Bowling Ball Reviews
Including Hammer, Storm, Brunswick, Ebonite, Columbia 300, Lane #1 Bowling Balls and More!
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Bowling Ball Reviews Including Hammer, Storm, Brunswick, Ebonite, Columbia 300, Lane #1 Bowling Balls and More!
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 | Columbia Omen
The Columbia Omen gave us a shorter slide through the heads with a longer transition to hook in the mid-lane with a smooth and continuous motion on the back-end... This was a great ball for medium to heavy oil patterns...
The New Omen FEATURES: Color: Purple/Gold /Silver Core: Capsule core with Magnetite Veneer: Bend It Pearl Surface: 500, 500, 4000, 4000 Abralon Reaction: Strong Hook A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal RG: 2.47 Diff: .054 Recommended Lane Condition: Heavy – Medium Oil
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 | Ebonite Warning Sign
The Ebonite Warning Sign got through the heads easily and gave us a longer slide with a smoother transition to hook in the mid-lane along with a smooth and continuous back end motion... The Warning Sign was a very smooth bowling ball that worked very well on our fresh medium, heavy house pattern..…
Specification: Specifications: Coverstock: HTR-2 HYBRID Factory Finish: 800 Abranet, 1000 Abralon, 2000 Abralon and 3000 Abralon Color: Navy/Gold Pearl Core: Vital Mass Bias Asymmetric RG Rating (Actual): 16# - 2.52 15# -2.52 14# - 2.47 Differential (Actual): 16# - .052 15# - .055 14# - .058 Mass Bias Rating: .018 Flare Potential: High Length: Scale of 1-50 (Least to Most): 25 Hook Potential: Scale of 1-50 (Least to Most): 47.95 Break Point Angle: 14.75 Hook Style: Mid-Lane Continuation Best Lane Condition: Medium to Heavy Patterns
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 | Storm Fringe
The New Storm Fringe gave us a little shorter length of skid through the heads than we expected out of this ball in addition to a shorter and stronger transition to hook in the mid-lane… It also had a longer roll on the back-end than we expected for this type of bowling ball… This ball had a very different reaction than we would have expected from this type of bowling ball… The ball had good pin carry and seemed to work best on medium heavy lane conditions with drier back-ends.. We found this to be a good mid-line bowling ball that fits in a pearl version of the frantic… This was a earlier responding bowling ball than we expected…
Storm Fringe: Specification: RG: 2.53 Differential: 0.045 Flare Potential: Medium Lane Condition: Medium Finish: Polished Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: R2S Pearl Reactive Factory Finish: 1500 Grit Polished Fragrance: Pina Colada Core Type: Symmetric Core Name: N.O.S. Quality: First Quality Storm Product Line: Hot Color(s): Red,Yellow
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 | Storm Manic
The New Storm Manic gave us a medium length of skid through the heads along with a even and smoother transition to hook in the mid-lane in addition it gave us a smoother reaction on the back-end. The ball had good pin carry and seemd to work best on medium heavy lane conditions.. We found this to be a good mid-line bowling ball that fits in a solid version of the frantic and seems to play in the oil better and a little less snappy on the dry part of the pattern...
Storm Manic: Specification: RG: 2.53 Differential: 0.045 Flare Potential: Medium Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Finish: Matte Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: R2S Solid Reactive Factory Finish: 4000 Grit Abralon Fragrance: Blueberry Core Type: Symmetric Core Name: N.O.S. Quality: First Quality Storm Product Line: Hot Color(s): Blue,Pink
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 | Lane 1 Pearl Droid
The New Lane 1 Pearl Droid gave us a medium slide with a longer transition to hook along with a strong angular back-end response... This ball had a very strong hit at the pocket when it hit the dry area of the lane...
Lane 1 Pearl Panther: Features: RG: 2.566 Differential: 0.045 Mass Bias Diff: 0.012 Flare Potential: 4" Breakpoint Shape: Length with Strong Backend Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Finish: Polished Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: Bionic Core Type: Asymmetric Core Name: Cyborg Diamond Color(s): Green,Black
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 | DV8 Misfit
The new DV8 Misfit gave us a medium slide with a longer transition to hook along with a strong high revving motion on the back part of the lane... In addition to having an angular style ball motion that seemed to work the best on medium to heavy oil patterns with drier backends...
DV8 Misfit Orange/Blue: Features:
RG:2.552 Differential:0.040 Mass Bias Diff:0.001 Breakpoint Shape:Angular Lane Condition:Medium Finish:High Polish Coverstock:Reactive Resin Coverstock Name:Class 1 Reactive Factory Finish:500 Siaair Micro Pad; Rough Buff; High Gloss Polis Color:Orange / Blue Pearl Core Type:Symmetric Core Name:Misfit Core Quality:First Quality
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 | DV8 Hell Raiser Revenge
The new DV8 Hell Raiser Revenge gave us a medium slide with a smoother transition to hook along with a strong but smooth motion off the friction on the
back part of the lane... This ball did seem to have a lot of high revving action and seemed to work well on medium to heavy oil patterns...
DV8 Hell Raiser Revenge: Features: RG: 2.536 Differential: 0.056 Mass Bias Diff: 0.018 Flare Potential: High Breakpoint Shape: Highly Angular Lane Condition: Heavy Finish: Sanded Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: Class 7 Reactive Factory Finish: 500 / 2000 Siaair Micro Pad Finish Core Type: Asymmetric Core Name: Hell Raiser Ultra Low RG Core
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 | Ebonite Pursuit
The new Ebonite Pursuit gave use a medium slide through the heads along with a longer and smoother transition to hook in the mid-lane with a very smooth and arcing type of reaction on back-end with this bowling ball… A very smooth bowling ball…!
