Track Freak-A-Zoid

The ball being drilled was 3” pin out with 2.75 oz top weight. Top weight and CG location were verified via scale prior to drilling.

The drilling chosen was pin 5” from PAP and CG 3” from PAP ; pin is above fingers 3.5 inches above grip midline. A 47/64” weight hole was drilled 2.5” deep 6” over from center of span.

After drilling the ball was weighed at 0.75 oz positive side weight, 0.50 positive finger weight and 0.5 oz bottom weight. Spin time post drilling was recorded at 13.5 seconds.

Bowler Information:
Track diameter is 10.25”.
PAP is measured at 5.5” over and 0” up/down.
Average ball speed (foul line to head pin) is 17 mph.
Axis rotation is typically 45 degrees
Initial rev rate is typically 350 rpm

I’ve had my Zoid now for about a month and had the chance to use it on several different conditions and lane surfaces. I knew I was going to like this ball when I first heard it was going to be released. To me this is a good benchmark or utility type of ball because it offers a balance of control, power and predictability. It’s very easy to read the pattern with the Freak-A-Zoid because of this balance. Each lane surface and condition I’ve used this ball on has given me a good reaction. As far as a description of the ball reaction I would have to say it is more than I see from my Havoc and similar to what I get out of my Animal Untamed in hook amount but more versatile most likely due to it’s symmetric core design. I like to keep my Zoid in my bag for when I go to a new center because I feel confident no matter what I find when I get there be it synthetic or wood, THS or sport condition I’ll be able to get a decent reaction from it.


Precision

I layed this ball out , 5" pin,under ring,cg out slightly.Ball is 2" pin out,starting top wt.,2 1/2,left box finish. Vitals are ball speed 17, tilt 12 degrees, revs 300,axis co. 5 3/4 and  1/2 up.Lane condition is typical top hat,do not know specifics but it is for sure drier to the right ,and left, with heavier in middle.Nice blend to bowl on,not the under reaction when you move inside the oil line.Ball reacted very nicely on this cond. Very clean through heads,  reved up nicely in mid lane with good arc on back end. Had a little room both in and out.After hitting it on the spinner with a very worn green scotchbrite, went back on the lanes and gave it a whirl. I really liked the reaction I got. Slightly earlier roll ,where I could get into the goo a little more.Had much stronger mid lane with very continious arc.Even with the surface altering it had very good backend which was very impressive.Did not lose energy with the duller surface.I see this ball as a very readable,predictable piece with good hitting power, which could be very usefull as a benchmark for many people.Should be very good on everything from med heavy to med dry,depending on layout and surface. Comparing it to some other Track balls,the Sheer I have has similar layout with extra hole.Sheer has earlier reaction but more even down the lane,probably due to the particle.FAZ semms to normally give me a little more room to the right and more continuation on back end.
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Mike Mineman      
The Bowler's Shoppe
 Fairview Hts., Il
Track Regional Staff

Ball: 1- pin 5 1/2 from PAP above middle finger CG 5 from PAP, Ball 2 Pin 3 3/4 pin from PAP and CG 3inches from PAP. Both left with the factory finish.

Lane Conditions: Various

Reaction: Ball 1 gets down the lane well, but left with factory finish it will cut through carrydown very well. Ball 2 gets into is roll quick and maintains energy for the backend. Ball 1- skid/flip, Ball 2-skid/strong arc

HOOK: Ball 1 is awesome on medium conditions, its backend move is strong enough that it will allow me to open up the lane when that line seems to be where I need to play. 8.5
Ball 2 gets the job down on mediums through medium/heavy. It rolls up sooner than every ball I have other than the Animal Untamed and Animal, but it can be used when the other 2 have to be put away. It gets into its roll so soon, that I really wonder what it would do if I dulled it down a bit. 9.0

Control: NOT with ball 1. It is far too strong on backend to try to control the breakpoint. If there is any control in ball 1 it is through the heads, because it gets into a roll pretty good, but saves the energy for the backends explosion. 5.0
Ball 2 is where the control comes into play. Its quick rev action reads the midlanes well, and does not allow the ball to overreact in the backends. Right now this is my benchmark ball. When I throw it if it moves too quick I switch to freakazoid #1, if it does not quite make the turn I switch to the Animal Untamed. 9.5

HIT: I am not going to use any seperation here. Both of these balls hit the pins HARD....and what I really love about them is that they keep the pins really low. 9.5

READABILITY: Ball 1 considering its reaction shape is not bad at reading the lanes because as I stated, it still gets into a good strong roll before its backend reaction. 8.0
Ball 2 is the ball to read the lanes with, if it overreacts in the backend I know that the backends are REALLY freash, and it just has great read through the entire lane. 9.0

OVERALL: I am only going to give one overall rating for the FreakaZoid. I stated in my mini reviews of this ball that I was not excited about it coming out, but I am presently suprised with this ball. Currently I can cover most conditions with just the 2 Freakazoids.

9.5
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C-G Pro Shop (owner/operator)
Youngstown Ohio

Track Intl.-Advisory Staff

Hi everyone in bowling land, haven't posted in awhile but have some really good info about this ball. First off my specs, Ball speed 21mph+ revs 450+, 10.5 to 11 inch track. drilled freak-a-zoid with pin 5 inch cg 4 1/4 pin 1 3/4 above midline low top to begin with pin was about 2.5 end up with 1/4 side 1/8 thumb and 3/8 bottom. normal house shot and this ball moves. very nice move on back but strong enough to get through carrydown. another good product from track keep up the good work Del.

My forays into Track territory haven't produced great results over the past few years.  In fact the last great go to ball I tried from Track was the Blue Triton, which goes back a good 7 years.  Not sure what made me try the Freak a Zoid, except I like low rg pearls, and I was looking for something to give me some pop from deep in side on a late league.  This ball gave me some of what I expected, but also some real surprises.  My first surprise was that it came with a 5 inch pin out.  I normally like pin out balls, but decided to lay this out with the pin above and right of my ring finger at about 4+ inches to PAP.  The cg was still well below the midplane, and I kicked it out about an inch.  This required a decent sized balance hole 2 inches below my PAP.  My first effort with the ball was on a fresh 10 board wall that plays notoriously wet/dry on the oil line.  I expected this to be the worst oil pattern for a shiny pearl resin, but to my surprize the Freak a Zoid really reved up and let me get well inside the oil line.  Still not my ball of choice for this condition, but certainly very playable.  The downside to this surprising strength came on my late league.  The ball was so strong that I was forced to go to a weak release and chase the last remnants of oil in close to 5th arrow.  Not really any different than how I attack the condition with the Uranium or Inferno, but I wasn't expecting this strong of a shell.  

In summary the ball is a great choice for tweeners and strokers looking for revs, but is much stronger than you would expect.

syle and specs.
 15 Lbs 2.5 oz top Pin 4-5
 House conditon is 40 Ft buffed to 45ft
 throw it about 18-20 mph decent amounts of revs.


 Put the pin above my ring finger and it is kicked about 2 inches to the right of my thumb. First night i used it right out of the box on fresh shot 680. Gets down the lane and reads the break pint very well. And even had some room for error. This ball works greast in my center. And as we all no the morpheus core is very strong. Thus ball gives u high performance at a mid price point.
 Bsuproshops.com

I started with a 4" pin. Drilled this ball 5 1/2 x 4 pin above fingers on grip midline and hole on the axis. This ball is very smooth and works for me on the fresh. When the heads start to go you can move left and still get recovery. This ball carries very well for me.
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Tom Hess
Track Regional Staff
Vise-Grip Pro Staff