Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
Drill Patterns
Magic 8
Heat Blast Specs
Hook Rating 28-22
Length 6.5
Backend 7.5
Core Technology Tri-core with bottom flip block
Core Power N/A
RG 2.50
Differential 0.050
Determinator Spin Time N/A
Flare Potential 6
Coverstock Power Plus Reactive
Friction Rating N/A
Finish Compound polish
Polish Magic Shine
Reaction Shape Strong Arc
Lane Condition Medium
Post by: K_Korner on January 29, 2006, 10:01:02 AM
Those of you that know me, MED-HIGH Speed, 45 deg. tilt, stroker, always play the dirt one way or another. Yesterday it was 12 to 5 hitting 5 about 35' and it worked. Tried 15 to 5-7 and couldn't get it around the corner. 15 to 10 forget it, 3-6 pocket all day. Then tried 10-10 (straight up 2nd arrow) and tickled the head pin, but no action.
The ball definitely needs dry boards and shorter oil patterns.
Overall B+
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Post by: jjl800 on February 20, 2006, 12:06:44 PM
This ball needs to be used on drier lanes or short oil to give the ball a chance.
Rolled 289 on wood lanes 36ft oil in league on 2-17 in game 3 (first time out with this ball). Was releasing ball at 25, out to 10-12, late break point and hitting hard. Attempted to roll this ball in tournament over the weekend and could not get a good reaction in the heavier and longer oil. I tried to swing it with no results, I tried straight up 8 and was finding the pocket but the ball was not hitting hard and would not carry. If you are looking for a ball that will perform on dry and/or short oil this is a good choice. This ball is a great additionto my bag with my other equipment (Paradigm, The One, and a spare ball).
Post by: BowlPro on March 01, 2006, 01:03:09 AM
The New Heat Blast in simple terms is the best ball going for medium oil and typical league play lane conditions. The new core design lowers the RG's for a early mid-lane grab and then TON'S of back-end! The coverstock is the old "Power Plus Reactive" that we first saw on the Track Rev-Master. (without the Mica) The coverstock on the Heat Blast is very versatile and easy to adjust using Abralon Pads and Track Magic finishing products.
We have already put several of theses balls on the lanes and we have noticed that if you get a ball with "Low Top Wt." (Under 3oz), This ball will want to go really early and ROLL, ROLL, ROLL! If the Top Weight is 3+oz. or more, the ball pushes down the lane much better and explodes on the backend with more power and authority at the break point.
I have already drilled three of these balls for myself and have personally experienced the difference that the "Top Wt." can have on this balls personality. We suggest you keep this in mind when picking a Heat Blast for yourself. We have also learned that a simple label leverage drilling provides more than enought ball reaction for just about any style of bowler.
This ball is strong and does not need alot of help.
Please keep in mind that the strong your release is the tamer you will want to keep the drilling. The Heat Blast is our current ball of choice for league play and we highly recommend this ball to all bowlers.
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Post by: SteveAustin2808 on March 09, 2006, 04:19:01 PM
Weight: 15#
Pin: 3"
Top Weight: 3.25 oz
Layout:
60 X 4 1/2 X 40 Pin at 1 o'clock. No Weight Hole needed.
First Impressions:
In the beginning, this ball had about 55 feet of length and 5 feet of backend. This ball would NOT move at all. Had to move my feet about 5 boards right in order to find the pocket on a consistent basis.
Conditions:
Heavy Oil -- Unless you like watching a ball go 60 feet straight then I would suggest you hold off until the heads are medium fried because on a fresh shot even with fresh backends this ball has no pop what-so-ever!
Heavy Medium -- Even when the lanes are just at the point of changing this ball still doesn't check up from semi deep angles. I could play this one up the boards though and had decent recovery to the pocket. The only downside as with any other ball played direct is the number of 7 or 10 pins left depending on which hand you throw with.
Medium to Medium Dry (Best Condition): This is the best condition to use the Heat Blast on, it gets wonderful length and has quite a bit of pop on the backends, even when carrydown is present...
Dry to Toast -- The Heat Blast becomes very erratic for me on the dry to the point where if I tug, the ball goes high, if I put it out too far, it doesn't recover very well...
Reaction Shape:
The Heat Blast in my opinion has a very smooth arc to the pocket. It does NOT have the incredible snap like the original Heat or even the Desert Heat. The reaction is smooth yet continuous.
Conclusion:
If you are seeking a smooth arc or lack it from your arsenal, you can't go wrong with purchasing the Heat Blast. The layout we put on it was suppose to be very archy; however, the reaction is still tame for such clean backends and moderate carrydown conditions. I'm alright with it, although it is NOT my favorite. The Heat Blast is considered a true benchmark ball but I would highly recommend the Solution Power Plus EX over the Heat Blast. Finally, the upside of the Heat Blast is that it would suit a beginner bowler perfectly if he/she were looking for something above the Tornado/Scout beginner series!
