LANE CONDITION
Length: 40'
Volume: medium-light to medium amount of volume overall, typical house shot puddle in the middle
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
--AND--
Length: 39'
Volume: medium to medium-heavy amount of volume, quick breakdown
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Modified USBC OC pattern (Baton Rouge, 2012, adjustment = decreased volume outside of 5 by 50%)
COMMENTS
Likes:The 607A-SE is the closest Track ball i've had to being "skid/flip" (please note, I have not yet thrown a 508A, 811A-SE, 706A, or 300A) as the very nature of this ball is effortless length with a strong angular motion off the spot. This ball is ideal for when the lanes begin to breakdown, the head oil starts to disappear, and there is minimal carrydown in the backend - picture second shift leagues, lighter volume Sport and House shots, and games 5-8 of PBA Regionals (assuming you are right-handed...). I have had a lot of success with this ball during games 3 and 4 of my summer league that uses a modified version of the Baton Rouge USBC OC pattern (see above for short description) as the lanes have begun to breakdown a bit and a lot of the volume that is in the front part of the lane has dissipated. My layout for this ball is 65x4 3/4x45 which is my favorite layout to use when i'm looking for a "skid/flip" reaction or need to play from an inside angle - despite being a good "skid/flip" option this ball is still very versatile in my opinion as i'm able to play almost anywhere on the lane using either weaker or stronger hand positions, making it a very good benchmark-type ball
This ball caters to either slower-speed bowlers who need helping getting the ball to push through the front part of the lane or bowlers who are looking for a ball that is great on second shift that will let them open up the lane and allow them to "get the ball back from anywhere"
Dislikes: It has been my experience that this ball does not take to surface changes very well, i've only ever had success with the ball being polished - mind you, there are other balls available that are better for the intended purpose of knocking the shine off of a 607A-SE so this isn't exactly a tragic thing, just an observation
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