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Title: Paradox
Post by: BallReviews-scodaddy21 on July 10, 2015, 11:46:47 AM: Description: The Track Paradox is aggressive in the front part of the lane, the mid-lane, and the backend on heavy oil conditions making this bowling ball a truly unexplainable paradox. This ball uses the i-Core 2.0 to create a big flare potential and the QR-9 Hybrid coverstock helps create major pin action by responding to lane friction quickly.

Features:

- Color: Blue/Blue Pearl/Light Blue (Colors may vary from picture shown)
- Reaction: Strong Continuous Hook
- Coverstock: QR-9 Hybrid
- Factory Finish: 500/2000 Abralon
- Core: i-Core 2.0 (Dual Density)
- Recommended Lane Conditions: Heavy Oil
- RG: 2.48 (15# ball)
- Diff: .057 (15# ball)
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: ronaldhjr on July 15, 2015, 02:05:39 PM: Length:40ft

Volume:20-25mL

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):USBC white pattern on Brunswick Anvilane

I kept the Paradox at box surface and standing 18 and looking at 10 at the arrows the Paradox was to much overall roll and hook from this target area and standing point. I moved 10-12 boards left and looked at 15 at the arrows allowing the Paradox to get to 10 down the lane. The overall strength of the ball roll mixed with the amount of hook potential the Paradox stands out to me as that ball when you want to see the ball hook. The good of the Paradox is being able to play in a zone no other bowler has and or having that strong ball roll playing straighter the Paradox has that ability. I have not seen a high performance ball like this one in a while.
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: Plowboy300 on July 24, 2015, 11:20:54 AM: BOWLER INFO

PAP/Track: 5 1/8â€ x 1â€ up
Axis Rotation: 25 degrees
Axis Tilt: 12 degrees
Rev Rate: 425
Ball Speed: 15-17 mph

LANE CONDITION

Lane Patterns Used: 41' House Shot, 39â€™ PBA Chameleon Pattern, USBC Nationals Team Pattern

BALL LAYOUT: 65 x 5 Â¼ x 40

COMMENTS

The new Track Paradox has a â€œSpecialâ€ ball motion that has not been seen in the Track line. I was skeptical about the hype that I heard about this ball when introduced, so I had to try it out to believe it. I saw this ball rolling great in all three parts of the lane (very clean in the front, strong mid-lane roll, AND back end motion continuation)â€¦ which is rare to see all 3 motions with the same ball. I am impressed with the ball motion that I saw when other style of bowlers throwing my ball after league and they like the ball motion they saw too. I drilled up a Red Legend Solid (pin down), and the Paradox for me is about 3-4 boards stronger overall at the same surface prep of 2000 Abralon which is scary good feeling.

Dislikes: For me, this ball is STRONG, so using this on medium or lighter patterns was way too much ball for what I bowl on in my area. This ball needs oil to really excel on the lanes. I would recommend this ball for the medium heavier â€“ heavy lane patterns.

During the Bowl Expo in Las Vegas, the Paradox impressed a lot of pro shop owners with the ball motion they saw on the lane. I think the Paradox will be a ball if you need a strong rolling ball in your arsenal to battle the heavier lane patterns that you may see on the house shot to tournament patterns. I think you will be impressed with the ball motion the Paradox has which is definitely different to the other Track balls. This ball has a great motion that does not stop rolling thru out the lane & really continues through the pin deck!

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
http://i678.photobucket.com/albums/vv150/Plowboy300/Paradox%20-%2065%20x%20514%20x%2040_zps2pkgifvt.jpg
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: JohnRubeoJr on July 30, 2015, 10:36:11 AM: Ive taken a bit to post this review because i wanted to bowl on a variety of patterns so I could write a good review of this ball. Ive now bowled on many varieties of house shots, longer, shorter and broken down, and a few sports shots. In my opinion this ball is a must have for patterns that have more volume. The ball was relatively clean thru the fronts and picked up a strong roll in the mid lane and continued to make that move in the back part of the lane. The great thing about this ball was the way it went thru the pins on all of these shots. The hitting power was second to none.

I will say this though you won't get the full appreciation of this ball if you try and use it on shorter patterns or where the volume just isn't enough. This ball is made to make the higher volume patterns playable and the ball does just that. I think for tournament bowlers this is a ball that you just have to put in your bag for getting out of he box in tournaments when the volume is there.

