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MrPerfect

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« on: December 26, 2010, 02:19:36 PM »
Okay, well I am building on my 3 ball Track arsenal and was wondering which of these to get next and why? I can only get one of them.

I have:
920A
505T
607A

I can purchase:
715C
715T
920T
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rickywin

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« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2010, 10:22:19 PM »
I haven't heard anything but good things about the 715T. It'll be stronger than the 505T, and be earlier than what you have. Question: How is your 920A? For me, it's a medium/higher medium ball thats really smooth.
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Laniarty

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« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2010, 12:45:09 AM »
You have some strong balls there. I would go with a 715C to fit below these, and that clears the heads easier. I love my 715C and it's a great ball for broken down heads.
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jdball299

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« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2010, 05:15:18 AM »
From the list of what you have and what you can get I would get the 920t since its going to go away first.  It will be a touch stronger than everything else but still very smooth and controlable.  

This gives you an option to step up to the 715t at a later date as I doubt it will be discontinued any time soon, should hang out until summer at least.
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dark_rising76

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« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2010, 09:08:05 AM »
I would get the 715C next for something smoother and controllable off the breakpoint. Or if you can find a 505C to fit under the 607A, that ball is simply great for when the lanes starts to dry out.
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MrPerfect

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« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2010, 10:36:24 AM »
I was going to go with the 920T, because I''m just not sure about the 715C and when it will be discontinued. Right now there are an abundance of 920T''s available for a very good price, and I''m wondering if once the 715C gets closer to being discontinued they might become available as well.

I will get all three of these balls though, but right now I''m just wondering in what order. Where will the 920T fit in this eventual arsenal:

715T
920T
920A
505T
607A
715C

Edited on 12/27/2010 12:35 PM
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ecc0_9879

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« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2010, 10:52:25 AM »
suprised the 916 at isnt on you list
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MrPerfect

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« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2010, 11:18:50 AM »
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suprised the 916 at isnt on you list
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I'm not a first adopter, I don't like to rush out and buy a ball even if it's the best brand new ball. I don't know enough about the ball yet in order to drop that much cash on it.
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Billy Ray

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« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2010, 11:47:56 AM »
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I'm not a first adopter, I don't like to rush out and buy a ball even if it's the best brand new ball. I don't know enough about the ball yet in order to drop that much cash on it.


If you are thinking about the 920T, the 916AT is much more versatile than the 920T. I would strongly recommend the 916AT over the 920T. I have thrown plenty of both and seen alot of these balls go down the lanes at a ton of Demo Days.

I know the prices on the 920T have dropped significantly once they hit the dicontinued lists for pro shops. I bought some for my shop as well. The 920T is a Hell of a ball, especially when you can put someone in it for around $120! (at least at my shop)
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« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2010, 12:35:54 PM »
out of the options you picked the 715c is the best all purpose ball is goes inbetween all the balls you  have.Its a  different kind of read from that ball. Also speaking from experience since I have all the track balls including the 405c

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r534me

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« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2010, 04:27:00 PM »
With your choices, I would likely go with the 715C because it has the least amount of overlap.  The 715T might be too close to the 505T especially if you are into changing surfaces.  

I finally have enough games to form an opinion on the 920T and it's a ball that goes fairly long with some traction.  I have it pin down and it goes about three feet longer than my pin down mission.  Both are at 1k and the mission has storm finish 2 applied to it.  The 920T hits the friction and arcs strongly to the pocket. With my release, the pins really get moved around with the 920T.  It's a ball that one can likely keep using for a full league or even a block at a tournament before having to put it back in the bag.
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MrPerfect

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« Reply #11 on: December 27, 2010, 07:26:29 PM »
From talking to you guys and a few of my friends I think I am going to go with the 715C for right now, and then invest in the 715T.

From what I was told the 920T really wouldn't fit my intended arsenal, and the would 715C give me something below my 505T that is more controllable than my 607A if I need to ball down.

The reason for me not going with the 920T is due to my 505T and 920A, and the fact that I plan on getting the 715T. Currently, 920A I have is completely dependent on the surface I'm bowling on. If the lanes have friction down lane, even with long oil, I can use it from the beginning and it's a fair amount stronger than my 505T. However, if the surface is slicker down lane I have to use the 505T in order to make me a spot for me to throw to.

Once again thanks for all of your throughful comments.
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