Ball:
4x4 layout, pin is 2 1/4 above midline with X hole 2 inches below my PAP and it is located on my VAL. I have tried this ball with a few surfaces: factory, Clean n Sheen and Magic Shine. I sanded the surface to 800 and put a coat of Magic Shine on it, this is what worked best for what I was looking for.
Line:
The line is going to naturally vary depending on the lane conditions. No matter what kind of shot is down I can usually play a small swing with it. Standing on 30 hitting 15 at the arrows with my breakpoint around 10 board.
Reaction:
I drilled the ball identical to my Slash to see the difference. Its reaction is very similiar to the Slash, just add a few boards because the Blue Heat is a little stronger. The only difference that I have really seen other than the Blue Heat being stronger is that if you can find decent oil in the middle of the lane the Blue Heat will actually give you pretty strong reaction in the backends.
Impact:
The Blue Heat does not hit overly hard. When it hits the pocket it just takes the pins down. This is a ball that I relate to a couple I have had in the past as far as hit, they just hit, take care of the pins and don't leave you the back row when they move strong.
Readability:
OOB the Blue Heat just wouldn't finish very strong. Alot of the places around here have fresh backends. So when I tried the Magic Shine it changed the ball. I still like the Slash better as a benchmark ball, but if you want a reaction identical to the Slash but you need a little more strength throughout the lane this is the ball for you.
Comments:
I still have only had about 8-10 games on the Blue Heat. This ball flares ALOT! With its OOB finish it is not quite as strong as the Arsenal Aggressive, but it will be stronger in oil than the Rule. The Blue Heat is one of those balls that isn't "super hyped", but does the job very well<<<<<<this statement reminds me alot of the Slash
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