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Rule & Hex-plosion
« on: June 30, 2004, 08:43:40 PM »
The names on the 2 new balls.
Phenom U2 is a overseas ball
and will not be released in the states.
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Re: Rule & Hex-plosion
« Reply #16 on: July 02, 2004, 07:42:29 AM »
Well, just shows you, what goes around comes around.

The core on the Hexplosion is again the famous ceramaslam core which has been on about 15 different balls.

Tweaks are usually to the lower denisty piece.

Others with this basic core.
Nighthawk Revenge, Michael Jordan, Slam, Spell, Nighthawk SPT, Firehawk,
Ti Hawk (with rg lowering center), Firehawk/C(lower rg Ti Hawk core), Hextreme, Crash(even lower rg), now the Hex plosion.  Looks most similar to the Spell with the Particle coverstock.

Funny thing.  I've got two great shape Ti Hawks for sale, one Nighthawk Revenge and a Spell.  All still work great, Spell is biggest backend ball I have and I tear up Shorter type sport patterns with the Ti Hawk.

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NOte in general these are fairly high rg's for most of todays conditions, balls tend to go a long ways straight before making a big move.
PPS Note I"ve used my spell on super long oil, and pointed and torn em up because of point and backend!  Note too long on many league conditions where I want to swing.
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Re: Rule & Hex-plosion
« Reply #17 on: July 02, 2004, 10:02:48 AM »
LuckyLefty,

The Crash doesn't use the same core as the HexExtreme/HexPlosion. It uses the core of Voodoo/Mojo.

The Freak-a-zoid sounds the most intriguing, adding another low RG symmetrical ball to the Sheer Havoc.  More choices for control balls.  Sounds like they are really expanding their arsenal to cover a wide range of reactions/players.
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Re: Rule & Hex-plosion
« Reply #18 on: July 02, 2004, 10:46:09 AM »
A correction to my earlier post.  The Hexplosion has a polished Wow II which is the Freak Out, not the EZ Money(WOW).  Sorry, jumped the gun looking at the other posts.  Hmmm, lite particle on a mellow block.  I'm guessing the reasoning behind the length is due to the overall smoothness of having lite particle attached to this block.

The FreakaZoid(2.455,.048) almost matches the rg level of the RevMaster(2.46,.059) but even has a lower diff which should control the flare, definitely agree on the control reaction here.

Anybody want to guess on the block on the FreakaZoid(no pic)?  I don't know either, rev plate with no attachments or rev plate with equal weighted attachments? Ex, Chapman, any guesses?

Rick

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Re: Rule & Hex-plosion
« Reply #19 on: July 02, 2004, 01:09:22 PM »
Rick I was thinking Revplate with equal pieces around. But I it is only a guessing game for now.
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Re: Rule & Hex-plosion
« Reply #20 on: July 06, 2004, 06:05:45 PM »
Well its about time Track started making balls that cover a wide range of bowlers/styles.
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Re: Rule & Hex-plosion
« Reply #21 on: July 06, 2004, 07:41:28 PM »
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OMFG, did you read the specs on the Rule!! ITS A REACTIVE BALL!! That ball is going to be INSANE!! Where can I pre order mine?!?!?
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So in what way will it differ from the Animal Untamed, that it has you so "excited"?
The AU is also a reactive with the asymmetrical Morpheus core.
Wonder what the difference will be?

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Like LuckyLefty, I feel this seems like a whole lotta fuss about a whole lotta dejavu, all over again.

If the Rule is the "equivalent" of the BUlly, this'll be the first time Track, doing the initial research, brought out a ball AFTER Columbia, its owner.

Appearances can be deceiving; so we'll wait and see.

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Re: Rule & Hex-plosion
« Reply #22 on: July 06, 2004, 08:06:07 PM »
northface, apparently you missed releases that cover a wide range of bowlers and styles.

Crunch Time, Triple Threat, Havoc, Sheer Havoc, Thrash, Crash, Dry Heat.

I also think there is a huge misconception about the "hookmonsters" Track releases. If you place the MB in a strong position, then without a doubt it is going to be a big hooking oil ball, but if you place the pin in a weak position and MB in a weak position they really are not that big of "hookmonsters". They are infact very versatile.