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Post by: Brian Eger on March 19, 2006, 05:41:03 PM
Pin over ring finger, cg shifted from center of grip.
1/2 ounce finger and tw, 3/4 side.
Ball is a lot stronger than I expected. I would have went with a weaker layout had I known. For my game the ball definitely needs some head oil. On one of our oiler house shots in my area the ball worked great. Was able to move inside and really open the lane up. Tremendous move at the break point with the usual hit from a Track product. I'm sure with weaker layouts this would be a very versatile piece of equipment. For me it's a arsenal ball on heavier conditions or when you need to move left of 3rd arrow.
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Post by: Berries on March 28, 2006, 04:33:32 PM
Tweener with Average rev rate
Patterns used House Pattern and PBA Regional Pattern 1
The Heat Blast is a wonderful benchmark ball. It is a ball that can easily give you a true read on different lane patterns. This ball for me is good on medium to medium to dry lane conditions. With the drill pattern I put on it the ball easily gets down the lane to a smooth and controlled breakpoint. The surface is easily tweaked for your desired reaction but I left mine right out of the box. Overall a good all around ball that can fit into anyone’s bag.
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Post by: Slick300 on March 28, 2006, 11:11:21 PM
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Post by: BuddiesProShopcom - Bill on April 06, 2006, 12:18:45 PM
My positive axis is 4 3/4 up 3/8.
I tested this ball on our house shot and was able to play anywhere on the lane, without much problem. The ball reacted with a midlane arcing reaction. It was stronger than what I expected this ball to be.
I also tested this ball on a 30 foot sport pattern, and I felt that the ball was too strong to be effective on this type of pattern.
Overall, I would say this would be a great ball for bowlers looking for a strong arcing reaction. This ball was easy to read and make adjustments with.
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Post by: Mike Meifert on April 11, 2006, 09:06:23 PM
Used mainly on house patterns so far.
The Heat Blast is a great benchmark ball. It is usually the first ball out of the bag for me. It gives good push through the front and a very controllable arcing motion to the pocket. It also hits very hard like all Track equipment does. It works best on a medium to medium dry pattern. Too much oil and it will squirt on you. Overall a very good ball to give you a predictable reaction.
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Post by: cficare068 on April 17, 2006, 01:04:05 PM
Avg Speed(Second Ball):19-22 mph
Type of Bowler: Tweener
Average: 185
Age: 23
Hand: Right
Ball: Track Heat Blast
Weight: 15LBS
Pin: 2.5"
Top Weight: 21/4
Layout:
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Expectations of the ball: Wanted a medium oil ball that would fill the GAP between my Triton Heat and Delta One. One that is good for medium oil and has a decent amount of backend
Expectations met: Some what
Lineup: Ball fits between my Xception and Triton Heat
Likes: 1) Cool colors
2) Overall reaction
3) Strong finish into the pocket
4) Triton Heats core with a Flip Block
Dislikes: 1) Ball was not as aggressive as I wanted it to be
Heavy oil: Haven't tried this ball on heavy oil, but judging the way that it works on other conditions I would not consider this a good candidate for heavy oil. Ball would skid too much to finish strong
Rating: 3/10
Medium Heavy: Ball can be used on this shot if you are attempting to play straight up the boards. Even though it works there is still better equipment to choose over the heat blast to fill this category. However on this note I did not attempt to adjust the coverstock. Dulling the ball down may actually make this a pretty playable ball for this condition
Rating: 6-10
Medium: (Recommended Condition) In my opinion this is where the Heat Blast starts to shin. Ball get a nice strong arching hook into the pocket and pins don't stand a chance
Rating: 10-10
Medium-Dry: Heat Blast actually is not a bad ball to play on this shot. With the amount of backend this ball gets it actually plays swing shots fairly well.
Rating: 8-10
Dry Lanes: I haven't tried this ball on Dry lanes, however with a couple coats of delayed reaction or protrackion polish this ball maybe useable. Would not recommend it being used on toasted shots though
Rating: 6-10
Overall At first I did not like this ball. But once I figured it out my opinions on this ball did a complete 180. This is a very versital ball. Great backend reaction + Strong Finish = Another great ball from Track
Overall Rating: 9-10
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Post by: tracker4life on May 02, 2006, 10:43:46 PM
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Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on July 05, 2006, 12:42:47 AM
Ball: 4x4 layout pin next to my ring finger....identical layout to my Blue Heat.
I have used the Blast on many different shots. I have not found it UNPLAYABLE on anything yet.
Line: I have played all over the lane with this ball already, and it is awesome from any area I want to play it at. I have to say that the straighter you can play this ball the most you are taking advantage of what it will offer up.
Reaction:
The Heat Blast reads the midlanes very well and is strong on the backend. It is not as strong as a ball like the Artillery in the backend....when the Artillery stats moving too much in the backend the Blast is the perfect ball to switch to. The Blast is a strong arcing ball.
