Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
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
Post by: DynoLess Daddy on August 26, 2004, 05:47:18 PM
I drilled the ball 5 x 5 and polished to 1200 grit degree polish.
I did this inorder to match the ball up to a particular house pattern!!
The ball did everything I expected. It had great recovery and drive. It actually stayed strong through light carry down. I can only imagine what it will do when used out of box.
I will test for a couple weeks and thenm take the shine off and update this review. This ball has complimented my phenom unleased so far.(18 Games)
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Post by: Precision on August 26, 2004, 08:53:39 PM
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 10.25â€.
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
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Post by: Mike Mineman on September 09, 2004, 02:41:43 AM
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Post by: 10NDPIT on September 10, 2004, 06:01:49 PM
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
Post by: russ2 on September 12, 2004, 07:52:43 PM
Post by: Dumpdevil6669 on September 17, 2004, 05:59:07 AM
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Post by: Precision on September 17, 2004, 06:11:59 PM
The ball being drilled was 3†pin out with 3.25 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 4.25†from PAP and Mb 6.75†from PAP (90 degrees); pin is 2.75 inches above grip midline.
After drilling the ball was weighed at 0.25 oz positive side weight, 0.75 positive finger weight and 0.50 oz top weight. A 19/32 weight hole was drilled 2.50†deep 5.50†over and 1†down to achieve these weights. Spin time was recorded at 7.2 seconds.
Bowler Information:
Track diameter is 10.25â€.
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
Well, I was having so much fun using the first Rule I drilled out I felt another was definitely required (I’m sure you’ll soon hear about me drilling even another). As a complement to my first Rule I wanted to use a drilling that would allow this ball to rev up much later. For this reason I decided to use the drilling I did. I also polished up the surface a little higher than my first Rule. I can’t describe how impressed I am with this ball; both drillings I used give me very distinct reactions that always bring comments by others watching on how well the Rule recovers. The amount of down lane recovery and staying power this ball exhibits are truly amazing. Each time I pull a Rule out of my bag for use it stays in my hand for all 3 games even through the lane transitions. This along with the amount of area this ball gives me is what really makes the Rule a very special ball. I actually can’t remember the last ball that I was able to do this with. The 4 ¼ x 6 ¾ drilling comes through as promised with good flare and hook along with late revs and a hard charging finish.
Precision
Post by: Ernie McCracken on September 18, 2004, 01:59:42 AM
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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Post by: BuddiesProShopcom - Bill on September 18, 2004, 09:49:42 PM
I laid this ball out according to Rule Drill sheet. I have a 11 1/2" track, 5 1/2" up 1/2" pap. I put the Mass Bias 4 1/2 from my PAP and the Pin 4". The pin was 2 inches above my grip line.
I tested this ball on 4 different shots; 3 house shots and 1 sport shot. The two medium oil house shots, the ball was long and strong to the pocket. The ball was clean through the head and reved up in the middle, then made a hard move to the pocket about 40 feet. On the heavier oil house shot, I had to slow my ball speed down to get the ball to recover and start to corner a little earlier. On a 35 foot sport shot, with heavy volume in the heads, I also found that I had to keep my ball speed slower so that the ball would not miss the break point.
Most bowlers will not have a problem getting this ball to the pocket, as my normal ball speed is around 18-20 mph.
I think this is one of Track's strongest backend balls. If you are looking for more length and backend than the Animal series, pick on of these balls up.
If you have any questions, please email me at Bill@BuddiesProShop.com
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Post by: D on September 26, 2004, 09:26:18 PM
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.
Post by: Al Muerzo on October 17, 2004, 06:06:57 PM
The Track Rule is another great release from Del Warren and Track, Inc. He is excellent at matching core strength to coverstocks, with the end result being balls that work on many conditions, oil types and patterns, and both synthetic and wood lanes.
I'm a medium-high rev bowler with the same for ball speed. I'm right-handed and my PAP is 6" over and 1/2" up.
