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Rule

The rules of the game have changed. New from Track, the Rule uses the Morpheus 2.0 core and takes it to the next level, adding the rev-enhancing lever so the ball revs faster, responds to friction better and gives you more angle on the back end. We topped this improved core with our new Goo coverstock, which gives you more friction in oil without giving up the back end angularity offered by the core. This cutting-edge combination of Track technology makes the Rule unstoppable and lets you redefine the rules of your own game.

Drill Patterns
Magic 8  
 

Rule Specs
Hook Rating 40-30  
Length 5.0  
Backend 9.0  
Core Technology Morpheus Rev-Lever  
Core Power 8.5  
RG 2.53  
Differential 0.046  
Determinator Spin Time 6.0  
Flare Potential 5.5  
Coverstock Goo Reactive  
Friction Rating 9.5  
Finish Mega-Smooth  
Polish Clean N Sheen  
Reaction Shape Strong Arc  
Lane Condition Heavy to Medium Oil  

Track Rule

The ball being drilled was 4” pin out with 4.00 oz top weight. Top weight and CG location were verified via scale along with PSA via Determinator prior to drilling.

The drilling chosen was pin 5.25” from PAP and Mb 2.25” from PAP (22 degrees); pin is above fingers 3.75 inches above grip midline.
 
After drilling the ball was weighed at 0.5 oz positive side weight, 0.375 positive finger weight and 2.25 oz top weight. A 43/64 weight hole was drilled 2.25” deep 6.25” over and 3” down to achieve these weights. Spin time was recorded at 7.9 seconds.

Bowler Information:
Track diameter is 10.25”.
PAP is measured at 5.5” over and 0” up/down.
Average ball speed (foul line to head pin) is 17 mph.
Axis rotation is typically 45 degrees
Initial rev rate is typically 350 rpm

The ball was originally used on a THS (the center has gone beyond stupid with this pattern) with the box surface intact. The surface matched up very well with the amount of conditioner in the center of the lane and I was amazed at how it still came back with some energy left when I sent it outside ten (the center decided it would be a good idea to use NO conditioner outside of 10 past 12 feet with a 40 foot pattern, if I try to use my normal release with my Blue Dot outside 10 I can’t keep the ball on the right side). But, it was clear that when the center takes 20 boards out of play and forces you play the 19 boards they did condition with a ball this strong which is looking to hook more than those 19 boards you’re just going to be fighting it if you don’t take a trip to the spinner for a little help. I was still amazed though that I could still make this one work on this type of condition with the box surface if I HAD to. Even so I did take a trip to the spinner and alter the box surface. I used 2000G Abralon followed up with 4000G Abralon which gave the Rule a polished like surface without the aid of polish. The reaction I received with this surface on the same THS was incredible. I bowled 17 games straight because I was having SO much fun with this ball, it would do just about anything I asked of it. With the smoother surface I could throw the ball hard into the unconditioned OB and still get a strong reaction off those dry boards while still getting a strong reaction in the heavy conditioner in the middle. What really impressed me was that as we burned up this condition I could use the Rule each and every game while others had to change equipment while they chased the lane. Comparing the Rule to my other Track equipment my Animal is still my biggest hooking ball but the Rule placed a close second just ahead of my Phenom Unleashed. Of these three balls though the Rule is clearly the most versatile and has earned a spot in my bag wherever I go.

Precision

I have drilled about 10 so far for various customers.  So far everyone is extremely happy with the ball and the reaction they have been getting!  I have yet to see a ball be as aggressive and as smooth as this ball!  The house that my shop is in has a very messed up house shot, its more like a bad sport shot than a house shot!!  The first one I drilled was for a lower rev player that was having trouble getting the ball to wrinkle on the house shot!  I drilled it 3 3/8 X 3 3/8 with MB in strong position and an axis hole, no matter how or where he threw the ball it came back!  Its like the ball new right where the pocket was!  Im not too high on Track Inc. because of some of the people that work there but Im very high on the balls!!  
offthesheetproshop@yahoo.com  The place to go when you wanna take your game "Off the Sheet" !!  Fort Belvoir, VA

If you like the Phenom Unleased you will love the Rule!!

The Rule is 5 boards stronger in the backend and will rev harder in the midlane.
The great thing about this ball is the way it hits. It has great continuation through the pindeck. I have not found a condition that this ball will quit on.
The new Goo cover is easy to adjust, and the fact that it has no particle will be a great fit on some wood lanes, because it will get through the heads with ease.
The Rule will fit all styles of play, and with some minor adjustments most lane conditions

Lately on my league, which I am bowling on wood lanes, I have been having trouble with my animal finishing correctly.  On the wood surface, the particle ball just starts early and rolls out.  I bought the Rule to fix this.  I drilled it to have extreme angle on the backend, being as I am a high speed, lov rev player, the extra length was necessary.  I immediatly noticed that this balls reaction is about ten boards stronger than my animal, on any surface.  It is a great ball, and my favorite track product as of right now, and I throw nothing but Track...  For those who compare it to the Phenom Unleashed, yes it is similar, but definately stronger, much stronger.  I own both, and each ball is different enough to justify having both in my bag.  I give this ball my highest praise...




