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Dry Heat

Raise the temperature on your competition when you use the Dry Heat. The Track team has been researching the market to identify the needs of our customers. The most frequent request was for a ball that was specifically designed for drier lane conditions.. Initially we thought this could be an easy project to complete, but we soon realized that simply making a ball that hooks less is not enough. Our customers demand the control of the lane that our high performance balls provide. The oil used in bowling centers today are slicker than ever. For this reason we could not make your average high Rg low differential ball. In fact, we needed a lower Rg system to create the control necessary to tackle the newer lane oils. To create this reaction we removed the inner ball from the Heat core and cut the differential to .026. This design, wrapped in the Power Plus Solid coverstock will give the bowler extra length with a controllable arcing backend motion. Now you have the tools to compete on any condition that you encounter. Do the math:

DRY HEAT + DRY LANES = HIGH SCORES

Dry Heat Specs

Hook Rating: 24-16  
Length: 8  
Backend: 6  
Core Technology Modified Tri-Core  
Core Power: 5.5  
RG: 2.52  
Differential: 0.26  
Determinator Spin Time N/A  
Flare Potential: 3  
Coverstock: Power Plus Solid  
Friction Rating: 6  
Finish: Compound  
Polish: Delayed Reaction  
Reaction Shape: Arc  
Lane Condition: Light Oil  


 

OK, I don't review much of what I drill, but I must review this OUTSTANDING ball from Track after just getting mine punched up.

Ball was 15.2, 3.25 top, 3-4in pin.  Went with Track's layout #1 - 5 X 5, pin over ring finger, cg just about in center of grip (it looks kicked out a touch, but I use an offset thumb, so it's eyeballing it...it's close enough to center grip).  I think final drilling was 1/4 side weight.

Used it after a trios league on wood lanes in a house I have been struggling at, but man was this ball the reaction I was looking for on dry to medium shots.  First few games was just trying different line/releases to see what this ball would do, the first thing that impressed me was the way it reacted to each hand positions change...very smooth, looked like the same ball....I hate it when on other balls if I stay behind in the setup it I get one look and if I start more to the side it looks like a different ball.

This ball had great continuation (arc) through the whole part of the lanes, did not over-react at all to the dry (threw my game pearl, also reviewed on this site, on this same shot today and hit the dry, good bye ball, left turn).

Now the best thing...got serious, stood 30, threw to 3rd arrow, out to about 5 at the breakpoint and it just crushed the pocket.  This ball will hook, but not over hook, now mind you I love to grip it and rip it, stand left throw right type.  It was a case of matching ball to conditions, like I said, my game pearl was left turn Clyde on this shot, and that game pearl is the only ball out of a Crunch, Deuce and ScreamR I can usually keep right at this house during fresh leagues.  Ended up throwing 7 games after that trios league used the pair and although I don't usually post scores game 7 was 300...I had the pro shop smiling watching.  Many thanks to D & D Pro Shop in Washington state!

Another great Job by Track!!  I has been using Roto for a while because i didn't need another Track HOOK monster with the morepeus cores / covers, but man this ball is Great!!

Well I'm going to keep this short and simple. DRY HEAT is the wrong name for this ball. This ball goes long but it covers more boards then my triple threat. This ball is certainly not for Dry lanes and if you do get it for that, Put a ver weak drill in it..LIKE NEGATIVE..

Now ..other then the ball covering a ton of boards it rolls real nice and smooth and finishes very well..its a good ball, But more for medium condition..

I have my Dry Heat drilled up the same way as my Crunch.  The pin is above the fingers and the cg is kicked outside ever so slightly.  The Dry Heat has the same motion as my Crunch, but just a couple feet farther down the lane.  Both balls have a polished finish to them.  As far as covering boards, any ball can cover boards when the backends are burnt, but it is when the backends are squirty when you can tell the capabilities of a ball.  The Crunch definitely is better when the oil is carried down.  The Dry Heat tends to squirt a little.  other than that, this ball is awesome.  Good length and hard hitting for a "simple ball".  Now, I am just waiting on a pearl version of this ball.  Anyone heard if that is coming out?
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Hey all... hope everyone is having a good holiday season. Well to the important stuff.. The Dry Heat is probably the best dry lanes ball a power player with alot of hand could ask for. drilled this ball pin under ring cg out a little for 1/4 ounce side left it box finish and got exactly what i was looking for a ball that won't jump when it hits the toast. gets down the lane turns over and keeps going. very impressive from track.... again a good ball.

This ball is unique in that it’s a ball that is intended for dry lanes that isn’t a three piece design.  Initially, the reviews of this ball stated that it was too reactive.  We disagree.  
   
   The tester was a right handed bowler who averages 17mph and has between 18 and 21 revolutions.  

The Dry Heat is a ball that (in our opinion) is a step down from anything currently in the Track line.  What makes the ball truly unique is that when it encounters dry boards, it does not jump hard.  Rather, it stays on line longer and makes a gentler move without sacrificing carry.
   
   We drilled only one test ball, a 16lb with the pin under the fingers, 6” from the pap.  The cg was placed at ¼ negative; there was no extra hole and no shell preparation.  

   We tested the ball for one week in practice and league play every time the lanes were dry enough to consider using either a Columbia Scout/R or a Storm Hit.  The Dry Heat was stronger than either of the two balls mentioned but not so strong that it could be grouped with the rest of the Track line.  

