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Title: Desert Heat
Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
     

Desert Heat

Dry lanes bring even the greatest bowlers to their knees. Don't sweat it! Designed to retain axis rotation and down-lane continuation, the Desert Heat is the lowest flare two-piece in Track's storied history. The high-luster polished, pearlized Power Plus EX reactive coverstock enables the Desert Heat to get through the dry fronts and mid-lanes and still provide strong hitting power.

Drill Patterns
Magic 8  
 

Desert Heat Specs
Hook Rating 22-17  
Length 9.0  
Backend 4.0  
Core Technology Modified TRI-CORE Technology  
Core Power N/A  
RG 2.57  
Differential 0.020  
Determinator Spin Time N/A  
Flare Potential 3  
Coverstock Power Plus EX Reactive  
Friction Rating N/A  
Finish High Luster Polish  
Polish Magic Shine  
Reaction Shape Arc  
Lane Condition Light Oil  
Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: SteveAustin2808 on July 18, 2005, 04:05:27 PM
Track Desert Heat
Pin: 3'
Top Weight: 3 oz.

Layout:
4 1/2" X 5 1/2" Pin above with a weight hole. Polished to 2000 grit factory finish.

Objective:
By the time I traded my II for the Dry Heat, the Track market was ready to introduce the Desert Heat so I decided on getting this one when it hit pro shops.

Thoughts:
If a true dry lane ball from Track is what you were looking and asking for then look no further than the Desert Heat. I have thrown this ball on the driest of lane conditions and it was very convincing what Track has set out to do with this piece. On the dry lanes I could play where I would set out to play at first with a more aggressive ball and it would not over jump the gun. The Desert Heat is designed for bowling on a 'desert' and if your having problems conquering dry lane conditions where you bowl at, the Desert Heat is sure to meet expectations on battling dry lanes. A great second shift ball and an excellent tournament ball to have in the arsenal if your involved in a big amount of games.

Hit:
On a medium to light oil condition I would give this a 6/10. The ball tends to leave a lot of tens because of how light it hits the pocket.
On the driest of dry I give this a 9/10...I was able to swing it and it recovered great to the pocket. As this is what it was designed for!

Update:
I really love this ball, what a true dry lane ball, and it showed in league tonight. Pulled it out in the 3rd game because the back ends were booming and there was no head oil for my Rule, X-Ception, and Triton Elite. I pulled out the Desert Heat and put together an awesome 249 game for a 690 series! This is the real dry lane ball from Track!
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Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: htotheizzo3561 on July 18, 2005, 10:48:09 PM
Ball came in at 16lb, 2 inch pin, and 3 oz top.  I chose this ball because I wanted a dry lane ball that did not jump on the back.  I purchased the ebonite ice, but it just jumped to much when the lanes dried out.  

This desert heat was drilled the the pin inbetween and below the fingers with the cg stacked.  This ball goes very long and does not jump at all.  It is super controllable, and goes very long.  This ball needs to be played in the track area only, I'm a high end tweener and I couldn't get it to come back at all from wet to dry.  This ball is made for dry lanes only, it hits great suprisingly for a dry lane ball, and combined with the other heats it makes a perfect arsenal.  This is yet another winner from TRACK.
Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: Strapper on July 19, 2005, 10:10:27 AM
Track International’s newest release is the answer  many bowlers have been looking for. Finally, a ball truly for dry conditions. Read the full review @
http://www.mybowler.com/Strapper's+Synopsis/1616.aspx
Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: gobeavers92 on July 19, 2005, 03:50:18 PM
I drilled my Desert Heat 4x4.5 with the pin over my ring finger and the CG in my palm, no extra hole. All I can say is WOW. Most dry lane reactive balls still have a hard move on the backend because they save up so much energy in the front and mid part of the lane. The first few times I threw the Desert Heat it got through the front and midlane so good I was waiting for a hard move and it never happened. This is exactly what I have needed in a dry lane ball, a ball that will get down the lane and still have a nice smooth move in the back. We went down to our local center on Saturday morning knowing that the lanes had not been run since the morning before. These lanes were TOAST and the Desert performed like a champ. I could not keep my Original Heat on the lane so I pulled out the Desert Heat and it was game on. The ball got down the lane and made a nice move toward the pins and hit like all Track balls do, HARD. This ball is a MUST for everyone’s arsenal.