To sum it up this is a ball that I have in my arsenal at all tournaments because of the pure hitting power and the ball motion which is very strong. GRAB THIS BALL IN YOUR ARSENAL.

JOHN RUBEO JR
TRACK STAFF
TURBO STAFF
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: Master Eric on July 30, 2015, 05:15:42 PM: LANE CONDITION

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Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: Dave81644 on August 16, 2015, 06:59:12 PM: Let me 1st say that I most likely wouldn't consider buying pieces like this as they just look way to strong on paper for me.
Maybe the numbers don't tell the whole story anymore, it's just how I learned what to expect from equipment by looking at the numbers and factory surfaces.

The Paradox was the most surprising to me, I just figured that I would throw a few shots, put it away and wonder where I would ever find enough oil to use it.

1st - THS, 40', Ice oil and guessing about 24ul or so
This ball just recovers from just about anywhere on this shot unless I missed out to far down the lane, I have been waiting to try Track again and this is it. I would add a little polish if I were to use this on THS shot regularly
Its early rolling, very continuous, and smashes the pocket, eye opening for me with such a strong piece
On the long pattern is where I like this piece the most, fresh 47' and I'm turning the corner off the end of the pattern from shot #1, as long as I'm slower and accurate, it kicks the corners out like nothing
The light mixers are mostly strikes, an occasional 10 pin, don't think I left any 7 pins which is good for my side.
On the medium pattern, the ball changed direction a bit to quick for me, A surface change would be required to make this ball more playable on this pattern for me.

Get this ball, you won't regret it
This is a "ball of the year" candidate IMO

Dave800
Not a staffer
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: Joe Somd on August 26, 2015, 12:44:24 AM: size=14pt]BALL SPECS[/size]

Pin Length:4
Ball Weight: 15lb
DRILL PATTERN
Layout: Pin over ring - Kicked CG at about 5pm
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate:400
Ball Speed: 16-17 mph
PAP/Track: 5 1/4 over and 1/4 up
SURFACE PREP

Finish: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Box Finish
LANE CONDITION
Length: 40ft
Volume: 50 UL
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
BALL REACTION

On a scale of 1-10 ( 1=Low, 10 = High )
Length: 6
Back End: 7
Overall Hook: 8.5
Midlane Read: 6
Breakpoint Shape: Aggressive / Strong roll

COMMENTS
Likes: My first Track ball in a long time. You want to talk about a ball that has an "IT" factor......this is it! I don't ever recall having a ball that was aggressive on the front part of the lane, the middle part of the lane AND the back end part of the lane AND still maintain an aggressive motion on and thru the pin deck. The carry is unbelievable. Such a strong ball on all aspects of the lane. It is very versatile and allows for multiple angles. I can see myself having this ball around for a very long time! It is the perfect compliment to my Hammer Red Legend Solid as it is a little longer and still strong in the back portion of the lane allowing me to stay very versatile either through league or through a tournament going through transition.

Dislikes: The Paradox is not very found of light oil patterns but with my speed I don't find that as much a problem as some. Overall all, I am very pleased with this and the direction Track is going!

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: Trackbowlr on August 31, 2015, 11:03:34 AM: Ball:       Paradox
Layout:    65 x 5 x 40 â€“ Pin above bridge
Surface:    Box

Bowler specs

Rev Rate:   370 RPM
Ball Speed:   15 MPH
Pap:      5-3/8 â€“ 1-1/8 UP

Comments
I drilled the Paradox pin up and left it at box finish and plan on using this ball as the first ball out of the bag on the fresh. When there is enough oil the Paradox is outstanding. No matter how deep I get the carry is great even with the dull surface. This is a special piece and a must for every ones bag.

Thank you Track

Dan Paul
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: tommyboy74 on September 13, 2015, 08:18:32 PM: LANE CONDITION

Length: 43 ft on AMF HPL, 43ft on Pro Anvilane

Volume: Heavy

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS

Layout: 3-1/2 x 5 x 3

COMMENTS

Likes: Unique ball motion, continuation, carry, does not quit in oil

Dislikes: None

For anyone that has read my reviews in the past, you know that I haven't bought a new ball from EBI in a long time. In fact, the only ball that I really liked recently from Track was the 505T. Well, I can now safely say the Paradox is the best ball EBI has introduced in a very long time. It's also one that I've really grown to like for heavier volume and long patterns over the past couple of weeks.

