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Dave81644

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3 new Track pieces out!
« on: January 21, 2014, 03:14:14 PM »
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SVstar34

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Re: 3 new Track pieces out!
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2014, 03:49:25 PM »
I'm not a fan of the new system. I like the number system in place now bc I get a ball based off of reaction. If I'm looking for something on medium oil I'm looking to the 5 series and possibly 7 or 4 series. If I need something for oil I'm looking at the T or C balls
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kidlost2000

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Re: 3 new Track pieces out!
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2014, 03:52:01 PM »
Cant find what the new system means. Not knowing the int diff in the name means everything to me.......wait no it doesn't.

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Matt Fortney

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Re: 3 new Track pieces out!
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2014, 04:20:05 PM »
So they haven't laid it out for sure yet, but after watching the videos the Lx series seems to be best suited for Low rev players, Mx for Medium, and Hx for High. not sure the meaning of, or if there is a meaning of the "x", but it seems the number is the int. diff.

Don't know if it's old news or not, but I like the new track T. Traditional yet updated. Nicely done.

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Re: 3 new Track pieces out!
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2014, 04:20:40 PM »
Quote from: kidlost2000 on January 21, 2014, 03:52:01 PM
Cant find what the new system means. Not knowing the int diff in the name means everything to me.......wait no it doesn't.



I think the number in the new name is still the int differential.
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kidlost2000

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Re: 3 new Track pieces out!
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2014, 04:30:50 PM »
Ok glad they kept the int diff for the ball in one of the weights in the name. Now you can guess which weight the int diff is.

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Matt Fortney

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Re: 3 new Track pieces out!
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2014, 04:49:58 PM »
Quote from: kidlost2000 on January 21, 2014, 04:30:50 PM
Ok glad they kept the int diff for the ball in one of the weights in the name. Now you can guess which weight the int diff is.



I don't know why, but you seem very bitter. I've got no dog in the fight here, I throw all motiv but I can respect when a brand makes some somewhat daring and respectable changes.

Sure, the variance in diffs through weights is kind of silly but would you have them do away completely with the number system they've used for a while now? Kind of a slap in the face to the people that like it isn't it?
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Re: 3 new Track pieces out!
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2014, 05:17:03 PM »
The last 2 numbers are the inter. diff.  Not sure how the letters are based or what they mean. 

Two interesting tidbits.  The forum is gone or so it seems I can't find it on new website.  No big loss there because it was not maintained and had a huge amount of spam. 

The new recommendation tool is interesting.  http://www.trackbowling.com/product-recommendation.html
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Re: 3 new Track pieces out!
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2014, 05:21:27 PM »
Thats why i dont buy any ebonite family brand equipment. I throw 16lbs and have never liked the way they have diminished the core numbers in this weight.  Doesnt make much sense to me.
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kidlost2000

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Re: 3 new Track pieces out!
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2014, 05:53:38 PM »
Quote from: Matt Fortney on January 21, 2014, 04:49:58 PM
Quote from: kidlost2000 on January 21, 2014, 04:30:50 PM
Ok glad they kept the int diff for the ball in one of the weights in the name. Now you can guess which weight the int diff is.



I don't know why, but you seem very bitter. I've got no dog in the fight here, I throw all motiv but I can respect when a brand makes some somewhat daring and respectable changes.

Sure, the variance in diffs through weights is kind of silly but would you have them do away completely with the number system they've used for a while now? Kind of a slap in the face to the people that like it isn't it?

I was bitter when Ebonite bought Track out years ago but now I do not care. I am however disappointed that in the process of naming their ball with the number system they made a big deal of the int diff being in the name. Kinda lame considering it isn't accurate depending on the weight or really that beneficial in the bowlers process of picking a ball. Was hoping to see them go a different route if they changed things up, and they did not.

Overall I would say I think the rebranding of the four EBI brands have been a bit disappointing. I'm a huge Brunswick/DV8/Radical fan. I am also a ball whore when possible and am disappointed in the new stuff I have seen and the changes made in the brands. The only plus I saw today was the Black Widow. They steadily released this ball overseas for years now and finally brought it back to the states. Curious to see how it is received. Looks as though the used the overseas version and rereleased it here.
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Matt Fortney

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Re: 3 new Track pieces out!
« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2014, 05:58:44 PM »
Kidlost: makes sense. I was never sure if the int diff within the name was directed toward the consumer or to the pro shop operator, and I understand your frustration. Like I said, no dog in the fight, I was just curious.

Not to jack the thread, but I think releasing the widow line again is going to be a huge success. Can't tell you how many times I hear from customers "what's out there similar to the black widow?" I would have preferred just a straight up re release, but this I suppose is the next best thing.
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Re: 3 new Track pieces out!
« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2014, 07:26:01 PM »
Most proshop operators don't pay attention to the int diff either. Most do not make high int diff balls these days with the exception of a few here or there. It can be changed so much by adding holes it is almost irrelative. Wished they had used a different process in the name systems more beneficial.

I am interested in the look of the new Track cores.


Agreed on the BW.
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Re: 3 new Track pieces out!
« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2014, 09:34:34 AM »
Kidlost I get you are a fan of Brunswick. Trust me I am not on staff with anyone and I throw everything. I am just curious at how you can say the re branding has been a disappointment? Have you thrown any of the new equipment? Because so far I have thrown almost all the new stuff aside from the new Track and Hammer balls, and they have been very good. Eruption Pro, Crazy Antics, Take down, Pivot, Source and 400a are some great bowling balls. The covers and cores are much improved. If you aren't a staff member you should give one of these a try.
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Re: 3 new Track pieces out!
« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2014, 10:10:43 AM »
Have to agree with Curt_Dupre. I've been throwing mainly Brunswick the last year or two, but got talked into an EBI demo day this past weekend. I was so impressed with the Crazy Antics I wound up purchasing one, and was pleasantly surprised by several other pieces that were available during the demo (track / hammer / C300).
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Re: 3 new Track pieces out!
« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2014, 04:06:10 PM »
saw this info on facebook........

Lx will be the stronger balls for the bowlers who have lower rev rates
Mx will be medium strength balls for bowlers with medium revs. This will probably be the benchmark ball
Hx will be the weaker ball for the guys who have higher amounts of revs.

This new naming system will help the average bowler decide which ball would match up best with their game by using the their rev rate as a starting point.

The number will be the strength of the core. This is still similar to how we had the old number system before.

The third new thing you will notice is the names of the covers. You will see DR, MR and QR. These stand for Delayed Response, Moderate Response and Quick Response. So basically, expect to see the Hx balls have the DR covers and the Lx balls have the QR covers.

Quick correction on the comparisons, the new 11-16 numbers will be comparable to the old 8/9 series, the new 6-10 numbers would be more comparable to the 7/6 series stuff and the new 1-5 numbers would compare more to the 5 and 4 series stuff. The Lx, Mx and Hx kinda replace the T/C/A.
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