Ebonite Pursuit: Features: Coverstock: Hyper Branched MDI Technology Core: Empire Mass Bias Ball Color: Turquoise/Purple All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown. Ball Finish: 800 Abranet, 1500 Abranet A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal Hook Potential: 48.95 (scale of 1–50) Length: 25 (scale of 1–50, early to late) Flare Potential: High Break Point Angle: 14.85 Reaction: Strong Mid Lane Continuation RG Differential: 16# – .047, 15# – .054, 14# – .052 RG Rating: 16# – 2.50, 15# -2.49, 14# – 2.52 Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium to Heavy Oil Patterns
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 | Ebonite Elevate
We had 2 Elevate bowling balls drilled up in this review. One was a pin under and the other was a pin above. The pin under gave us a longer slide with a smoother transition and more even and controlled back-end reaction, while the pin above was longer in is slide zone but shorter in its transition to hook and more angular on the back part of the lane... The Elevate is an amazing bowling ball for medium and medium heavy house patterns...
Ebonite Elevate: Features: Core: V5 Veneer: Traxion Reactive Hybrid 0.30 Surface: 800 Abranet, 1000 Abralon, 2000 Abralon with Powerhouse Factory Finish Ball Polish A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal Flare Potential: High Length: Scale of 1-50 (Least to Most): 28 Hook Potential: Scale of 1-50 (Least to Most): 45.95 Break Point Angle: 14.25 Hook Style: Length with Strong Continuation RG: 2.51 Diff: .046 Recommended Lane Condition: Medium Oil
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 | Brunswick Nexxus f(P+R)
The New Brunswick Nexxus f(P+R) gave us a medium slide with a longer and smoother transition to hook along with a strong and smooth ball motion on the back part of the lane… This ball had good continuation and a strong hit at the pocket with really nice pin carry. The Nexxus f(P+R) will need oil to perform as designed and is best used on heavier oil patterns...
Brunswick Nexxus f(P+R): Specification: Core Type : Nexus Rotor (14-16#) Coverstock: Addaptive ƒ(P+R) Solid Color: 2-Color, Red and Black Solid Factory Finish: 500 & 1,500 Siaair Micro Pad Finish A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal RG max: 2.536 RG min: 2.480 RG diff: 0.056 Average RG: 3.1 of 10 Hook Potential: 200 (Scale 10-200) Length: 110 (Scale 25-235) Typical Breakpoint Shape: 100 Angular (Scale Smooth Arc 10-Angular 100) Recommended Lane Condition: Medium to Heavy Oil
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 | Hammer Taboo Jet Black
The New Hammer Taboo Jet Black gave us a longer slide along with a longer and smoother transition to hook than we expected in addition to a strong and angular back end response... The ball reacted hard off the friction but still had a good controlled reaction... We were impressed with the strong hit of this hammer bowling ball... The ball will need dry boards to react when using the out of box finish on medium to medium heavy lane conditions...
Hammer Taboo Jet Black: Specification: Features: Color: HD Jet Black Coverstock: GTR III Solid Core: High Mass-Bias Gas Mask Core w/ Flip Block Factory Finish: 500/1000/2000 Abralon, Polished w/ Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish Reaction: Ultra Skid/Flip A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal RG: 16#-2.51, 15#-2.50, 14#-2.49, 13#-2.53, 12#-2.60 RG Differential: 16#-.049, 15#-.060, 14#-.057, 13#-.055, 12#-.039 Recommended Lane Condition: Medium Oil
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 | Storm Vivid
The new Storm Vivid gave us a medium slide along with a longer and smoother transition to hook with a smooth/controllable back end motion... This ball basically had very even and smooth transitions... We felt this to be a very good solid reactive bowling ball that would work well in medium heavy to heavy oil volumes... An impressive bowling ball... The ball will need some oil to perform as designed...
Storm Vivid: Specification: Coverstock: NRG - Solid Reactive Weight Block: M.A.D. Core (14-16 pounds) Ball Color: Black/Blue/Green Ball Finish: 2000-grit Abralon RG Differential: 16#-.055, 15#-.050, 14#-.045, 13#-.032, 12#-.029 RG Average: 16#-2.50, 15#-2.52, 14#-2.55, 13#-2.57, 12#-2.59 Flare Potential: 6" Plus (High) Fragrance: Wild Mint Leaf Recommended Lane Conditions: Heavy Oil
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 | Storm Crossroad
The New Storm Crossroad gave us a longer slide along with a smoother transition to hook than we expected. In addition it gave us a more arcing and angular back end motion... This ball had good pin carry and will need some dry boards for the best reaction on medium to medium heavy oil patterns... We found this to be a very good mid-line bowling ball and a step up from Storm's famous Hy-Road...
