Ball NPS Score: Not Available
Introducing the new Heat Blast. Designed for medium oil, the versatile Heat Blast features Track''s unique, Tri-Core technology wrapped up in a solid reactive coverstock. It boasts the highest flare in the Heat line, provides consistency in the midlane, and burn ''em up in the backend.

Drill Patterns
Magic 8  
 

Heat Blast Specs
Hook Rating 28-22  
Length 6.5  
Backend 7.5  
Core Technology Tri-core with bottom flip block  
Core Power N/A  
RG 2.50  
Differential 0.050  
Determinator Spin Time N/A  
Flare Potential 6  
Coverstock Power Plus Reactive  
Friction Rating N/A  
Finish Compound polish  
Polish Magic Shine  
Reaction Shape Strong Arc  
Lane Condition Medium  

Right handed, 15lbs., pin = 2-3 above ring finger, top weight 2.7oz.

This ball needs to be used on drier lanes or short oil to give the ball a chance.

Rolled 289 on wood lanes 36ft oil in league on 2-17 in game 3 (first time out with this ball).  Was releasing ball at 25, out to 10-12, late break point and hitting hard.  Attempted to roll this ball in tournament over the weekend and could not get a good reaction in the heavier and longer oil.  I tried to swing it with no results, I tried straight up 8 and was finding the pocket but the ball was not hitting hard and would not carry.  If you are looking for a ball that will perform on dry and/or short oil this is a good choice.  This ball is a great additionto my bag with my other equipment (Paradigm, The One, and a spare ball).

Track Heat Blast
Weight: 15#
Pin: 3"
Top Weight: 3.25 oz

Layout:
60 X 4 1/2 X 40 Pin at 1 o'clock. No Weight Hole needed.

First Impressions:
In the beginning, this ball had about 55 feet of length and 5 feet of backend. This ball would NOT move at all. Had to move my feet about 5 boards right in order to find the pocket on a consistent basis.

Conditions:
Heavy Oil -- Unless you like watching a ball go 60 feet straight then I would suggest you hold off until the heads are medium fried because on a fresh shot even with fresh backends this ball has no pop what-so-ever!
Heavy Medium -- Even when the lanes are just at the point of changing this ball still doesn't check up from semi deep angles. I could play this one up the boards though and had decent recovery to the pocket. The only downside as with any other ball played direct is the number of 7 or 10 pins left depending on which hand you throw with.
Medium to Medium Dry (Best Condition): This is the best condition to use the Heat Blast on, it gets wonderful length and has quite a bit of pop on the backends, even when carrydown is present...
Dry to Toast -- The Heat Blast becomes very erratic for me on the dry to the point where if I tug, the ball goes high, if I put it out too far, it doesn't recover very well...

Reaction Shape:
The Heat Blast in my opinion has a very smooth arc to the pocket. It does NOT have the incredible snap like the original Heat or even the Desert Heat. The reaction is smooth yet continuous.  

Conclusion:
If you are seeking a smooth arc or lack it from your arsenal, you can't go wrong with purchasing the Heat Blast. The layout we put on it was suppose to be very archy; however, the reaction is still tame for such clean backends and moderate carrydown conditions. I'm alright with it, although it is NOT my favorite. The Heat Blast is considered a true benchmark ball but I would highly recommend the Solution Power Plus EX over the Heat Blast. Finally, the upside of the Heat Blast is that it would suit a beginner bowler perfectly if he/she were looking for something above the Tornado/Scout beginner series!
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Drilled 5 X 4 Pin Up 3”  X-Hole on Axis

Tweener with Average rev rate

Patterns used House Pattern and PBA Regional Pattern 1

The Heat Blast is a wonderful benchmark ball.  It is a ball that can easily give you a true read on different lane patterns.  This ball for me is good on medium to medium to dry lane conditions.  With the drill pattern I put on it the ball easily gets down the lane to a smooth and controlled breakpoint.  The surface is easily tweaked for your desired reaction but I left mine right out of the box.  Overall a good all around ball that can fit into anyone’s bag.

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Dave Beres
Track Regional Staff

Sorry all forgot to give the drilling details of the ball 4 1/2 by 3 1/2 with the pin 4 1/2 above the midline this put the pin about 2 1/2 inches above my ring finger The ball had a 5 inch pin, I put a small weight hole on the vertial axis line 2 inches below the midline.
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Ray Lathrop
Bsuproshops.com
Track Advisory Staff

Drilled 4x4 stacked above the fingers.
Used mainly on house patterns so far.
The Heat Blast is a great benchmark ball.  It is usually the first ball out of the bag for me.  It gives good push through the front and a very controllable arcing motion to the pocket.  It also hits very hard like all Track equipment does.  It works best on a medium to medium dry pattern.  Too much oil and it will squirt on you.  Overall a very good ball to give you a predictable reaction.
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Mike Meifert
Track Regional Staff

Well I am back with the awaited review on the Heat Blast!!!!  The heat blast is drilled 3 1/2" by 2 3/4, pin 3 1/2 above midline.  This ball has great length to it, a great ball to have when the lanes start to break down and you need to get through the heads and create length.  On the house shot I had to keep this ball pretty straight, untill the lanes started to break down then I could move left with it.  It is very clean in the fronts, but the ball doesnt start its pick up till further down the lane.  It has a great arcing motion in the back.  I must say to if you are a bowler that likes colour then this ball you are going to want.  For the tourney bowlers that need that extra length that they cant get out of there Artillery or Xception 5.0, get this ball in your bag....  I find this ball to be very good on the broken down lanes aswell as the short patterns that you run into at some tourneys.  Looking for that ball that reads late on the lane, look no further than the Heat Blast.  This ball is a great fit between the Artillery and the Heat.  I am out of here for now keep on reading more reviews to come....  Lata from Canada!!!

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Jason Dee
Track International Amateur Staff

Well Track fans I have to say yesterday I had the mean machine, equation and heat blast all drilled up. Mean Machine & Equation was awesome but I didn't feel like there was enough oil on the med/lite house shot to give either one a real test so I really took a look at the Heat Blast. I have drilled up "mid priced" balls from other companies before and they have performed adequate, but I was no where near that with the Heat Blast! Drilled pin next to ring finger at 5:0clock "drill pattern two" 3 3/8 X 5 15lbs, no balance hole needed. The drill sheet says "highest flare potential, med to strong skid front part of lane and big back end reaction." WoW   ::shock:: is all I can say! The ball seemed to glide down the alley, then it was like it hit third gear, the move to the pocket was like those funny cars taking off, smack! Pins are low and flying everywhere. What amazing carry ( for a mid-priced ball?!) unbelievable! What a great matchup of core and coverstock and the ball is beautiful too. ::happy:: You can tell it's going to be easy to mantain since the pearl finish doesn't soak up to much oil. It is also very forgiving, tug inside it rides the oil to the pocket, outside it comes back! Thankyou Track is all I can say! ::
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