   We used the Dry Heat on fresh back ends with no carry down.  We found it to be less effective on the fresh front end oil.  It tended to go too long and wouldn’t carry on good shots.  Once we bowled several games from the track area with balls such as the Shock Trauma and Silver Streak.  Once the track broke down and we were into the third arrow, we went back to the Dry Heat and it was perfect.  We were able to play a swing shot right through the dried up part of the track.  We played a slight belly just inside second arrow; it ignored the drying fronts, began to make its move a bit earlier than you would like but it held the line and carried strike after strike.  The other feature that we liked about this ball was that it doesn’t seem to break down the lanes very quickly at all.  This ball reminded us of some of the tour edition balls that we have thrown, although primarily those were Brunswick models but nevertheless, the characteristics were very similar.  The balls go longer, are less sensitive to the dry lanes and do not break down the lanes as quickly as regular models.  

   The Dry heat is an excellent choice for any bowler, Track fans or not who need a choice for broken down league conditions or tournament conditions.  The cautions for this one would be; if you are a slower bowler who struggles with dry lanes, this ball will not be a better alternative than a three piece ball for you.  We would also remind you to drill the ball for what it is intended for, avoid leverage pins and other strong drillings.

   If you have any questions regarding this or any other of our reviews, e-mail us at: proshop@bowlero.com

I just got this ball drilled up and I am happy as can be with it. My First two games were 229 and 246 with no practice with it at all ! It is drilled very mellow with the pin under the middle finger and the CG kicked out just a bit.The ball is turned on about a 60 degree angle and this ball has a very smooth arc after getting through the heads and mid lane clean. But it definately blows down pins like the big powerful hooking balls ! It had been a while since I had been impressed with a Track ball, but this is just what I needed for burnt heads and flying back ends ! Great Job Track and to Steve Ford who did the layout on it !(Simply Genious)I do believe the drilling is the ultimate key to this weapon, and keep it polished up as it does track up very quickly

I bought the Dry Heat specifically to use on league conditions, when the lanes begin to break down.  I was looking for a ball that I could go to when my first ball starts to move too much and I either don’t want to keep moving inside, or my carry suffers when I do move inside.  If I start out in game one playing in the track area, say down the 8 board, or 10 to 5, and I end up moving 20 to 5, or 25 to 5 as the lane breaks down in game 2 or 3, I can go to the Dry Heat and move right back to my original line.

The Dry Heat is definitely NOT a mellow ball, especially when used on lanes that are breaking down or on drier patterns.  But it does give me excellent length, letting me either square up again and move back outside to or to swing the ball with excellent recovery when the heads start drying up.  

After getting a few games under my belt with this ball I'm finding out that there is no such thing as a mellow reactive ball.  The Dry Heat can definitely cover a lot of boards and a very sharp backend reaction when there is a lot of friction down the lane.  The upside to this statement is that as long as there is still a little bit of oil in the heads, the Dry Heat gets to my breakpoint very cleanly.  

Bowling well with the Dry Heat has been all about controlling my breakpoint and reading my reaction off of the breakpoint.  The amount of oil in the heads determines how fast the Dry Heat revs up and that determines how much it moves coming out of my breakpoint.  
     On fresh lanes, with plenty of oil up front, the Dry Heat doesn't seem to have a lot of area.  A good shot will produce good results, but if I miss my release a little at the bottom of my swing the Dry Heat can shoot through my breakpoint, coming in light or missing the pocket.  Fresh lanes are not what I bought the Dry Heat for so this is definitely not a problem.

On drier lanes, or after a game or two in leagues, when the head oil is not quite so plentiful, the Dry Heat can be a monster.  The coverstock still gets the ball down the lane and friction from the lanes makes for a sharp, strong backend reaction.

So far with this ball, it's been a feast or famine.  I've used this ball maybe 6 times, always in the 2nd or 3rd game of a league set.  The first 3 or 4 times I used this ball, it reacted exactly as I had intended it to when I pulled it out of the bag in the 3rd game.  My first ball started moving off of my breakpoint way too aggressively.  I pulled out the Dry Heat, moved back near my original line I used in the 1st game and the Dry Heat was awesome, a sharp defined breakpoint and a continuous roll through the pocket.  My carry was excellent.

In my last couple of outings, the lanes were noticeable stronger to start game one.  It seemed like there was less oil in the heads.  I wasn't able to start out playing as straight I had in the previous weeks.  Now I had to start out swinging the ball right from game 1 where I had been able to play straighter down the lane between the 5 and 10 board.  On these conditions, when my first ball (Columbia Hyde) started to move too aggressively I pulled out the Dry Heat as I had been doing the last month.  With less oil in the heads the Dry Heat breakpoint was even sharper and stronger, and it took me a few frames to settle in on a line.

In this case I think it was just a tougher lane condition to deal with and not any problem with the Dry Heat.  My problem with this lane condition is also due to the fact I'm still getting used to this ball.  With some games under my belt I think I can use this stronger reaction to my advantage.

My overall opinion of the Dry Heat is that it's exactly what I was looking for.  A weaker ball to use on drier lanes and in leagues when the shot starts to break down.  So far it's been a winner.  This is definitely a a condition specific ball and it's hardly ever going to be the first ball out of my bag.  But so far it's been a go-to ball in the 3rd game when I can't keep my Columbia Hyde on the right side of the headpin.  The sharper breakpoint on these conditions took a little getting used to but the Dry Heat carries well when you get it to the pocket.  Carry has been a big plus with this ball, it's been excellent.