Ok, now about the ball. Drilled mine with the pin above my fingers in the grip line. CG is 3/4" to the right of the center of my grip. This works out to be a 5 3/4" pin (from PAP) and 5 1/4" CG (from PAP). Sounds fairly mild on paper, but this ball is strong. I can play my house shot (36' - 10 to 10 block) and with a dose of Ultimate Black Magic polish, the ball doesn't over-react off the dry. The coverstock still reads early enough to play inside the oil line (15 board). The pin carry is what makes this ball so good. The carry in my house is awful on a good day! I've used the ball a total of 5 games - 257, 247, 198 (2 solid 8 pins!), 257 and 237. Not that these scores are out of this world, but with the carry in my house, no one is averaging over 220.
If you're looking for a strong reactive ball, I reccomend the Rule. If its too strong out of the box, just add some polish. Thank you Track!
Al Muerzo
Post by: Strapper_Squared on October 20, 2004, 02:26:23 PM
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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Post by: Goof1073 on October 26, 2004, 10:53:43 PM
Our house is synthetic head / wood backend combination, a THS with a medium-to-medium heavy amount of oil buffed to around 40+ feet.
We gave the ball to Jesse just as his league began (no practice shots with the ball) and watched as he was able to swing from about 20 to 5 with the ball making a good midlane read with a very strong backend reaction. Compared to his Flash Force and Cherry Bomb this ball was defiantly stronger on the turn and required him to play slightly deeper than he was in practice. The ball was very impressive all night long as it carried off hits very well, but kept the pins low which definitely increased his carry percentage. When the dust cleared Jesse went 300-279-275 to tie our house / county record of 854. We were more than happy with the results this ball gave us and have had many questions about the ball.
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Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on October 29, 2004, 11:43:22 AM
Lane Conditions: Various, THS and a challenge league conditions which is very heavy oil across the lane.
Reaction: Ball 1- this ball gets down the lane very easy and has a strong skid/flip reaction. It has to find dry in order to make its move. Ball 2- this one gets into a roll sooner, still gets good length but is more continuous especially no the heavier condition.
HOOK: Ball 1 is tamed down quite a bit. I have to find dry with it or it will skate too far. Suprisingly versatile on medium-medium light conditions. If I can find dry with it this Rule will hook as much as any ball in my arsenal, I stress the finding DRY with it. 7.5
Ball 2- It gets into a roll about 6ft further down the lane than my other oil ball (Animal), It will remain playable longer than the Animal will. Backend move is strong.....but definately an ARC, no flip. 8.5
Control: Ball 1 there is no control to. Just think skid flip. 6.0
Ball 2 is a control ball that can be used on heavy to mediums conditions. The breakpoint is extremely predictable. 8.5
HIT: Ball 1 will absolutely punish the pins if it is used on the proper condition. With fresh backends it levels the pins, as basically every Track asymmetrical ball does. 9.0
-Ball 2 hits well on every condition I have tried it on. The impact stands out most on medium heavy conditions with strong backends. On oil it hits well, but it is not quite a overpower at the pins like the Animal. 8.5
Readability: Ball 1- It reads lanes well....when there is dry present it makes its move and turns over, but if the pattern is too long it never lowers is sail. 5.0
-Ball 2 is a decent ball for reading the lanes. On longer patterns it shows where the heavy oil line ends and the buffed area starts. When it hits dry too soon you will see it turn over and burn up. It can be played from seemingly anywhere on the lane let you know right away what he pattern is. 9.0
OVERALL: Ball 1- This ball does what i want it to do. Clears the heads with ease, and when it reaches the backends it just flips like there is no tomorrow.
Ball 2 was set up more with control and medium heavy in mind. It does that perfectly!