Storm Crossroad: Storm Crossroad: Specification: COLOR: Purple Solid/Blue Pearl COVERSTOCK: R2S Hybrid Reactive CORE: Inverted Fe³ Technology FACTORY FINISH: 1500-grit Polished FRAGRANCE:Caramel RECOMMENED LANE CONDITION: Medium Oil RG: 16#-2.53, 15#-2.56, 14#-2.60, 13#-2.59, 12#-2.65 DIFFERENTIAL: 16#-.055, 15#-.052, 14#-.050, 13#-.045, 12#-.035
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 | Storm Modern Marvel
The New Storm Modern Marvel gave us a medium slide zone along with a longer and smoother transition to hook… In addition, the Modern Marvel had a strong back end motion that revved up a lot down lane and had a lot good of mixing pin action… The Modern Marvel will need some dry boards for the best reaction on medium to medium heavy oil patterns…
Storm Modern Marvel Features: COLOR: Ale Pearl/Black and Red Solid COVERSTOCK: R2X Hybrid Reactive CORE: Centripetal FACTORY FINISH: 4000-grit Abralon FRAGRANCE:Aromatherapy – Calm RECOMMENED LANE CONDITION: Heavy Oil RG: 16#-2.48, 15#-2.48, 14#-2.53, 13#-2.59, 12#-2.65 DIFFERENTIAL: 16#-.052, 15#-.050, 14#-.049, 13#-.045, 12#-.035
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 | Elite Insanity
The Elite Insanity gave us a longer slide with a shorter transistion and a more angular back e motion… We used a stacked pin above our ring drilling layout on this ball… This was a strong and angular bowling ball…
Elite Insanity Features: Coverstock: FX95+ Reactive Weight Block: Double Image Color: Purple/Green/Silver (Actual ball color may vary.) Ball Finish: Wet Sand 1500 RG: (16# 2.516) (15# 2.493) (14# 2.539) Diff: (16# 0.037) (15# 0.038) (14# 0.036) Best Lane Condition: Medium to Heavy Oil
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 | 900 Global The Nuts Pearl
900 Global The Nuts Pearl gave us a longer slide with a longer and smoother transition to hook along with a smooth back-end response… This ball revved up a lot down lane for increased mixing pin carry…
900 Global The Nuts Pearl: Features: Coverstock: S70 Color: Black/Silver Pearl Finish: NEAT (Natural Engineered Abrasive Technology) T = Visual appeal of compound/polish; performance of 4,000 grit. A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal Core Type: Asymmetric RG: 16#-2.534, 15#-2.551, 14#-2.570 RG: Diff 16#-0.050, 15#-0.050, 14#-0.050
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 | Lane 1 Pearl Panther
Lane 1 Pearl Panther gave us a medium slide with a longer transition to hook along with a smooth motion on the back end… This ball revved up a lot on the back part of the lane… This was a more smooth and controlled bowling ball for us even with the polished cover stock…
Lane 1 Pearl Panther: Specifications: RG: 2.503 Differential: .043 Durometer: 4? Breakpoint Shape: Long & Strong Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Finish: Polished Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: ION Pearl Factory Finish: 6421 2x Compound Core Type: Symmetric Core Name: Patented Diamond Core
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 | Roto Grip Defiant
Roto Grip Defiant gave us a medium slide with a smoother transition to hook along with a strong but smooth motion on the back part of the lane… The Defiant did have good continuation along with a very strong hit and great pin carry… We really enjoyed this new Roto Grip Bowling Ball and it was very impressive… It will need oil to perform the best…
The New Defiant Specifications: Coverstock: MicroBite Solid Reactive Weight Block: Paragon Core (14-16 pounds) Ball Color: Blue/Purple/Black All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown. Ball Finish: 3000-grit Abralon RG Differential: 16#-.052, 15#-.054, 14#-.053 RG Average: 16#-2.49, 15#-2.49, 14#-2.52 Flare Potential: 7? Plus (High) Recommended Lane Conditions: Heavy Oil
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 | Columbia Dark Encounter
The Columbia Dark Encounter gave us a longer slide with a shorter transition to hook with a strong but smooth back end motion on the friction part of the lane... We were impressed with it's angular, strong smooth ball motion on the back end... In addition, it was a very controllable for how strong this ball was on the back part of the lane...
The New Dark Encounter FEATURES: Color: Black, Super Blue, Ultra Violet All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown. Core: Encounter Veneer: Elastin 7.5 Solid Surface: 500, 1000, 2000, 2000 Abralon A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal RG: 2.50 Diff: .052 Reaction: HOOK Recommended Lane Condition: Medium to Heavy Oil
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 | Ebonite Cyclone
The Ebonite Cyclone gave us a longer slide with a smoother transition to hook along with a strong but smooth motion off the friction on the
back part of the lane... It seemed to work well on medium oil patterns with drier back-ends... This is a very strong bowling ball for it's price range...
Specifications: Coverstock: GB 10.7 Factory Finish: 4000 Abralon, Polished with Powerhouse Factory Finish Ball Polish Core: Cyclone Torque RG: 16#-2.53 15#-2.53 14#-2.54 RG Diff: 16#-.047 15#-.053 14#-.053 Flare Potential: High Length: (Scale 1-50, least to most) 28 Hook Potential: (Scale 1-50, least to most) 36 Hook Style: Length with Strong Backend Reaction Best Lane Condition: Light to Medium Oil
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 | Hammer Brick
The Hammer Brick gave us a very long slide and short transition to hook with a lot of back end motion on the friction part of the lane. We were impressed with how strong this ball was on the back part of the lane... This new hammer bowling ball had a very strong and angular back end motion... This was very fast responding bowling ball off the friction and will need dry boards to react when using the out of box finish...
Features: Color: HD Black/Blue/Red All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown. Core: Brick Mirror Plane Asymmetric core (MPA) Veneer: Grand Theft Reactive Hybrid Surface: 500/500/1000/2000 Abralon Sanded A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal RG: 2.50 Diff: .052 Hook Rating: 22 (Finish-6, Cover-9, Core-7) Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy to Medium
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 | Hammer Arson
The Hammer Arson gave us a longer slide with a smoother transition to hook along with a smooth back end motion...
It seemed to work well on medium to heavy oil patterns...
Specifications: Color: Red/Black/Silver All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown. Core: Hot Sauce Veneer: Hybrid version of the Max-Hook Reactive Surface: 800 Abranet, 1000 Abralon, 2000 Abralon, 2000 Abralon A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal RG: 2.50 Diff: .040 Hook Rating: 20 (Finish-6, Cover-8, Core-6) Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Oil
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 | Ebonite Mission X
The Mission X gave us a longer slide with a smoother transition to hook along with a strong but smooth motion off the friction on the
back part of the lane… It seemed to work well on medium to heavy oil patterns with drier back-ends
Features - Coverstock: XL1350 Mission 1.0 - Magnetite Ball Color: Royal/Yellow All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown. Ball Finish: 800 Abranet, 1000 Abralon, 2000 Abralon and 3000 Abralon A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal Hook Potential: 48.50 (scale of 1–50) Length: 24 (scale of 1–50, early to late) Flare Potential: High Break Point Angle: 14.85 Reaction: Strong Mid Lane Continuation RG Differential: 16# - .046, 15# - .050 RG Rating: 16# - 2.50, 15# -2.50, 14# - 2.55 Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium to Heavy Oil Patterns
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 | DV8 Reckless
The New DV8 Reckless gave us a longer slide with a smoother transition to hook along with a strong motion off the friction on the
back part of the lane... It seemed to work well on medium to heavy oil patterns with drier back-ends...
