Author Topic: Assassin (Read 21490 times)

admin · « **on:** December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »

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The Assassin features the Track Power Rev core with their state of the art modified, multi-colored ProTracktion coverstock. The ball has the same hook potential as the Enforcer (off the charts) with a different look on the lanes.

The Specifications are: BALL CONSTRUCTION: Modified 4-piece design; RECOMMENDED LANE CONDITION: Heavy to Medium Oil; HOOK RATING: 20 (On the Track Ball Reaction Chart); FLARE POTENTIAL: Medium to High; CORE DESIGN: Power Rev Technology; RADIUS OF GYRATION: 2.487; DIFFERENTIAL: .047; COVERSTOCK: ProTracktion; COLOR: Blue/Green/Yellow Multi-color; FINISH: Polished; PIN PLACEMENT: 0-5 inches; HARDNESS: 76-78; AVAILABLE WEIGHTS: 14-16 lbs. Power Rev Core, 12-13 lbs. Core 2 Technology, 10-11 lbs. traditional pancake core

striker300 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 26, 2000, 02:00:00 AM »

ONE WORD DESCRINES THIS BALL : DEADLY

THIS BALL TURNS THE CORNER HARDER THAN ANYTHING THAT I'VE THROWN.

BUT THERE IS NOTHING LONG ABOUT THIS BALL, YOU STILL HAVE TO HAVE HEAD OIL TO GET THE BALL TO THE BREAKPOINT BECAUSE THIS BALL WANTS TO HOOK

10 In The Pit · « **Reply #2 on:** May 04, 2000, 02:00:00 AM »

This message is for Robert Brian Levis. In regards to your question about the similarities between the Enforcer and the Assassin, you mentioned that the "colors" of the Assassin allow the ball to get further down the lane before hooking; in reality, it is the difference in the "cover" of the ball that allow the Assassin to get further down the lane before hooking. The coverstocks are of basically the same formula, with the exception of the color of the coverstock, and the fact that the Assassin comes out of the box polished rather than dull. It is the difference in the surface texture that significantly changes the action of the ball in this case. Both of these balls share a lot of the same technology, but their appearance and "box" condition are significantly different. Both appear to be excellent choices, with just slightly different principle tasks in mind. The Enforcer is rated for "heavy" oil in the box condition, where the Assassin is rated for heavy oil to medium oil in the box condition; of

course, the Enforcer can be polished up to the equivalent of the Assassin

kevin louie · « **Reply #3 on:** May 07, 2000, 02:00:00 AM »

Got the Track Assassin with a 3" pin and a top weight of 2.75 oz and

had it drilled leverage weight 4 x 3 3/8. The Track Assassin goes a

little longer but breaks a little harder in the backend than the

Track Enforcer and has the same awesome hitting power with the Track

Enforcer. I'll use the Track Assassin in it's polished state and the

Track Enforcer in it's box condition or duller state for different lane

conditions.

Paul Meyer · « **Reply #4 on:** May 13, 2000, 02:00:00 AM »

This is going to be one of the best balls released this year. This is ball is cleaner through the fronts than both the champ and enforcer but with so much recovery and just so predictable. Carry is absolutely phenomenal, what more is there to say? Mine was drilled 5x5 but regardless of the drill pattern this ball seems to be a winner.

Bowl299 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 18, 2000, 02:00:00 AM »

This ball hit the pocket like a frieght train. When you hit high, lite or solid pocket usally all the pins go to the pit. I drill my to go long than snap towards the pocket and that what the ball does.

This ball is another awesome ball from track. All I got say to Track keep up the good work

Ryan Peebles · « **Reply #6 on:** May 22, 2000, 02:00:00 AM »

Continuing my experimentation with non-Brunswick equipment, I purchased this ball for a summer "pro" league at Southwyck Lanes in Toledo, OH (home of the PBA National Championship). Last Wednesday, we had the same PBA lane condition that was used last February in Latham, NY. A sixteen-pounder, drilled 3 3/8" X 5" with four ounces of top weight, this baby worked well when the shot broke down after a few games. I'm a righty, and I used the first arrow for most of the evening. The Assassin has an extremely powerful hit and carries well on a down-and-in shot. Being a semi-cranker, I left few corners, but did leave an occasional 8-pin or 9-pin! The large top weight enabled the ball to "loaf" down the lane while maintaining the low-RG, high-rev characteristics. This rock is great for medium oil, one of Track's best balls to date, and as a result, I won $30 in jackpot money! I'm looking at the Enforcer for the fresh shot, with its sheen finish, a 2" pin, 2 1/2 ounces of top weight, and drilled 3 3/8" X 3 3/8" for earlier roll. We'll see if the shoe fits!

hitmanbdc · « **Reply #7 on:** June 01, 2000, 02:00:00 AM »

Let me first start off by saying WoW! This ball is everything that they said it would be and then SOME! But first let me tell ya what we had to do to it...

