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Havoc

High tech with a smaller price tag. That's what you get with the Havoc. The Havoc is the first mass bias technology ball in the Track line that is NOT at the high performance price point. The Havoc's Horizontally Biased Plate (HBP) technology allows for a wider range of motion when the mass bias is placed in different locations. HBP technology and Havoc's Power Plus coverstock create an ideal benchmark ball for all styles of play.

Wreak Havoc on the lanes.

Havoc Specs

Hook Rating 29-20  
Length 6  
Backend 6  
Core Technology Horizontally Biased Plate  
Core Power 7  
RG 2.5  
Differential 0.43  
Determinator Spin Time 11  
Flare Potential 5  
Coverstock Power Plus Solid  
Friction Rating 6.5  
Finish 1500 Smooth  
Polish Magic Shine  
Reaction Shape Strong Arc  
Lane Condition Medium to Light Oil  

I went to a Del Warren seminar and it was great.  This is a Nighthawk block with a more aggressive cover.  After Columbia purchased AMF, Del was able to get the block design back.  He had much to say about teaching and drilling techniques.  If he is in your area, I recommend going to the seminar.  They explained a lot about a bowlers technique in relation to how a ball is drilled for them.  How to Locate the PSA and PIN in relation to the bowlers Axis, Rev Rate, and Speed.  The Animal looks like a great ball as well.  
Del, if you see this, keep up the good Golf Swing, LOL.
Vinny
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Track Havoc

Drilled 1/30/2004

The ball being drilled was 2” pin out with 3.50 oz top weight. Top weight and CG location were verified via scale prior to drilling.

The drilling chosen was pin 5” from PAP and Mb 4.125” from PAP (55 degrees); pin is below fingers 1.75 inches above grip midline.

After drilling the ball was weighed at 0.75 oz positive side weight, 0.25 positive finger weight and 1.50 oz top weight. No weight hole was used.

Bowler Information:
Track diameter is 10.25”.
PAP is measured at 5.375 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

The first condition the ball was used on was a 42-foot typical wet/dry house pattern on HPL 2000 synthetic lanes. On this condition the ball played very well inside the oil line with the box surface but didn’t match up well when sent outside the oil line. A trip to the spinner and a light application of polish gave the ball more versatility on this pattern. After the application of polish the ball still worked very well inside the pattern and didn’t bleed energy as fast as the box surface when sent outside the pattern providing much more punch at the pins. Ball reaction was very easy to read and predictable which made reading the pattern easy. The Havoc welcomed changes in ball speed, hand position and rev rate. These properties make the Havoc a first ball out of the bag type of versatile ball that made me feel sure I’d be getting a lot of use from. Since this initial test I’ve used the ball on Pro-Anvilane and HPL’s with a lighter pattern at another center and loved the reaction each time.

I have drilled a couple of these now for our pro shop guys.

Willie Willis ball was set up with the pin about the ring finger, and the mass bias in the strong position.  On a freshly oiled house shot, this ball was clean through the heads, while reving up.  Mr. Willis found this ball to have great midlane control and found the ball to be even better with Wet/Dry lane conditons.  Willie was able to move inside and outside with this ball and still have a consistant reaction throughout.  He also found this ball to be consistent from thestart of the night to the finish.

The second person that we drilled for was a left hander with medium ball speed.  I laid this ball out the same as a Nighthawk Menace that he loved.  The pin was beside his ring finger and the mass bias was in the strong position.  This bowler found the ball to clean through the front, reving up in the midlane and making a strong arcing move to the pocket.

After watching both of these bowlers, this ball will be the first ball out of most people's bag.  You will be able to read the lane condition easily, and make any adjustments.

If you have any questions, please email me.

Thanks,
Bill
BuddiesProShop.com

Sweet!  I loved the NightHawk series.  Looks just like it, right!

Nope.

This cover is NOT for medium to dry conditions.  This cover is WAY TOO STRONG for the core.  Hey Del, have somebody with some hand throw these things before you release them.  I've drilled the Freak, Unleashed, Phenom, Crunch, CrunchTime, Thrash, Triple Threat, Havoc, and Animal in the last year for myself.  NONE of them are currently in my bag.  Animal, Freak, Phenom, Unleashed, Triple Threat, and Havoc are all great balls if you like all of your energy burnt in the first 40 feet.  The Crunch hooks more than any of these pieces on normal league patterns, and the CrunchTime and Thrash are victims of the dreaded "silver pearl" skid disease.  If I want a readable piece, I reach for something with an "S" or "B" on the side.

I absolutely loved the SLAM series as well but I'm assuming that the Crash will be cover-dominated like the rest.  I'll avoid that train wreck and drill some more Storm stuff.

On a scale of 1 to 10, I give it a 6.  It may not be a bad piece but it was poorly marketed and heavily mis-advertised.  Get it straight guys.  You've been in the business long enough to figure out that we're not all idiots.

Hi everyone,
       This is the first Track ball that I have drilled since the Heat II. I have to say I am impressed with this ball. Here is what I did.

Ball Specs: 15lb 2oz
            3" pin out
Layout: Pin 5 1/8 from PAP above fingers on the grip centerline. MB 1 1/2 right of the centerline. Track pin #2 and mb #2 in the drill sheet.
Cover: polished with storm #3 compound to 2500.
My Specs: PAP 5 3/4>, 7/8^
          Axis Tilt 10 to 15 degrees
          Axis rotation 45 degrees
          Ball speed 17 mph
          Rev rate 320 to 350
Lane Condition: medium.
Here is my opinion.I drilled this ball to go long and snap. When I first threw it I was a little surprised at how early it read the lane considering I had polished it. Well I threw it for a while the get a read on it. Played in going from about 20 to about 7 at the break point. It recovered, but not like I had hoped. Because of the early read.I continued to throw it to see where and how it would work the best. Best on that day was 15 to 10 at the break point with ball speed at around 20 mph. Later that night in league I went to it because the pearl paricle I mostly use was not reacting the way the condition usually allows. Well I squeezed out 230 that game and went 250 the second and the front 9 the third for 279. The hit and carry are real solid. Threw it again tonight and what a difference. Tonight it had the backend I had drilled it for.Probably because I was on an end pair. All in all I am very satisfied with this ball. By the way with this drilling and being a tweeneer I was getting 5" track flare. I think this is a good ball to go to when the particle balls burn early.

Drilled with pin next to ring and mb in strong postion.

I am a tweener and can be a cranker(depends on lanes) i use box finish. This ball can be tricky at times cause i can play head pin shot and blow rack but if i send it inside out to drew it will check up real earlier but with great carry. But it is very aggresive and controllable might take it down to 1200 and add a light application of polish. Overall great ball

I love this ball specially on medium oil with backend it is a very good ball on this lane condition... i just shot a 708 with it and it was nerve racking....