Specifications: RG: 2.558 Differential: 0.056 Breakpoint Shape: Projection Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Finish: Polished Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: Addaptive ƒ(P) Pearl Factory Finish: 500; 1,500 Siaair Micro Pad; Rough Buff Finish Color: 3-Color, Black, Blue and Silver Pearl Core Type: Asymmetric Core Name: Nexus Arrowhead
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 | Brunswick Nexus ƒ(P+F) Pearl
Brunswick Nexus ƒ(P+F) Pearl gave us a longer slide than the solid version of this ball but it did have very even transition and was smoother than we expected... The ball revved up a lot down lane for increased pin carry at the pocket and had a smooth and continuous ball motion...
Specifications: RG: 2.558 Differential: 0.056 Breakpoint Shape: Projection Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Finish: Polished Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: Addaptive ƒ(P) Pearl Factory Finish: 500; 1,500 Siaair Micro Pad; Rough Buff Finish Color: 3-Color, Black, Blue and Silver Pearl Core Type: Asymmetric Core Name: Nexus Arrowhead
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 | Brunswick Nexus ƒ(P+F) Solid
Brunswick Nexus ƒ(P+F) Solid gave us a shorter slide with a smoother transition to hook along with a smooth ball motion on the back part of the lane... We did get some hook and set type reaction with this bowling ball... It will need oil to perform the best...
Specifications: Core Type : Nexus Rotor (14-16#) Coverstock: Addaptive ƒ(P+F) Solid Color: 2-Color, Blue and Violet Solid Factory Finish: 500 & 1,500 Siaair Micro Pad Finish A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal RG max: 2.536 RG min: 2.480 RG diff: 0.056 Average RG: 3.1 of 10 Hook Potential: 195 (Scale 10-185) Length: 105 (Scale 25-235) Typical Breakpoint Shape: 95 Angular (Scale Smooth Arc 10-Angular 100) Recommended Lane Condition: Oily
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 | Hammer Grape Vibe The New Hammer Grape Vibe gave us a longer slide along with a shorter and smoother transition in the hook zone with a smooth and angular back end motion than we expected… This ball had good over all pin carry and will need some dry boards for the best reaction on medium oil patterns… We found this to be a good midline bowling ball…
Specifications: Color: Green/Purple Pearl All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown. Core: Vibe Symmetric Veneer: CT Reactive Pearl Surface: 800 Abranet, 1000 Abralon, 2000 Abralon, 4000 Abralon with Powerhouse Factory Finish A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal RG: 2.51 Diff: .039 Hook Rating: 11 (Finish-1, Cover-7, Core-3) Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Medium Dry Oil
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 | Track 919C gave us a longer slide with a shorter transition to hook with a smooth and very strong ball motion on the back end... The hook style we got was strong and angular but also gave us some hook and set... This ball played the best just inside the track area... This was a strong ball for us...!!
Specifications: Color: Blue/Red/Silver All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown. Core: ALL NEW “Edge” Veneer: “NEW” HAZE HP9C Core Type: Asymmetrical Surface: 500 Abranet, 1000 Abralon, 2000 Abralon, 3000 Abralon A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal Reaction: Continuous Control RG: 2.54 Diff: .050 Recommended Lane Condition: Medium/Heavy-Heavy Oil
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 | Lane #1 Maxxx Curve
Lane #1 Maxxx Curve gave us a shorter slide with a longer and smoother transition to hook along with a smooth ball motion on the back end... This ball motion was very smooth and controlled... I addition, we did get some hook and set type reaction with this bowling ball...
Lane #1 Maxxx Curve: Specifications: RG: 2.549 Differential: .055 Mass Bias Diff: .014 Flare Potential: 5"+ Lane Condition: Heavy Finish: Sanded Coverstock: Particle Coverstock Name: Pure Explosion Particle Pearl Factory Finish: 20 Micron Particle Load: Heavy Color: Red / Black Pearl Core Type: Asymmetric Core Name: Backcut Asymmetric Diamond w / Flip Block
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 | Storm Virtual Gravity Nano Pearl
The New Storm Virtual Gravity Nano Pearl had a medium skid with a shorter and stronger transition to hook along with a long and angular ball motion on the back end that was very strong. In addition, this ball gave us a more controlled motion than we expected for a polished pearl bowling ball. The ball will grab hard on the friction and has a very hard hit at the pocket.. Those that liked the original Virtual Gravity Nano are sure to like this as a compliment when you need a hard hitting fast responding bowling ball that is controllable...