I am not convinced that the Rule will handle oil the way the Animal does, so far I see it between the Phenom and Phenom Unleashed. HOWEVER...the coverstock versatility is unbelieveable. The dull Rule does what I expected the Ultimate Inferno and Dyno Thane Anomaly to do. Those balls would not cover the oil that the dull Rule does. 8.5
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Post by: AUS leftie on October 31, 2004, 06:18:54 PM
I drilled this ball with the PIN at 4inches to my PAP and the mass bias in a strong position approx 2 inches to the left of my thumb (bottom left quadrent). This drilling gives me medium flare with good control. The balance hole is 5 1/2 from my centre of grip, a 7/8 drill bit 2" deep, the ball finished with 3/8 positive side. This ball is drilled the same as my Animal, I was looking to update my hook monster.
The Rule box finish is VERY VERY aggressive, I used it in a few different houses and struggled to get any sought of length out it. I know it's designed for heavy oil but to be honest, I dont see that sort of oil anywhere so it was only a matter a time before I polished. Prior to polishing though I used the Rule at the Australian Bowling Championships and posted early squad scores of 592, 630 and 662. I polished the Rule the next day and posted scores of 711, 750, and 682 for the Australian All Events title. A remarkable change in dynamics of the ball. The ball got through the front and picked up the backend with authority.
I used the Rule for the remainder of the week and was very impressed with its hit. Kept the pins low and kept the corners out! This ball fits into my 'No.1 Hook Monster' catergory and whilst polsihed, it still out turns everything else I own and at the end of the day, if I really hit soup conditions, nothing a green scotch bright pad can't fix.
This is the first ball I pull out of my bag everytime now as I get a clean read of the lane conditions because of its control. I watched about 6 other people use Rule's over the last week and it's one of few balls where if you can get it to the pocket, its striking most of the time.
Whilst I havent bowled 300 with this ball, I have notched up a 280 and a 277 along with a 7-10 spare! An awesome ball and my new favourite. Can't wait for the new EXCEPTION, well done Track!
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Post by: Dwight Albrecht on November 12, 2004, 12:13:29 AM
Ball Specs
The ball being drilled was a 3 1/2†pin out with 2.50 oz top weight.
Drilling: Pin 4 1/4" from PAP and Mb 5 1/8" from PAP (approximately 60 degrees) pin is Above Ring finger, 3 3/8" above grip midline. Small weight Hole on Vertical Axis Line.
Bowler Information:
Track diameter is 10 1/2.
PAP is measured at 5 1/4 over and 3/8" up.
Average ball speed (foul line to head pin) is 17 mph.
Axis rotation is typically 45 degrees
Initial rev rate is typically 300 rpm, "Tweener"
Lane Condition and Pattern: Village Bowl in Memonomee Falls WI. Wood Lanes Oiled to 40 feet very clean backends/ and AMF Bowlero, heavy oil and carry down issues synthic lanes/HPL Panels.
REVIEW:
The Biggest selling Ball in my store so far this year. Also before I start my review a BIG CONGRATS to my friend BRIAN PURSEL now with the Track Team. Way to go Brian.
The biggest selling point with this ball is the versatility you can have with this ball from the drilling alone, not to mention the coverstock tweaks make this some ball. I have seen guys in my leagues from Strokers to Crankers tell me this this is their most favorite ball. My most memorable moment I have had with My Rule is bowling Norm Duke in a Celebrity Match October 5th at AMF West Allis. I was wired with My Intense Inferno in practice and within two frames I was lost from oil carry down, The Rule opened the lane and I left 3 nine counts for a 236 game against Norm. The ball has hook plus snap which separates it from other oil balls that tend to hook early and arc to the pocket, this one snaps when it hits the dry backends. The only negative with the Rule, is sometimes it finishes so hard and late it can give you a inconsistent break point which can lead to weak 10's or splits through the nose, more of what you see with the Pete Webers of the world with the 90 Degrees of tilt, but over all what a ball. A perfect release for this ball would be more of a end over ender ala Walter Ray of the world that tend to hook out a sanded ball, this one does not stop coming on the backends.
Compared to my other Balls:
Intense Inferno: The Rule hooks more but has the same strong backend reaction as the Intense. My opinion "Goo" is close to Activator in coverstock technology, thus the similarity in reaction.
