Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
their state of the art "ProTraction Plus" cover stock. The ball, with a
hook rating of 20, has more mid-lane hook than the Assassin and a stronger
flip than the Enforcer does.
The specifications are:
BALL CONSTRUCTION: Multiple-Density Four-Piece;
RECOMMENDED LANE CONDITION: Heavy to Medium Oil;
HOOK RATING: 20 (On Track's Ball Reaction Chart);
FLARE POTENTIAL: High;
CORE DESIGN: Modified Ringed Core 2 Technology;
RADIUS OF GYRATION: 2.520;
DIFFERENTIAL: .050;
COVERSTOCK: ProTraction Plus;
COLOR: Blue and Black Swirled;
FINISH: Sheen;
PIN PLACEMENT: 0-5 inches;
HARDNESS: 76-78;
AVAILABLE WEIGHTS: 14-16 lbs.
"Modified Ringed Core 2 Technology," 12-13 lbs.
Core 2 Technology, 10-11 lbs.
traditional pancake core.
Post by: dw23 on August 04, 2000, 02:00:00 AM
Later!
Post by: BuddiesProShopcom - Bill on August 23, 2000, 02:00:00 AM
He used this ball on first shift condition with heavy oil in the middle, down to light oil on the gutter. I watched Mr. Willis throw several shots, he stood beside the ball return and laid the ball down around 17 sending it to 10 at about 40 feet and this ball just trucked back to the hole, ripping the rack. A few shots that went right of target were able to get around the corner and destroy the pocket.
Compared to the Enforcer, the Silencer skids further down the lane, give great midlane roll and keep driving on the backend. The Enforcer starts roll early on the lane. So if you want something that get further down the lane than the Enforcer, but give you as much hook, put this ball in your ball. This is another strong addition to the Track line of balls and I am sure this wil be a huge hit out on tour when the heavy oil comes out.
If you have any questions, please email me at Bill@buddiesproshop.com.
Thanks
Bill
Post by: striker300 on August 27, 2000, 02:00:00 AM
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Post by: dw23 on September 17, 2000, 02:00:00 AM
As always with Track equipment, this ball hits hard. It is the perfect compliment to the Assassin and the Enforcer. I use all of these balls polished for medium oil conditions and more control when the lanes have some dry outside or on the back end. I drilled my Silencer based on Tracks drilling sheet "Label (5 x 5)". The ball gets through the heads clean rolls up nice and soft in the mid lane and drives through the pocket with reckless abandon. About the only thing this ball leaves on the lane is the solid nine. I will comment further after a few more weeks of use on different conditions in different houses.
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Post by: Brenton Davy on February 03, 2001, 04:32:19 AM
Ball: Silencer 4" Pin 3 1/2oz top weight
Drill Spec: 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 rev leverage, 3/4oz + side weight, 1/4oz thumb weight 1/2oz top weight. Weight hole 2" past cg in line with pin.
I set this ball up to go early on oil and arc in the hole. On 40 feet gutter to gutter with a good backend on synthetics (HPL900) the ball did as required, driving strongly, even as carry down kicked in. Indeed the carry improved as the backend mellowed and the drive to the hole was tamed. The 1/2 pocket hits were outstanding and the flush hits sent 10 straight back.
This ball stored energy better than I expected from a dull particle ball and on the fresh backend drove, if anything, a little too hard leaving some ringing 8's and 9's.
I would recommend this ball for those who are having trouble on carrydown, popping out the corners. More controllable than similar balls (eg HP-H) but no less strong.
If you have any questions about Track equipment, please don't hesitate to e-mail me on brenton@beginnertopro.com. I am a member of Team Track 2001 (amateur) and am available to answer any questions about this or any other Track equipment.
Post by: Tyrone_Ongpauco on February 21, 2001, 01:22:02 PM
Post by: Amleto on May 10, 2001, 03:59:00 PM
i've had this ball since about december. i shined it up a bit to get a little extra length.
this ball needs oil in the front otherwise it'll die on its ass.
on the other hand however, if oil is present, and its fairly even, then this ball is a winner. ive noticed on a couple of occasions bowling on a block that this ball can over-react to the dry.
but all in all, this ball is very even, very arcy. it is prolly stronger than you may think b/c it starts to move early, and in a very smooth way.
a very good ball on lots of oil, evenly distributed. - not so good on the extremes.
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There's going to be a real Ding-Dong when the bell goes!
Post by: YoungGun on June 10, 2001, 04:59:17 PM
check my PROFILE and if you think you are similiar to my style,
i wouldn't recomend this ball, but if you are higher ball speed
and more rev player, go for it
anyways, the silencer is a bad name for this ball, there is nothing
silent when this ball hits flush in the pocket, the ball has dynamic
hitting power with pretty good carry, this ball is very versatile also,
i can throw out or straight down the outside 5 boards and keep a have
a good hit
on the other hand, the ball lacks consistancy, predictability. i had
nearby proshop employees watch and try to help with these 2 problems,
but nothing worked, even had the ball drilled and plugged twice. the
ball would break alot 1 time but the very next ball would be totally
opposite, this problem influenced the predictability because nothing
was ever the same
the ball has good length(wasn't expected) and a strong backend(just
like track proclaimed).
