Ball Guide 2014 - Bowlers Journal International

Ball Guide 2014 - Bowlers Journal International

30th ANNUAL
BALL GUIDE
Review Summaries and Statistics
for 115 Bowling Balls
Updated ‘Real World’ Ratings for Every Ball
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30th ANNUAL BALL GUIDE
UNDERSTANDING THE
BALL GUIDE RATINGS
BJI BALL REVIEWER Joe Cerar Jr. provides hook,
length and breakpoint ratings for each ball reviewed
throughout the year. In BJI’s 30th annual Ball Guide,
all of that data can be found in one place. Here is an
explanation of numeric ratings:
HOOK RATINGS
35-45: Balls with lower total hook ranges, best suited
for lighter oil concentrations. Players with slower
speeds or higher rev rates may also prefer balls in
this range for medium oil applications.
45-51: Balls with medium hook ability, best suited for
the vast majority of “typical house shots” and some
lower-volume Sport patterns. This hook range should
be represented by the “centerpiece” ball in most
arsenals.
51-60+: Balls with greater total hook, designed for
heavier oil volumes. Players with higher speeds or
lower rev rates, who need added lane traction, may
also prefer balls in this range.
LENGTH RATINGS
8-12: Earlier rolling balls that read the lane sooner.
These products generally come factory-sanded with
lower grit surfaces, and match up well for speeddominant styles and those bowling on longer oil
patterns.
12-15: Medium-length balls that produce easier
length through the midlane. Good for most house
shots and medium-volume Sport patterns.
15-19+: Balls offering extra length for those bowling on lighter oil concentrations. Also beneficial for
slower speed players, or those with higher rev rates
needing added push downlane.
BREAKPOINT RATINGS
10-13: Slower-response balls that read the friction
areas more gradually. This range may include balls
with a urethane or mild reactive cover, designed for
a smooth arc to the pocket. Also can help those with
higher rev rates control motion and match up well
from outside angles of attack.
13-15: Balls rated for slightly stronger and quicker
reactions when encountering friction areas (as when
the ball leaves the oil pattern). This range offers a balance of control and back-end angularity.
15-18+: Balls that respond more quickly and aggressively to friction areas. This range can help those with
less hand action create more angularity near the
pocket. Also preferred when playing deeper inside
angles, which generally require more entry angle for
above-average pin carry.
ABOUT THE BJI 30th ANNUAL
BOWLING BALL GUIDE
FOR THREE DECADES, Bowlers Journal International has been
reviewing bowling balls, helping readers select the equipment
that best matches their game and the lane conditions they normally encounter.
In 2013, Joe Cerar Jr., who operates a successful pro shop in
Milwaukee, Wis., reviewed 115 balls for his “No Holes Barred”
column in BJI. What follows are summaries of those reviews,
listed in alphabetical order by ball name, including the “Real
World Ratings” that are explained on this page.
If you’re in the market for a new ball... or a new arsenal...
you’ll want to take the 30th annual BJI Ball Guide with you
when you visit your local pro shop.
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TRACK
JULY 2013
TRACK
JANUARY 2013
714C
300C SOLID
47 Hook • 15.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Gen MC Solid Reactive
Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K, 4K Polished
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .055
TRACK
NOVEMBER 2013
51 Hook • 14.5 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Gen XC Hybrid
Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K, 3K
RG: 2.52 • RG Differential: .052
TRACK
AUGUST 2013
400A
910A
46 Hook • 16.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Luxury MA
Box Finish: 500, 1000 Polished
RG: 2.58 • RG Differential: .055
53.5 Hook • 15 Length • 17 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Gen EA
Box Finish: 500, 1500 Abranet, Powerhouse Polish
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .049
TRACK
MARCH 2013
HAMMER
JULY 2013
503A
ABSOLUT CURVE
47 Hook • 16 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Gen MA
Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K Abralon, Polished
RG: 2.51 • RG Differential: .057
48 Hook • 16 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: H-150 Crossover Reactive
Box Finish: 500, 1500 Abranet Polished
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .048
TRACK
AUGUST 2013
HAMMER
505C2
47 Hook • 16 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Gen MC
Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K Abralon Polished
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .038
TRACK
JULY 2013
NOVEMBER 2013
ABSOLUT HOOK
54 Hook • 13 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: H-200 Solid Reactive
Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K Abralon
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .048
LEGENDS
OCTOBER 2013
706T
ADVANTAGE
54 Hook • 14 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Gen XT Reactive
Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K Abralon
RG: 2.52 • RG Differential: .056
55 Hook • 13 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Precision
Box Finish: 2000 Matte
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .052
TRACK
NOVEMBER 2013
ELITE
JUNE 2013
706 C/A
ALIEN ABDUCTION
51.5 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Gen XC/Gen XA Hybrid
Box Finish: 500, 1500 Soft Polished
RG: 2.52 • RG Differential: .053
56 Hook • 12 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: S74 Solid Reactive
Box Finish: 1000
RG: 2.47 • RG Differential: .050
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HAMMER
AUGUST 2013
AMP
DECEMBER 2013
