That's what the "numbering system" is supposed to do for customers. Here is an example of how it was explained to me.

 

 The first number (like the 5 in the 505A) supposedly denotes the performance level. With three levels originally (5's, 7's, and 9's). Since then, they have added a 6 series, a 3 series, and a 1 series, with the 1 series ball being a polyester spare ball, a 100P. (P is for Polyester)

 

 The next two numbers (like the 05 in the 505A) supposedly denotes the core strength, with higher numbers equaling stronger cores.

 

 The letter at the end (like the A in the 505A) originally denoted the type of reaction you could expect from the ball, with A meaning ANGULAR, C meaning CONTROL, and T meaning TRACTION.

 

 The C was later said to mean CONTINUATION on the 919C, and the AT on the 916AT was said to mean ALL TERRAIN. They also produced one 6 series ball, the 607A SE, with the SE meaning Special Edition.

 

 SO, given all of this, it boils down to this. An entry level ball (a 500 series ball) SHOULD be outperformed by ANY of the higher level balls with similar core numbers, a 700 series ball SHOULD outperform everything EXCEPT the 900 series balls.

 

 To build an arsenal, this would give you several options. If you like the 505A, and just wanted something for more oil, you could either go to a 505T (for added traction), or a 718A to keep the sharp movement while still handling more oil.

 

 Problem is, their nice, neat little system doesn't always work. The 505T was a strong piece, and performed better than some of the higher rated balls. OOOPS.

 

 There are some really good guys here in the Track forum that are helpful many times. Hang in there, don't be shy, and ask LOTS of questions. There are those who will answer and be glad to help. 

 

Edited by The Bowling Pariah on 8/5/2011 at 11:11 PM

A is angular

T is tracktion

C is control

P is plastic

AT is all terrain

 

CAT is a a common house pet

 

That is close as your going to get in covers because of the way they market their equipment. Don't look to much into it because it won't help. Use those simple ideas for what the ball is intended for and assume that is the correct coverstock.   Maybe email Track direct would help more 

  

"Get out of bowling what you want because that is all there is." 

What other info are you looking for about the covers? The names of the covers I have already explained for you so if you let me know what els you want to know I can help. I did work for track per the old live chat when they had it on the web site and as tech support, so I would have no problem helping you understand what you want to know.

Specifically what kind of coverstock information are you looking for?

Are you looking for response time to friction?

Are you looking for comparison to other balls in the Ebonite Brands?

 

The balls are engineered and designed to provide the reactions that the numbers dictate.

You can't make a 'T' ball into an 'A' ball by shining it and you can't make an 'A' ball a 'T' reaction by sanding it.

Changing the surface will enhance or retard the overall reaction of the coverstock not make it something it was not designed to be, I hope this helps a bit?

 

 

 

For me with those balls, it went 715T, 505T, 715C, 607A. You have to remember one thing with the numbering system. When they come out with a "T" ball for a given series (3,5,7,9), It will be stronger in the front than another "A" or "C" ball. The "T" Cover is the strongest cover they can put on that ball in the series. Think of it this way. Looking at Columbia's line. An Outburst would be considered a 505T ball. Yet the Ransom would be considered a 718A ball. Which ball will hook more? The outburst would for the simple fact it is a dull solid. But change the ball the Burst. Which would be considered a 505C ball. Then the Ransom would be stronger. The "T" balls have to be considered stronger because the covers are so strong and dull. Let me know if you have any questions.