Author Topic: Takes on the Rule (Read 2936 times)

C-G ProShop-Carl · « **on:** September 17, 2004, 05:17:37 PM »

We are all saying so many positive things about the Rule, but it seems like it is getting spread around through too many posts. I think it would be a good things for us to put them all in one place for people to check them out, so lets start here.

I have had probably 40 games on my Rule by now and I love it more and more every time I get to throw it. I have had a chance to use it on a few different patterns (I am close to posting a final review, remember, I don't like posting reviews on a ball so I do the mini reviews--you cannot tell about a ball until you have had some good useage on it), it seems to be able to handle everything but the heaviest of oil or very heavy carrydown.

I mention this about the carrydown and heavy oil.....but I have mine shined with magic shine. Out of box surface this ball is very strong and would handle that carrydown and oil just fine.

Versatility, very consistant/predictable reaction. The Rule is a do everything ball. Adjust the surface accordingly and you can have: dull a strong oil ball or polished a skid flip reaction that allows the ball to get good length and unbelieveable backend.

Keep the great equipment coming Track!!!!!
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Youngstown Ohio

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mrbowlingnut · « **Reply #1 on:** September 18, 2004, 04:30:19 PM »

I have 2 rules one under ring finger and one over ring finger which is a flipper ball by its drill pattern. Both box finish for now but probably going to change one with polish very soon , i am guessing magic shine or control it by neotac.

If you cannot hook this ball you need to go back to straight bowling again, this ball out hooks my Animal and untamed by anywhere from 3-6 boards depending on the pattern and shift i am bowling on. The both are the biggest hooking balls i have ever owned which is now over 300 in the last 5 years, i currently have 140 plus and nothing else touches the backend of this ball.

I also used Doc's magic elixir which i bought last year and forgot i had and have been using it on the last 20 balls that i have drilled since august. So if it is true that Doc's adds backend i will be buying gallons from him soon. I must say every ball which was applied and an older Lane 1 black cherry bomb that i hated before is now a very usable ball which backends very nicely now.

So maybe a combination of the cover and Doc's has given me the ability to open up the lanes and move deep for me lines like 35 over 15 to breakpoints of 2-3 and tight lines that still carry the 10 like no other ball can do for me.

I think other ball companies have a new goal to shoot for because this ball gives guys like me big hand and revs like the big dogs. If i had to go with one company Track would now be my number one choice over the last year or so.

If i had a rule, my triple threat and spare ball there is nothing i could not cover condition wise and know that adjustments with feet and hand were all i needed.

I give Track a 9 1/2 out of 10 on this ball because i always think there is improvement in every new release coming, so take a look at this ball hooking the entire lane the next time you see one rolling next to you or hopefully you are the guy who is using it!

Edited on 9/22/2004 0:34 AM

Aristotle · « **Reply #2 on:** September 20, 2004, 12:29:23 AM »

Welp.. I have found the shot that I want to play this ball on. It was nowhere near what I wanted it for, but it will definately take the place of my Threat, which was getting somewhat long in the tooth anyway. With the control drilling that has been mistakenly placed on the ball, it actually does REALLY well on medium and shorter conditions. I guess that I'll just look at getting another one and drilling it up properly after tossing out the measurment guide out the window. haha! So it'll probably have the MB just to the left of the thumb with the pin under the ring finger. Sound about right, Rick/Ex?

tenpinspro · « **Reply #3 on:** September 20, 2004, 08:00:13 AM »

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So it'll probably have the MB just to the left of the thumb with the pin under the ring finger. Sound about right, Rick/Ex?

Umm Aris, you're pulling my leg right? Isn't your mb on your Rule now left of thumb? I hope you're kidding my friend cause this will also not do much for you. Sorry, I just don't want anyone to be confused.

I forgot to mention that I had drilled another strong mb ball for my low track friend and it looked pretty good. I ended up placing the mb past val and the pin under ring about 3.5 from pap. With the mb past his val, it just helped offset his spin and the ball was able to continue motion toward the pins. It doesn't jump or anything like that but it does have a very nice arcing motion to it vs some of the other stuff which does skid a little too far down the lane and not recover at all. This may be close to what I'd suggest for you to help you get the ball into a roll and have a nice arcing motion on the back. Let us know if you're going to get Rule #2 or if you plan on plugging the one now, thanks.

PS. Been on-line paying bills, sorry, I lost my sense of humor after the first few...

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Rick Leong
Ten Pins Pro Shop
Track Intl. - Amateur/Pro Shop Staff
Vise Inserts Staff

Aristotle · « **Reply #4 on:** September 20, 2004, 10:28:04 AM »

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Umm Aris, you're pulling my leg right? Isn't your mb on your Rule now left of thumb? I hope you're kidding my friend cause this will also not do much for you. Sorry, I just don't want anyone to be confused.

Woops. I did mean to the right. The one that I have now is to the left. I was tired when I posted this one. As for the positioning of the MB, just about every other Morpheus ball that I have had drilled has had the MB either inside or on the VAL. Then again.. a few inches is about all the room that I have.

