I drilled my 2 5.0s I received last week. First one drilled pin under ring, cg in palm, mass bias left of thumb in my track (favorite drill) and factory surface. 5.0 #2 is drilled identical, but with some surface added. I hit it with 2000 grit to knock the polish off.

I compared these to 2 of my GP2s that are drilled identical, one factory surface, one with magic shine, 2 of my original Xceptions that are drilled identical, one with factory surface, one with 2000 grit to knock the polish off, and 2 Rules, drilled the same, one with factory surface, one with magic shine.

Before I threw any of my other stuff, I tried the 5.0s. Lanes were fresh oiled, THS for classic scratch league, which is a slightly different shot than the rest of the leagues. 5.0 #1 went down the lane, made a SUPER turn and crunched the pins. After I repeated the shot a few times with similar results, I switched to the other 5.0, and moved 3 boards left with my feet and eyes. Same result! The knocked off polish let the ball grip the lane a little better, enabling me to move inside a bit more.

Compared to my GP2s, they were about 3 boards less overall, but I saw a much more defined backend with the 5.0s. I can see where, if I have to, move inside and this ball will carry for me, or at least help me with my little tilt and high speed.

Compared to the original Rules, I stood in essentially the same spot and was hitting the same mark, but the 5.0s hit better and was more forgiving...I have problems with resin from my speed and tilt, and shy away from them until I have to throw them. I had some success with the Rule, but the 5.0 gave me a little more room and better overall hit.

Compared to the original Xception, the 5.0s turned up a few boards earlier ( I was 2 boards further right with my feet with the original X) and had just as good as backend as the original X. When I got wide with the original X or tugged it a little, it had a tendency to overreact to the dry/under to the oil. When I did that with the 5.0, it smoothed out in the dry and was able to try to turn over in the oil, the beauty of particle.

Overall, a great ball for ANYONE to have in their bag, whether for a tourney or just league night. This ball will sell TONS! A step down from the GP2, but a logical one. This ball really completes an awesome line of high performance asymmetricals for 2004-2005 from Track. I hope next years are just as good, because this last year was flat out AWESOME!

6/23/5

I have since the original review compared the 5.0 with the following balls on a separate occasion:
2 Arsenal Aggressives, drilled with my favorite drill (pin under ring, cg in palm) one is factory surface, other has Magic Shine.
2 Arsenal Angulars, drilled with my favorite drill, one factory surface, one I believe I hit with 2000 a while back, but not 100% positive.
1 FAZ drilled with my favorite drill, factory surface
1 Heat drilled with my favorite drill, factory surface

House had just oiled their regular league pattern.

The 5.0 was consistantly covering about the same line as the Aggressives. The dull Aggressive and the dull 5.0 were only a few boards, if that for me different. Aggressive moved more up front, 5.0 had more on the backend. Pretty much saw the same from the shined ones, 5.0 had more backend there as well.

The Angulars were about a few boards less than the 5.0. The 5.0, for me, fit right between the Arsenals. The dull 5.0 moved sooner than the dull Angular and the factory surface 5.0 had more backend than the factory surface Angular.

The FAZ moved way earlier then either of my 5.0s. Both 5.0s had more pop and backend then the FAZ. Probably not enought oil for the low RG of the FAZ, but can't do much about that.

The Heat went way longer then either of the 5.0s, and had less backend than the factory 5.0, and was on par with the dulled 5.0 in the backend. I was 4-5 boards right with the Heat when compared to the 5.0s.

Didn't have much time, but these are pretty much the recaps in a nutshell.

Clint

Clint

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

Edited on 6/13/2005 1:32 PM

Edited on 6/23/2005 10:02 AM