I know as ball releases go, The Machine seems to be so-so at best, thus far (sister ball to the Robo, and all); but, let me clue you in on what is turning out to be a Phenomenal ball. I like the Robo, shot 300, 838 with it; so, I was eager for the Machine.  I Now have 2 Machines, yes I pulled out the wallet. The ball just seems like controlled energy all the way down the lane.
1st Machine - 4 1/2x 3 1/4x 2 1/4 . This ball reads the midlane, and just keeps coming. It is so smooth in the transitions. Easy to read, and hits like a Track.
2nd Machine - 5 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 . Drilled this for a regional, but an absolute perfect piece. Very very smooth transitions. Strong arc on the back, and just seems like it is ready to pounce on the pins.
Both of them are out of the box finish,and like this they are perfectly suited for most medium conditions. However,I feel that I could do just about anything with these 2 balls with surface adjustments. Don't miss out on The Revolution that continues with The Machine!!

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Duck Savant
University Pro Shop
San Antonio, Texas
Track Regional Staff

If the surface of the machine were altered to handle heavy oil conditions, how would it compare to the robo rule?  Same/Better/worse?
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"You've got to be very careful
if you don't know where you're going,
because you might not get there."


--Yogi Berra

Edited on 3/23/2006 8:57 PM

I only have 1 Machine due to messing around with the Robos as much as I have, but from what I have seen from others, the cover responds very well to surface adjustments (what Track doesn't) and is able to handle almost as much oil as a Robo when you hit it with a green scotchbrite (at least at my house).

Clint
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Clint Daley-Owner
Lets Go Bowling Daley
Inside Hunt Club Lanes
Salem, Ohio 44460

Track Pro Shop staff
www.trackbowling.com