The Paradox name suits this ball well. I have not seen the unique ball motion it offers with any other brand on heavy oil. This ball is clean in front, reads the mids well and also offers a lot of continuation in the back. That is a huge advantage. Usually most heavy oil balls tend to be in more of a heavy roll in back and thus can die out or start leaving flat 10's, flat 8-10's, etc.

Using the same layout on my Defiant for the Paradox with the exception of not swinging out the mass bias as much, I found a very versatile ball to accomodate my higher speed and rev rate. On a heavy 43' house pattern with a HPL surface, I found that I was playing much deeper than I was used to. Normally I like to play straighter angles through the front or can get in around 3rd arrow and swing it a bit depending on how the back is reacting. The Paradox allowed me to go deeper- 4th arrow and a little further left. It loves oil and I had to get deeper so it would not over react. That opened up some new options and I appreciate it.

On a brand new Pro Anvilane surface that also uses a heavy 43' pattern, I did square up a little more due to having a little less friction in back. However, I could play straighter or move in as needed with no problems at all. The Paradox easily continues in back and doesn't hit like a marshmallow.

An interesting thing I noticed earlier today during a practice session on Pro Anvilane is that on a shot, the Paradox continued too much in back. I have not left a stone 4-7-9 split in the past. I did convert it but it left me speechless in the sense that I had never seen that much continuation before.

The Paradox has a great cover/core match. It's hybrid cover works very well on heavy oil and it offers a great option to the traditional solid covers you see. At the same time, the I-Core 2.0 is driller friendly and does a great job with retaining energy and keeping pins low. It didn't matter if I hit light or was solid 1-3 on a shot. The Paradox hits hard and provides excellent carry.

I will warn you about using this ball on short patterns and short volume. The Paradox is not really meant for that. You absolutely want medium-heavy to heavy oil to really get the benefit of having this in your arsenal.

I see the Paradox being an asset for those who have a speed dominant game. The box finish will work very well and give versatility to open up angles. For those with an average speed/rev rate, you absolutely will be able to open up angles and play parts of the lane that you normally would not or couldn't before. Slower speed or high rev players may need to add polish or add a weight hole to reduce flare. In either case, I can see this replacing my Defiant. I may also potentially buy a second Paradox to have with a different layout.

Anyone following the PWBA tour this summer knows that most of the wins have been with this ball. Quite simply, if you bowl in tournaments or heavier sport patterns, this is a great ball to have in the bag. If you have a heavier THS and want to have an option to play deeper, this is also a great choice. The Paradox is easily the best ball that EBI as a whole has produced in many years. I also think it's the best from Track since the 505T.

I'm glad I bought one. Now it's time for you to buy your Paradox.
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: lefteybowler827 on September 17, 2015, 02:08:04 PM: Layout:
70x4x40..
I did this layout being left handed so the ball would get longer down the lane before reving up.. It does that. However, the ball itself is still soo stronger that it nevers burns the energy up and goes those the pins solid and keeps the low!

LANE CONDITION

Lane Patterns Used: 42.5' House Shot

COMMENTS

The new Track Paradox has a â€œSpecialâ€ ball motion that has not been seen in the Track line.

WOW.. What a great new ball from track. This balls let me get Right. A lefty getting right is kinda rare... This ball gets through the lanes. and still have soo much energy to come off the spot and go through the pins!
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: shaggy300 on September 17, 2015, 07:17:51 PM: LANE CONDITION

Length:41

Volume:

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):house

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PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

The paradox is truly amazing!! I was able to move inside and play away from everyone else in the track area. The paradox has great mid lane read with a strong continues drive at the break point. Everyone should have a paradox who is looking for a strong ball that doesn't over react and has amazing hitting power!

Andy Featherstone
Track adviser staff
turbo staff
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: coyotebowler on September 17, 2015, 11:30:04 PM: LANE CONDITION

Length:39 Foot

Volume: Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS, Pam Buckner Open

I have posted a comparison video on youtube. Please click on the link at the bottom of my review.