Impact:
It is very strong at the pin deck. It drives through the pocket keeping the pins very low.
Readability:
It is the benchmark ball in Track's line right now. It reads the lanes nicely throughout the pattern. Similiar to how my Slash was, just a bit stronger overall. The factory finish on the Blast keeps it in play longer because it does not roll up too soon. Perfect for reading a pattern.
Overall Comments:
The Heat Blast is the little brother of the Blue Heat. If you liked the Blue Heat but need something not quite as aggressive the Blast is the ball to get. Extremely readable....consistant....and reliable. The Blast is a ball that every bowler should have a use for, SOME may have to adjust the cover depending on their style. It is a very nice addition to the lineup......you will not be disappointed.
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Post by: The Original Chewmiester on August 28, 2006, 10:36:39 PM
Track Heat Blast
Weight: 15 lbs.
Pin: 2"
Layout: 5" pin under the bridge, CG stable in midgrip
Surface: OOB
Lane Conditions: Various
I heard and have seen reviews on the Heat Blast, and for the most part, I heard that it was a smooth, arcing ball. I also heard remarks that this ball was similar to the Slash in length and backend reaction. All of what everyone has said is true....this ball is SMOOTH!
On heavy shots: This ball is not made for the heavier of conditions out there. The core and coverstock combo isn't really conducive to the heavier shot. If I were to play the Blast on this kind of shot, it would have to be direct and up the boards and with a reduction in speed(I already throw it slow as it is....). My grade on this is a C-.
On medium shots: The Blast works well on the mediums and the drier side of mediums. It reads smooth and clean through the heads and has a nice turn to the pocket. By no means does this ball jump or flip strong off the dry, but it is consistently strong in its arc on the backend. This is a great ball for reading the lanes for me, and it gets a strong A+ b/c the Blast is made for this shot.
On Carrydown: This piece works OK on carrydown, but not great. If there is too much carrydown, it will slide for me. If there is moderate to light carrydown, it will cut through it and not slide. For me, it is so-so and really depends on how much is out there on how it will react for me. My grade for this a B-.
On drier conditions: The Blast would have to find some oil for it to work for me. The coverstock is too strong for drier than medium-dry, and is tricky to control if wet/dry happens out there. My grade is a D-.
Compared with my Arsenal Artillery:
The Artillery gives good length next to the Blast, but is almost skid/flip like in reaction for me. The Blast rolls a little sooner and doesn't comeback as strong b/c of the coverstock and layout of the Artillery that I have.
Compared with my Rule Delta 1:
The Delta 1 rolls much earlier and it's backend shape is more stronger arc than the Blast. The solid Goo LS makes a world of difference here, and with the early roll layout I have on it and surface it is at, it is my strongest piece in my bag.
Compared with my Solution PP EX:
My Solution PP EX goes longer(at least 1 ft. longer in the midlane) and flips strongly on the backend compared with the Blast. These two compliment each other well for me, and give me options in terms what to do when the lanes transition.
Overall: The Heat Blast is a fantastic ball for overall smoothness, readability and legendary TRACK hit. For me, it fits in my bag for when conditions start to dry up some, but still have some oil out there. Also, it helps me to see what kind of condition is out on the lanes. I highly recommend this ball to all bowlers who want to try a smooth reacting ball that will give a nice backend reaction with a reasonable price tag. A+ work from the guys and gals at TRACK International!!!
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Post by: louie on July 11, 2007, 02:33:21 PM
3 inch pin
2 0z of starting topweight
Drilled label which is about a 5X5 for me
I tested the ball in 3 houses. All lanes were synthetic with various house shots. Ball was thrown no thumb.
This is a nice ball on a house shot. Very clean through the heads and then makes a very controllable but strong move to the pocket. On the longer patterns I played a nice 15 to 7 swing shot. On the shorter house patterns I played deeper. More of a 17 to 10 to keep it in the oil longer. On all the house shots I had a ton of area and excellent carry. The key was to exit the oil in the center about 2/3 of the way down the lane. Then boom 10 in the pit. The high carry % helps build confidence. Mistakes generaly left a single pin and not a big split. I find many balls to be jumpy. Too much reaction too late = splits for me. The even nature of the Heat Blast along with good carry is very refreshing. The cover is also very easy to adjust to various surfaces. Don't be afraid to dull it down for more or earlier hook or poish it up to a high gloss if its a little early. Very nice ball from the old track company.
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Post by: rontjx on August 22, 2007, 05:04:04 AM
This was my first high performance ball. It is most suitable on heavy and mid condition oiling but a lot of adjustments is needed during dry lane conditions.
I recommend this ball for strokers and tweeners. With a high ball ref and axis, I can say this ball really carries all the pins. This is all I can comment on Heat Blast but naturally it all depends on your length, shape and strength.
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White Dot Spare Ball 9pounds