Thanks for reading my review.
Dwight
Post by: Vasilis3690 on November 23, 2004, 01:42:28 AM
Im a high track 45 degree player with medium to medium-high revs and speed around 21-22km(according to the lane metric system which is not all that good but its a samlple indication.
I have this ball with out of the box condition and keeping it dull.Although i havent got many games on it,i felt like kiving it a review as my indications are not all that different than what others have written about this ball.
The drilling is pin over ring finger,no extra hole needed(although fingers where a little deeper drilled to conpensate),MB placed in position 2 which is between the val and the thumb.I asked for a drilling that would arc hard while also retain a little energy in case the lanes went dry pretty soon.
On a THS shot with clean backends this ball amased me for this reason:If i shot it in the track of the oil(not outside the 10th board) it would make an arc,not strong but like a particle ball and then smash the pins keeping them low while also creating a lot of room for error.When shot outside the 10th arrow the ball came back with such a strong arc it would still hit the pocket and strike although having a bigger angle suggested leaving 10 pins!!!!
When i used it on our league shot which is heavier oil conditioner layed on(i dont actually know for sure.Not very long but heavy load for sure),the ball has trouble recovering when using the same arrows as in THS shot(understandable).To talk with figures:
In THS shot i played anywhere from 35 with my feet to 25,anywhere from 20 to 13 at the arrows,the ball was "breakpointing" from 14 to 5 and still recovering.It was as if the ball had a magnet driving it to the pocket.
In our league shot,the first game would be 25 with my feet,13 at the arrows breaking at 6 or 7 to recover hard.However after the first game i have to move in quickly or turn to my untamed.I dont know if this is because of the drilling or the ball in all,but i also managed to strike in these conditions shooting from 35 aiming at 20 and breaking at 15 or 16.A very small arc to the pocket.Besides i dont have to see all that big hooks to strike,right?
Overall this is the first ball that i have seen that can immitate a particle in oil (without skidding enormously)while also being a very strong reactive in dry backends.
Track has amazed me and keeps amazing me.Very good job!!!!
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Post by: icetink on December 07, 2004, 06:53:31 PM
Pin: 3"
Drilled: 4.5x3.5 pin under ring, mass bias in strong position
Surface: Out of the Box
(for bowler stats, check my profile)
Hook: Wow! There's not much more I can say other than wow. The ball gets down the lane and when it encounters dry, it begins to move left - and it doesn't stop! I can play a very deep line with this ball. Compared to my Super Power Pearl, the ball outhooks it by at least 10 boards. Compared to my Phenom, it's longer by a few feet and stronger by a couple boards but it's more continuous through the pins. It starts revving in the midlane but when it encounters dry, only then does it really rev up very quickly. It hooks about as much as my Animal but it does it differently. This ball compliments my Animal very well! (10/10)
http://teamtempest.us/ftp/dino/bowling/DINO/Rule(1)september-bowlerama.avi
Hit: Hits VERY hard. Although it doesn't hit quite as hard as my Animal, it hits harder than all other balls I've thrown and seen thrown. Pin carry is absolutely awesome. This can be attributed to it's continuity through the pins. I've had the ball for about 3 months now and I've only left a few 10 pins (not the ball's fault...my fault). Sometimes I wonder if the ball is 14lbs or not.... (10/10)
http://teamtempest.us/ftp/dino/bowling/DINO/Rule(3)september-bowlerama.avi
Control: I tend to have a bit of difficulty controling resins because of their jumpiness off dry boards. The Rule is a bit difficult to control. It's not very forgiving in the sense that it won't hold if you pull it, but it will definitely come back even if it goes out a little too far! It goes much longer than my Animal or Phenom (about as far as my Super Power Pearl) but it's so much more aggressive and jumpy on the backend! (9/10)
Overall, 9.5/10 only because I have difficulty controlling it at times. In my humble opinion, I'd have to say that it's one of the strongest resins (if not the strongest resin) made to this day. If you're looking for a very powerful reactive resin....look no further!
http://teamtempest.us/ftp/dino/bowling/Ball%20Reviews/_Rick%20Leong/Rick-Rule-4%20-%20got%20pins.avi
Another excellent ball by Track!
