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FastTracker33

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Strike Machine - Short review
« on: April 02, 2008, 03:06:40 PM »
Hey everyone, just a heads up that i'll be doing a shortened Strike Machine review tomorrow. All I can say right now is that it's a very nice, even reaction.
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Edited on 4/3/2008 6:37 PM
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Re: Strike Machine - Short review
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2008, 11:14:20 AM »
I can't wait!!
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FastTracker33

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Re: Strike Machine - Short review
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2008, 03:50:56 PM »
Well, here it is:

Layout - http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/TheOne9110/StrikeMachine-1.jpg
(sorry, I don't know what the pin is in reference to my PAP)

Lane Condition used on - eh, last night it seemed to be a broken down house shot. Decent amount of oil in the middle, dry outside 8ish, a little bit of carrydown.

Reaction wanted - Just an overall strong move off the spot. I don't have many balls that give that type of reaction, so this is what i've been wanting.

Reaction recieved - Pretty much everything I wanted. It wasn't a huge skid/flip, but it was a huge "skid/arc" type reaction. That's how I would call it.

Extra comments - Well, this is, yet again, another great Track ball from the old Columbia plant. A user here was selling this ball NIB at a dirt cheap price, so I knew I should jump all over it. The hitting power was very, very great. I actually was leaving a lot of 9 pins (which is very unusual from me). The ball didn't react very hard once it hit the dry, but once it got down the lane, it made a strong skid/arc reaction. The ball also had insane continuation through the pin deck. I can see myself using this ball on a fresh medium oil, clean backend shot. That's the pattern I think this ball will shine the most on! Also, I tried different lines, with different hand positions, and the Strike Machine took all these changes very nicely. I tried 3 different lines with 3 different hand positions. Overall, i'm very happy with this ball right now. I'm going to give a more in depth review of the ball once I have about 50-75 games on it.

Thanks go out to Chris Moyer at Beans' Pro Shop for drilling me an excellent ball, and wise layout choice on his part! This is the first ball he drilled for me

Thanks for reading!
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directdrill

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Re: Strike Machine - Short review
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2008, 03:57:01 PM »
Nice mini-review Brian.  If you have thrown any of the other Machines, how does this one compare?

Also, how do you like the Sarge Easter grip?  Have you noticed any change on your rev rate, tilt, axis of rotation, etc. using this grip?  Thanks for the info!
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FastTracker33

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Re: Strike Machine - Short review
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2008, 04:35:03 PM »
quote:
Nice mini-review Brian.  If you have thrown any of the other Machines, how does this one compare?

Also, how do you like the Sarge Easter grip?  Have you noticed any change on your rev rate, tilt, axis of rotation, etc. using this grip?  Thanks for the info!
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I have only one other Machine right now, and that is the Power Machine. That ball is drilled just a tad different than my Strike Machine; it's drilled pin over fingers rather than pin above and to the right a little bit of the ring (Strike Machine).. So, I actually did use them both last night, and with my Power Machine, I was a good 5-8 boards more right with my feet, hitting the same target. The Power Machine had a harder backend, but the Strike Machine covered more boards

As for the Sarge Easter grip.. I have been bowling like this for a good couple months now. I really do like it, but probably wouldn't be using it if it wasn't for my bad top knuckle of my ring finger. Overall, though, it's very nice throwing! The ball feels nice coming off my hand, my rev rate is about the same (possibly more), and my axis tilt is just a bit different. My rev rate may have increased since my ring finger doesn't have so much pressure holding it back.

Hope this helps!
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Edited on 4/3/2008 6:38 PM
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FastTracker33

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Re: Strike Machine - Short review
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2008, 05:20:20 PM »
TTT incase anyone wants to know how this overseas beauty rolls!
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Re: Strike Machine - Short review
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2008, 09:33:15 PM »
Video?
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FastTracker33

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Re: Strike Machine - Short review
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2008, 06:28:43 PM »
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Video?
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Season's off to a decent start-225 avg after 27 games.


I will try my best. I have only a cheap digital camera, so i'll see what I can do. I also don't know how to edit, nor do I have the software to. Lol.
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astroboy

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Re: Strike Machine - Short review
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2008, 03:35:25 AM »
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TTT incase anyone wants to know how this overseas beauty rolls!


I really do wanna know!! I hope I won't miss it after coming back from a trip.
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astroboy

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Re: Strike Machine - Short review
« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2008, 03:56:40 AM »
I am still waiting for the review~~~ Thanks~~~~~
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FastTracker33

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Re: Strike Machine - Short review
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2008, 05:51:44 AM »
If the ball would actually start reacting better where I can throw it, I could get a review. LOL.

I haven't thrown it since the day of the mini review. It hasn't been very usable. I'm gonna try it again today, though.
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astroboy

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Re: Strike Machine - Short review
« Reply #11 on: April 21, 2008, 12:21:09 AM »
Finally I got mine drilled up. Pin is just over the bridge, with the MB very close to FastTracker's, may be a touch closer to the PAP. I was only able to try it with a couple of shots, since I am still in the process of working on the thumb hole. With the pin over the bridge and the MB in a somewhat strong position, it's able to read the mid lane pretty good, and still be able to provide a strong arc with strong continuation through the pin deck on a somewhat fresh 39/40 medium THS at the box finish. Although I can't bowl with it enough just yet, I can see that it's gonna shine on a medium condition with clean backend, just like what FastTracker has said.
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FastTracker33

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Re: Strike Machine - Short review
« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2008, 05:47:02 AM »
That's good to hear you like your Strike Machine so far, astroboy..

I'm actually getting more used to mine as we speak. I've been trying it on different conditions with more hand positions, and it's been going a bit better! The ball is also starting to lose its' factory shine, so its' duller finish is giving me a smoother move on the lane. It gets through the head better than any ball I have, and has a nice, hard arc off the dry. Its' continuation is rather lousy, though. Lol.. On a lot of pocket hits, the ball hits the pocket and gives a couple board jump to the right once it does. Haha. Oh well, it still hits very hard, and is the first Track ball in a while that I say, "Nothing Trips like a Track".. Unbelievable amount of messengers with this piece!
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