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The 505T has been a great benchmark for me this season. Its midlane read and consistent backend have been a life saver when I'm playing on sport or tougher conditions. With the discontinution of all the 505 balls I'm looking a little ahead for posible replacements. Suggestions? This is the only Track ball I've really liked in a long time (since the red Enforcers). I have thought about a 715T but m a little worried about the bigger core not being as smooth. I was also thinking a Gamebreaker, or possibly a Marvel. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
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Hammer Brawl
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As others have mentioned a Gambreaker, for a much higher price ($129 vs $105 on Buddies) should also fit.
I don't see anything within Track's current balls of a similar nature.
(Wonder if a 4000 grit matte finish 715C would do the job?)
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Edited by charlest on 4/17/2011 at 3:59 AM
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I threw a brawl on a burnt up usbc shot and it was pretty angular. I guess it depends on one's speed and rev rate, etc. The brawl was not drilled for sharp backends.
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Pick up a Gamebreaker while you can. I'ts the benchmark or benchmark's!
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For me the gamebreaker would be the best fit. It gives a great mid lane read and is very smooth on the back. The 715T is a stronger version of the 505T. It does have a little more pop on the end, but can be used just as much. So it would be your choice between the 715T and Gamebreaker. I would assume we are going to get a new core in the 5 series line this summer just like the 7 series line got a new core in the 718A.
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I never have rolled a 505T but a team mate has one. I use my 920T @ 2000ab and we can play the same trajectory. 920T also is arc like and smooth on the backend like the 505T. I'd say they are very close in ball motion and strength.
Scott
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I've thrown a demo ball of the 715T and it's very close to the 505T. The backend movement is a touch different between the two but I liked how it rolled.
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+1 on the Favorite. Dollar for dollar this ball is a reliable benchmark. Will allow you to bowl on most sport/flatter patterns as well as the THS. You can't beat the performace of this ball at the price point. Very smooth and continuous off of the dry. Has decent recovery and minimizes shot mistakes from my experience. I have seen a few 505Ts thrown and the Favorite would be a very close fit to this area of your aresnal if you are looking to replace the 505T.
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i know where you can get a nib 505T 15lb --- if interested pm me ---- or get a Gamebreaker -- i still have my original and it still kicks!
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I have a 15lb NIB 505T...sitting on the wall in my shop. I didn't know they were in high demand :)
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If anyone wants a 505T in 15lbs i have a few put aside just for this reason. Every time we discontinue a ball we get a bunch of requests for it. If anyone would like to buy one email me at pfigliomeni@trackbowling.com i will not ship this ball to any buyers home you will have to give me the pro shop you will be having the ball drilled and contact info for that shop and we will ship it to them for you. If you are a pro shop you can email me as well and i will accept a credit card. The price will be $85.00 shipping included. Limited supply first come first served.
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Fig that is awesome. You will be getting an email from shortly.
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I have both the 715T and the 505T. Both with same drilling, The 715T is a stronger version, but it has to have oil. Otherwise mine burns up so fast in pretty much goes straight. The 505T is very versitle in either heavy oil or in light oil.
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There are plenty of 505T and other 505s still available, I would just buy another one or two.
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How about their newest ball, the 300T?
dR3w
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IMO - the 715T is a bit smoother, but stronger.
My 505T had the same drilling as my 715T and it was to close to the 715
505t went 3-4' longer, but the backend was still strong.
I re-drilled it to pin up.
715t is a great ball