Evolutionary. Revolutionary.
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Post by: KingAdrock on December 27, 2004, 10:14:59 AM
on the second day of work for this ball, i shot my first ever 300(bowled on leftovers from open night the day b4, im in the YABA) after my 300 and seeing the release of the Xception, i decided to grab that too!. and just like the rule I had a 300 on the second day of work for the ball.
I suggest that you should pick up both the RULE and the Xception
Post by: TLCINAK on January 21, 2005, 02:26:37 PM
First off Look at the weight block, how to us it(THE BLOCK) to get a ball that sits in the oil and when it gets to the dry or you have nothing but dry goes long and is nothing but pure roll and great hit power.
I did not map this one from the PAP I mapped the ball making the measurements from my first track rev. Placed the pin 1 inch from track below the middle finger and the CG 1 inch from the same track with thumb wait. What this did, was align the block with my axis rotation on the NEG side of the ball.
This gives the ball pure roll and Fantastic(unbelievable) hit and carry on light, flush, and high pocket shots. I have never carried hits on tourney shots like I have with this one.
This drilling is not for low rev players, because this drill pattern only gives you what your hand and target ability gives.There is absolutely no flare just the block rolling parallel with your track.
MED High to High Rev players you will love this pattern.
Post by: bts69 on January 21, 2005, 09:02:51 PM
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4. Dry Heat
5. Havoc
6. Rule
7. TPC Shooter XL
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"I believe in the strike. The spare. The Turkey. Playing the gutter. I believe that the 7-10 split is a message from God. I believe hard work is a better investmant than luck. And that 300 is a reward rather than an achievement. I believe that bowling should be an Olympic sport. AND I believe if your're going to bowl, BOWL TO WIN." -Ebonite ad. (sorry Track folks, love this quote)
Post by: R0y Muns0n on February 01, 2005, 08:15:14 AM
Anyway.....shorter version now.
Got mine for Xmas. Drilled it with pin under ring finger 4; from PAP,and MB 1-2 inches right of thumbhole.
Very strong hook, not extremely angular which is good. The ball is almost radio controled, it is atracted to the pocket wherever you throw it !
The hit is tremendous. If a pin tries to stand, the ball comes back on the lane from the pit and knocks it over !
Very good choice for all kinds of players.
Well...exept if you throw really hard and have like .....5 revs !
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Post by: hookem on February 09, 2005, 12:08:31 PM
Post by: jdeererhs on February 13, 2005, 07:40:07 PM
this ball is great it is drilled with the pin over the ring finger with a balance hole i am on a high school league my average is 219 and i carry 3 balls to every meet and the rule is always the first one out of the bag i also carry a big bully and a hot rod pro stock pearl no matter what house i am in no matter what the oil pattern i can always find a line so if you have a chance to get a rule buy you will not regret it
THANKS TRACK FOR MAKING A AWSOME BALL
Post by: loose5682 on March 21, 2005, 01:38:12 PM
layout
--http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODA5NTQ1NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
Tried this ball in box finish, and also 4000 grit Abralon, results are as follows...
Box finish
-Ball was just WAY too strong OOB, dead left off the hand, couldn't find enough oil to keep it on the right side. When the ball did find the pocket, it was plaque 10 all day long. Quick trip to the spinner to take the ball up to 4000 grit via the Abralon pad and off we go!
4000-grit Abralon
-Outstanding reaction here, much better than just polishing the ball. It seems to me that when I want increased length but NOT increased backend reaction, the higher grit Abralon pads are the way to go. That being said, the Rule gets good length (not quite as long as the Xception or Threat, similar to my Triton Elite Pearl --layout-- http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODI1Mzg5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg but not as much backend) and is VERY smooth on the backend. It's a real even ball, doesn't really hook early but still checks decent in the mids, and good, but not REAL strong, backend reaction. This type of reaction reminds me most of a particle pearl, just a very even, VERY forgivable ball. Shots pushed right tend to come back (even on the second-shift mess) and the "polished" nature of the coverstock tends to let the ball hold in the middle on tugged shots.
