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korkey299

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high track
« on: December 27, 2006, 05:47:32 AM »
i was just curious to know what are the advantages/disadvantages of having a high track if there are any. what cause it, what it does for the ball etc. stuff like that i'm just curious about. my track comes within an inch of the thumb hole and actually grases the middle finger just to give u an idea
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tenpinspro

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Re: high track
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2006, 02:10:00 PM »
Hey korkey,

Our typical "high" track is good for reaction but can limit us to certain layouts due to cover and weight block designs.  Weight blocks and covers have taken over for what we can't do naturally so for those who can do something physically, we really don't need more help.

Perfect example: Watch PDW on ESPN Classic and watch him now....he used to rip the cover off the ball but now has a very simple and weak open handed release...due to weight block and cover strength.

Imagine a golf driver that can hit 400 yards on its own, who would Tiger, Daly or Vijay be?  That's why NCGA stopped it at Titanium.....unfortunately, bowling never stopped....ABC did not see ahead of themselves to measure cover and core strengths...trying now but TOO late.
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korkey299

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Re: high track
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2006, 02:13:16 PM »
it kinda told me what i needed to know, i'm asking what kinda things does a high track do for a reaction compared to a low track, it gives it more reaction? does it roll sooner? hook sooner? things like that i want to know, the layout i leave up to adam apo
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List of Balls: Brunswick Intense Inferno, Track equation, Track Rule Delta 1, Track Rule GP2. All #15
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azus

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Re: high track
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2006, 02:18:22 PM »
With a higher track, you will get more out of the revolutions you put on the ball. One roll on the ball will have more surface touching the lane.
A high track is better on heavier oil, and a lower track is better on drier lanes. Im not sure, but i think a high track will cause the ball to roll slightly earlier .
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korkey299

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Re: high track
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2006, 02:21:17 PM »
thats more of what i was lookin for, thanks. one more, what causes me to throw a ball with a high track?
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azus

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Re: high track
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2006, 02:32:37 PM »
Its caused because you dont tilt the ball. A straight wrist can cause it. If you release the ball with the hand behind the ball, a straight up release, you will often have a high track. If you relase the ball with the thumb at 10 11 o´clock you will often have a lower track. Its actually cuite hard to describe how you gets a high track.
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tenpinspro

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Re: high track
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2006, 02:37:01 PM »
Hey Kork,

Azus offers some great info and your suspicions are correct.  Go with Adam's suggestions, he's been on staff since day one (with me and maybe before me) and I know of him just because of his great bowling skill and applications.

Where's there's smoke....there's fire.  AND (I know, never start a sentence with and )for you younger guys, that's MR. APO...
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korkey299

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Re: high track
« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2006, 02:38:50 PM »
actually thats what i figured caused it, and that is how i do release it but when i have to i get on the side of the ball just as good as anybody else, my a game is standing 3 boards left of middle and throwing to 10. i'm kinda wondering about putting a little vid clip of my form online, i've been told numerous times i have a good form and release. well i've gotta go to work at good old colonial lanes peace

p.s. thanks for the info
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Age: 17
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Favorite Brand: Track
List of Balls: Brunswick Intense Inferno, Track equation, Track Rule Delta 1, Track Rule GP2. All #15
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korkey299

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Re: high track
« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2006, 02:40:20 PM »
lol adams my boss so i don't have to call him Mr. Apo, he's a good friend of mine too. and this isn't english class lol
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Favorite Brand: Track
List of Balls: Brunswick Intense Inferno, Track equation, Track Rule Delta 1, Track Rule GP2. All #15
High Score: 299
High Series: 723

tenpinspro

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Re: high track
« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2006, 03:02:33 PM »
Hey kork,

Pls post a vid, it is much easier to decipher an individual's game.  

Guy's/Gal's pls feel free to do the same, nobody here in the "Track" forum is going to rip you intentionally.  If they do, they become ignored and we won't have to deal with them again.  Carl and I are here to help and that won't ever change.....that's why I am looking into our own site where we can eliminate unnecessary posts.
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