- Triton Heat Lava

First Impressions
The Track Heat Lava shows up in a striking lava-like look with a QR-7 Pearl coverstock and the Modified Tri-Core symmetrical weight block. Laid out with a 2.50 RG and a 0.038 differential at 15 pounds, this ball combines medium ball motion with controllable flare potential. The polished surface, produced with 500/1000 Abralon and Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish, should deliver more length through the heads. The Modified Tri-Core is a return to the original Heat design, with Track matching the RG perfectly to the original and reducing the flare potential slightly to work better with today's stronger coverstocks.
Comparison
Compared directly to the Track Triton Elite, the Heat Lava shows noticeably more length through the front part of the lane thanks to its polished surface. The QR-7 Pearl formulation is said to be more aggressive than the original Heat, yet less aggressive than sanded solid versions because of the polished finish. The medium RG combined with the lower differential should provide ideal core numbers for storing enough energy for the backend while staying predictable and consistent. Compared to the Track Triton Elite, the polished surface lets every player type get the ball further down the lane while still retaining enough backend motion to come back to the pocket.
On the Lanes
The Heat Lava is best suited to medium to lighter oil conditions and, thanks to its versatility, should work exceptionally well on both medium and lighter oil patterns. Strokers and tweeners should get the ball out to about board seven at the breakpoint to find enough friction to recover back to the pocket. If you're a cranker you can play deeper in the oil, but you'll need to get the ball further right in the backend to create enough room to the pocket. The QR series of coverstocks is known for creating a strong footprint on the lane surface, while the polished surface combined with the Modified Tri-Core should give the Heat Lava more versatility than most other balls.