position changes. Solid performer, it gets a perfect 10!!
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Post by: sniffersrow on February 18, 2005, 09:22:39 PM
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Post by: DukeHarding on August 05, 2005, 02:39:41 PM
I decided to drill up the Animal, that had a 4 inch pin, 2-3/4 TW.
Drilled the pin over the ring finger, CG stacked under it, MB an inch towards the PAP, next toe the thumb. (which is approx. 5 x 4 for me.)
I had my spans, finger pitches, and thumb pitches changed (which is a whole different topic in itself). I use an oval thumb sleeve, which wasn't inserted at the correct angle. Rather than pulling the oval I fiddled with the thumb hole filing, until i came out of the ball fairly clean. I was expecting a super hooking ball. Thought it would finish about 5-6 boards more than my Slash. I knocked the cover down slightly with a Green SB.
Started the night on lanes 1-2, playing out around the 5-6 board. I was trying to get used to the span and lateral finger pitch changes, and minor thumb pitch changes, and waited for this ball to hook the lane.
I realized pretty quickly, (after I became fairly comfortable with the new drilling) that there was not enough oil outside 10, and the ball was burning up. By then I had shot a 160 game (w/ 3 splts).
The 2nd game, I was targeting about 9-10, pretty much straight down the boards, shot 212 (clean).
We shoot 2 games and move...
Moved to 15-16. Started X, 6-7-10, 2-7...I started migrating inside toward 13-14 board, shot 169, w/pocket 7-10 in the 10th.
Next game, I moved my line to 17, slight swing to about 13. Started X, 7-pin spare, 4 bagger, 7 pin spare, bucket spare, Turkey, 7 pin for 245.
Ball is a great addition, and works really well for the condition it was drilled for.
Ball has surprising length for a particle ball...I even used it for my 7 pin, and all other spares. If I hit up the back it went dead straight.
The 245 game won the Survivor pot...a bonus!
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Post by: Mark T. Trgovac on April 17, 2006, 09:41:03 PM
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Surface - 320grit
Reaction
This ball for me starts up earlyer then any other ball I have rolled. The reaction is great. It starts up at about 25 feet, and it then starts its arc to the pocket. I have never had a ball move this strong on oil before. It even moved on 45 feet of mop oil. I wish I had two. Rating 10
Readabily
Not the ball to use for readability. Even if the oil is slightly on the light side it will burn up. So dont even try it on mid heavy, mid, and never try on light. This ball is not the ball to read the lanes with. Yet if you can get the speed high enough you can use it on these oil types. Yet I dont think this ball should be used for less then heavy oil.
Versitility
This ball with even the slightest cover change can make a world of change. If you have it with a high grit and then a slight polish and this will be the greatest backend ball you could ever have. If you put a smooth cover this ball it can be the best mid condition ball ever. If you put a heavy grit on this ball and leave it at that you will have the best oil ball ever made. Rating 10
Hit
This ball gives the ideal hit. If you roll it and you hit the pocket and you leave somthing, you probly didnt hit your mark or you did somthing in your release. This ball hits the pins with such raw power and it keeps them lower then anyball I have ever seen. This makes for great carry. You have yet to see a great hit untill you roll with this ball. Rating 10
Overall comments
I dont know if I will ever find a ball to replace this ball. I know for a fact that this ball will be in my bag for years to come. Yet this ball has well over 1000 games on it. It cleans up great with a hot water bath. With that it will be in my back untill the day that it totally cracks. Untill that day this ball will roll on the lanes out of my hand. Best ball ever made is not strong enough to describe how much I love this ball. Rating Infinity.
Overall rating
10 for reaction
10 for readability
10 for versitility
15 for hit
Infint for overall comments
Overall rating = 10
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"The Revolution has started. The sides were drawn, and if you didnt Choose the side ofEvolution you will fall to the power that it has."
and I said "PLEASE, I ONLY WANT TO GET ONE MORE BALL." he responded "THAT WAS WHAT 12 BALLS AGO." I said back "WELL, YA BUT THAT IS NOT THE POINT."
Post by: outdagutter on July 25, 2006, 10:32:43 PM
Bowl on mostly light to medium oil, med speed, high revs, from board 30 to board 8-10.
This ball is smooth. It's a lot different entry to the pocket than my Freak Out which is more aggressive, but the entry to the pocket is sweet and it hits like a Mack truck! Nothing negative I can say about this ball, it's done well for me. Still figuring it out though, but it's Track...cannot go wrong with it!
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"Integrity is being truthful to yourself.
Honesty is being truthful to everyone else."
Post by: carlin_lee on January 20, 2007, 02:29:28 AM
I have this ball for about 3 to 4 months now.. I use it as my first ball.. as it is very versatile on mid/oily lanes.. however as my speed is fast, I may need to slow the ball down for the oily lanes..though the hit is not as hard as my Columbia300 Bully, but it is more controllable and predictable than it.
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PeRfEct GaMe!!!
"No one is perfect.."
Scores don't mean anything...
Current Arsenal:
Columbia300 Bully
Track Animal
Ebonite Maxim
Post by: navy beans on June 13, 2007, 01:24:37 PM
Post by: Jesse James on January 08, 2009, 02:48:51 PM
I had the instincts to revisit this ball. Hadn't used it in many months. Pulled it out on a whim. Recently re-read BTM review on this ball which stated that it was an extremely versatile piece.
Used it on a genuinely lite oil shot, and to my surprise, this ball held up extremely well, even in the tracked areas of the lane, all three games!
Shot my highest set of this year a 706!
Previously, I had been using this ball only on mediums and medium/ heavy patterns. Once again, this is a testimony to the ingenuity over at Track!
Great piece. The carry was ridiculous!
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Duct tape is like ''The Force''. It has a light side and a dark side, but it still holds the universe together.
Some days you''re the bug some days you''re the windshield.