56 Hook • 14 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Micro Particle
Box Finish: 2000
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .049
LEGENDS
OCTOBER 2013
AMP UP
BLACK PEARL THE DEEP SEA
48.5 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Overdrive Pearl
Box Finish: 500, 1500 Abralon Polished
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054
48 Hook • 16 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: XRT Particle Pearl
Box Finish: 2000 Polished
RG: 2.52 • RG Differential: .052
COLUMBIA 300
AUGUST 2013
LANE #1
HAMMER
FEBRUARY 2013
MARCH 2013
BLOODY PANTHER
ANTICS
53.5 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: AR300
Box Finish: 500 Abranet, 3000 Abralon Polished
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .054
50 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Bleeder 9.7
Box Finish: 6421 Compound Polish
RG: 2.46 • RG Differential: .043
DV8
FEBRUARY 2013
ARSON LOW FLARE
BRUTAL NIGHTMARE
47 Hook • 14.5 Length • 14 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Max Control Reactive
Box Finish: 500, Clean ‘N Sheen Polished
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .020
53 Hook • 15 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Class 8 Hybrid
Box Finish: 500 Sia Air, Rough Buff, High-Gloss
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .052
MOTIV
JUNE 2013
900 GLOBAL
FEBRUARY 2013
ASCENT PEARL
BULLET TRAIN
46 Hook • 17 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: MOTIVator-Z Reactive Pearl
Box Finish: 2000 Polished
RG: 2.59 • RG Differential: .025
53.5 Hook • 15 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: S79 Hybrid
Box Finish: Neat 2500
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .040
LANE MASTERS
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BIG HURT
50 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Overdrive Hybrid
Box Finish: 500, 1000, Clean ‘N Sheen
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054
HAMMER
LORD FIELD
NOVEMBER 2013
JET
APRIL 2013
BAD NEWS
BURNER
51 Hook • 15.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Injector Particle Pearl
Box Finish: 1000 Polished
RG: 2.51 • RG Differential: .054
48 Hook • 15 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: SR-T Solid Reactive
Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.54 • RG Differential: .054
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STORM
OCTOBER 2013
ROTO GRIP
FEBRUARY 2013
BYTE
DEFIANT SOUL
54 Hook • 15.5 Length • 17 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: ERG Pearl
Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.52 • RG Differential: .043
57 Hook • 13.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: 77H Hybrid
Box Finish: 4000 Abralon
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054
HAMMER
MAY 2013
ROTO GRIP
SEPTEMBER 2013
CHALK
DERANGED
52 Hook • 15 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: GTR III Reactive
Box Finish: 500, 1K, 2K, Polished
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .056
52.5 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: 61MH Pearl Reactive
Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .043
EBONITE
APRIL 2013
900 GLOBAL
AUGUST 2013
CHAMPION
DESERT HOOK
52 Hook • 15 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: RCS Reactive Pearl
Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .055
45 Hook • 16.5 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: S30 Pearl
Box Finish: Polished
RG: 2.61 • RG Differential: .026
HAMMER
OCTOBER 2013
COLUMBIA 300
COLD BLOOD
52 Hook • 15 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: NBT Pearl
Box Finish: 500, 1000 Polished
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .056
LANE #1
SEPTEMBER 2013
JUNE 2013
DISRUPTION
49 Hook • 15.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: New Era Solid Reactive
Box Finish: 2000 Polished
RG: 2.46 • RG Differential: .046
ROTO GRIP
FEBRUARY 2013
CRANK
DISTURBED
60 Hook • 12 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Pure Explosion Particle
Box Finish: Neat 1500
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .053
55 Hook • 12.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: 66MH Solid Reactive
Box Finish: 2000 Dull
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .043
MOTIV
NOVEMBER 2013
DV8
FEBRUARY 2013
CRUEL INTENT
DIVA
55 Hook • 14 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Fusion Pearl Reactive
Box Finish: 4000
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .053
49 Hook • 16 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Class 6G
Box Finish: 500 Sia Air, Rough Buff, High-Gloss
RG: 2.51 • RG Differential: .052
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DV8
NOVEMBER 2013
JANUARY 2013
DUDE
EXCEED
48 Hook • 16.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Class 4F Solid Reactive
Box Finish: 500 Royal Shine
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .040
51.5 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: HTR 3.0 Hybrid
Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K, 3K Abralon
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .046
900 GLOBAL
DECEMBER 2013
HAMMER
FEBRUARY 2013
EAGLE PEARL
FIRST BLOOD
52 Hook • 15.5 Length • 17 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: S70 Pearl
Box Finish: 4000 Polished
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .058
52 Hook • 15 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: NBT Solid Veneer
Box Finish: 500 Abralon, 1500 Abranet, Polished
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .056
ELITE
SEPTEMBER 2013
STORM
MAY 2013
ECHO
FREAK’N FRANTIC
47 Hook • 16 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: E70M Reactive
Box Finish: 4000 Matte
RG: 2.54 • RG Differential: .048
50 Hook • 16 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: R2S Pearl