Ernie McCracken · « **Reply #5 on:** September 20, 2004, 01:14:09 PM »

I love my Rule so far. It's stronger than my Unleashed which is what I was looking for in the first place. I really can't think of enough good things to say about it and sure can't think of anything bad to say.
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Lane Bed · « **Reply #6 on:** September 21, 2004, 01:11:24 AM »

Aristole:
Instead of messing around with people who don't know what they are drilling why don't you make some kind of arrangements with one of the Track staffers like Excaliber or Tenpinspro and buy a ball from them. If I could not find anyone in my area who was good (and I have a great driller, Kenny Hall from Schenectady, NY) (some people drive 5-6 hrs for his fittings) I would take a road trip or mail one of my balls that fits well and have them drill it for me and mail it back. That way I will get the desired reaction by an experienced pro. Why do you think Del puts these guys on staff. Might cost you a little more in mailing but a lot less grief. You choose.

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tenpinspro · « **Reply #7 on:** September 21, 2004, 06:42:58 AM »

Thanks Lane Bed, (don't know why I didn't think of that)

Hey Aris,

If you like, I could arrange for something like this to happen for you. I drilled a couple of balls for McCracken so far and he's 2000 miles away. I actually wish you felt strong and healthy enough to come out and see me so I could spend some time on the lanes with you and get that track up a little as well.

Whenever you'd like Aris, mi casa es su casa.
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Rick Leong
Ten Pins Pro Shop
Track Intl. - Amateur/Pro Shop Staff
Vise Inserts Staff

Edited on 9/21/2004 5:56 PM

Aristotle · « **Reply #8 on:** September 21, 2004, 05:53:07 PM »

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Hey Aris,

If you like, I could arrange for something like this to happen for you. I drilled a couple of balls for McCracken so far and he's 2000 miles away. I actually wish you felt strong and healthy enough to come out and see me so I could spend some time on the lanes with you and get that track up a little as well. Whenever you'd like Aris, mi casa su casa.

Rick,
The problem isn't so much getting the ball to me as much as it is me toying around with my pitches and such. It's been so long since I have really felt comfortable in the ball that I'm just not sure what to do. It could be the pitches, which I've been playing around with, or it could just be me. I'm not really sure where the problem lies. Hell.. it could be both for all I know. Basically, I could give you the pitches and span and such for what I am using NOW and have you lay the ball out, but in a few months when I want to change something again because I'm just not quite comfortable, I have to go back to someone around here or play the ship to you then ship back game. That, on top of plug/slug and redril can get a little costly. Personally, I would LOVE to make the trip up there and maybe even get some coaching. I've been needing it ever since I started back into bowling after the summer break (Timing is all messed up along with my armswing). Only problem is the energy to drive all that way. Not too sure that I would have it.

Lane Bed · « **Reply #9 on:** September 21, 2004, 07:54:32 PM »

$58.00 price of a good pair of bowling shoes
$200.00 price of a good bowling ball
Having someone good to drill it ... Priceless

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EvEryOnE rOlls OvEr thE lanE bEd

icetink · « **Reply #10 on:** September 21, 2004, 08:07:49 PM »

There are some things that money can't buy...for everything else, there's Mastercard. lol!

I agree with people saying that it's worth the effort having your equipment drilled by a knowledgable driller. You're spending $200 on a ball, might as well spend that little extra money so that you'll be getting the most out of your equipment. I spent $235CAD on a Super Power Pearl but the driller was horrible. He put semi-fingertip grips and messed up on the thumb. Since getting it re-drilled by a certified IBPSIA driller, my release and the ball reaction has been SOOO much better. Rick, being on the Track staff, would definitely layout and drill the ball to maximize its performance in your hands!
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-Dino

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Lane Bed · « **Reply #11 on:** September 22, 2004, 12:28:16 AM »

Icetink knows
Anyone else paying attention

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EvEryOnE rOlls OvEr thE lanE bEd

C-G ProShop-Carl · « **Reply #12 on:** September 22, 2004, 12:59:30 AM »

For those of you reading.....I agree with icetink.

To add a little more, having the proper layout on a particular in reference to YOUR game is just about as important as the proper fit is. If you are amazed at how quick your ball driller is (example: drilling a ball and having you out of the door in 10 minutes), odds are he/she is not spending the proper time with you to assure you have everything correct.

Mr Leong though small in statur

spends plenty of time with people. He is one of a kind. I hope to be as good as him some day. Kind of like how he hopes to be as big as me when he grows up.
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Youngstown Ohio

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thegame · « **Reply #13 on:** September 22, 2004, 01:14:57 AM »

This has just been a fantastic ball for me so far. In 7 games, over 5 different houses, I have averaged 227 with it so far. I'm not expecting that to last, but when I've needed a big game (position night at the end of summer league, and sweepers in Vegas), the Rule has already won me some money back. Given the layout by Chuck with Track, it actually finsihed with a little negative side weight, but that hasn't stopped how hard it hits. This ball gives me a very predictable roll, with a carry percentage that has been off the charts. The power this ball has has gotten me looking about putting more Tracks in my bag, and I already have by snatching up a Dry Heat as well.

tenpinspro · « **Reply #14 on:** September 22, 2004, 05:41:58 AM »

I hear you Aris, especially with what you're trying to accomplish right now. That would make it real tough.

IceTink, I'm impressed, for your age, you come across a lot older with more logic and reasoning then some of my friends...MY age!

Ex, one day when "I" grow up? I think I'm already shrinking...

Back to the Rule, don't like to post scores a whole lot but just too impressed with this ball not to. 682 last time out and at 219 for 1st 3 wks (still figuring out the breakdown), not bad for bowling 6 games a week I'd say, thank gosh for technology! oops...thanks Track for "your" technology!

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Rick Leong
Ten Pins Pro Shop
Track Intl. - Amateur/Pro Shop Staff
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