COMMENTS

Likes: BALL OF THE YEAR!!! There is nothing like this ball. The Paradox is the only ball I have ever used that just keeps going. It starts up early, rolls through the midlane, and keeps going through the pins. I drilled my first Paradox with the pin above the fingers at 12 o'clock with no extra hole and an out of the box finish. I have never had a ball with surface that threw pins around like the Paradox does. It needs some oil if you keep the factory surface, that much is for sure. If you change the surface and add a little shine, it makes it a little easier to get it downlane but doesn't sacrifice any overall hook on a THS. The shape of this ball is beautiful and deadly.

The second Paradox is laid out much stronger for the way I roll the ball. I drilled the ball with the pin in the ring finger and the CG bumped to the right and an extra hole on my PAP. The result for me is a strong, smooth, continuous reaction that needs oil in the fronts. The Pam Buckner Open was the testing ground for this layout. Heavy, long, and flat. The PBO is a speed sensitive pattern that is unforgiving. The Paradox rolled through the oil stronger and with more control than I could ever imagine. The only limits with this ball was with me as the operator. Everyone needs one of these balls.

Take a look at my comparison video by clicking the link below.

Dislikes: Out of the box it could be a little too much ball on a THS. Let's be honest, that is not a dislike in any way.

Jason Taylor

Track Staffer
Ball Driller
USA Certified Coach

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIt4PilI0n4
Title: Re: Paradox
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I feel funny saying this since I've been a Columbia staff member for so long, but this will be the first ball that comes out of my bag every night. This ball is very predictable through all three areas of the lane. The way the Paradox rolls up in the mid lane I would think it would slow down by the time it got to the pins, but to my surprise it goes through the pins even harder than the mid lane and hits like a truck. I did have to put some polish on this ball due to my lack of ball speed. We have six or seven guys throwing this ball in league and the amazing thing is it looks good for everybody from the stroker to the cranker. This should be "ball of the year"!
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: lancerkey on September 20, 2015, 08:57:38 PM: LANE CONDITION

Length: 5

Volume: hEAVY

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): bOTH

COMMENTS

Likes:
The Paradox is definitely deserving of its name. This ball is strong in the front, mid, and back part of the lane. It has the most overall hook of any ball that I have ever thrown. The only ball that I remember rolling like this ball was the original Track Freak. In case you haven't been watching lately, this ball has won more titles than any other ball this summer. I think everyone needs at least one of these in their bag.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9tvbeXZA14

Dislikes:

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: Mark T. Trgovac on September 21, 2015, 07:36:10 PM: I have 3 of these.
Paradox #1
Layout 65Â°x 3 5/8"x75Â° weight hole 1" inside and down my VAL. Surface 1000

For me this is the strongest ball I have ever used. It picks up early, reads the midlanes so well and continues harder on the backend and thru the pins like no other. I put my strongest layout on this for a reason and it was a success. I have so much confidence when using this ball that I often wait to long before I put it down. That in itself is a fault on me because I dont want to use anything els.

Paradox #2 layout is 65Â°x 4 1/2"x45Â° weight hole is on my VAL and 1" past my VAL. Surface 4000 cross hatched on a high speed spinner.

This is my long and controlled Paradox. This is the one I would use when I want to get in with but still control the break point. It is clean in the heads, with a small midlane read and smoother controlled motion on the backend. It is great for game 2 and 3 on a THS.

Paradox #3, Layout 0Â°x3"x0Â°, 1 1/4" weight hole 3 5/8" deep at the intersection of my Midline and VAL, Surface 4000 cross hatched on a high speed spinner.

This is my controlled Paradox. It is great to start right with and just control the lane. On sport patterns or THS, when they get goofy and I just want a ball to roll and not get to crazy, this is the ball. Play in the track arwa and just control the lane, picks up in the heads, and just rolls from the midlane on. Has some finish but nothing crazy. Pure CONTROL.
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: Billy Ray on September 22, 2015, 02:49:21 PM: LANE CONDITION

Length:Various

Volume: Med to high

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS, Sport and Challenge patterns

Stats: 55 x 4 1/2 x 65 (pin in middle finger)
450 Rev Rate/16 Mph
PAP: 4 3/16 right by 1" up

COMMENTS

Likes: The Paradox gets through the fronts for me very clean in its OOB state but allows me to play various angles and zones on the lanes. I usually do not have a great deal of success with medium to high MB balls but this ball has definitely changed my mind. The cover matches up to most med-high volume patterns and for my rev rate and ball speed (450/16Mph) allows me to play in portions of the lane where I would have to trick it up some to get a ball of this strength to work well. I cannot say enough positive things about how good this ball really is for me. I've been critical of many of the higher MB balls in the past that they would not match up for me for very long whether it was league or tournament conditions. The Paradox has shown me how good it is for my game. I am looking forward to drilling another one and shining it for a little more length and pop down lane.