Features: RG: 2.48 Differential: 0.052 Mass Bias Diff: 0.020 Flare Potential: 6"+ (High) Durometer: 73-75 Lane Condition: Heavy Finish: Polished Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: NRG Pearl Reactive NANO Factory Finish: 1500 Grit Polished Fragrance: Orange Chocolate Color: Orange / Charcoal / Indigo Core Type: Asymmetric
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 | Roto Grip Shooting Star
The New Shooting Star gave us a shorter slide with a longer and smoother transition to hook along with a smooth and angular back end motion... This ball had a very smooth and controlled bowling ball motion...! RG: 2.55 Differential: 0.042 Flare Potential: 3-4" Durometer: 75-78 Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Finish: Matte Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: Ultimate Vision Solid Factory Finish: 2000 Abralon Color: 2-Tone Purple Core Type: Symmetric Core Name: Neutron Quality: First Quality
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 | Storm Frantic
The New Storm Frantic gave us a shorter slide zone along with a longer and smoother transition to hook than we expected... In addition, the frantic had a more angular back end motion... This ball had good pin carry and will need some dry boards for the best reaction on medium to medium heavy oil patterns... We found this to be a very good midline bowling ball... The Frantic features the prove N.O.S. Core. Add on the R2S Hybrid Reactive coverstock and you've got the best of both worlds. You'll have a ball that is strong and predictable on medium lanes.... Features: RG:2.53 Differential:0.045 Flare Potential:4-5" Durometer:74-76 Lane Condition:Medium Finish:Polished Coverstock: Hybrid Reactive Coverstock Name:R2S Hybrid Factory Finish:1500 Grit Polished Fragrance:Orange Lime Color:Orange Solid / Green Pearl Core Type:Symmetric Core Name:N.O.S. Quality:First Quality Rating Click Here To Go to Website |
 | Lane #1 Chainsaw S.O.S.
The New Lane #1 Chainsaw S.O.S. gave us a longer slide with a short and very strong transition to hook along with a more angular back end motion... This ball was a little tamer then some other lane #1 bowling balls we have tested but it is made for drier lane conditions and we were able to play more up the boards with this ball... Features: RG: 2.53 Differential: 0.013 Lane Condition: Medium-Dry Finish: High Polish Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: Ion Pearl Factory Finish: Highly Polished Color: Blue Pearl Core Type: Symmetric Core Name: Endcut Doomsday Patented Diamond Quality: First Quality Rating Click Here To Go to Website |
 | Lane #1 BuzzBomb Carnage
The New Lane #1 BuzzBomb Carnage gave us a longer slide with a short and very strong transition to hook with a very strong back end reaction... This ball gave us a lot of back end for a solid reactive bowling ball...! Features: RG: 2.539 Differential: 0.052 Flare Potential: High Lane Condition: Heavy Finish: Matte Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: Pure Explosion Solid Reactive Factory Finish: 4000 Abralon Color: Midnight / Sky Blue Core Type: Symmetric Core Name: Doomsday Bomb Quality: First Quality Rating Click Here To Go to Website |
 | Hammer Epidemic
gave us a very long slide and short transition to hook with a lot of back end motion on the friction part of the lane. We were impressed with this new hammer bowling ball with it’s strong angular back end motion… This was a fast responding bowling ball on the back ends… This ball will need dry boards to react when using the out of box finish... Features: Color: Full Spectrum All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown. Core: Biohazard Core Veneer: Level 5 Reactive Pearl Surface: 800 Abranet, 1000 Abralon, 2000 Abralon, 2000 Abralon with PowerHouse Factory Finish Polish A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal RG: 2.53 Diff: .045 Hook Rating: 19 (Finish-2, Cover-10, Core-7) Recommended Lane Condition: Medium Oil Rating Click Here To Go to Website Ebay it Click Here!!! |
 | Brunswick Massive Damage
gave us a longer slide and longer transition to hook with a angular back end motion... This was a fast responding bowling ball on the friction part of the lane... Features: Performance: High Performance(8) RG: 2.574 Differential: 0.054 Lane Condition: Heavy Finish: Matte Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: Propel X Solid Factory Finish: 2000 Grit Siaair Color: Red / White Solid Core Type: Symmetric Core Name: Jack Quality: First Quality Rating Click Here To Go to Website |
 | Brunswick Lethal Revolver
gave us vary even and smooth transitions along with it’s high revving action…. We really enjoyed the smooth arcing style ball motion of the Lethal Revolver and would be a good control ball on medium to medium heavy oil patterns…
Features: Performance: Advanced Performance(6) RG: 2.542 Differential: 0.050 Lane Condition: Medium Finish: Polished Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: Activator Plus Pearl Factory Finish: 500 Siaair Micro Pad; Rough Buff Color: Navy / Silver Pearl Core Type: Symmetric Core Name: Low RG Performance Rating Click Here To Go to Website |
 | Brunswick C (System) ulti-max
gave us a longer slide with a medium length transition to hook with a more angular ball motion on the back end... This ball had a lot of revving action down lane along with mixing pin carry...
Specifications: RG: 2.585 Differential: .050 Durometer: 75-76 Breakpoint Shape: Long & Strong Lane Condition: Heavy Finish: Polished Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: CFT ulti-max pearl Factory Finish: 500; 1,500 Siaair Micro Pad; Rough Buff Finish Color: Black / Red / Silver Pearl Core Type: Asymmetric Core Name: Dual Flip I–Block Rating Click Here To Go to Website |
 | Roto Grip Bandit gave us a longer slide with a shorter and stronger transition to hook with a more angular ball motion on the back end... This ball played well for us using a more direct line along with revving up a lot down lane...! Specifications: Coverstock: Inception Pearl Reactive Weight Block: Caliber Core (14-16 lbs), Modified Caliber Core (12-13 lbs) Ball Color: Charcoal/Yellow All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown. Lane Condition: Medium Oil Ball Finish: 1500 Polished Flare Potential: 4-5 inches RG: 16#-2.54, 15#-2.57, 14#-2.60, 13#-2.59, 12#-2.65 RG Differential: 16#-0.051, 15#-0.048, 14#-0.044, 13#-0.045, 12#-0.035 A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal Rating Click Here To Go to Website |
 | Roto Grip Critical Theory The Roto Grip Critical Theory gave us a longer slide with a shorter and stronger transition to hook with a more angular ball motion on the back end… This ball revved up a lot down lane...
