Wow, this is such a special ball.  I haven't been this excited throwing a bowling ball in a long time.  On reccomendation from Tony Chapman I have this ball, drilled, pin under and right of the finger(4 1/2 from the PAP) and a weighthole on the VAL 1 inch above my PAP.  In box condition this ball just gets down the lane so well which is very suprising for a dull ball, but the way this thing stores energy and gets around the corner is simply amazing.  It reminds me of the Green Messenger in the way it makes a recovery, just alot stronger.  While it is one of the biggest hooking balls I've thrown in a long time, it's so versatile and consistant in its reaction through lane transitions there's never a problem adjusting to it.  As long as the head oil is present, I can chase the oil line in all night.  Being a two hander(about 18-19mph speed, between 480-500rpms) alot of times equipment is just too strong, or too early.  The Slash is just right and is so compatible with me and my game.  I've used this ball in at least 9 different houses now, all ranging in lengths of a THS, and I just never want to put it down.  

One thing I love about this ball is that flush pocket taps are very very rare.  I loved the Brunswick equipment I was throwing, but sometimes it just seemed like the perfect shot would leave an 8, 9, or 10 at the most awkward moments, costing me alot of big games.  I've dumped every ball I had from "The B" and am pursuing another track purchase or two(I'll most likely wait until the end of may for their run of spring equipment).  Who knows, I just might even get another Slash and go with a 5 1/2 pin to PAP placement and alot of polish(This should jacknife on the backend!).  Just need something as a Step down from my Slash and Revmaster.

This is truely one of the best balls I've thrown in a long time and I'd suggest it for anyone just looking for something new.
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-DP3
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I can only echo what these two have already stated.

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C-G Pro Shop (owner/operator)
Youngstown Ohio

Track Intl.-Amateur/Pro Shop Staff

It sorta reminds me of the Vendetta Solid.  Maybe 3-4 boards more aggressive.
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-DP3
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you should check my review. it is by far a sleeper ball and lemmie tell you, this ball is like a fine wine. it only matures with time.
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"Strikes show them you know the game. Spares show them you can play the game."

When you bowl a 300, then you have a little sense of what it is like to be Jesus Christ.

A wise man knows when he is beat, it's time you RECOGNIZE Talent!!!

Please DP3 do not get the Sheer Havoc. I did not throw this ball, but I did watch my big brother(achappy) throw this ball and I personally did not like it. Triple Threat for everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Yeah, I thought so too.  Actually I keep forgetting about the Arsenal series since I haven't seen much of them.  The Angular seems to be the bigger seller, only pecause people would rather see hook in the last 10-15 feet than distributed evenly about the lane.  That's one thing I love about the Slash though.  Although it reads the midlane very well and revs up early it doesn't give up any energy in the backend.  It's the ball that moves and keeps on moving.  No matter how broken down the condition is, I haven't seen it burn up yet!  I know when to put it away only when it just starts hooking TOO MUCH, and that's the type of true read that I like to see out of a ball, not something that's going to give me a false read by hook/stopping or getting lazy around the corner one shot, then hooking early when I make an adjustment on the lanes.

Love live the Slash!
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-DP3
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Al, you crackhead!  LOL  I've should've known it was you.  You just hatin' cause you want an Xception and a Heat after throwing them tonight.  
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Anthony Chapman
Track International Staff
Turbo Grips 2-N-1 Staff