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In the Cat line, the Wildcat combines the new PET infused Super Track Plus with the versatile 8 Ball core to provide a strong angle of attack at the breakpoint. The specifications of the Wildcat are as follows: Factory Finish: Factory polished Super Track Plus with PET particles; Color: Midnight blue; RG Rating: scale 1 to 10 (center to cover heavy) 3.0; Differential: scale 1 to 10 (low to high): 6.55; Mass Bias: .001; Flare Potential: high; Length: scale 1 to 10 (early to late) with factory finish: 6.4; Backend: scale 1 to 11 (least to most): 11; Hook Style: Medium length with sharp backend; Best Lane Condition: medium oil with carry down; Overall Hook: scale 1 to 23 (least to most) dull/shiny: 20 dull/12.6 shiny.

I picked this ball up on eBay used with about 30 games on it. I decided to drill it to go longer than most of my other stuff. I put the pin just under my fingers and swung the CG out an inch. This gives me minimal flare and good length for when the shot starts to dry out. For the retail price of this ball, you get pretty good performance. It is forgiving on wide shots, and has a nice crack to it when it hits the pocket. For me, this ball has exceptional carry. This is my first Ebonite ball since the old Nitro/C, but a good one for the money.

As promised, here's re-review of the Wildcat with a different drill.

Of course, since this ball has been discontinued this will only help those of you picking this ball up off of eBay or closeout.

First the specs:
2 1/2 TW
2" pin

After the over/under adventures I had with the first drill (4 1/2 X 5), I tried something that would work with the Wildcat's early rolling tendencies.  To tame the ball down, I put the CG on the PAP.  This put the pin 2" from the PAP 30 degrees from the midline.  I sanded the cover to 600 and finished it off with Quick Cut.

This is much batter.  The ball starts to rev up just past the arrows and has a more of a banana look than before.  I tried this ball on two conditions, 35' top hat (house) and a 37' Christmas tree (sport).  On the top hat, I didn't have to jump 20 boards and swing it.  With the smooth look to the ball, I was able to play around 10 and loop the dry.  There was enough hook to stay in the oil, but smooth enough to hit the dry without overreaction.

On the Christmas tree, I got a even,predictable reaction that hid early mistake with the early roll.

This is a much better layout for this ball.  The original cover/core with a length layout didn't work for me.  This is much better and will make for a nice house specific ball for me.

Decent ball, flips really hard and carries well.  A little unpredictable on spotty conditions.  Great ball for medium wet/dry conditions but put it away once the heads clear out.  Not as versatile as some balls in its category but not a bad buy.

Recently picked up as a used ball.  I bowl 3 nights a week during league on varing conditions.  Good length, with excellent recovery in the drier part of the lane.  Ball is drilled with the pin below ring finger and CG about 2" right of grip.  Able to play a wide variety of lines with minimal adjustment of hand position.  Excellent all around ball for league conditions.