all I can say is WOW. Used it tonight for the first time in my first night of sport league. I was amazed by how well the 5.0 revved up in the midlane. It outhooks the original X by 10 boards easy, but it's a different kind of hook. It's not as long, more of an earlier rolling hook that doesn't stop. I shot 233-180-226=639 on a sport shot where next high was 601. More reviews to come with more use ono yout THS!!

I drilled it exactly the same as my original X, pin above fingers, MB rt of thumb. Click the link in my sig to see pics!
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Rev-O

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Edited on 6/1/2005 9:52 PM

you dont get it man. it's a differnet kind of hook. much more early rolling tham the original, but it doesn't quit.This is the first 3 games I bowled with it. Next week, we get pattern A.
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Rev-O

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sorry saw the rack, but i disagree with you 100%. the sport/pba patterns are constantly changing, and they allow very minimal room for errors. i dont think it's possible to average over 210 on a REAL sport condition!
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Rev-O

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Hey Rev-O would you say the 5.0 is "cranker friendly"?
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Has anyone considered the fact that some "sport shots" can actually suit a bowler's game? This is the reason that most sport leagues end up changing patterns throughout the season.

REV,

10 boards is a pretty good area that the 5.0 should be above the Xception. Despite what some feel about that, the 5.0 was made to be stronger than the Xception. One thing that could be getting overlooked here is the fact that Track advertizes the 5.0 to be a "tournament" ball. So it should excel on sport conditions, as many of them are as difficult if not more difficult than tournament shots.

Let us know how it works for you on the THS.

-EX-
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Rev, I am still waiting on mine, so the more info you give, the better prepared I will be when I drill mine!

Thanks!

Clint
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Clint Daley-Owner
Lets Go Bowling Daley
Salem, Ohio 44460
TRACK ADVISORY PRO SHOP STAFF

Sure is!
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Clint Daley-Owner
Lets Go Bowling Daley
Salem, Ohio 44460
TRACK ADVISORY PRO SHOP STAFF

Hey Rev-O,

Sounds good, I'm getting about a 6-8 board difference from my 5.0 to the Xception.  Just relative to our overall hook.  So far I'm getting my best look when the heavier puddle is not present and the lane is more medium-ish.  It opens up the shot real well.  I also got the smooth reaction but strong continuation from it, a little hard to describe.  It's strong yet controllable is what I'm seeing....
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