Dislikes: IF anything this ball needs some sort of head oil to get down the lane, other than that this ball has the IT factor me and will always be in my bag.

Billy Ray
Professional Ball Driller
Owner Rays Pro Shop
Track Staff
Turbo Staff

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: verng90 on September 24, 2015, 11:37:44 AM: LANE CONDITION

Length:42ft and 40ft flat

Volume:medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS and Bear pattern

COMMENTS

Likes:This ball will be of the year! This the most versatile high end ball i have ever thrown. The continuation is unreal. Everyone deserves to have one of these in their bag. I have polished a couple of them for customers and it rolls great that way to so don't be afraid to adjust the coverstock.

Dislikes:none

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Track Amateur staffer
McCorvey's Bowling World #26
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: StefanieN on September 25, 2015, 11:52:45 AM: This ball should be called the Para-WOW.
:-* :-*

Truly was a savior for me this past summer during the ladies tour as I used it on multiple different conditions. SUPER versatile!

44â€™ London
Used my High Pin Paradox with 500 on fresh. Playing around 13 at the arrows keeping it pretty tight. Lower pin up Paradox was a good transition ball.
This ball allowed me to keep my angles closed down and control the pocket. It was a heavier pattern so the surface at 500 allowed the ball to read the lanes and still conserve some energy.
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40â€™ Athens
High Pin Paradox with 1000 on the fresh playing straight around 5-7 at the arrows. A few feet shorter so I could use the same Paradox as London but move my angles from the pocket a little bit. The cover/core combination gave me the confidence that this ball would go through the pins and carry!
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35â€™ flat pattern
Gutter didnâ€™t play all that great so I had to play closer to the track area. We drilled a pin axis Paradox that gave me some room for error so to speak - the tamer pin did just that - it tamed the backend reaction down with it being such a short pattern. But since the ball is strong overall it was still able to go through the pins!

Absolutely LOVE this ball!!!

Stefanie Johnson
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: qball on October 23, 2015, 02:39:28 PM: BOWLER SPECS
BALL WEIGHT: 14#
REV RATE: 435
BALL SPEED: 17.5
DUAL ANGLE LAYOUT: 75 x 5 3/8 x 30
PATTERN: 45â€™
PATTERN TYPE: SPORT
BALL SURFACE: FACTORY
COMMENTS:
LIKES: MOST VERSISTAL BALL, GREAT SHELF APPEAL.
DISLIKES: NONE!
OVERVIEW:
PARADOX USES A MODIFIED VERSION OF THE â€œIâ€ CORE. THE MODIFICATIONS PROVIDED A LOWER RG AND INCREASED FLARE POTENTIAL. PARADOX IS A BALL THAT HAD A LOT OF HYPE ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND I WILL TELL YOU IT MET EVERY PART. THIS BALL IS YOUR ONE, TWO AND THREE PUNCH BALL. THIS BALL HAS PLENTY OF CONTINUATION DOWN LANE AND THRU THE PINS NOT SURE THAT IF QUITS IN THE BALL RETURN. THIS BALL IS EASY TO READ AND IS VERY FORGIVING AT THE BREAK POINT. THIS IS A MUST FOR A ANY BOWLER TO HAVE IN THEIR BAG.
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: Hammergirl330 on October 23, 2015, 05:55:38 PM: BOWLER SPECS
BALL WEIGHT: 15#
REV RATE: 276
BALL SPEED: 16
DUAL ANGLE LAYOUT: 60 X 4 Â½ X 35
PATTERN: 42FT
PATTERN TYPE: T.H.S
BALL SURFACE: FACTORY
COMMENTS:
LIKES: HOW MUCH HOOK THIS BALL HAS. THE COLOR.