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Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: Doug Davidson on July 21, 2005, 01:05:06 PM
Great dry lane ball from Track. I drilled my 4 x 4 with the pin below the ring finger. This ball is great for lanes that are toast or light volume, shorter oil patterns with flying backends.
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Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: Aiezza on July 26, 2005, 11:48:36 AM
I am a right handed power tweener.  Approximately 30 degrees of tilt, 17 mph ball speed and a rev rate in the area of 370.  Axis coordinates of 4 3/8” over and 27/32” up
Desert Heat:

Desert Heat was drilled with pin on midline over fingers 4 7/8” from PAP with CG 3” from PAP (a 2 ½” kick off midline).  This drill measures out at 45 degrees.  An extra hole was placed one inch from my PAP, to weigh out legal.  Simply put, if you need something to get down the lane but still retain hitting power, this is your ball.  Squeaky clean through the fronts and powerful on the back, provided you still have some backend to work with.  Don’t expect this guy to power through carry down.  This ball has been fantastic on numerous conditions for me.  Playing 10 to 3 on a house shot, squaring up 3 to 3 on PBA regional pattern #1 and this past weekend 15 to 3 on PBA regional pattern #2.  I was using my Heat but, the pattern started drying up towards the last half of game 7.  Took out the Desert, threw the back 4 in game seven and 256 in game 8 to qualify 10th.  I can’t say enough about this as a fried lane, drying heads, allow you to play right ball.  Another great addition to the Heat line, making a wonderful 3 ball mid price arsenal.  Blue to Heat to Desert, a great 3 ball combination.

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Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: Bsuproshopscom on July 27, 2005, 11:34:14 PM
Finally, a true dry lane ball from Track.

Dry lanes are an issue for those of us that bowl in the Northeast.  Dry is
a relative term, but the houses here have a patent on dry.  The Desert Heat
is a welcome answer for those who have to bowl on toasted lanes, or various
sport/PBA patterns.

My ball:  15.3 oz, 3 of top

I have this drilled 5.5 x 4.5 with a small hole on my PAP  (5.25 flat).
Comparing this ball to the Dry Heat yields the following:  The Desert goes
longer and is about 5 boards less than the Dry Heat.  This is a good thing,
the ball is exactly as advertised.  The ball still gets to the hole
allowing me to play more of where I'm comfortable, than having to adjust
out of my "A" game just to get to the pocket.  Once there, carry is pretty
good,  every now and then a corner pin would remain standing, but all in
all a welcome addition to the line.  The Desert, Heat and Blue Heat would be
a great starter arsenal, giving mid to high performance at a low price
point!

Chris Larsen
Track Amateur Staff
www.bsuproshops.com
Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: Rock77 on July 28, 2005, 10:11:29 AM
This ball had me excited more than any ball I have ever purchased. I was in desperate need of a dry lane ball. This ball is all that and then some!!

Ball Specs: 15 lbs 2 oz, 2"pin 3 oz tw.

Drill Pattern: Pin below bridge, cg stacked below.

Lane conditions: Dried up track area on second shift ths.

Lane surface: AMF HPL Synthetics

I desperately needed a ball to use when the track area dries up. I can move deeper with other balls but tend to ping alot of corners due to the entry angle. The Desert Heat allows me to square up and play up the boards or a small belly to the pocket.

First night the ball was drilled, the lanes I was practicing on were pretty dry on the outside. I had been playing inside, chasing oil, but my friend was also playing there, so I grabbed the Desert and moved outside. I stood on 21, pitched the ball out over 11 hit 8 as my breakpoint and the ball came back and slammed the pocket. I was amazed that I could square up in the dry and get a reaction like this. The Desert goes long and is very smooth on the backend. It is not jumpy at all.