Adventurous? is so go for it
Post by: Riverkeeper on September 20, 2001, 11:07:41 AM
and seems determined to impose "sport-like" conditions on my first-shift, relatively non-competitive league.
I had the ball drilled label leverage. My speed is medium and I'm a down and in stroker. I found the Silencer to be just
the antidote needed for a flood. In the past I've played well during the first game with various balls (Messenger Ti, Eraser,
Powerbolt) but when the carry-down hit, normally at the start of the second game, it became a guessing game about speed
and placement of the ball, and frequently I was over/under. I've used the Silencer for the entire set the last few weeks, and found
it a hard arcing ball with a very predictable read and a hard carry (pin stay low). I'll get my Vortex III resurfaced one of these
days, since it was a ball with a similar reaction, but for now, the Silencer is my #1!
Post by: Mr Revs on December 10, 2001, 04:46:54 PM
Post by: tonygee on February 25, 2002, 03:35:35 PM
Can you say DUD! I can!
Silencer is an appropriate name, hits quiet, like jello which makes no sounds even when you jiggle it. you stay SILENCEd, nothing to cheer about. your team mates want to SILENCE you for using this ball.
Hopefully, I can stand carrying this 16 lb boat anchor to another house and maybe find a long lost condition that this ball was made for.
Conclusion: stanky movement (I have decent revs and usually like this drilling so please don't think its the drilling pattern), stanky hit, stanky stanky. I like the color though, sigh.
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on February 28, 2002, 10:39:06 PM
Post by: tonygee on April 30, 2002, 02:05:24 AM
Beware, this ball will ocassionally hit funny, not the haha but the boohoo kind, I won't buy another one, but it is now in the last few weeks of league play, our team is in the running for first and I have this secret weapon in the bag.
I won't be SILENCED! buy government bonds...peep
Post by: PBA21766 on November 06, 2002, 02:36:53 AM
I didn't see either one. The ball skids very long on a fresh 38 foot pattern with clean backends. It had trouble making it back to the pocket on more than one occasion. After finally finding a line I could make it back to the pocket with, it hit like a cream puff. I throw 18-19 MPH, med-high rev and it looked like an 8 lb. ball hitting the pins. I left multiple 8-10's, 5-7's and an unimaginable number of pocket 10's.
I'm not quite sure if its the four piece core or the coverstock, but this has to be the worst $140 I have ever spent. I give it a 2 out or 10, and that is being very generous.
Post by: johns811 on December 10, 2002, 02:41:15 PM
When I do run into heavier oil, especially longer this ball is a monster for me. All the recovery from the right you could ever want. Left a little it will hold for while but eventually it is going to hook left hard. If it holds long enough, it will have plenty of power to slam the pocket. The ball hits extremely hard, and rarely leave 10 pins, solid 8, 9s are almost as frequent. It snaps extremely hard on the back end. If the oil is not long enough, or not heavy enough I cannot use this ball, but it is a blast to toss on the right condition. Even on oil I have to keep the ball speed up and stay aggressive with it.
The ball is drilled about 5x5, with a long pin out. Maybe the longer pin gives the ball such a dynamic reaction? Some of the other reviews said the ball didn't move much and hit hard, but this is probably by far the biggest hooking and hardest hitting ball I have ever thrown.
Post by: bowlerXXL on December 17, 2002, 03:03:53 AM
Post by: ZX9-R on April 10, 2003, 09:19:12 AM
I am a stroker with normal revs and about 23 km/h.
When I got this ball I was about 15 years old. My speed at that point was about 21 km/h. This ball as good for me. It hooked most, most action. I loved this ball. it was a 13 pounder.
As my hand grew, I bought other balls and put the Silencer away.
A month ago i gave this ball another try; drilled it the way I have my balls now ( 3,5 years later ). It still was 13 pound, but who cares. 3,5 years ago I could strike with it, so why wouldn't I now?!?!
*Till so far the happy side of the story*
I resurfaced the ball @ 320 gritt sandpaper. Wrong choice. The ball just rolls, half the lane it snaps and then rolls dead to the pins.. Well ok, my bad..
Now I changed it to high polish. Now the ball only slides on wet laned. I can understand that ( polish ). So I used it on "medium" lanes ( till about 38 foot ). The ball hooks very controlable, so i had a lot of pocket hits with it. BUT: Somehow the ball lost all his action. No carry at all. Lots of 8-10 splits. When you have 8-10 splits with a ball, the ball needs to get thrown away, and fast!!
So now I don't use it anymore, though when i bought it, it was an excellent ball.
-Reporting from The Netherlands,
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