Author Topic: Dry Heat - Real Story? (Read 3850 times)

rb27 · « **on:** November 20, 2003, 07:52:09 AM »

There have been conflicting reports on the Track Dry Heat.
What are the true specs?
Coverstock? Core?

Good Bowling ......

Mr Track · « **Reply #1 on:** November 21, 2003, 07:40:50 AM »

keep your pants on, it's coming out soon.

Track likes to surpass it's competition, that's why they come out with balls after everyone has realeased theirs.

look of for a similar ball as the V2 dry, but better.
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BackToBasics · « **Reply #2 on:** November 21, 2003, 10:58:25 AM »

When I saw Del two weeks ago during his road show with Mo, He told me it was solid Flexcell G4 (which may be on the RevMaster..not sure) with the Heat core without the inner nugget. Diff is in the .025 range. It was made a solid because pearls tend to "wiggle" downlane with any traces of oil. It's to compete with the V2 dry but I think it'll be better because of the weaker cover. I'm trying to confirm this however.

fozzie1969 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 21, 2003, 12:24:10 PM »

Just got an e-mail from Track and they said that the balls will ship to distributers starting on Mon. Nov. 24. So anyone could start to order them from their proshop of choice.

Cheers

Next Level PS · « **Reply #4 on:** November 21, 2003, 12:33:53 PM »

I also saw Dell in LI,NY and Anthony Chapman is correct, it will go against the V2 Dry.
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AdrianS · « **Reply #5 on:** November 22, 2003, 01:16:01 AM »

I believe G4 Flexcel was the cover used on the Quake, i guess that puts it between original Flexcel and Superflex, at last a Coral Triton/Pearl Synergy type of ball with a brain!
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Mike Austin · « **Reply #6 on:** November 29, 2003, 11:51:37 PM »

Track Staffer, Mitch Beasley, crushed 'em on a very low scoring pattern in SW Region PBA Turkey Day Doubles in Port Arthur, TX. He was using the Dry Heat, averaged about 240. According to Mitch this ball is a Heat core minus one of the egg shapes, wrapped with the resin Beast shell. Very low flare, hits real good.

BTW, Mitch reports that only about 600 of these balls are gonna be made, PERIOD.

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charlest · « **Reply #7 on:** November 30, 2003, 06:59:34 AM »

quote:
BTW, Mitch reports that only about 600 of these balls are gonna be made, PERIOD.
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Talk about "poking yourself in the eye with a sharp stick".
Either they are trying to guarantee sales by making such a fact public or they are trying to be stupid. As a Marketing ploy, it will just annoy true Track fanatics, because they won't be able to get the ball when their current one wears out. Then these loyal customers will just have to buy their next dry lane ball from another manufacturer the way they do now. Such disregard for their customers makes inclined me not to buy any Track balls.

Or there are only 600 Track fanatics in the world.
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fozzie1969 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 30, 2003, 08:35:11 AM »

quote:
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BTW, Mitch reports that only about 600 of these balls are gonna be made, PERIOD.
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Mike Austin

Talk about "poking yourself in the eye with a sharp stick".
Either they are trying to guarantee sales by making such a fact public or they are trying to be stupid. As a Marketing ploy, it will just annoy true Track fanatics, because they won't be able to get the ball when their current one wears out. Then these loyal customers will just have to buy their next dry lane ball from another manufacturer the way they do now. Such disregard for their customers makes inclined me not to buy any Track balls.

Or there are only 600 Track fanatics in the world.
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"Just because you can do something does not mean you should do it."

I dont believe it Track finally makes a ball for the people who dont throw on a flood, then is only going to make 600! All this does is make me scratch my head. Why go through all the BS of preproduction just to make a few balls. I guess I will look else where for my dry lane ball then.

Later

Edited on 11/30/2003 9:33 AM

tenpinspro · « **Reply #9 on:** November 30, 2003, 12:20:34 PM »

I originally had the same thoughts as you guys concerning the limited production on this ball. As I was informed, this ball was not intended to be a main line ball release, hence the limited production amount. Track also states that their focus is being a high end performance ball company(and who can argue, Del has put out some incredible stuff) and really didn't want to compete in the arena of low end to plastic equipment(as you notice, they have none). There may be some light at the end of the tunnel though because I was also told that if this release was successful, they may produce more based on demand.