DISLIKES: NONE
OVERVIEW:
WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT THIS BALL THAT HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN SAID! IT IS A MUST HAVE FOR ANYONE WHO IS NEED OF A VERY STRONG CONTINUOUS BALL FOR LONGER OIL PATTERS OR FOR ME, ANY TYPICAL HOUSE SHOT WITH A LITTLE MORE OIL. THIS BALL IS HANDS DOWN THE BEST BALL FOR THIS YEAR!
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: loose5682 on November 19, 2015, 02:52:15 PM: Ball Review â€“ Track Paradox

**Note â€“ I have not had the chance to work an EBI Demo Day with the Bowler I.D. Software so I do not know my bowler stats, all descriptions of my game will be based on general observations

I would describe myself as having average ball speed (roughly 15 MPH, sometimes a touch lower) with a slightly above average rev rate, I am very up the back of the ball but working on being able to get my hand around the ball easier and more effortlessly. I do prefer to hook the ball and am very comfortable getting in deep, however I can play straight too if the lanes call for it.

The Paradox from Track is one of those special releases that just has that it feeling to it, similar to the Black Widow, HyRoad, Inferno, etc. from year's past. Often times when I like the motion of a ball I'll drill a second one as a compliment so I can attack a greater range of lane conditions with that similar motion.

The first Paradox I drilled was pin under Middle Finger with the MB two inches right of my center line, with a low weighthole and kept at box finish. This layout and surface combination gives me all the hook I need on fresh house patterns and longer challenge patterns, but with the relatively weaker pin placement I know that I can't move too far left or else the ball will use up too much energy getting back to the pocket.

The second Paradox I drill was pin over and a touch right of Ring Finger with the MB two inches right of my center line, no weighthole, and was initially thrown at box finish but then later hit with 800 and polished with Powerhouse Factory Finish. While this ball was at box finish (500-2000 abralon) I saw a slightly cleaner motion through the fronts compared to the first Paradox with more energy retention for the backend, this allowed me to move my feet in a little more and open up my angles for when the first Paradox started to burn up. After hitting the surface with 800 and Factory Finish I saw even more push through the fronts but because of the stronger base grit and coverstock (800 compared to most balls being 2000 or 4000 grit underneath the polish) there was still enough grab in the midlane to prevent the ball from squirting downlane. This is a motion that I can use on fresher medium length and volume patterns, as well as some longer patterns on beaten up surfaces, as well as when the lanes start to transition and I can open up my angles considerably. (I will be trying a third surface on this Paradox, I will hit the ball with 2000 and Factory Finish polish, but then will use a fresh 4000 grit pad to burn some of the polish off, this should allow me to maintain some of the push from the polish but using 2000 as the base grit instead of 800 will prevent the ball from reading the midlane TOO much without sacrificing too much backend...also, this will prevent some potential overlap from when I drill my Black Widow Limited)

In conclusion, I cannot praise the power and versatility of this ball enough, whether pin up or pin down, sanded or polished, this ball gives strong predictable motion on a wide variety of lane conditions to a wide variety of styles. Young and old, fast and slow, higher and lower rev rates, all can find a spot in their bag for this beast. With unexplainable hook and power on the heaviest of oil patterns, this ball truly is a must have.

Thank you!
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: avabob on November 20, 2015, 11:31:54 AM: LANE CONDITION

Length:

Volume:

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS, Chameleon, modified THS

COMMENTS

Likes: I delayed my review on this ball until I have about 6 weeks of experience with it on multiple conditions. I first used it in box condition on a chameleon pattern with great results the first set. However on two subsequent outings it seemed to lose its look a bit to the point my older Black Widow out performed it. I also tried it on a couple of different house shots and carry was terrible. Finally I took it to 4000 and added some polish. This really brought the positives in this ball out for me. I first used it on an old anvil lane house shot and my carry was very good when I moved inside quickly. Then used it on a modified house shot ( extra load or two from 2 to 2 ). OB outside 8 board, but still plenty in the middle, made it play like an old inside track shot. Carry was great again. With the new surface condition, I was still my strongest finishing ball inside, and faced up much better than my Black Widow Legend that I had been relying on for many inside patterns.

Dislikes: Not good for me in box condition on any pattern I encountered. Part of problem is probably my lower speed, low RPM stroker style.