Since then, I am able to square up and play right up the track area whenever I want without a problem. The ball just continues to impress me. Long and smooth. I had a Barrage and that was a great ball for dry, but it didnt carry the way the Desert does. The Desert really hits the pins well. It retains alot of energy for the pins and just pushes them straight back. I am in heaven, a dry lane ball that hits!! AMAZING!!

Overall, this ball is made for dry stuff. I havent thrown it on anything else because it isnt designed for that!! On dry lanes and in the track area, this ball will give you a long and controlled reaction with plenty of pop at the pins. Definately a winner here. I picked up a second one NIB because I loved the first one so much.

9.5 out of 10 for this one!!


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Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: JW on August 02, 2005, 11:27:01 PM
The Desert Heat is a very strong dry lane ball.

I drilled mine to skid flip as much as possible for me.
I put the pin right next to my ring finger with the
CG 3 inches below the pin extra hole 2 inches past my
axis. I left the surface box for now but over time the
Magic Shine will be out.

First time I used it was a PBA pattern put on top of a
house shot. The ball was not designed for this type of
condition but I was still able to stand right and square up
the ball went a long way then made a sharp move to the pocket.
I was actually surprised that the Desert Heat didn't skid 60 feet.
As soon as it released from the oil it made a nice move to the pocket with decent carry. I knew the ball wasn't designed or drilled for this type of
condition so I waited to test it on burned lanes to get a better idea about this ball.

Next I used it on older wood lanes that weren't oiled for a couple of days.
The Desert Heat was in it's element on this condition. It cleared the front and midlane with ease then made a sharp left turn towards the pocket.
The ball never gave up as it went through the pins and my carry was phenomenal. The Desert Heat made me wish I bowled on burn more often.

The next time I bowl on fried lanes I know what ball is coming out of the bag
the Desert Heat!!!



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Track International
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Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: tracker4life on August 08, 2005, 03:27:09 PM
Yes People once again I am back for another review from Canada... Here it is the missing link for the drier conditions the DESSERT HEAT. What can I say about this ball, everyone remembers the Dry Heat, it had great length but way too much backend. The DESSERT HEAT gives that length everyone needs but now it is just a mellow reaction the backs. Drilled
5" X 2" pin 0" above midline, balance hole 7/8" 3 1/2" deep. Yes you read it right 0" above midline. The pin is in the centre of my grip... didn't require a balance hole, but put one to move the flare... This ball is the true dry lane ball everyone has been waiting for. This ball just absolutely clears the fronts with no effort at all, very smooth in the backend does not overreact at all... for that tournament bowler that is looking for length, especially during the later stages of a tournament here it is. For that begginer bowler that is looking for something that will not overreact and at a inexpesive price here it is as well.... WARNING DO NOT TRY THIS BALL ON OIL, HYDROPLANE IS HTE ANSWER IF BALL IS THROWN IN OIL...LOL!!!! Thats the review on the DESSERT HEAT stay tunned people for the upcoming reviews on the Arsenal Reactive, Delta 1 and the Solutions... I am outtie from Canada.....

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Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: Tom Hess on August 10, 2005, 12:50:55 AM

I drilled my Desert Heat 5 x 5 pin above fingers and no hole. The Desert Heat works great when the heads get fried. I threw this ball straight out of the box with no surface adjustment. After they had bowled two sessions of league I could still play in the track with ease. This ball lets you stay right longer. Just keep it in your bag until the heads are gone. If you need to use it on the fresh, I just moved right and bounced it off the wall. The Desert Heat will be a great addition to the Track line-up. If your Heat is still to much go pick up a Desert Heat and burn up the lanes.




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Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on October 11, 2005, 03:15:15 PM
Ball: 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 pin above ring finger, I left it with the OOB finish

Lane Conditions: ONLY used on burned up house patterns. Though I love the ball, it is not made for much more oil than that.