Overall--9.0, haven't tested the ball on the drier THS, will do this week and report on my findings!
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Post by: The SuperHitMan on March 24, 2005, 03:14:48 PM
If im not throwning Brunswick better believe I'm throwing TRACK
For me it rolls with a smooth arc roll and turns up hard in the pit! I can swing it and play straight with it and the results are the same.....10indaPit
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Post by: MSC2471 on April 07, 2005, 03:00:55 AM
Style: Stroker
Speed: 17 mph (Qubica gun)
Revs: Low to low-medium (will know for sure in 2 weeks with CATS analysis)
PAP: 3 ¾ over, 7/8 up
Axis Tilt: 24 degrees
Axis Rotation: unknown to date
Weight (pre-drill): 15 lbs., 3 oz.
Top Weight (pre-drill): 2.5 oz
Pin to CG distance: 3â€
Surface Prep: Light coat of Magic Shine
Drilling:
Pin to PAP distance: 4.5â€, MB to PAP distance: 5â€, pin above middle finger and 3†above midline.
Conditions bowled on:
1) 35 foot top hat on an all wood surface- heavier concentration inside of 10 (probably 65 units) than outside of 10 (probably 6 to 8 units) placed down with the latest Phoenix lane walker. Strong, clean back ends, strong side wall action.
2) 39 foot reverse block on an all wood surface- heavier concentration of oil 6 and out (probably 60 units) and lighter as you go inside (to probably 35 units at the lowest point). The oil is applied with an older Galaxy 300 machine, 2 passes at 15 feet buffed to 39 feet- a third pass merely going to 15 feet and back. Moderate movement at back ends, poor side wall action.
Description: The Rule has been a benchmark ball for the medium-heavy conditions that I see in both houses where I regularly bowl leagues, as well as getting the occasional use when called for in tournaments. In house number 1 I’ve been playing 8 at the arrows out to 3 board at the end of the pattern (35’) with a strong arcing move at the back. When the ball hits the dry too early the move is quick and results in super over/under reaction. This ball needs decent head oil to make an effective move, and when the carry down hits I have to be aware of the back row single pin action that can occur. In house number 2 I’ve been able to bring my average up 6 pins as a result of using this ball in a completely different manner than house number one. I have to play more up the back of the ball at a lower ball speed (15 mph) and target 3 board straight through with little room for error. A tug left on this reverse block and I won’t make the headpin with this ball- and a slight move to say 5 board will be through the face or sometimes Brooklyn depending on my ball speed. Rarely leave 7 pins with this ball on condition 2- I find more 10 pins than anything else (but that may be due to poor side wall action).
On condition one I find that the Rule can get about 2 games worth of use before the head oil depletion forces me to use something less aggressive- but on condition two I can use the Rule all night long, making slight moves inside as the shot breaks down. I find that the Rule reads the midlanes strongly and makes a controlled strong arc to the pocket for my game. My driller warned me that for my style this ball may be a condition specific ball and I would agree with this assessment, but through my leagues and tournament action when I’ve been able to use this ball I’ve seen some excellent scores and rarely been disappointed in the power and pin action. Very adaptable ball as well to different hand release changes to maximize your scoring potential. For me this ball goes into every league and tournament session, an excellent offering from Track and I think that people who have a higher speed/ low to medium rev combination to their style would enjoy The Rule in their bag.
Matt
Post by: sunnyrt on May 15, 2005, 02:25:53 AM
Post by: SteveAustin2808 on June 16, 2005, 01:34:44 PM
Weight: 15#
Pin: 3"
Top Weight: 3.75 oz
Layout:
3 3/8" Pin, Stacked Leverage with weight hole 3" from CG placement.
