Author Topic: 718A Feb 3 (Read 5171 times)

Curt_Dupre · « **on:** February 01, 2011, 02:31:31 PM »

So how many bowlers are going to get the Track 718A? This ball completely sets the standard for skid/flip bowling balls. Any ideas on layouts as well?

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thefreestyler1 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2011, 03:06:10 AM »

Count me in. I'm heading to Vegas soon and going to pick mine up from KKbowl. Looks like an impressive piece and fills a slot I need in my bag.

John D Davis · « **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2011, 03:50:50 AM »

I dont think it will be the big skid flip ball you think... I think the 715A may even be a little more flippier but the 718A reads the lane better and is much mroe continuous,etc. It still never the less looks amazing from just the few players throwing them.

I personally loved the 715A, so Im sure this will be a great arse ball too! John

Nails · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2011, 05:29:04 AM »

It's not out yet, but already sets the standard??? I'm sure staffers and a few others have them already, but I haven't seen any videos yet. Got any links to the skid/flip monster?

Telling it like it is.

JAD · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2011, 07:35:52 AM »

Get mine today

racincowboy3 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2011, 08:52:53 AM »

This ball is an absolute beast! As a few of the other of the newer track pieces, the OOB condition can be a touch sensative to speed but at 4k abralon the ball reads the lane better and still clears the fronts with ease and gets down the lane really well. Comes really really hard off the spot! I will be getting one for sure!

Curt_Dupre · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2011, 09:45:32 AM »

For me the 718A is is 3-4 boards stronger than the 715A and WAY MORE angular. The reason I say it sets the standard, is because I haven't seen a ball this angular in a while. Also I believe this ball fills a need a most bowlers. With all of the hooking balls out there, this ball is a must have. It clears the front with ease and consistently gets around the corner. For me this ball fixes an over under problem I have with most shiny balls. The lane starts to hook, but I can't move left because of the puddle in the middle of the lane. This ball reads through the oil very nicely. Most people who get this ball will be surprised just how good this ball is. If anyone needs any help let me know.

Nails there is a video of it on Track's website trackbowling.com

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Edited by Curt_Dupre on 2/2/2011 at 10:46 AM

Crankenstein300 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2011, 11:37:25 AM »

I don't have a 715A to compare it to but my 718A sure isn't dead nuts skip/flip. I had to knock the polish off with a 4000 pad to get it to read a bit earlier and now while it does have a good backend move, my original Black Widow with a ton of games on it still has a much more pronounced move with a very similar drill pattern.

Not saying I hate it but it's a different look than I expected.

liciouz · « **Reply #8 on:** February 02, 2011, 12:14:54 PM »

I have a VERY short video of the ball rolling down the lane on youtube.. though the video isnt very good it does show the ball rolling down the lane and there is a video of me throwing my 607a to compare it. The video is only 4 shots and the camera view keeps changing cause I have no tri-pod and my girlfriend kept on moving.. Also both balls were at 2k Abralon because it was too over under for me with polish.

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MrPerfect · « **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2011, 01:02:03 PM »

Curt_Dupre wrote on 2/2/2011 10:45 AM:
For me the 718A is is 3-4 boards stronger than the 715A and WAY MORE angular. The reason I say it sets the standard, is because I haven't seen a ball this angular in a while. Also I believe this ball fills a need a most bowlers. With all of the hooking balls out there, this ball is a must have. It clears the front with ease and consistently gets around the corner. For me this ball fixes an over under problem I have with most shiny balls. The lane starts to hook, but I can't move left because of the puddle in the middle of the lane. This ball reads through the oil very nicely. Most people who get this ball will be surprised just how good this ball is. If anyone needs any help let me know.

Nails there is a video of it on Track's website trackbowling.com

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Edited by Curt_Dupre on 2/2/2011 at 10:46 AM

How is this going to look compared to a 920A? I am still debating whether there will be overlap or not.

Metal_rules · « **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2011, 02:45:53 PM »

i plan on getting a 718A -- i believe im going to drill it pin over ring with the mb 2 or 2 1/2" to the right of the thumb. i need a pearl ball and this looks like what ive been waiting for.

Curt_Dupre · « **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2011, 03:05:19 PM »

The 920A will hook more than the 718A. The 718A is going to be about 4-5 weaker. This holds true as long as the 920A is at 4000, and not shined. If you 920A is shined, I believe it will be about only 2-3 boards more hook than the 718A. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.

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MrPerfect · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2011, 04:20:34 PM »

Thanks.

I was just curious, because I spent the day re-assessing my line up in terms of hook on a house shot vs. sport shot so I can make seamless ball changes for the upcoming tournament season. For example I just picked up a 920T and on a house shot it hooks the same as a 920A, just more mid-lane and a little bit more of a rolly ball. Whereas once I encounter some actual oil the 920T becomes 4 boards stronger with no squirt at the end of the pattern.

I picked up a 916AT, but haven't drilled it yet, because I'm waiting to see what the patterns will be this year in terms of length and volume.

neverbackdown_x7x · « **Reply #13 on:** February 03, 2011, 04:17:14 AM »

Very tempting to get one this week but I'm trying to hold out til summer, my gut is telling me, "buy it now or you'll be sorry." As far as drilling, I'm going to do it like I had the Power Machine, pin above the bridge and mb right next to thumbhole. I'm more rev challanged now so I plan to keep it at OOB. And btw, I saw it in the pro shop over the weekend and it looks very nice, reminds me of the Total NV but with more blue in it.

Nails · « **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2011, 08:16:27 AM »

I looked at the two videos mentioned and I didn't see anything that screamed skid/flip. Not necessarily a bad ball or anything, but nothing like what was implied. I've seen quite a few 505A's and 715A's and never thought they were terribly angular either. None were thrown by super high rev guys, but plenty of hand to get the job done.

Telling it like it is.

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