48 Hook 15 Length 15 Breakpoint ShapeCore Design: The inverted Neutron symmetric core complements the cover formula for light to medium oil volumes. The RG is medium at 2.55, as is the Diff at .042. We saw nearly 4.5” of track flare with the 3 and 4” layouts. Our 5” layo...
https://bowl.com/news/roto-grip-rising-star55 Hook 14 Length 15 Breakpoint ShapeCore Design: The powerful asymmetric core shape found in the Break Out also powers the new Eagle. The low RG is 2.48, the Diff strong at .058 and the mass bias is at .024. We saw nearly 7” of track flare, most being in the oil with th...
https://bowl.com/news/900-global-the-eagle54 Hook 14 Length 15 Breakpoint ShapeManufacturer’s Intent: “The pro performance Altitude was designed to handle heavy oil, rev effortlessly and provide maximum hook,” says Chris Crossett, president/CEO of Jet Bowling. “The Altitude is incredibly versatile, has a nice contro...
https://bowl.com/news/jet-altitudeThe USBC Equipment Specifications and Certifications team spent more than two years doing in-depth research, leading to new specifications.
https://bowl.com/equipment-specifications/bowling-technology-studyThe United States Bowling Congress will now require that all lane conditioners meet federal safety guidelines before they can be considered for approval and use in USBC-certified competitions.
https://bowl.com/news/lane-oil-must-meet-fda-safety-guidelinesThe first Bounty Hunter was one of the strongest solids of the year. The new pearl version? Take a guess...
https://bowl.com/news/900-global-bounty-hunter-pearlColumbia 300 lovers looking for a Swing series ball with a skid/flip reaction will enjoy this new release. When compared to a similarly laid-out Bedlam pearl, the Pure Swing had total hook of about 2 boards stronger on most test patterns with 4.5 and 5.5” layouts.
https://bowl.com/news/columbia-300-pure-swingThis edition in the Mega line provides a very aggressive midlane read with surprising extended continuation downlane. We were delighted to be able to stay with this hook monster through oil break down as we could make aggressive moves inside the oil line and retain a very hi...
https://bowl.com/news/amf-mega-recoveryHook: 56 Length: 12.5 Breakpoint Shape: 15Core Design: Brunswick’s new Jack symmetric core looks like a kid’s toy jack, but with the ends clipped. The RG is medium at 2.52 and the Diff hefty at .054. Testing gave us an average of 5” of track flare with 3 and 4” layouts. Th...
https://bowl.com/news/brunswick-revolver56 Hook 13 Length 15 Breakpoint ShapeCore Design: The Double Clutch’s asymmetric core starts with a medium 2.52 RG, middles a .040 Diff and finishes with a .020 intermediate Diff. This core is matched well with the strength of the F62 cover formula.Coverstock: The aggres...
https://bowl.com/news/amf-double-clutch52 Hook 15 Length 15.5 Breakpoint ShapeCore Design: The Mechanical Asymmetric Core Engineering (MACE) design has a medium RG of 2.53, and Diff of .050. There is nearly 6” of track flare with the 3.5 and 4.5” layouts and lower quadrant weight holes.Coverstock: The Propel ...
https://bowl.com/news/brunswick-wicked-siege58 Hook 14 Length 16 Breakpoint ShapeCore Design: The Theory has a new asymmetric core shape called Triliptic. This design houses a low 2.49 RG, a .058 Diff and a .013 mass bias strength. This low RG shape will rev faster and easier than the Mutant’s cores.Coverstock: Th...
https://bowl.com/news/roto-grip-theory54 Hook 14.5 Length 15 Breakpoint ShapeCore Design: Lane Masters’ philosophy of sticking to symmetric cores continues with this month’s two new balls. The Terminator core has a 2.56 RG and a .040 Diff level. Track flare can reach 5”.Coverstock: The original Terminator us...
https://bowl.com/news/lane-masters-terminator-resurrection52 Hook 15 Length 16 Breakpoint ShapeCore Design: The symmetric Buzz core, was previously used in the popular Green Hornet (June 2007) and Buzz (July 2006), and is all about control with easy revs. The RG is 2.549, and the Diff is low at .031. We saw a maximum of 4” of t...
https://bowl.com/news/lane-masters-widow-maker55 Hook 14.5 Length 16 Breakpoint ShapeCore Design: The horizontal disc which is centered within the symmetric core helps stabilize Shred-It’s roll. The RG of 2.48 and Diff of .054 create the midlane and back-end power. Testing showed 6” of flare with 3.5 and 4.5” drill patt...
https://bowl.com/news/amf-shred-it49 Hook 15.5 Length 14.5 Breakpoint ShapeCore Design: The conservatively shaped symmetric core revs easily and displays a continuous back-end motion. The RG is medium low at 2.52, while the Diff is strong at .054. We saw nearly 6” of flare with 3 and 4” pin-distanced layouts...
https://bowl.com/news/amf-double-clutch-pearl48 Hook 14.5 Length 15.5 Breakpoint ShapeCore Design: The earplug-shaped symmetrical core design encourages length and flip. The RG is rather high at 2.57 and the Diff is healthy at .047. These numbers add to the length and flip motion shape downlane. Coverstock: The Ea...
https://bowl.com/news/linds-easy-flip-solid54 Hook 14 Length 16 Breakpoint ShapeCore Design: The Thrust symmetric core provides the necessary internal dynamics for this powerful pearl. The RG is 2.54 and the Diff .052. We saw nearly 5.5” of track flare with the 3 and 4” pin distance layouts. This core was first u...
https://bowl.com/news/motiv-primal-tv456 Hook 14.5 Length 16 Breakpoint ShapeCore Design: Cruel’s core supplies the necessary asymmetric dynamics. Its 2.48 RG, .060 Diff and .030 mass bias makes it Motiv’s strongest core. We saw nearly 7” of track flare with our double-thumb Dual Angle layout. Coverstock: Th...
https://bowl.com/news/motiv-cruel-le50 Hook 14 Length 15 Breakpoint Shape Core Design: The Sauce symmetric core shape has a medium RG of 2.50 and a 5” flaring Diff value of .045. This all-purpose design incorporates a smooth midlane with continuation downlane. Coverstock: The Max Hook Hybrid reactive cover...
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