HOOK:
Heavy- The Desert Heat is not made for oil.
2 out of 10

Medium- Particularly on a medium house shot where the outsides are usually pretty dry to start the Desert Heat could be successful. If you tug it into the oil you will not see any recovery.
5 out of 10

Light- Track has their dry lane ball now and it is better than any other dry lane ball I have thrown. Burnt heads, mids....no problem.
10 out of 10

TOTAL HOOK
4 out of 10. The Desert Heat is meant for dry lanes and that is where you will see it flourish. It is less in every part of the lane than the Dry Heat was.

Control:
It is very controllable on dry patterns. The Desert Heat will not overreact off of dry backends like many other reactives do. There is not much control in oil, it just flat does nothing in oil.
7.5 out of 10

Expected Reaction:
I expected a dry lane ball and that is what I got. The Desert Heat practically ignores the heads and reacts almost URETHANE like off of the dry backends. Bowlers will be able to square up on shots when they were not previously able to with other equipment.

Impact:
With the Desert Heat you sacrifice hook, but you don't lose that "TRACK" hit that we all love. If you are using it on dry enough lanes it will punish the pins.
8 out of 10

Readability:
I believe this ball is far too weak to read a pattern with. If you throw it on fresh oil you will see it try continuously to make a turn, but as long as there is oil present  it will keep on trying and never make it back.
5 out of 10

Strengths:
Lanes with Dry midlanes, dry heads or dry backends or all 3 and the Desert Heat should be fine.

Weaknesses:
OIL....enough said!

Comments:
I have been throwing Track Equipment for some time now and I have heard over and over how much people wanted them to release a weak ball....this is it. My second game with it I took it to a pair that hadn't been oiled in 2 months(place shuts down over the summer) and I shot 300 with it.

Overall Rating:
9 out of 10. The Desert Heat does exactly what it is meant to do.

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Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: Rev_O on November 09, 2005, 12:10:01 AM
Drilled over the label, pin below ring finger, cg in gri center.

This is an awesome ball for dry lanes. It gets great length, with a good solid arc and great hit/carry. If you are looking for something with more length for fried conditions, this one is for you! Not reccomended for anything over medium oil. It's much to long and weak(coverstock) for oil above medium. I drilled this ball for one house in particular, and have used it there with good success.
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Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: Bsuproshopscom on November 22, 2005, 04:04:55 PM
specs 15.3 pin 2-3 2.5 oz top.

 I bowl in a house where the heads are cooked and backend are bone dry. Drill mine with the pin 2.5 inches above my grip line. pin is above the ring finger no kick. This ball get great length and still very strong on the backend end. It works well for me on bone dry lanes. It lives up to its name. Much less aggressive then the Dry heat both on hook rating and backend reaction.. Another great ball by Track Int. Inc.

Chris Larsen
Track Pro Shop Staff.
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Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: Mike Meifert on November 23, 2005, 06:50:49 PM
Drilled pin below ring finger, cg just left of center of grip.  This is the best dry lane ball I have ever thrown.  Effortless push through the front and suprisingly strong hit for a low price ball.  This ball will handle a little bit of oil for me but definately not for heavier oil.  Great ball and a must have for anyone who bowls tournaments.
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Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: Bowling Balls Australia on January 02, 2006, 11:12:45 PM
Hi folks, from Down Under

I have a customer asking me about a Desert Heat and am looking for some expert opinions to pass on to him. Here is his question..........

""I understand the desert heat is for very dry lanes, i was just wondering how it would go on outside lines? does if have enough grunt to make it back to the pocket if ur playing outside 5?""

I would appreciate your collective help immensely.

Thanks & regards..........Max
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Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: thebowlerssolution on January 04, 2006, 11:28:36 AM
Pin: 2 in, distance from pin to pap- 4 in, located below ring finger
Cg to pap- 5 in
-3/4 oz side weight, 1/4 oz thumb.