The Critical Theory Specifications Include: Performance: Pro Performance(10) RG: 2.49 Differential: 0.058 Mass Bias Diff: 0.013 Flare Potential: 7+ Inches Lane Condition: Heavy Finish: Matte Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: Insight Pearl Reactive Factory Finish: 4000 Grit Abralon Color: Cherry / White / Obsidian Core Name: Triliptic RatingClick Here to Go To Website |
 | Storm Victory Road Solid The Storm Victory Road Solid had a medium skid with a longer and smoother transition to hook along with a very smooth and arcing motion on the back end. This was a smooth and controlled type bowling ball motion along with a constant ball reaction...
Features: COLOR: Hunter Green/Navy All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown. COVERSTOCK: R2S Solid Reactive CORE: Inverted Fe³ Technology FACTORY FINISH: 3000-grit Abralon FRAGRANCE:Blaze RECOMMENED LANE CONDITION: Medium Oil RG: 16#-2.53, 15#-2.56, 14#-2.60, 13#-2.59, 12#-2.65 DIFFERENTIAL: 16#-.055, 15#-.052, 14#-.050, 13#-.045, 12#-.035 A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal RatingClick Here to Go To Website |
 | Storm Marvel Pearl The Storm Marvel Pearl had a long skid with a short and strong transition to hook along with a very strong and angular motion on the back end. This was a very fast response bowling ball and grabs hard on the dry area of the pattern...
Features: COLOR: Silver/Deep Purple/Maroon All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown. COVERSTOCK: R2X Pearl Reactive CORE: Centripetal FACTORY FINISH: 1500-grit Polish FRAGRANCE:Aromatherapy - Score RECOMMENED LANE CONDITION: Medium-Heavy Oil RG: 16#-2.48, 15#-2.48, 14#-2.53, 13#-2.59, 12#-2.65 DIFFERENTIAL: 16#-.052, 15#-.050, 14#-.049, 13#-.045, 12#-.035 A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal RatingClick Here to Go To Website |
 | Morich Destroyer
The DestroyR played well when we moved inside and had a nice hard hit with a smooth and angular type bowling ball motion… Features: RG:2.516 Differential:.050 Mass Bias Diff:.016 Lane Condition:Heavy Finish:Matte Coverstock:Hybrid Reactive Coverstock Name:Super-Trac Factory Finish:500 / 2000 Abralon Color:Copper / Black Core Type:Asymmetric Core Name:UNIQUE RatingClick Here to Go To Website |
 | Elite Sabotage
The Elite Sabotage gave us vary even and smooth transitions although we did some fade back on the back end which gave us that hook and set reaction that can be vary high scoring... In addition, the Sabotage revved up off our hand nicely which gave us a lot of mixing pin carry... In addition, we used a stacked layout in max flare position for heavier oiled conditions and the out of box surface finish in testing this ball... Specifications: Coverstock: FX95 Reactive Color: Red/Blue/Gold (Actual ball color may vary.) Ball Finish: Wet Sand 1500 A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal RG: (16# 2.529) (15# 2.542) (14# 2.574) Diff: (16# 0.056) (15# 0.057) (14# 0.051) Best Lane Condition: Heavy Oil RatingClick Here to Go To Website |
 | Elite Red Alien
Elite Red Alien gave us medium skid with a very smooth transition to hook along with a smooth and angular back end motion… In addition, we used a pin under our ring finger drilling layout with the CG in the strong position and the out of box surface finish in testing this ball… Specifications: Core: Saucer Symmetric Core Coverstock: E80 Reactive Color: Red/Black (Actual ball color may vary.) Ball Finish: 1000 Abralon A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal RG: (16# 2.483) (15# 2.504) (14# 2.518) Diff: (16# 0.043) (15# 0.043) (14# 0.043) Hook Potential: High Recommended Lane Conditions: Heavy Oil RatingClick Here to Go To Website |
 | Ebonite Vital Energy
Ebonite Vital Energy gave us a longer slide with a smoother transition to hook in the midlane along with a smoother back end reaction… In addition, we used a pin above our bridge with the mass bias in the strong position in test this ball… Features: Color Red/Orange/Silver Pearl Reaction Length with Sharp Backend Coverstock Flexol Super Charge Reactive(TM) Core Vital Asymmetric Weight 14-16lbs RG 2.48 Diff: .055 at 15lbs RatingGet Ebonite Vital Energy On eBay.com Click Here! |
 | Track 718A
In Testing the Track 718A we got a lot of length with a short and strong transition to hook along with a very strong down lane reaction. This ball reacted very hard on the friction… Features: Specs: Color: BLACK/BLUE /CARAMEL Core: Robot Core Type: Asymmetrical Coverstock: UMP Gen 4A Reactive Pearl Finish: 800, 1000, 2000, 2000 Abralon sanded, polished with Powerhouse Factory Finish RG: 2.50, #14-2.48 Differential: .058 at 15lbs Reaction: Extremely Angular At Break Point Recommended Lane Condition: Medium to Medium-Heavy RatingTrack 718a Bowling Ball on Ebay.com Click Here! |
 | Hammer Infection
Gave us a lot of length with a short and strong transition to hook along with an angular style back end motion.... Features: Color: Black/Blue/Green, Coverstock: Level 3 Reactive, Core: Biohazard Core, Hook Potential: 21 (Finish-5, Cover-9, Core-7), Factory Finish: 800/1000/2000/4000 Abralon, RG: 2.50, RG Differential: .055: at 15lbs, Reaction: Medium length with big continuation RatingHammer Infection On eBay.com Click Here! |
 | Brunswick Karma Pearl
Gave us a longer slide with a shorter and faster transition to hook with a strong arcing style ball motion on the back part of the lane… This ball had a very hard and strong response on the back part of the lane for a midpriced bowling ball… Specification: RG: 2.567 Differential: .040 Lane Condition: Medium Finish: High Polish Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: PowrKoil 18 Pearl Factory Finish: 500 Siaair Micro Pad; Rough Buff; High Gloss P Color: Blue / Green Pearl Core Type: Symmetric Core Name: Light Bulb Quality: First Quality RatingClick Here Go To Website |
