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Designed for heavy oil, its u-shaped flip block moves more mass away from the center of the core, creating more energy for the backend. And the light load GP2 coverstock allows it to do it all without sacrificing strong midlane reaction. So what exactly does all of this mean to you? Simply that you get the best qualities of a symmetric core in a powerful asymmetric design. Brought to you by the design team at Track. Because we believe bowling better isn''t about being the loudest Ö it''s about bowling smarter.

Drill Patterns
Magic 8  
 

Robo Rule Specs
Hook Rating 43-33  
Length 4.0  
Backend 9.2  
Core Technology RoboCore  
Core Power N/A  
RG 2.52  
Differential 0.052  
Determinator Spin Time 7.0  
Flare Potential 6.5  
Coverstock Light Load Version of GP2 Particle  
Friction Rating N/A  
Finish 800 Grit Sheen  
Polish N/A  
Reaction Shape Strong Arc  
Lane Condition Medium to Heavy Oil  

Ball: pin 4 in. from PAP 2 1/2 in. above midline, MB 1 1/2 in. inside of VAL. The factory finish is where I left the surface.

Lane Conditions: I have only been able to use the Robo at my home house so far, which is basically a house wall. 35ft buffed to 44ft and it tapers from the middle out to the gutter.

HOOK:
Heavy Oil- The Robo Rule is going to shine when I hit a heavy tournament pattern. It does not pick up its roll as soon as the GP2, and it does roll up sooner than the Delta 1.
9 out of 10

Medium Oil- Essentially this is the type of pattern that I have been able to use the Robo on. It is just too much ball with the factory surface to use on the medium patterns. It backends very well off of the dry backends. I good coat of Magic Shine would help it to become much more playable on a medium pattern.
7 out of 10

Light Oil- Forget trying to use the Robo on a light pattern unless you throw it 25mph and have 3 revs throughout the lane.
3.5 out of 10

TOTAL HOOK:
I didn't think I would do so, but I place its total hook above the Rule GP2 because of the backend that the Robo has. I expected hook out/burn out when it got to the dry and the Robo just didn't do that, it finished strong. Keep it out of your hands on the lighter side of mediums and less and you will be fine.
9 out of 10

Control:
For a ball as strong as The Robo Rule I think it would be an awesome control type ball if it were drilled to do so. It is very predictable throughout the pattern. Once you have thrown it a few times you will get a feel for the reaction it is going to give throughout the lane and you will be fine.
8 out of 10

Expected Reation:
I expected to have a ball that would fit under the GP2 and above the Delta 1. That is what I got. I put its total hook with the GP2, but on a flood the GP2 is still going to roll sooner which is a bowler's best friend on a heavy pattern.

Impact:
I am thinking of doing away with this part of my reviews because I only throw Track equipment and every single ball they have released just punishes the pins.
9 out of 10

Readability:
With the factory finsh I think the Robo is too strong of a ball to read a pattern. Perhaps a coverstock adjustment would help to make it a bit better at reading a pattern, but on a house shot standing 38 board to start makes it really difficult for me to read a pattern.
6.5 out of 10

Strengths:
Smooth early roll and strong backend. The Robo Rule is very continuous all of the way through the pin deck.

Weaknesses:
Dry patterns are going to make the Robo hit weak and roll out.

Placement:
In my arsenal I would place the Robo above the Rule Delta1 and the Rule GP2. It is very close to the Rule GP2, but the GP2 does roll sooner which will help on heavier oil. The Robo Rule's backend will make this a strong ball that crankers should actually be able to throw.

Comments:
The Robo Rule is an impressive piece of equipment. I thought I saw alot of backend out of the Rule GP2 for a ball that rolls early....the Robo probably adds 5-6 boards more movement off of the dry down the lane.

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Hey everyone I am back again from North of the border....  Here with the waited review on the Robo Rule...  Drill pattern used for this ball, pin: 3 1/2" X M.B: 4" Position 2. Pin 2 1/2" above midline, balance hole 31/32 3 1/2" deep....  Out of box, Robo is extremely clean in the fronts clearing the heads with ease with the help of the light load GP2 particle that is in it.  The midlane pick up on this ball is very strong, but also wit hthe particle in it you do not lose its energy for the backs, you can see the ball actually tilt up to make its move for the pocket.  The backends when this ball see dry it just starts heading left and doesnt stop....  One of the strongest balls I have ever thrown.  The carry with the pins is great, it keeps the pins very low and gets them scattering around in a hurry....  Excelllent ball for those longer and heavier oil patterns it will still take the corner....  Short patterns and lighter units of oil, you may want to keep it in the bag...  For those bowlers out there with lower RPM rating, you may want to look at picking up one of these balls for it quicker pick up in the midlane....  For those crankers that need more ball, and a ball that takes the corner hard, look into this as well....  Surface of the ball can be easily manipulated if needed, but I would suggest to leave this ball the way it is out of the box until you throw it....  Well everyone that is my review on the Robo Rule, stay tuned for upcoming reviews...  If you have any questions, please feel free to email me....  I am outtie from Canada!!!!!!!!!!