NOTE: I had another one drilled with a 4 1/2" Pin made to arc a ton.
This Rule has a very nice reaction to the pocket. I'm glad to have this one back in the arsenal. With this layout the ball gets cleaner through the heads; yet, it does not over react on the back end. Still has enough energy left on the dry back end to get to the pocket. I have been able to play as far left as 27 and playing 16-12 and it still gets back to the pocket. This ball compliments the reaction of the GP2 with a reactive coverstock and does not over jump boards like the GP2 will do on a fresh shot with clean back ends. If you are looking for a high performance reactive ball for the slick stuff, I highly suggest the Rule!
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Post by: Re-Evolution on July 29, 2005, 03:59:57 AM
I have been able to use it on 3 different conditions so far and I have been able to find a consistent line on each of them.
14# 4oz
3 1/2" Pin
2 1/4oz Top
OOB Surface
52°
5 9/16 (pin) X 5 1/2 (MB)
Pin: up 3 1/8 right 1/2
MB: down 3 1/2 right 2
Balance hole 3/4" past VAL, down 3/4"
38' Med - Med/Hvy Pro-Anvil:
Played 13 to 7 on this pattern with around 45° axis rotation at release.
The ball had good length having no problem getting to the break point and then had a nice semi strong arc with good continuation.
44' Med. Wood
Played 15-5 on this pattern with around 60° axis rotation at release.
On this pattern the ball wanted to read a little to early which is why I had to move inside a bit and increase axis rotation. Once I made the adjustment the ball was very consistent with good length and a strong arc and great continuation.
40' Med/Hvy - Hvy Wood
This is where the ball really shined for me. The pattern was just down right brutal, don't know what the readings would have been if taped, but I do know that the oiling program was 1:1 from 5R to 5L. I have a speadsheet of the pattern if anyone would like to see it. Well anyway I was playing 7-2 with about 45° axis rotation. The ball justed skated to the late midlane and then started a nice read, once it reached the break point and started it's move it had so much continuation I swear it looked like it would have still been hooking at 90'.
I also used my Phenom Unleashed (details in profile) on each of these:
38' - 17-8
44' - 22-10
40' - 15-8
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Post by: morpheus on January 01, 2006, 01:04:28 AM
MB - Below the thumb
Surface - Ebonite Factory Polish
I've had this ball for a few months and I have had some success with it. This ball blends the pattern pretty well, but carry suffers with extreme angles, so this ball really is much better for me when going more direct. I haven't had much sucess on longer patterns or moderate carry down, so it's pretty condition sensitive. All in all, a decent ball, but definitely an arsenal ball that fits a very narrow range of conditions.
Post by: CSDragracer on February 20, 2006, 12:43:17 PM
Post by: AdrianS on May 26, 2006, 08:01:04 AM
Very happy with the Rule so far for a few reasons. First its predictability, its not an especially flippy ball for me on the back 20ft, this gives you not too much of an entry angle which really helps carry. The Rule with this drilling is a better choice on our fresh house shot than my stack leverage Havoc and i can line up equally well standing from 10 board right into 20. Next the morpheous core, never seen a core give a ball a kick into high gear like this one does, really gives it some punch at the pindeck and keeps the wood down too which along with the entry angle helps avoid the dreaded smash 10. This ball fits right alongside my Arsenal Aggressive for when that ball is jumping too soon and is a easy ball to go to from the Hyper Zone s when that gets a little too angular and heads for the nose, with my Phenom soon to be redrilled with mb in the track( 1.30 label drill) and the WOW pearl(Close enough to the Arsenal Artillery, especially corewise, to keep me happy, 1.30 label drill) for the same smooth look in the back with a bit less surface i've got options for everything i'm likely to see on my bowling travels. Cant help but think though what the gp 2 or Delta 1 would bring to the table too
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Post by: LeftyTourangeau on September 04, 2006, 05:06:24 PM
Post by: MunchkinBowler on September 29, 2006, 11:57:16 AM