Ball works very well on outside lines.  A very typical Track production, very angular.  Gave myself neg. side weight to cut down on the back end reaction. Using ball on medium oil pattern 39'.
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Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: Bob Hanson on January 04, 2006, 02:10:35 PM
All dry lane balls involve tradeoffs, unless you are an extremely high rev player.  The desert heat is somewhat unique in featuring a much lower differential combined with a moderately high rg for a two piece ball.

On the plus side I found this ball to carry better than some of my recent dry lane experiments, such as the SlayR.  On the minus side the ball is not amenable to using a weaker release on really torched conditions from deep inside.  This probably shouldn't surprise anyone due to the core construction.  On the condition for which I purchased the ball, I was able to get a very good reaction at 4th arrow for one game, but by the middle of the second game I could get a better look from my Paradigm using a very weak release than I could from the Desert Heat using any kind of release.  

I think this ball would be well suited for playing farther outside on broken down, but not totally torched conditions.  I had very good luck playing up the dry outside the oil line on a fresh condition with it.
Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: mnsubowler on February 06, 2006, 02:07:22 AM
I am a college bowler and got this ball for late tournament sport shots.  I am a high rev player and have found this ball to work well on med-light oil.  This ball hits like a rock which you can expect from a track ball.  Late in tournaments when everyone worries about getting it through the heads I can stay on the same line and watch as it crashes the pocket time in and time out.  
When it came to the reviews I got from this site I thought that this ball wouldnt even move when it saw oil.  Don't let them fool you this ball can make a very aggressive move into the pocket, but what everyone is right about is that this ball ignores the heads.
Ball Rating 9/10  THE ONE IS THE ONLY 10/10
Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: mpwebber on February 23, 2006, 07:56:19 PM
I like the entire Heat line of bowling balls and this is the tamest ball in Track's current line.

I have the Desert Heat drilled with the pin 5.5" from my PAP under the middle finger with the CG just right of the center of the grip and no weight hole.

The Desert Heat provides excellent length and has a smooth reaction off the breakpoint.  On a typical house shot I can still get the ball to hook if I move right far enough and play right on top of the wet/dry line.

The next closest ball to the Desert Heat for me would be my Solution Power Plus EX.  The Desert Heat has about the same length, but the Solution is much stronger off the breakpoint.

I typically use the Desert Heat more when I want to play an outside line on shorter oil patterns.  For playing an inside line as the lanes start to break down, I will usually choose my Solution EX because the Solution will turn the corner harder.

I gave this ball 9 out of 10 because I would have liked to see a little weaker coverstock so I could use it on very dry lanes, but most strokers or tweeners will like the reaction this ball gives on dry lanes.
Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: rotofan775 on February 24, 2006, 02:42:16 AM
well, ive had this ball for about a week and a half now, and i think its time for a good solid review. here goes:

Desert Heat
15 lbs, 2 oz, 3 1/4 TW, 3 in pin out.

ball layed out stacked leverage, pin next to rf, cg stacked below. ive used this ball in about 4 different houses, and had success in all. first house had moderate to heavier carrydown, so i had to move way right and fluff the ball. didnt like the reaction i was getting due to the ball not coming off my hand right. fixed that, threw it at another house, 3 games, shot 640. this house typically uses a lighter oil pattern, so it was pretty easy to figure out. ended up shooting a 289 at this same house the next week. 3rd house typically uses a 38 ft xmas tree pattern, found a line, it was hard, but it was there, couldnt really hit it consistently due to carrydown issues. 4th house, my league house. dont know the pattern they use, but i was able to pull it out the 1st game, on FRESH oil, move right, and throw it up 5, the ball nudged the dry and came screaming back. 2nd game it got a bit hairy, so i put it away, pulled it out 3rd game and shot 279.

for dry lanes, i give this ball a 10/10! this ball rocks!

ive already recommended one to my pro shop guy for another customer!

it also can be used as a 10 pin ball if you just flatten your hand.