Another thing--------if there is such a rule I have not read it>>>>>>saying that coverstocks cannot be altered from their factory finish. Coverstock surface is going to determine the reaction you get out of a ball. I understand the difference between particle and reactive, but polish is polish and it will tame both of them down quite a bit.
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Re: Rule & Hex-plosion
« Reply #23 on: July 06, 2004, 10:43:59 PM »
Charlest,

The write up on the Rule that gets me excited is that it is a reactive that is supposed to act like a particle. Plus, its a new coverstock, which also gets me excited. The AU was a tweaked core in an older cover. This ball should be different than the AU.
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Re: Rule & Hex-plosion
« Reply #24 on: July 06, 2004, 11:08:40 PM »
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The write up on the Rule that gets me excited is that it is a reactive that is supposed to act like a particle. Plus, its a new coverstock, which also gets me excited. The AU was a tweaked core in an older cover. This ball should be different than the AU.
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Quite possible, thus the phraseology I used. I was not being sarcastic, but literal.

There are many strong resins out there, some of which have been reviewed to act like particles: Rush, Messenger Ti Traction, Anomaly, among others. Whether they do or not for an individual is more probably based on the bowler's delivery, the drilling and the surface preparation than several other factors.

Columbia's newest, the Bully, also is said to work this way.

For whatever it's worth, please keep in mind, that particle or resin, dull balls also die (or lose reaction) very quickly solely by the speed in which their surface absorbs oil, not just when their particles get worn down. Cleanliness is next to "long-lasting-ness" so to speak, in this case. WHat I am taking the long way round in saying is get the ball that works for what you want it to do, not because it's a resin or a particle or whatever.

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Re: Rule & Hex-plosion
« Reply #25 on: July 06, 2004, 11:19:55 PM »
I understand where you are coming from. The reason I am wanting this ball so much is because it will fit into my arsenal nicely and fill a gap I have. I am also very excited because I am a huge fan of the morpheus core(s).  They are very versatile with drilling.

Resin or particle, this ball is going to be a winner. I didnt initially jump on it because it is a resin but more because I like what Track is doing and this ball will fit where I need it to. I understand that ALL balls need to be cleaned on a regular basis and I keep up with my equipment regularly in order to prolong the life of it. I hope this ball comes out soon cause I cant wait to get my hands on one.
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Re: Rule & Hex-plosion
« Reply #26 on: July 06, 2004, 11:30:26 PM »
Good luck with it, Rocky, is all I can say.
Let us know how it reacts for you, when you do get it.
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Re: Rule & Hex-plosion
« Reply #27 on: July 08, 2004, 06:56:53 PM »
Any one know the prices yet?
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Re: Rule & Hex-plosion
« Reply #28 on: July 08, 2004, 10:38:30 PM »
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A correction to my earlier post.  The Hexplosion has a polished Wow II


Actually it's Power Plus reactive.
Precision



If the Hex-plosion has this resin cover, then it's just the AMF Hawk
http://www.bowlingballreviews.com/ball.asp?ballid=245
AND the Track Hex-Treme
http://www.bowlingballreviews.com/ball.asp?ballid=1342
all over again. Are you sure, Precision?
Even Track is not likely to do a 3rd re-incarnation of a ball.
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Re: Rule & Hex-plosion
« Reply #29 on: July 09, 2004, 07:30:41 AM »
Thanks Precision,

Just saw that BBR corrected their previous info.  If that's the case, Charlest is dead on about the Hex-Treme(RG 2.58, Diff. 047) same properties.  Just not sure on the cover differences(both reactive).  The Hawk (which is Del's core) from AMF days has a little higher diff of .050.

I think I want to try the FreakaZoid on lite reverses, sounds very even and controlled.  Too bad I didn't have this in time for Nats.
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Re: Rule & Hex-plosion
« Reply #30 on: July 09, 2004, 08:48:04 AM »
Anthony you got me!

I listed 11 balls and for some reason I included crash.  I think I was trying to say crunch!  See crunch with same core shape but a larger nugget in center than Ti Hawk lowering rg slightly.

I tried to give too much information got caught on my one mistake and like a politician focus was on the mistake.  

Oh well.

91% a passing grade in school but not on the closely watched track forum.

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Luckylefty
Summary these are a great core but often are a little higher rg than today's conditions call for, in my opinion.  Basically we have a Spell here!
Great ball I use for long wet flat patterns when I point.  High rg gets me straight to the breakpoint, flip blocks give me the move that carries.
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