After we recieved my Assassin, we could only get them with the pin in instead of my prefered pin out. But after a futher review we decided(me and the guy that drills my stuff) that we would put the pin under my fingers. Yes I know that for most players that would cause a problem. After all, to most players this would cause the ball to go very long with alittle back end. But I really hit on a ball(Cranker) plus I have a ton of ball speed. Due to my high flare potential the new flare pattern wouldn't get near the fingers. But after I threw it a few times I didn't like the reaction I was getting. It was going much longer than we thought and wasn't finishing like we anticipated. So after futher discussion we took the ball back into the pro shop and wet sanded it at 1000 grit. Knocking off the factory polish. We then applied a light polish back onto the ball and this changed the reaction of the ball greatly! I threw a few more times and was rather pleased with the reaction this time.

Then the first set(series) I threw with it was 693! This ball was thrown with the conditions were flooded in the middle and with somewhat shotty back-ends. This ball was controlable to the break point but still had enough drive left to finish with INCREDIBLE POWER! I only had to move 3 boards left of my original mark between all 3 ganmes. This is a definite great addition to any bowlers arsenal! Definite keeper!

But rememebr if you don't get the reaction your looking for don't be afraid to play around with the polish on your own. Sure worked for me!

Bowl299 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 05, 2000, 02:00:00 AM »

This ball is an awesome hitting ball. I nees to put a piece of tape in it to help me to hold onto the ball. Once I did that I shot 14 strikes in a row. The ball is drill to get lenght and flip in the back end.

What I have notice is all Track bowling balls I own hits hard and this ball is no expection. So if you want a hard hitting ball go out and purchase one.

Bowl299 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 04, 2000, 02:00:00 AM »

This ball continue to impress me. I have used the assassin this week and shot 700 with it. I did find that the way I drill the ball it needs the wright amount of oil in the front because it stores to much eneregy for the back end. I will make a suggestion that when buy the assassin go ahead get it conterpart the enforcer.

dw23 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 19, 2000, 02:00:00 AM »

At first look I didn't like the Assassin. I didn't like the first one I drilled up either (1:00 drilling). The ball just rolled out at about 35 feet. I sold that one in a hurry. I was disgusted but I decided to give it another chance with my favorite 10:30 drilling.

Looks a little like this: .(pin)

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This ball gets down the lane smacks the pins around like tooth picks. I have been using this ball on wood lanes with a flat oil pattern with medium carry down. It's been three weeks of league and I'm averaging 230 with one 300. Oh yeah, I guess I can be considered a power stroker. Conclusion: this ball is a perfect compliment to either of the Track heavy oil balls you own (Contender, Enforcer or Champ). I would definitly recommend this ball for medium oil with carry down. Thanks for your time.

dw23 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 19, 2000, 02:00:00 AM »

The layout in my previous review was supposed to show the pin over the ring finger and the cg about an in from the axis (or 3 1/2 inches from the center of my grip). Sorry the picture didn't workout.

BuddiesProShopcom - Bill · « **Reply #12 on:** November 29, 2000, 01:12:15 PM »

The Track Assassin has been out for a while and I would like to take a minute and return this ball.

The Assassin was designed to be a long and strong ball. This is exactly what the ball does. It gets down the lane and then makes a hard, sharp move to the pocket.

If you go over this ball with a scotch brite pad you will be able to calm the skid/flip reaction down, but you are fighting what the ball naturally wants to do.

The Assassin is great for drier lanes, and those conditions when you need strong movement in the backends.

On a scale of 1-10, I would give this ball a 7. This ball can be a great ball on the right conditions, but if you have some oil in the backend, you will notice over/under with the drive.

If you have any questions, please email me at Bill@buddiesproshop.com

Thanks

Bill

D Scott Johnson · « **Reply #13 on:** December 02, 2000, 07:36:05 PM »

I recently purchased this ball and I have fallen in love with it. It is the first ball out of my bag. It gives me great length and a hard driving back end. The ball seems to keep the pins low to the deck which improves carry. I am very impressed with this ball.

I have noticed that with a good deal of carry down, the ball does seem to lose hitting power. When I have to move too deep with it, I lose carry.

Great ball from Track!

Tyrone_Ongpauco · « **Reply #14 on:** February 21, 2001, 01:26:51 PM »

Got the ball with a far pin layout. Drilled it Rev-leverage with the pin next to my ring. This ball would snap on the fresh shots, and would tend to be very controllable on the carried down backends. On dry lanes however, this ball would die out. But thats not this ball is made for however. A very strong 9 on a 1-10 scale! Nice work track!

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