Post by: FastTracker33 on February 22, 2007, 01:37:00 PM
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Subject: TRACK PHOENIX BALL RELEASE
Dear Ebonite International, Inc. Consumer Product Distributor:
One of the many issues caught in the Columbia transition was the Track Phoenix ball introduction. When asked, we told many of you that we would be testing that ball before making a “go/no-go†decision regarding it’s release. Testing has now been completed. We will not be releasing this ball.
Please cancel any orders that you may have placed for the Track Phoenix.
There have also been some questions regarding the new Columbia “Ten†ball that was pending introduction. This ball will not be released.
Please pass this information on to your pro shop customers as you deem appropriate.
Sorry for the abruptness of these announcements, but we felt it very important that we keep you as informed as possible.
CHEERS!
RWR
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-BrIan
Track Legion
Inertia, EQuation , DEsert HeAt
http://trackbowling.com/
"Track...you Just can't Beat That!"
Post by: manu57 on February 22, 2007, 09:58:54 PM
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The only difference between Genius and Stupidity is Genius has its Limits
Edited on 2/22/2007 10:58 PM
Post by: fins4ever88 on February 22, 2007, 10:07:43 PM
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They are probably not releasing it because both those balls smoke the current Hammer/Ebonite line. There was going to be a new Dyno Back Vendetta coming out too, that will be probably be squashed as well. It just makes me ill thinking about it. I think I might give Roto a try. They haven't totally sold out yet.
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The only difference between Genius and Stupidity is Genius has its Limits
Edited on 2/22/2007 10:58 PM
Wow...now there's no doubt to me that these two balls ('specially the Phoenix) would be good, but that they would smoke the Total NV, Black Widow, No Mercy, and One series? Yeah, in your dreams.
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---Ryan
Post by: mrbowlingnut on February 22, 2007, 10:09:15 PM
Post by: mrbowlingnut on February 22, 2007, 10:12:39 PM
Post by: cnimsk on February 22, 2007, 10:16:52 PM
Chuck
Post by: mrbowlingnut on February 22, 2007, 10:27:51 PM
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Fortunately I just got a Power Machine. May get an Inertia soon as well.
Chuck
Post by: manu57 on February 23, 2007, 05:38:05 AM
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"Wow...now there's no doubt to me that these two balls ('specially the Phoenix) would be good, but that they would smoke the Total NV, Black Widow, No Mercy, and One series? Yeah, in your dreams."
When a company has deep pockets and can pay the best bowlers in the world to use their equipment; it does not mean the balls are any good. If it makes you feel more secure in your own bowling that is your opinion.
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The only difference between Genius and Stupidity is Genius has its Limits
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Post by: Bar5003 on February 23, 2007, 05:53:49 AM
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Adam@bowlinglasvegas.com to get that rare ball if you want they got it
problem is i did that...they quoted me a price yesterday morning which i was going to take...then i get an email later in the day "sorry i quoted you the wrong price, its actually $30 more" lol o well i understand tho, once they found out it was rare up goes the price...i honestly dont blame them...
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~Britton~Columbia Industries=The BEST ball manufacturer
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Edited on 2/23/2007 6:51 AM
Post by: shipper50 on February 23, 2007, 07:32:54 AM
Shipper
Post by: Charles on February 23, 2007, 07:35:12 AM
Post by: Fluff E Bunnie on February 23, 2007, 07:46:22 AM
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When a company has deep pockets and can pay the best bowlers in the world to use their equipment; it does not mean the balls are any good. If it makes you feel more secure in your own bowling that is your opinion.
[sarcasm]
But I thought the only thing that made a ball good was if Tommy Jones used it! Must copy Tommy Jones at all times!
[/sarcasm]
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Special... Agent-man!
Post by: baccala8872 on February 23, 2007, 07:56:53 AM
Post by: Fluff E Bunnie on February 23, 2007, 10:14:58 AM
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Special... Agent-man!
Post by: splendorlex on February 23, 2007, 10:24:42 AM
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They are probably not releasing it because both those balls smoke the current Hammer/Ebonite line. There was going to be a new Dyno Back Vendetta coming out too, that will be probably be squashed as well. It just makes me ill thinking about it. I think I might give Roto a try. They haven't totally sold out yet.
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The only difference between Genius and Stupidity is Genius has its Limits
Edited on 2/22/2007 10:58 PM
I doubt that, if the balls were great, Ebonite would release and PUSH them. Don't forget they ARE Track/Columbia/Dyno now as well. They're a business, not a sorority.