hope this helps some who are looking for a great dry lane ball, for a great price!

rotofan


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Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: cficare068 on March 24, 2006, 01:11:54 PM
Avg Speed(First Ball):15-17 mph
Avg Speed(Second Ball):19-22 mph
Type of Bowler: Tweener
Average: 180
Age: 23
Hand: Right

Ball: Track Desert Heat
Weight: 15LBS
Pin: 3"
Layout:

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Expectations of the ball: Ball for dry lanes


Expectations met: Yes

Lineup: Ball fits between my Freak A Zoid and my Blue Enforcer

Likes: 1) Color
              2) Goes long
              3) Crushes the pocket
              4) Core


Dislikes: 1) Ball likes to snap instead of arch
                 2) With 2 coats of polish on the ball still hooks too much for
                    when the lanes are toast
                 

Heavy oil: Forget it.  Ball skids and never grabs the lanes.  Excellent for picking ten pins
Rating: 3-10

Medium Heavy: Still skids too much to play on this type of condition
Rating: 4-10

Medium: This the ball will actually play quite well on medium lanes if you play straight up.  If you have enough hand you maybe able to play somewhat of a swing shot, however when attempting to do so for me balls dies out and does not crush the pocket
Rating: 6-10

Medium-Dry: In my opinion the best condition for the Desert Heat. Mine will go long and then explode on the backend.
Rating: 10-10

Dry Lanes: Still a great ball to play on dry conditions. Ball still hooks too much in the backend for me to consider it a true dry lane ball.  Usually have to play a swing shot on this condition
Rating: 8-10

Overall Overall I think that the Desert Heat is a great ball. I think that every bowler should have one in there bag.  

Overall Rating: 9-10
Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: Mark T. Trgovac on April 16, 2006, 01:15:45 AM
Layout - PIN 4 1/2" above ring finger - CG 4 1/2""( all from PAP)

Surface - box with 3 coats of delayed reation.

Reaction
Wow this ball just skids on any oil. Truly a dry lane ball. The reaction of it is that of somthing you would see from the "GOLDEN AGE OF BOWLING" when earl anthony, dick webber, and mark roth where the kings of the lanes. This ball skids down to about 44 feet and really arcs hard into the poket. It is close to a snap reaction but it is more tame. Not a violent one. Rating 10

Readabily
This ball is the ball that is at the other end of the spectrum when you think about readability. It isnt the ball that will hook of the lane to the left. This is the ball that will skid into the 10 pin if you try to read the lanes with it. Not the benchmark ball int he bag, but it does what it was made to do. That would be skid on dry. I would normaly give it a 9 for this but this is not what it was made for. Rating 10

Versatility
This ball can be versital if it is in the right hands. I can really put the revs on so if there is a nice really dry walled shot out there I could rev it through the oil out to about 4-6 and have it snap back hard at 52 feet. This isnt what it was made for, but like I said in the right hands it can be used like this. I didnt buy it for this but I can still do it. I bought it to played up about 5 adn point in with it and it does that with perfection. Rating 10

Hit
Wow, for the price tag and the lower end perfomace you get from it you would expect it to hit weak. Yet this is a track ball and they packed that great track hit into this ball. I think it hits even better then my Animal. (I CANT BELIVE I JUST SAID THAT.) Anyway this ball hits awsome for its price and perfomance abilitys. Completly not what I expected. Rating 15 (10 for normal great hit 5 for beating my animal in hit ability.)

Overall comments
I love this ball. I just wish I seen more dry shots so I could use it more often. If they made a light load particle version of this ball and made it for light oil not dry lanes I would buy it. This ball is awsome. This is in the rating as one of my fav balls of all time. Rating 10

Overall rating
10 for reaction
10 for readability
10 for versatility
15 for hit
10 for overall comments
Overall rating = would have to be a 12
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Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: The Original Chewmiester on September 16, 2006, 10:16:55 PM
I finally got my hands on this gem just recently, and I wanted to review this great piece from Track.

