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RotoStorm864

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would the 916at be a good replacement for an attitude shift?
« on: December 17, 2010, 08:37:49 AM »
Title says it all. Your thoughts please. I see where the core numbers and finish are close. Thanks in advance.

 

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Re: would the 916at be a good replacement for an attitude shift?
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2010, 04:44:56 PM »
Well from my naked eye the 916AT seems to have more of a change of direction downlane.  Not huge but it was a little more off of the spot.  The Attitude Shift seemed to be pretty lazy around the corner, better for straighter angles.  It's a little older but a Rogue Cell seemed to have a similar shape to an Attitude Shift.
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Russell

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Re: would the 916at be a good replacement for an attitude shift?
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2010, 04:47:38 PM »
Sorry didn't realize this was the Track forum...my bad.  I think the 920T would be a closer shape in the Track line to the Attitude Shift.
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Re: would the 916at be a good replacement for an attitude shift?
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2010, 04:59:39 PM »
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Sorry didn't realize this was the Track forum...my bad. I think the 920T would be a closer shape in the Track line to the Attitude Shift.


I'd guess that is close Russ.  I don't remember seeing many Attitude Shifts of the ones I remember they were a bit straighter with more hook on the backend rather than more even move roll thru the pattern than my 920T is http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q29/scotts33/Bowling%20Equipment/Track920T.jpg

My 920T is a bit more rolly/arcing than I think the Attitude shift was.  Part of that would be my layout and also I keep it at 2000 abralon.  This the medium-heavy ball that I can close down angles in the heads and stay straighter than a 916AT with the same type of layout and surface. I use my 920T to blend out all types of conditions from wet/dry to more even conditions....allows a bit of miss room.  I'd say the 920T is one of the most underrated Track balls or any ball for that matter.
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Re: would the 916at be a good replacement for an attitude shift?
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2010, 08:52:05 AM »
Wow this is a tough one honestly.  Mainly cause you can go a few different ways.  Keep in mind I was with Roto before Track and rolled a lot of storm then too so my experiences with the attitude shift are hands on.  I think the 916T is going to be the closest to the shift as far as overall hook, the 920t will actually be close also but more rolly.
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Re: would the 916at be a good replacement for an attitude shift?
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2010, 09:11:07 AM »
honestly didnt sell many Shift/Attitude Shift balls here. From what I know it didnt really do a ton off the spot for most who drilled it.

Depending on drilling and surface the 916AT would be stronger than it, but still a good ball to drill regardless.
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