 | Lane #1 Black Panther
The New Lane #1 Black Panther gave us a longer slide with a short, even and smooth transition to hook with a strong arcing back end reaction.. In addition, this ball gave us a lot of solid pocket strikes… Specification: RG: 2.503 Differential: .043 Flare Potential: 4? Breakpoint Shape: 75% Backend Hook Lane Condition: Heavy Finish: Matte Coverstock Name: Ion Factory Finish: 2000 Grit Abralon Color: Savage Black Core Type: Symmetric Core Name: Oversized Patented Diamond RatingClick Here Go To Website |
 | Brunswick Karma Solid
Gave us a shorter slide with a shorter and smoother transition to hook with a smooth arcing style ball motion on the back part of the lane... This ball had even transitions and was very controllable... Specification: RG:2.567 Differential:.040 Lane Condition:Medium Finish:High Polish Coverstock:Reactive Resin Coverstock Name:PowrKoil 18 Solid Factory Finish:500 Grit Siaair Micro Pad; Rough Buff; High Gloss Color:Black / Blue Core Type:Symmetric Core Name:Light Bulb Brunswick Product Line:Affordable Performance RatingClick Here Go To Website |
 | Lane #1 Boom-R'ANG
gave us even and smooth transitions with a strong arcing back end reaction... In addition this ball revved up a lot off our hand for increased pin mixing action... Lane #1 Boom R'ang: Specifications: RG: 2.57 Differential: .040 Flare Potential: 4" Breakpoint Shape: Boomerang Backend Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Finish: High Polish Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: Pure Hook Factory Finish: 6421 Compound 2x Polished Color: Gold / Berry Pearl Core Type: Symmetric Core Name: Boomerang Diamond RatingClick Here Go To Website |
 | Roto Grip Rising Star
gave us a longer slide and a fast and strong transition to hook with a more angular ball motion and revved up nicely off our hand… This ball had great pin carry and was very forgiving… Specifications: RG:2.55 Differential:.042 Flare Potential:3-4 Inches (Med) on a scale of 1-10 Low-High Lane Condition:Medium-Dry Finish:Polished Coverstock:Hybrid Reactive Coverstock Name:Ultimate Vision Hybrid Reactive Factory Finish:1500 Polished Color:Black Solid / Gold Pearl Core Type:Symmetric Core Name:Neutron (14-16) RatingClick Here Go To Website |
 | Brunswick Loaded Revolver
gave us a longer slide with a shorter and smoother transition to hook with a smooth angular ball motion on the back part of the lane… This ball had even transitions and was very controllable… Specification: RG: 2.558 Differential: 0.054 Lane Condition: Heavy Finish: Polished Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: Propel X Factory Finish: 500; 1,500 Siaair Micro Pad; Rough Buff Finish Color: Black / White Pearl Core Type: Symmetric Core Name: Jack RatingClick Here Go To Website |
 | Columbia World Beater
gave us very even and smooth transition... It recovered well on the friction part of the lane, had a strong hit with good pin carry... We put this in the smooth motion category of bowling balls... Specification: Color: Black/Orange/Blue, Reaction Control, Cover Stock: Veneer Super Tilt Solid, Surface: 800 Abranet™, 1000, 2000, 2000 Abralon®, Core Arrowhead Weights, Lane Conditions: medium to heavy, 12-16 Pounds, RG & Diff 16# RG 2.55 Diff .048, 15# RG 2.54 Diff .055, 14# RG 2.55, Diff .057, Inter. Diff. .017 Rating Columbia World Beater On eBay.com Click Here! |
 | Roto Grip Infinite Theory gave us a longer slide and a shorter and smoother transition to hook with a more angular ball motion. In addition, to having good recovery with a strong hit at the pocket... The Infinite Theory Specifications include:RG:2.49 Differential:.058 Flare Potential:7+ inches Lane Condition:Medium-Heavy Finish:Polished Coverstock:Hybrid Reactive Coverstock Name:Insight Hybrid Reactive Factory Finish:1500 Polish Color:Red Pearl / Silver Pearl / Black Core Type:Asymmetric Core Name:Triliptic Core (14-16 lbs), Modified Triliptic Cor Rating
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 | Storm Virtual Gravity Nano
The Virtual Gravity Nano gave us a longer skid with a short and strong transition to hook with a high revving motion on the back part of the lane… It was more angular than the original and carried a lot of off pocket strikes do to the high revving core design of the ball… Specification:RG: 2.48 Differential: .052, Flare Potential: 6? Plus (High), Lane Condition: Heavy, Finish: Matte, Coverstock: Reactive Resin, Coverstock Name: NRG – Nano Reactive Genesis, Factory Finish: 4000-grit Abralon, Color: Orange / Navy / Cobalt, Core Type: Asymmetric, Core Name: Shape Lock HD (High Density) (14-16 lbs) RatingGo To Website Here! |
 | Brunswick C (System) alpha-max
Gave us a long skid with a short and strong transition to hook with a angular ball motion... The C (System) alpha-max is the strongest ball to come from Brunswick for a while and played well for us when using an inside line... Specification:RG: 2.570 Differential: 0.050 Mass Bias Diff: 0.017 Breakpoint Shape: Angular Lane Condition: Heavy Finish: Matte Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: CFT Alpha-Max Factory Finish: 500; 800; 4,000 Siaair Micro Pad Finish Color: Black / Blue / Teal Core Type: Asymmetric Core Name: I-Block RatingGo To Website Here! |