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: hiflush on November 23, 2015, 01:46:50 PM: Review:
This ball is quite strong and provides extra continuous motion thru the pins. For me, it works best on fresh where control is typically needed on higher volumes of oil. I have two drilled up, pin down and pin up. The pin up provides more kick in the back end versus the pin down. I would say the pin up has about 2-3 more boards of hook. It gets down the lane easier of the two drillings but turns harder. For league it's my go to ball. The pin down is optimal on patterns where you don't want to feed it to the outside. A great choice for sport patterns where the angles need to be straighter. Both ball are out of box finish. I hit them with a 2000 pad on occasion to keep the surface fresh.
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: RCKYURWLD on November 24, 2015, 01:15:26 AM: LANE CONDITION

Wanted 2 w/the same motion down lane. Drilled a pin up and a pin down version. Pin up drilled 50 x 5-1/4 x 35 Pin down is 50 x 5 x 70. The ball is everything they say it is. I polished the pin down from box finish with magic shine. It made the ball playable and I still had the same motion and hitting power. The surface is 100% tweakable. This s the best dull ball I have ever thrown. I was amazed at how clean it is upfront.

COMMENTS

Likes: Everything

Dislikes:Nothing

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: damron801 on December 15, 2015, 02:45:10 PM: I tried the Paradox at a Demo day a few days ago on a THS.
I have a rev rate slightly under 400 with minimal axis tilt and rotation and consider myself a power/tweener.

Length:40 ft

Volume:24ml

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
The demo balls are all drilled with the pin up above the bridge and the Mass bias straight under the thumb to accommodate left or Rt handed bowlers.
This is the hardest hitting ball I've ever thrown. I threw 12 different balls from 4 different companies. Track, Columbia, Hammer and Ebonite. The Paradox hit the hardest of them all. It had a loud "crunch" when it hit the pins and they all went straight back. The ball finished between the 8 and 9 pins consistently. I did leave a few stone 9 pins from this balls raw power.
You must keep the Paradox in the oil. It wasn't a bank it off the gutter type of ball. It's a keep it in the oil and feed it into the dry a little and watch it destroy pins.
The OOB finish is very strong so in most cases I would think tuning the surface will be a must. Most House conditions don't have enough oil to contain this beast for more than a game unless you have a lot of ball speed. And at 17.5 -18 mph I don't throw it slow.
I threw it next to the Columbia Swerve and they are very different in how they hit. The Swerve has more pins dancing around the pin deck while the Paradox just deposits them into the pit extremely fast. Not sure how else to describe it. after throwing 8 crushing strikes in a row with this ball there were about 10 people behind me with their mouths open waiting for me to give it up so they can try it. It takes a lot to impress me and this ball did it. It's a game changer on heavier conditions.

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Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: P_Ray300 on January 11, 2016, 10:59:15 AM: LANE CONDITION

Length:40-46ft

Volume: Heavy to Extremely Heavy

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):Sport

COMMENTS

Likes:This ball gives me versatility on heavier volumes that I have not had with too many bowling balls. I have a weaker drilling on this ball and I am glad I do because I would not get to throw it too often otherwise. This past weekend I bowled the Bradley Open on one of the most demanding patterns and certainly the highest volume patterns I have ever seen and was able to throw the Paradox some on the fresh. I had hit the cover with 500 grit abralon to help fight the heavy volume and was able to throw it for a couple of games before needing to ball down. Out of box this ball was versatile on house patterns as well as medium to long sport patterns.

Dislikes: The ball does not quit hooking for me, I do not get much opportunity to throw this on league shots because the ball continues hooking and I lose carry.

Paul Ray
Bowler X Staff
http://bowlerx.com

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Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: #TeamGlare on June 08, 2016, 11:33:19 PM: What can be said about this ball that hasn't been said already? I truly believe that this ball could be re-released every year and be in the contention for 'ball of the year' each time.

It continues to produce and you can see that with the number of PWBA members you see making the step-ladder(S) THIS season using the Track Paradox.

Very strong, so you'll need a bit of volume to use this one for long periods of time .. but when you can find a way to keep this one in your hand, you'll be happy you decided to give it a try.

Track has a major winner on their hand with this ball and I think a lot of the bowling world would agree with that thought.
Title: Re: Paradox
Post by: earlyrolling on July 31, 2016, 09:56:33 AM: How does the Paradox compare to the original Ebonite Gamebreaker?