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bamaster

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Track 505A vs. 715C
« on: July 06, 2010, 12:09:49 AM »
Here's my first video review.  Had a few balls drilled up and I wanted to put two side by side for a little comparison.

This was on a house shot but it was around 7pm so there was a bit of open play on it.  They had not run the night shot yet.  

All feedback is welcomed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBLNCWFVqUI

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Re: Track 505A vs. 715C
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2010, 11:55:01 AM »
I'm really interested to see the difference on a fresh shot, so if can do another video it would be much appreciated.
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Re: Track 505A vs. 715C
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2010, 03:08:20 PM »
very nice video. will have to have my brother watch it since he has the 505a and will be looking for a ball over it come winter time.
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bamaster

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Re: Track 505A vs. 715C
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2010, 07:28:23 AM »
Thanks!

@MrPerfect... I rarely get to bhowl on fresh oil. I don't bowl leagues and usually when I get to practice it's in the evening.  But I will ask if I can get them to put down a fresh shot for my pair. I know the people over there so they are nice to me.  Might be able to get them to put down a sport shot!

@icewall... I have a 505T waiting to be drilled, too. I've heard real good things about it.  I will likely get it drilled with a 5" pin, just like the 505A.  I'll post a video of the two side by side.

I also had a Freeze drilled up and I know I will use that one.  Really good length with just a little pop in the back.  Perfect for regionals in the later games or when I need to "play it safe".
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Re: Track 505A vs. 715C
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2010, 09:22:32 AM »
How you like that 2 1/4" layout?  Just curious as to what you were expecting with that layout, and if you achieved that.
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bamaster

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Re: Track 505A vs. 715C
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2010, 09:53:07 AM »
@Gunny... the 2-1/4" pin is my personal favorite.  I have this layout on a 505C, Tempur, Full Swing and a couple others.  

By design, it's a very arcy layout.  It rolls up early and lays off in the back.  I used to have more revs than speed so this was a way for me to stay out of trouble.  Label layouts were too strong in the backend.  

A weak pin like this is good for heavier oil because the ball will read earlier. It's also good for high rev players because it will allow them to play a little more direct (due to the weaker backend).  Can't play too deep with it because it lacks the backend angle.  I use this layout on fresh oil, especially when the backends are strong.  

The 715C was cleaner in the heads than I expected.  I didn't throw it side by side with my short pin 505C, but I expect the 715C to be stronger.  So in order of weak to strong, I have the Tempur, then the 505C and now the 715C.

My 505T will have a 5" pin.  So in order of weak to strong, I will have the Freeze, then the 505a and then the 505T.  Might want to add the 920T with that layout for the "Uh Oh" conditions!  
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Mike Austin

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Re: Track 505A vs. 715C
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2010, 09:14:40 PM »
Curious as to why you didn't mention that these are 13lb balls?  Dude, you suck, you are a hack!!  Stand left, throw right, that's all you know.  Notice there were no spares shot in this video, because they would have - next to the number!!!

Oh crap, I'm laughing, just couldn't resist.  J/K youse guys.  Tony is my buddy and we go way back.  I drilled his stuff when I was in Houston, and will again, when I get back down there.  Nice video Toenee!!  You right, still fine at 39!  See ya soon!

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bamaster

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Re: Track 505A vs. 715C
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2010, 10:50:11 AM »
Oh no you di'int!

You best hope you don't grow a pair and decide to bowl the Jonesboro, AR regional this weekend.  It's open season on your flat 10-pin butt! If you do go, stop by the dentist to get all that PLAQUE out!  I've seen you bowl, foo!

That's right. I went there.
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