I just drilled mine this weekend(4 1/2 x 3 1/2) and tried it out. It definately is one of the longest balls made by Track in the last 2 years(thats how long I've been on staff). The Hextreme and my Black Magic (high glossed) come close but the Dry Heat looks much smoother through out the lane. It gets down the lane very clean and it flared a little more than an inch. By backing off my hand, I was actually able to play a lot of the dirt and the ball still went pretty long with very good hitting power. I got left about 12 boards and hit it some and again I was able to get down the lane and finish well. From stroker to power stroker, this ball looked pretty nice. It has a very smooth overall reaction, probably look good on over/under conditions too. Get'em while they last guys....
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fozzie1969 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 30, 2003, 03:49:41 PM »

Rick,

You can be a high end ball company and still make low hooking/dry lane balls. It does not have to hook 40 boards for it to qualify as a high end ball. All it has to do is hit and carry well and all my track balls carry just fine(sometimes too good). With only having 600 balls you get people who buy massive quantities and then do the e-bay thing trying to drive the price up. If Track does not want to mass produce this ball then they ought to make it for a certain length of time, not by amount of balls produced. Like I said earler not all of us bowl in a flood and it would be nice to have a good ball that can handle dryer lanes and still carry.

I have tried most of Tracks "dryer lane balls" and all of these are still too much ball on the lanes I throw on. So I am glad to here that this ball will go long and roll smooth, as of now I am forced to throw a plastic XXXL as a strike ball and it leaves a lot to be desired.

My .02 on this subject. Cheers

gottaluvbowling · « **Reply #11 on:** November 30, 2003, 09:16:59 PM »

quote:
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BTW, Mitch reports that only about 600 of these balls are gonna be made, PERIOD.
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Mike Austin

Talk about "poking yourself in the eye with a sharp stick".
Either they are trying to guarantee sales by making such a fact public or they are trying to be stupid. As a Marketing ploy, it will just annoy true Track fanatics, because they won't be able to get the ball when their current one wears out. Then these loyal customers will just have to buy their next dry lane ball from another manufacturer the way they do now. Such disregard for their customers makes inclined me not to buy any Track balls.

Or there are only 600 Track fanatics in the world.
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"Just because you can do something does not mean you should do it."

I dont believe it Track finally makes a ball for the people who dont throw on a flood, then is only going to make 600! All this does is make me scratch my head. Why go through all the BS of preproduction just to make a few balls. I guess I will look else where for my dry lane ball then.

Later

Edited on 11/30/2003 9:33 AM

I to was surprised when I herd their would be a limited amount. This can't be a marketing ploy. Track has done an about face and has turned into an incredible company. No game playin'. I'm sure they will not turn there back on there customer's. There service is #1. They are to smart for that. Let's just wait and see. Del will not let us down.

tenpinspro · « **Reply #12 on:** December 03, 2003, 10:25:50 AM »

Gentlemen,

Please allow me to clarify, Track's focus currently is based on the high end "Performance" level of equipment. Maybe in the future they'll decide to make more low end "performance" balls. I personally do not believe this was a marketing ploy, Track doesn't need to do that, they're not hurting for business. Since Del took over, he's done a fantastic job with the business simply by being able to put his concepts behind the balls without the huge corporate constrictive ideals (He used to be the main ball designer at AMF prior to his move over to Track). Del and Bill are very down to earth individuals and they also wouldn't stoop down to this level of trickery. These guys still go out personally and do seminars and coaching across the US. How many companies have their Pres. and VP out there training?? What I recommend to anyone interested, is to send email to Trackbowling.com letting them know about your concerns and interests. They're good people over there, they'll listen. (FYI, I was on staff with another ball company when I met Del and Bill and I jumped ship with them because I felt they were genuine with their goals and service commitment to our sport.)
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Urethane Game · « **Reply #13 on:** December 05, 2003, 12:53:03 PM »

Bowlingballreviews has listed the Track Dry Heat as particle. Can anyone confirm or deny this? Particle light load or otherwise would change my mind on this ball.
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Urethane Game · « **Reply #14 on:** December 05, 2003, 08:17:15 PM »

I sent an email to Track and got a fast response. Here is their reply:

The Dry Heat has already shipped to distributors and is available. The coverstock is our Power Plus Solid which is reactive.

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