Jason Dee
Track International Amateur Staff
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Track Robo Rule
Weight: 15#
Pin: 4"
Top Weight: 3.75 oz

Layout:
4 1/2" Pin High Above the Ring Finger. Mass Bias at 30 degrees. Weight Hole 1" past PAP.

First Impressions:
When I first had the Robo Rule drilled up the shot I was bowling on had a tad bit more oil on the lane than what it has currently; therefore, the ball had a smooth arc towards the pocket. My Rule Delta 1 had more backend snap at the time. A few weeks later, I discovered the shot changed once again and the same smoothness I had noticed a few weeks previously disappeared. This ball was popping on the backend about 6 boards stronger than the Rule Delta 1.

Oil Conditions:
Heavy w/ Fresh Backends -- For a light load particle this ball snapped immediately off the dry on this type of condition. I had to play deep standing on 33 and looking around 15 and bumping it around to about 8.

Heavy Medium w/ Slight Carrydown -- When the shot started breaking down, I noticed a truly unique thing about the Robo Rule; its ability to eat through the carrydown and still have enough energy left to slam the pocket and shatter the rack! I moved in 3 boards right standing on 30 and playing around 13 to out around 6.

Medium w/ Noticeable Amount of Carrydown -- By this time the heads were pretty scarred and became unplayable, which is where I move to my Solution PPEX or even the Desert Heat. I moved in deep standing at 40 and playing around the middle area between 15 and 20 but the hit was so light, I left a great deal of 10 pins; although, I did have a few mixers and kept the pins low.

Final Conclusions:
If heavy oil conditions have got you down, then fit the missing piece of the puzzle to your arsenal and pick up a Robo Rule. Designed for the slick stuff, you can't go wrong with the Robo Rule. The Robo Rule is 4-6 boards stronger than the Rule Delta 1, and compared to the GP2 is alot cleaner through the heads and still has tons of energy left on the backend whereas the GP2 will burn up and not carry as well, in my opinion! I highly recommend the Robo Rule for Heavy Oil conditions to Heavy Medium conditions with moderate carrydown!
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Just got this ball 2" pin 2 3/4 top weight drilled at 12 O'Clock. CG kicked out 45 degrees from center grip line. I drilled this ball to go a little longer since I play on a typical house shot. My first night with this ball was right after a tournament so the typical house shot was nonexistent. My other three balls would not make a move to the pocket but when I pulled this baby out, WOW. Clean through the fronts, great midlane turn, and an enormous backend. This thing never stopped turning. I haven't got to through it on a typical house shot but I'm assuming that it will be good for a game to a game in a half before I have to put it back in the bag.

Over all, strongest hitting ball I've ever owned but I did hit some dry edges swinging it out a bit and it did tend to roll out once I did that. Thinking about putting a light polish on the ball to see what happens.

Layout- pin 4 1/4 x MB 4 3/4

http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=3264407

Surface- 1500 no polish

Reaction
I have never rolled a particle ball that had this kid of backend reaction like this. I loved the gp2 for its backend but the robo rule has more. I dont see myself using it on anything under a midheavy condition. Rating 10

Readabily
I dont think this would be a good ball to read the lanes with because if it was dry it would roll out, yet if it was to flooded I could see it skidding out. I do see it as a ball you would know where and how to let it go on its condition.
Rating 9.5.

Versatility
I do think that with a even weaker drilling and the right surface prep that a robo rule could be very versital. Yet I can really see it as a pure flood ball. I think this is one of the most versitil heavy oil particle balls made ever from any company. Rating 10

Hit
I love the hit this ball has. I have not seen a ball cary the 10 pin as well as this ball has carriered it for me. I love the way this ball hits, even when you come into the pocket high or light. This ball just hits awsome in my mind, and I think this may be the best hitting ball I have ever had. Rating 10

Overall comments
I really love this ball completly. I love the hit, the idea of it being able to be versatile, the readability I get from it, and the reaction I get on the oil. I feel that everone could use this ball in there arsenal. I fell that it gives a great look to the pocket for the type of ball it is ment to .Rating10 .

Overall rating
10-for reaction
9.5-for readability
10-for versatility
10-for hit
10-overall comments
Overall rating = 9.8


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C-G Pro Shop
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Youngstown, Ohio

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Drilled pin above the fingers. Not sure on exact specs. For me with this layout the ball gets WAAAYYYY down the lane and waits till about 5ft away from the pin deck and just makes the hardest left turn I have ever seen out of any ball. This ball for me is not very versatile I can only play deep and lots of times that shot just is not there at our house and I hardly bring this one out of the bag due to it being too strong. The best shot for this ball is a flood with stripped backends. One thing is the ball doesn't care for carry down due to the layout used where all the action happens on the backend for me but I think if you put a rolling type layout this ball would be awesome. This ball I think is the best that Track released before Ebo bought them out. This ball has the best carry out of all my stuff its not a hit that turns heads its a quite hit but sends messengers all over the pin deck and usually helps trip out lots of splits or leaves.

Overall a good ball but with the layout I have its not very usable most of the time if you can get your hands on one get it drilled to roll and you won't be disappointed.