Ball specs: 15 lb 2 oz, 2" pin, 2 oz of top weight.
I needed a heavy oil/tournament ball for my arsenal so I picked up this one. Ball was drilled pin under ring, mb on VAL. Covrstock left in OOB. I have thrown it on a few different lane patterns to see what this ball will and wont work on.
First shot, THS, medium oil tapered out to 8. Dry outside of that. Oiled to 28' buffed to 40'. Fresh backends. The ball is not designed for this type of lane condition. I needed to move way in and play a small belly shot to stay in the oil. I was lined up standing on 30 pushing the ball over 15 at the arrows with my break point at 12. I was able to get to the pocket and strike pretty consistently. Ball had good length and then popped on the backend.
Second shot, same shot as above only second shift. Couldnt use this ball at all obviously. The heads were shot and plenty of carrydown. Ball burned up in the first 20 feet and would do anything. Ball is not make for this shot.
Third shot, tournament shot, flat heavy pattern out to 5, tapered to the gutter. Pattern was long as well, not sure on the exact distance but if I had to guess, I would say it was probably 42 to 45 feet in length. The GP2 shined on this shot. It is really an oil monster. It basically ignored the oil and gave me a nice reaction. I was able to stand on 23 and play over 13 at the arrows hitting 10 at my breakpoint. The ball got down the lane and had a hard move on the backend. It hit the pins with tremendous power. I had very good carry with the ball.
Overall, the ball works like a gem on what it was designed for. Heavy oil. I have never seen a ball with that much recovery on heavy oil. This one is a winner even with its limited usage. It retains energy very well and unleashes it when it hits the pocket.
If you need a heavy oiler for your arsenal, dont hesitate on this one. Another winner from Track!!
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