Track Desert Heat
Weight: 15 lbs. 3 oz.
Pin: 2.5"
Top Weight: 2.75 oz
Layout: 5 1/2" pin under middle finger, no hole
Surface: OOB
Lane Conditions tested: Various

I expected to get a ball could handle the drier lanes I see out there in league nights, and I got what I was looking for. I guess the name Desert Heat really hits the spot with its performance for me.

Reaction shape: Smooth arc......very smooth arc, with a knack for coming back strong on drier lanes out there. The layout and surface on my Desert Heat gives me a nice, even, consistent reaction each time I throw it. I don't have to worry about skid/flippy or any unpredictability with this ball.

Likes: Any condition that has a good bit of dry boards to it. I have noticed that when conditions really dry out, I can play my A game from 25-12 and have very good success with it. I usually notice the outside angle to the pocket(up the first arrow or around 8 or so) is where it shines on most league shots I see.

Dislikes: The Desert Heat hates carrydown, and lots of oil. I know Track made this ball specifically for drier conditions and sport shots of short length, and this ball will skate if it sniffs too much conditioner. At times, I have seen this ball skid 45 ft. downlane and make its turn too late and flat out flag the headpin b/c I played where there was not enough dry to help it recover.

Hit: Like all Track balls, the hit with this ball is flat out amazing. The unique thing is, most dry lane balls have much weaker cores than this one. When I play the extreme outside angles, the sound is one of a kind. It flat out turns the pins to shrapnel and that is saying something for a dry lane ball. Grade: A+

Versitality: The Desert Heat is not very versital at all for me and I have to delegate it to late game duty. This ball is really not meant to be a 3 game league ball unless the lanes have light volumes of oil or have a short length of oil. Higher rev players might find more versitiality out of it than strokers like me. Grade: D

Overall Grade: A+ (The color of the Desert Heat adds bonus points b/c it is really sweet looking..... )

This ball fits a niche in my bag that really needed to be filled. Track really went all out to make a ball that can be used when conditions dry out, and they suceeded with the Desert Heat. It's simply too bad that they discontinued it. If you can find one, get one, b/c gems like this are rare. Great work from Del Warren and the boys at Track once again!

God Bless You All and Thanks for reading this review......
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Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: rotofan775 on March 02, 2007, 10:28:51 PM
well, finally after a year and a half of having this ball, i got it redrilled to go longer with a more controllable hook down lane. this ball is MAGIC! absolutely love the new drill. its drilled pin above the MF(im RH)and the cg in the middle of my grip. ball gets great length and has a nice little hook on it. works great in the track area and on dry lanes. i would absolutely recommend this ball to anyone looking to tame dried heads and backends. this ball is another winner from track.

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Title: Re: Desert Heat
Post by: korkey299 on March 22, 2007, 10:20:41 AM
I have had a chance to bowl more games with this ball and one thing i have to say is i love this ball, it lets me play st8 when i want to.  i just used this ball last night after 2 leagues got done and i shot 246, 249, 190, 214 i was tryin to get done fast cuz i just got off of work and wanted to get home. this ball is not a violent reaction and its a nice arc that hits the pins hard, i've had more messengers with this ball than any of my others.  True this ball is for light oil because of the low flare but if you can get enough revs on the ball u can play str8 and still get good scores. i had a 644 on saturday with this ball during league fresh oil and a 658 later that day on another league on wood lanes.  i'm very happy i got this ball and i hope it'll last a while. you can't use it on heavy oil lanes though which i'm sure you can figure out. i have used it on a 40 foot pattern where i work and still gotten a good reaction with it. 10 out of 10 for me
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Age: 17
Average: 198
High Score: 299 ringing 10
High Series: 723 (223, 299, 201<-shaking to death)
Current arsenal:
The One: heavy oil
Animal Untamed: medium-heavy oil
Equation: medium oil
Intense Inferno(polished): dry lanes