Like any pearl it depends on the lanes built in friction whether you can use it out of the gate. Sometimes it will work fine, but other times it will be to slick at the end of the pattern to use it out of the gate. On a typical house pattern you should be able to use it all three games. However, if you encounter any volume I suggest using something like a 505T for one game and once a spot has been developed then move to the 718A.

 

If you haven't purchased the ball yet I know the 920A is on closeout, and that piece will fill a similiar need as the 718A at a much lower price.

I just drilled my 607A SE last week. I tried it on a fresh shot with strip backs for one game and it was way too over and under. I am not a fan on the power house polish. I feel it's too glossy. I went home that night and took a 2K abralon pad to the surface and used Lane Master polish. The finish was a flat shine. Last saturday we had a tourney at one of our local houses and i bowled the second squad. The shot was blended. The ball rolled much better as the ball picked up in the midlane and turned the corner on the back. I was very fortunate shooting a 300 in game 1. I definitely see using this ball on blended shots and later shifts in tournaments. All remember not to be afraid to change the surface for your game.

 

 

Edited by kgm32 on 3/4/2011 at 1:35 PM