 | 900 Global Bank Pearl The Bank Pearl had a long skid with a short and strong transition to hook along with a very strong and angular motion on the back end. This was a very fast response bowling ball and grabs hard on the dry area of the pattern. The Bank Pearl Features: RG:2.481 Differential: 0.054 Breakpoint Shape: Long and Strong Finish: Polished Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: S74 Reactive Color: Purple / Gold Pearl Core Type: Asymmetric Core Name: Self Righting Core (SRC) RatingGo To Website Here! |
 | Storm Victory Road The Victory Road gave us a longer skid with a short and strong transition to hook with a strong and angular style bowling ball motion with a fast response on the dry area of the pattern. In addition, the victory road comes back hard on the dry are of the lane with a strong hit at the pocket… Features: RG: 2.56 Differential: .052 Flare Potential: 5 - 6” (Med-High) Lane Condition: Medium Coverstock Name: R2S™ Pearl Reactive Factory Finish: 1500-grit Polish Fragrance: Warm Maple Syrup Color: Amethyst Pearl / Gray Pearl Core Type: Symmetric Core Name: Inverted Fe³ RatingGo To Website Here! |
 | Storm Marvel The Marvel gave us a longer skid with a short and strong transition to hook with a more arcing and angular style bowling ball motion that was smooth and forgiving. In addition, to having a strong hit at the pocket to carry the pins... Features: RG: 2.48 Differential: .050 Flare Potential: 5 - 6" (High) Coverstock Name: R2X Solid Reactive Factory Finish: 2000-grit Abralon Fragrance: Aromatherapy - Performance Color: Teal / Sky Blue / Black Core Type: Symmetric Core Name: Centripetal RatingGo To Website Here! |
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Columbia Ransom Gave us a medium skid with a shorter mid lane transition with a longer and smoother back end response along with a slight hook and set type reaction on the backend... In addition, it recovered well with good pin carry....
The New Columbia 300 Ransom Featuring: Color: Black/Red/Purple: Coverstock: Super Tilt Pearl: Weight Block: Full Swing V2: Factory Finish: 800, 1000, 2000, 4000, Polish: Flare Potential: High: Radius of Gyration (RG): 2.53: Differential (Diff): 0.055: Intermediate Differential (Mass Bias): 0.016: Fragrance: n/a RatingGet the Columbia Ransom On Ebay.com Here! |
 | Hammer Taboo gave us a longer skid with a short and strong transition to hook with a very strong backend motion. In addition, to grabbing the dry area of the lane hard.... We put this in the long and strong category of bowling balls. The New Hammer Taboo for Fall 2010 - Specifications Include: Color: Black/Purple/Blue Coverstock: Grand Theft Reactive Core: High Mass-Bias Gas Mask Core Factory Finish: 800/1000/2000/2000 Abralon Recommended Lane Condition: Medium/Heavy to Heavy Oil RatingGet the Hammer Taboo on Ebay.com Here! |
 | Columbia 300 Pure Physics The Pure Physics gave us a longer skid with smooth transition to hook at the break point with a smooth and angular ball motion, we used the out of box finish on a fresh 39 foot house pattern on a synthetic lane surface. The Columbia 300 Pure Physics Specification: RG: 2.51 Differential: .056 Breakpoint Shape: Big Hook Lane Condition: Heavy Finish: Matte Coverstock: Reactive Resin Coverstock Name: Full Tilt 7.5 Factory Finish: 800, 1000, 2000 Abralon® Color: Black / Purple / Yellow Core Type: Asymmetric Core Name: Full Swing RatingClick Here To Go to Website |
 | Roto Grip Theory gave us a longer slide and a smooth transition to hook with a more angular ball motion and revved up nicely off our hand...
The Theory Specifications Feature:RG:2.49 Differential:.058 Mass Bias Diff:.013 Flare Potential:7"+ Durometer:73-75 Lane Condition:Heavy Finish:Sanded Coverstock:Reactive Resin Coverstock Name:Insight Solid Reactive Factory Finish:2000 Abralon Color:Two Tone Red / Royal Blue Core Type:Asymmetric Rating Click Here To Go to Website |
 | Lane #1 Time Bomb Black Fire The New Time Bomb Black Fire bowling ball from lane #1 gave us even and smooth transitions with a strong back end reaction.. In addition to having a nice arcing style hook... Specifications: RG:2.571 Differential:.055 Flare Potential:5"+ Breakpoint Shape:Extreme Backend Lane Condition:Heavy Finish:Polished Coverstock:Particle Coverstock Name:Power Snap 17 Light Load Particle Factory Finish:6421 Compound x2 Particle Load:Light Color:Black and Fire Core Type:Symmetric Core Name:Hour Glass Inverted Diamond Our Rating
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Roto Grip Nomad Dagger Had longer slide and shorter transition to hook with a more angular ball motion that revved up nicely. In addition, to having great recovery that did not over react on the dry... The nomad dagger is a hybrid version of the popular original...
Specifications: RG:2.55 Differential:.054 Flare Potential:5"+ Durometer:73-75 Lane Condition:Medium Finish:Polished Coverstock:Hybrid Reactive Coverstock Name:Ultra Vision Hybrid Reactive Factory Finish:1500 Polished Color:Deep Purple Solid / Silver Pearl Core Name:Rotary Core |
 | Motiv Cruel C51
had a medium skid and with smooth transition... Recovered well and did not jump off the dry area... Had a more arcing style ball motion and revved up nicely... Specifications: RG: 2.48 Differential: .060 Mass Bias Diff: .030 Flare Potential: 7" + (High) Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Finish: Sanded Coverstock: Hybrid Reactive Coverstock Name: Formula-5 Reactive Hybrid Factory Finish: 2000 Grit Wet Sand Color: Black / Smoke Pearl Core Type: Asymmetric Core Name: Cruel Core RatingClick Here To Go to Website |
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