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Title: Phil C.
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on October 14, 2006, 04:05:31 AM: Hey guys, I know there are other posts on this subject but felt I needed to chime in.

Now that Phil is back in charge with Track I think we should all welcome him with open arms. I know that many of you are skeptics.....but don't think negative thoughts about the future of Track until you have reason. Phil is a proven leader in this industry- the Soaker Coverstock, and he has brought all of us the Dynorooz Shoes. Don't forget that over the last decade + Phil has designed some of the most popular bowling balls on the market at that given time. Phil was behind the design of the original Heat, the Assassin, The Critical Mass, The Flare and many more.

Welcome aboard Phil!

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

Track Intl.-Amateur/Pro Shop Staff
www.trackbowling.com

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TAG TEAM COACHING!!!!!!
Title: Re: Phil C.
Post by: FastTracker33 on October 14, 2006, 12:18:37 PM: I would love to see a Soaker coverstock on a Track ball! I've heard many positive feedback on that coverstock..
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Title: Re: Phil C.
Post by: Slopsurprise on October 14, 2006, 12:46:55 PM: quote:
I would love to see a Soaker coverstock on a Track ball! I've heard many positive feedback on that coverstock..
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-BrIan
Formerly known as Hammer33
MEan MAchine, INertia, ACtion PAcked, DEsert HeAt
"Join the Revolution.. or be Destroyed by it!"

Join the Track Legion now at http://trackbowling.com/
"Track...you Just can't Beat That!"

+1!!!!!
Title: Re: Phil C.
Post by: Tweener92 on October 14, 2006, 01:03:25 PM: I'm sportin the Dynorooz as well and love 'em! Welcome back to Track Phil!
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Title: Re: Phil C.
Post by: Mark T. Trgovac on October 14, 2006, 01:33:21 PM: I use Dynorooz, I use track. I am waiting to see what he brings out. I really hope phil keeps up with the great products that have already been released. I know he was once in charge and alot of inovative things came our from his hands. I hope he does it again know that he is back with track.
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Mark "scoot" Trgovac
C-G Pro Shop
Offical "Spokesman"
Youngstown, Ohio

"The Revolution has started. The sides were drawn, and if you didnt Choose the side ofEvolution you will fall to the power that it has."

and I said "PLEASE, I ONLY WANT TO GET ONE MORE BALL." he responded "THAT WAS WHAT 12 BALLS AGO." I said back "WELL, YA BUT THAT IS NOT THE POINT."

"Freak Bowling Ball cleaner of the TRACK Revolution."
Title: Re: Phil C.
Post by: tenpinspro on October 14, 2006, 02:53:32 PM: Well put Tag Team partner. Unknown to some but we have been using Phil's designs/cores in many of our pieces. So in a sense, he's always been here...or if you want, he never really left.

Welcome aboard Mr C, we're here to help if you need.
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Track Intl. - Amateur/Pro Shop Staff
Vise Inserts Staff
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Title: Re: Phil C.
Post by: cficare068 on October 14, 2006, 03:39:02 PM: Hey I use track and I wear dynorooz to. Wouldn't dream of leaving track
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Title: Re: Phil C.
Post by: newguy on October 15, 2006, 11:07:34 AM: quote:
Phil, Glad to see you in charge. I have no doubt that you will keep us in awe!

Keep pressing ahead!
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The spectators won't know who is who.

NOT SHOCK just AWE!!!

I've been with R&D all week so look for Something Symmetrical with a new coverstock (start guessing now! I'll never tell) in Jan and a new core cover combo at Bowl Expo.
Title: Re: Phil C.
Post by: CG_Matters on October 16, 2006, 08:26:50 AM: I knew there was a reason behind my coming back to Track in recent months. What's creepy is I haven't really touched much of the stuff since Phil was gone. Let's get it rollin' Phil! I'm onboard with the decision and looking forward to some new toys.

As for the new release....symetrical - high load please!
Title: Re: Phil C.
Post by: pnj1967 on October 16, 2006, 08:30:21 AM: Welcome Phil !!!!!!!
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Title: Re: Phil C.
Post by: MSC2471 on October 16, 2006, 03:29:16 PM: Welcome aboard Phil- I've been a fan of the Track line for years, so I know I throw a lot of the cores you've been responsible for and I think that my good fortune with the equipment will continue for many more years to come.

Look forward to your future offerings.

Matt
Title: Re: Phil C.
Post by: Phillip Marlowe on October 18, 2006, 12:19:04 PM: Newguy and acolytes: I'm going to rant for a few minutes, to Phil's benefit. For several years, the best selling balls in the areas I bowled in were Track. This is several years ago, but the Track Magic line had more of the good bowlers in the metro areas I was in buying and using it than any other line at the time. The owners/operators of no less than 6 proshops agreed that at the time, Track was making the best equipment for the good house bowler around and they were selling more Track than even Storm equipment. I know people who stopped buying anything but Track for a while.

Then there were changes at Track. The Money was...average. The EZ Money was very good but very specialized, and the Freak line came out. The Freak itself was a hit, as was the Freak Out. But after that, frankly, the stuff was not as good. There has not been, in my opinion (and several other folks who used to live with Track stuff) anything as good on mediumish house conditions as the Hex for example. NIB Voodoos on ebay go for Lane Onescque numbers. Something happened to Track over the intervening period which hurt its sales and, in my opinion, its product. (I have tried the Animal, Exception, Mutant, Crunch, Slash, the Animal Untamed, Hexplosion, Rule, Robo Rule, Rule Delta 1, and Crunch Time for some substantial period and had brief flings with others.) Put simply, the quality has been, at best, uneven and there have been some real clinkers (remember, there will be some people who like any piece of equipment).

While Dynothane's recent offerings have been too "hook monsterish" for me, the quality has been pretty consistently good since Phil took over. Not all winners, but better. My view is that Phil's return to Track will help, just looking at the track record (pun intended).

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Edited on 10/18/2006 12:18 PM