-shawn

I've been waiting a long time to post about this new release from the good guys at Track!  I'm a right handed bowler shooting on heavily oiled wood lanes.  I throw 18-19 MPH with high revs.

Ball weight: 15.5 pounds
Top weight: 2.75 ounces
Pin: 4"

I had been struggling with my Phenom and Phenom Unleashed at this one house that I shoot at on Friday nights.  It is by far the heaviest oil that I bowl on.  Anyway, I had been reading up on the Rule and got one.  Thanks to tenpinspro (Rick Leong) for setting it up for me.

The ball is drilled with 5/8 ounce of side weight and 1/4 ounce of finger weight and no weight hole.  The mass bias is in a strong and long position.  One thing is for sure, it goes long and man is it strong!  This thing was everything and more than I could ever have imagined.

The hitting power of the Rule is better than any of my other equipment, which is all Track.  I did, however, manage to wrap a ten pin or two but you'll have that.  It carried the light hits.  It carried the high and hard one a couple of times.  It sends messengers left and right.  It's simply amazing!

I first threw it in practice in box condition.  I knew right off the bat that I'd need to polish this thing to tame it down.  Decided to throw it on the spinner in the shop fast and shine it up.  That was the answer!  With some polish on it, the ball got down the lane, caught some dry boards, and just ripped the rack!  If I missed right, it would come back hard.  If I tugged it a few boards, it would hold and slam the pocket.  

I've got nothing but good things to say about this ball and can't wait to throw it more.  Tonight was my first outing with it and I'm beyond impressed.  Do yourself a favor.  GO OUT AND BUY ONE!



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Evolutionary.  Revolutionary.

"RULE" One of the few performance balls with versatility and strength.
Box cover, more than enough ball. Buff w/ Clean + Sheen and you will create more rev potential and deeper entry angle.

I have drilled this Hi-Per. ball many different ways and it hasn't let me down.
Don't be afraid to max this ball out. A label drilling will not do it justice.

I picked up a used 15lb Track Rule from JuniorsProShop.  The ball had a 3-4" pin and medium top weight.  Cover of the ball was in mint condition, appeared as if it had only been thrown a few frames.  I plugged the ball up and layed it out in the following fashon:

I wanted a ball that would give me a skid/flip tpye of reaction on medium to medium heavy oil (after my Yeah Baby! proved to be a dud on this condition).  After consulting with some of the Track experts on this site, I decided on a 4 X 4.5 layout.  This placed the pin on the top right edge of my ring finger and the mass bias below and right of the thumb in the strong position.  I placed a weight hole on my VAL about an inch and a half below my PAP.  This brought the ball back to about 3/4 oz side and roughly 1/2 oz thumb.

I wet-sanded the surface of the ball to 800 grit and applied some of my remaining Legends ball polish (that came along with the Yeah Baby!).  This gave the ball a nice high gloss and really let the colors show!  Very nice looking ball!

First shot I threw this ball on was heavier oil house shot on synthetic lanes.  I wasn't able to swing the ball as I had hoped (due to the large amounts of oil present from 8-8 on the lanes), but found a very nice shot almost straight down the boards.  I got lined up with just a slight belly crossing 10 a the arrows out to about 8 at my break point.  The ball cleared the heads extremely well.  I got a good strong movement in the midlane and a very strong backend reaction.  It was not quite a skid/fip reaction, but very close.  With the amount of oil present on the lanes, I was very impressed with the reaction.  No sign of over/under, which I usually get using a polished ball on lots of oil.  

The second shot was at an older house, wood lanes and a medium oil house shot.  This allowed me to get deeper and really open up the lanes.  I was at least 8 boards deeper at the arrows than anyone else on the lanes.  I was playing around 20 at the arrows out to around 10 at the break point.  Everyone else was much tighter, playing down the boards.  Initially, the reaction was wonderful, until some carry down from everyone else started to set in.  This caused some over/under until I decided to move in deeper to get away from it.  I bumped in a little further and played a tighter line, hitting around 23 at the arrows and only swinging the ball out to around 13 or 14 at the break point.  This was the ticket.  I was able to play in the same area for the rest of the night without having to make many adjustments.  The ball had just enough mid-lane to  make the shot playable and plenty of backend to carry the corner pins.  Overall I am very happy with the ball.

With this type of layout, the ball reacts very well from inside lines.  Even when polsihed, the ball is strong enough to play on anything from heavy to medium conditions.  Surprisingly, the ball seems fairly resistant to over/under reaction when polished.  Overall a very nice looking and reacting ball from Track.
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