Equipment Boards => Track => Topic started by: AlBundy33 on March 12, 2012, 11:37:48 AM
Title: Here's what I'm thinking so far.....
Post by: AlBundy33 on March 12, 2012, 11:37:48 AM
As I've mentioned in the past, I have a 607A (which is one of best balls I've ever thrown) and a 503C for short patterns/drier lanes. I'm definitely going to get the 716T when it comes out later on in the week and I like to get something else to go along with those.
I'm just wondering which would be the best direction to go with filling a gap......between the 716T and the 607A or the 607A and the 503C. Or maybe even get another 607A, just tweaking the layout.
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Title: Re: Here's what I'm thinking so far.....
Post by: TWOHAND834 on March 12, 2012, 11:43:12 AM
I dont think you have any real huge gaps in there. Have you thought about getting the 300 series ball since according to your profile, you would rather play up the boards as opposed to stand left, throw right?
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Title: Re: Here's what I'm thinking so far.....
Post by: trackfiend on March 12, 2012, 12:33:16 PM
Hey al why not a 716c i love mine and it would be a good step down from the t just a thought.
Title: Re: Here's what I'm thinking so far.....
Post by: AlBundy33 on March 14, 2012, 02:21:41 PM
Ended up ordering a 716T and 716C.
Steven, I toyed with the idea on getting a 300T a while back, but after some thought that I can already play fairly straight with the 503C, I had a hard time imagining when I would ever find a time and place to throw it.......but thanks for the suggestion regardless.
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Title: Re: Here's what I'm thinking so far.....
Post by: tommyboy74 on March 14, 2012, 07:06:29 PM
Those are good balls, and think you'll really like them. I really can't think of a huge gap in your arsenal. One option was the 300T but the 503C can be used in a similar way. Only thing possibly could be a 919C to go between the 716T/C and the 608ASE. That ball works well on medium-heavy oil and could be drilled to fit in between. But even that can be close enough to the 608 that you may not need it.
My Arsenal (as of February 2012) Heavy Oil:Roto Grip Defiant: 3000 AB Medium-Heavy Oil:Track 919C: 3000 AB Medium-Heavy Oil: Ebonite Vital Energy: 4000 AB
Medium Oil: Track 505T: 4000 AB
Medium-Light Oil: Hammer Brick: 2000 polished
Title: Re: Here's what I'm thinking so far.....
Post by: AlBundy33 on March 24, 2012, 12:52:41 PM
Got to throw the 716C the other night, shot a low 600 set with it. The ball itself looked fine, it was more user error and the fact I neglected to take the factory finish off the ball (why EBI/Powerhouse go over board on the factory finish, I'll never know).
Will throw the 716T Tuesday night.
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Title: Re: Here's what I'm thinking so far.....
Post by: Dave-bestbowlingproshops on March 26, 2012, 04:32:39 PM
One simple explanation...shelf appeal. They look pretty that way. :D Virtually never do my customers walk out with the factory finish on a ball bought from me. I want to make sure I can replicate it later and one uniform surface does not work for everyone.
Title: Re: Here's what I'm thinking so far.....
Post by: AlBundy33 on March 28, 2012, 01:10:24 AM
I know. Honestly it was my own fault for not at least hitting the ball with something last week. I should have learned from the 607A when I first threw it with the box finish the ball went 90 feet. Once I went 1000/2000/4000 with it, the ball turned into a absolute beast.
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Title: Re: Here's what I'm thinking so far.....
Post by: AlBundy33 on March 28, 2012, 01:15:12 AM
As for the 716T, all I can say is wow. I've been waiting for this piece to come out since Fagan threw it at the Masters and needless to say, it did not disappoint. Shot 734 with it tonight while only missing the pocket once and for the first time since subbing in this league, I was able to play the lanes with my "A" game......instead of throwing it slow, which is something I have to really bear down to do.
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