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Post by: strikenout on February 23, 2007, 10:27:46 AM
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BRUNSWICK THE KING OF BALLS
Post by: jkiser01 on February 23, 2007, 10:31:49 AM
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heck got a machine brand new never drilled 15lbs and a equation 15lbs...mmm wonder what i could get?
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BRUNSWICK THE KING OF BALLS
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I think the great slump of 2006-2007 is finally coming to an end!!
Edited on 2/23/2007 11:29 AM
Post by: trogdor on February 23, 2007, 11:24:51 AM
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Track Power Machine
Storm Paradigm Passion
Storm Eraser Ragin' Banshee
Lane#1 Crystal Diamond
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Post by: directdrill on February 23, 2007, 11:27:10 AM
Yes, Carl and Scoot posted a video of the Phoenix. Here is the link:
http://www.ballreviews.com/Forum/Replies.asp?TopicID=152330&ForumID=14&CategoryID=2
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Hook 'em Horns!
Post by: trogdor on February 23, 2007, 11:41:12 AM
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Track Power Machine
Storm Paradigm Passion
Storm Eraser Ragin' Banshee
Lane#1 Crystal Diamond
Post by: Xfest on February 23, 2007, 12:25:42 PM
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"Do you NV me?"
Ebonite Total NV Ebonite Angular One
Hammer Black Widow 
Storm Pyro"Ey, Yo Crank! What ball was that?"
Post by: pate08 on February 24, 2007, 01:54:06 AM
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Does this mean the Phoenix I have coming next Wednesday will be worth $600 like the NV that sold on ebay yesterday?
Shipper
That's what I want to know because I'm getting one in the mail soon too
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Black Widow
Roto Grip Mercury
Infinite One
Action - 2
Plain white plastic ball.
Coming soon - Pheonix, Awesome Revs, Big Shot, Smash Time Pearl, Power Groove, V2 Particle
High Game - 286
High Series - 748
Post by: REVerse on February 24, 2007, 11:45:22 AM
I did find this out: If you match up well with Track, give Morich a try. You won't regret it. The Awesome series are well designed/engineered balls.
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Ray
"SUPPORT A PRO SHOP OF YOUR CHOICE"
Post by: cficare068 on February 24, 2007, 12:17:31 PM
Post by: Mvpbowler on February 24, 2007, 12:26:10 PM
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George Palumbo
Post by: cnimsk on February 24, 2007, 12:38:35 PM
Chuck
Post by: tenpinspro on February 24, 2007, 12:42:00 PM
A piece of inside info, reps from companies are pumped to push product to distributors (not easy to do). Distributors have learned in the past that some pieces will sell well and some don't, simple as that. They get stuck blowing out and losing money on some pieces so when you have a very good distributor buy-in (a manufacturer's primary customer), it's very important to keep that customer happy, right?
I feel Phil has made a very good piece here, get yours while you can. I'm still going to try...
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Rick Leong - Ten Pins Pro Shop
Vise Inserts Staff
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Tag Team Coaching - Co-Founder
See profile for Track Ball videos
*El Presidente of the Track Legion
Post by: williewc on February 24, 2007, 02:21:53 PM
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I believe you still can.. If you go to bowlinglasvegas.com, I believe they still have some available..
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George Palumbo
yeah i emailed them and he said he had 14, 15, 16 lbs available, $175 plus shipping is the price he told me
thinking about getting one for nationals, just gotta come up with the money now lol
Post by: shipper50 on February 24, 2007, 03:09:36 PM
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I believe you still can.. If you go to bowlinglasvegas.com, I believe they still have some available..
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George Palumbo
yeah i emailed them and he said he had 14, 15, 16 lbs available, $175 plus shipping is the price he told me
thinking about getting one for nationals, just gotta come up with the money now lol
If they quoted you $175 plus shipping you got a better deal than me. Don't know who you talked to, but both the owner and his helper quoted me a different price.
Shipper
Post by: Djarum on February 24, 2007, 04:55:26 PM
Bunch of crap.
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Post by: Rev_O on February 24, 2007, 08:52:06 PM
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Rev-O
Post by: williewc on February 25, 2007, 10:30:36 AM
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I believe you still can.. If you go to bowlinglasvegas.com, I believe they still have some available..
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George Palumbo
yeah i emailed them and he said he had 14, 15, 16 lbs available, $175 plus shipping is the price he told me
thinking about getting one for nationals, just gotta come up with the money now lol
If they quoted you $175 plus shipping you got a better deal than me. Don't know who you talked to, but both the owner and his helper quoted me a different price.
Shipper
the guy who emailed me was Adam
http://adam@bowlinglasvegas.com