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Title: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: TrackMaster on December 17, 2010, 03:42:10 AM
We have not had a new 5 series ball in a while, what do you think is next? Or possible a new series? Or a new 6 series, any thoughts????
Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: Curt_Dupre on December 17, 2010, 03:36:12 PM
Probably won't see another 6 series for about 2 years. That's why it was special edition. No word on another new series, may get to see another special edition ball at next bowl expo? No 5 series ball probably until next bowl expo.
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Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: Thunder835 on December 18, 2010, 02:21:47 PM
You will see a new 7 series ball in January sometime. That will be all for the season until June.
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Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: dark_rising76 on December 18, 2010, 02:34:57 PM
Man, I was hoping for another 5 series ball since there were talks of a replacement for the 505C.
Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: kidlost2000 on December 18, 2010, 02:35:15 PM
You will see another 6 series when they make a mistake that won't fit the 5 or 7.
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Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: Stan on December 18, 2010, 03:15:12 PM
Isn't there enough balls on the market.  I do not think we need to wish for another one.  Learn to use the ones you have, afterall, they will not be that different than new a release.
Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: MrPerfect on December 18, 2010, 08:15:25 PM
What is going to be discontinued so I know what I need to pick up?
Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: Curt_Dupre on December 18, 2010, 10:45:05 PM
Please don't quote me, but I would assume the 920T, 715C, and 505A would be the ones being discontiued. But I can't be sure.
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Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: MrPerfect on December 19, 2010, 06:19:28 AM
Okay, thanks for the heads up, now I need to get a 505A and a couple 715C's.
Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: Thunder835 on December 20, 2010, 12:37:11 PM
The 920A and 920T will be gone in spring. I would assume the 505A and 715C have been around "long" enough so they might be going as well.
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Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: storm making it rain on December 20, 2010, 12:43:43 PM
my distributor has the following being discontinued

920T
920A
505A
Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: MrPerfect on December 20, 2010, 07:21:58 PM
What should I expect from a 505A? I love my 920A, 607A, and 505T. I'm trying to fill out my arsenal if you have seen my other post on the boards, and right now my go to piece on fried conditions is a power groove, which I love.
Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: TrackMaster on December 21, 2010, 06:56:26 AM
The 505A would work on toasty conditions but it has a LOT of backend. I can not stress just how much it has !! so it will not take the place of a power groove if you are trying to put it in your bag there. Might want to check out a 300C, nice replacement for a PG and will carry better.



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Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: racincowboy3 on December 22, 2010, 12:04:56 AM
The 505A in everyones hands I have seen throw it is not a fried lane ball by any means.  A friend of mine uses it in conjunction with his 607A a lot.  Would be more of a Med oil ball. maybe med to light if you can keep the speed up enough
Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: kidlost2000 on December 22, 2010, 02:42:18 AM
The 505A is a very ANGULAR ball. More so then my Jigsaw Trap. (Which I was not expecting) So not a good choice for drier lanes unless you plan on hooking the ball a lot. If trying to replace the Power Groove with a Track ball I would consider the 300C. If the 300C is very similar to the Vibe it will be more aggressive then you expect.
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Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: rvmark on December 22, 2010, 03:34:33 AM
I have the 300C and really like this ball but would not recommend it for true toasty conditions.  I have spent quite a bit of time researching what to use for the toast and have settled on ordering a Brunswick Slingshot.

Mark
Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: scotts33 on December 22, 2010, 04:00:38 AM
My 505A works well on light to medium but look out the layout and you'll understand why.  63* 6" 50*  

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If you drill balls strong they will be strong especially an asymmetrical with .05 intermediate differential and a MP Gen 3 cover.  Track's website states Lane Condition Medium / Medium Light.  I would agree with that the way I laid mine out and keep the ball surface 2000 abralon with a very light shine of Factory Finish less shine than OOB.  

There is still room for me under the 505A for the 300C.

At a 3-man tourney this weekend I watched a Track Staffer who is a hi-rev wrongsider warm up in the finals with a Solution Power Plus Ex and he left ringing to flat 7's playing an outside line 12 at arrows to 6 on the burn.  He went to a 916AT shined took a 4000 ab pad and scuffed it slightly and moved into 17 at arrows to 6.  His carry was outstanding.  My point being that it's not always ball down to get the look and carry you need on dry.  Actually I tend to use slightly stronger stuff laid out slightly weaker moving in for better carry.
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Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: bjh847 on December 24, 2010, 08:17:53 AM
Scott, I could not agree more.  I feel anytime you can get the higher end balls in your hand you will be at an advantage.  I prefer weaker drillings on stronger surfaces over weaker balls.  Also, sanding the ball going with the track will really calm the reaction down.  Really the opposite of the old days when you sanded urethane to get more hook.  Stronger covers, weaker drillings, and more surface usually works best.

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Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: batbowler on December 24, 2010, 10:58:07 PM
Scotts33,
your quote:If you drill balls strong they will be strong especially an asymmetrical with .05 intermediate differential and a MP Gen 3 cover.
The 505A is not a strong asymmetrical ball. The intermediate differential is only .005, which a lot of symmetrical balls have that amount only they don't mark it on the ball. You can actually ignore the mb marking and lay the 505 out as a symmetrical ball and be ok cause of the weaker mb rating. Just my $.02, Bruce
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Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: piquabowling on December 29, 2010, 10:15:31 AM
I think they will come out with a new series where else can they go in a 5 series ball. The 505T is the strongest ball they can go in a 5 series ball and the A is very angular. I think they will try to build maybe the 6 series up or go with a 300T series ball that will have very chartastics of a Urethane Ball which would be awsome. i suggest to Paul a 904C. Taking the core out of a 916AT and making a more contrable cover of a 715C and throwing it on a 9 series ball. I think if they made something similar that the ball would benfit a lot of bowlers and be a good complimant to the 916AT. What do you guys think of a C series ball in the 900 Line.
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Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: Curt_Dupre on December 29, 2010, 01:38:16 PM
We will always have a 5 series ball. The next ball in the 5 series line with have a different core cover combo. I would assume the same thing for the 7 series line as well. Fig said that he wants the next 5 series line to be 20 percent better than the last. Personally with the 715T 505T and 916AT we are seeing what our covers can really do. Track is pushing the envelope in every aspect of equipment. If you haven't tried the one ofour bowling balls, you are really missing out.
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Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: kidlost2000 on December 29, 2010, 02:12:27 PM
What will likely change in the 5 series will of course be the covers and the core.

Something like a 504, 506, or 507 A,C,T series ect.
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Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: RayRay310 on December 29, 2010, 02:44:27 PM
So, I've been saving up for a 920T.Should I wait a couple months to get it at a better price when its officially discontinued???
Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: MrPerfect on December 29, 2010, 09:23:49 PM

 



RayRay310 wrote on 12/29/2010 3:44 PM:So, I've been saving up for a 920T.Should I wait a couple months to get it at a better price when its officially discontinued???
Personally, I wouldn't considering right now you could get one for $90 with the particular specs you might want the ball to have. I understand a month or so from now you might luck out and find one on ebay for cheap, but who knows what pin or top weight it will have, or if it might be a blem the seller is selling as a first.

Title: Re: SO WHATS NEXT??
Post by: Weaser on January 06, 2011, 07:54:58 AM
718A is currently up on Trackbowling.com


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