I apologize to all of you for taking so long to get the minis done, as you know I am usually pretty quick to give out info once I have thrown a ball.
BALL:
Pin 3 3/4 from PAP 2 inches above midline MB on VAL, I have left it with the OOB finish.
Line:
Suprisingly I was able to stand deep with the Delta 1 and still have tremendous recovery to the pocket. I would say it has roughly 3-4 boards more on the backend than the Rule GP2 does. I have thrown it on quite a few different shots, but I am going to give you my line based on the house shot I have reviewed most of my other equipment on. I had to stand 30 to start and my breakpoint was between 10 and 5 boards down the lane.
Reaction:
The Rule Delta 1 rolls pretty quick for a reactive ball. Much of this is due to the layout I chose, but I wanted to see exactly what the new "motor" would do. Even with the early rolling layout the ball still has plenty left on the backend as long as there is sufficient oil to help carry the ball down the lane. On the house shot it is usually perfect for the first game to game and half then when the mids start to go I have to put it away because it rolls up much too soon.
Impact:
I am starting to think that this should be a given when it comes to Track equipment but it pounds the pocket. The hit is strong much like the Mutant was for me(read my reviews I couldn't say enough about how well it hit). Normally if I hit the pocket and do not strike it is because of the strong move it makes at the breakpoint------9pin.
Readability:
In most cases I don't like to use a ball as strong as this to read a lane with, but because of the color I can see the ball transition down the lane extremely well. If I throw it and it checks up early I know it has to go back in the bag.
Overall Comments: This is a very nice addition to the existing lineup Track has going right now. The Delta 1 is a strong ball that I can use on a house pattern where unless it was drilled weakly I couldn't use the GP2 on anything less than a ton of oil. I have only thrown this ball in one place and seen it roll out. When Ernie, Rick and I met in Cinci that was the only pattern I have used the Delta on and it roll out.
Placement:
Currently I have a very good arsenal set up where I can just switch balls when one starts grabbing too early AND I can keep my feet in the same spot. I have been regularly starting with the Delta 1 going to the Arsenal Reactive and from there I go to the 5.0. So the Delta 1 fits perfectly for me between the Rule GP2 and the Arsenal Reactive.
I hope this info helps in your decision to purchase a Delta 1
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C-G Pro Shop (owner/operator)
Youngstown Ohio
Track Intl.-Amateur/Pro Shop Staff
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Edited on 9/24/2005 1:36 PM