Box Finish: 1500 Polish
RG: 2.53 • RG Differential: .043
DV8
AUGUST 2013
LANE #1
APRIL 2013
ENDLESS NIGHTMARE
GRIND
56 Hook • 14.5 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Class 9 Hybrid
Box Finish: 500, 1500 Sia Air
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .052
54 Hook • 13.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Pure Explosion Solid
Box Finish: 4000
RG: 2.47 • RG Differential: .052
COLUMBIA 300
JANUARY 2013
LANE #1
JUNE 2013
ENIGMA
GRINDR
54 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: TFT (Total Friction Technology)
Box Finish: 800, 1500 Abralon
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .052
52.5 Hook • 15 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Pure Explosion Pearl
Box Finish: 4000 Polished
RG: 2.47 • RG Differential: .052
COLUMBIA 300
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EBONITE
DECEMBER 2013
900 GLOBAL
OCTOBER 2013
ERUPTION PRO
GRIP/IT
47 Hook • 16 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: CR 300 Solid
Box Finish: 500, 1500 Polished
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .036
50 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: S64 Hybrid
Box Finish: 4000 Abralon
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .040
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900 GLOBAL
AUGUST 2013
SEISMIC
JANUARY 2013
HARD DRIVE
INSIGNIA DOMINION
54 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: S74 Pearl
Box Finish: Neat 4000
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .053
52 Hook • 15 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: LNC/R Hybrid
Box Finish: 4000 Abralon
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .045
AMF
AUGUST 2013
STORM
JANUARY 2013
HEAT STROKE
IQ TOUR PEARL
46 Hook • 16 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: F55 Pearl
Box Finish: Polished
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .033
52 Hook • 15 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: R2S Pearl
Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .029
900 GLOBAL
MARCH 2013
LORD FIELD
JANUARY 2013
HOOK! BLACK/NEON GREEN
JUDGEMENT
47.5 Hook • 15 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: S43 Solid
Box Finish: 4000
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .043
53 Hook • 15 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Dynamic Inertia Particle-Infused Hybrid
Box Finish: 2000 Polished
RG: 2.47 • RG Differential: .053
STORM
AUGUST 2013
AMF
MARCH 2013
HY-ROAD PEARL
KING COBRA
50.5 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: R2S Pearl
Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.57 • RG Differential: .046
48 Hook • 14 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: F-55 Solid Reactive
Box Finish: 4000
RG: 2.46 • RG Differential: .030
AMF
JUNE 2013
LORD FIELD
APRIL 2013
INCINERATE
KORRUPT PARTICLE
58.5 Hook • 13.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: F90 Solid Reactive
Box Finish: Neat 1500
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .050
53 Hook • 14 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: CoreRupt Solid
Box Finish: 1000 Dull
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .049
AMF
DECEMBER 2013
EBONITE
DECEMBER 2013
INCINERATE PEARL
LEGACY
51 Hook • 15.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: F73 Pearl
Box Finish: Polished
RG: 2.54 • RG Differential: .050
54 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: XL 2010 Hybrid
Box Finish: 500, 1500, Powerhouse Finish
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .051
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STORM
MAY 2013
MARCH 2013
LIGHTS OUT
MEANSTREAK BRAWLER
48.5 Hook • 16 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: R2S Hybrid
Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .038
52.5 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Addaptive (P+F) Hybrid
Box Finish: 500, Rough Buff
RG: 2.53 • RG Differential: .048
SEISMIC
JUNE 2013
BRUNSWICK
NOVEMBER 2013
LONG HORN
MELEE
53 Hook • 16 Length • 17 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: S.F. 9/8 Pearl Reactive
Box Finish: 2000 Polished
RG: 2.53 • RG Differential: .045
52 Hook • 15 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Savvy Solid
Box Finish: 500 Polished, High-Gloss
RG: 2.54 • RG Differential: .050
STORM
AUGUST 2013
DV8
FEBRUARY 2013
MARVEL-S
MISFIT NEON YELLOW PEARL
58 Hook • 13.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: NRG Solid Reactive
Box Finish: 3000
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .050
46.5 Hook • 16.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Class 1L
Box Finish: 500 Sia Air, Rough Buff, High-Gloss
RG: 2.54 • RG Differential: .032
BRUNSWICK
NOVEMBER 2013
VISIONARY
JANUARY 2013
MASTERMIND
MIXED BREED CROSSOVER
60 Hook • 11.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Honor Roll Solid Reactive
Box Finish: 500, 1500 Sia Air
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .052
53 Hook • 14 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: React-a-Track Hybrid
Box Finish: 2000
RG: 2.56 • RG Differential: .045
DV8
AUGUST 2013
BRUNSWICK
AUGUST 2013
MARAUDER MUTINY
MYSTIC AURA
47.5 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: 2L Hybrid
Box Finish: 500, Rough Buff, High-Gloss
RG: 2.52 • RG Differential: .050
54 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Optimum Versatility
Box Finish: 500 Sia Air, Rough Buff
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .052
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BRUNSWICK
AUGUST 2013
HAMMER
JUNE 2013
MEANSTREAK BEATDOWN
NAIL TITANIUM
53 Hook • 13.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Addaptive f(P+S) Solid Reactive
Box Finish: 500, 4000 Sia Air
RG: 2.53 • RG Differential: .048
47 Hook • 16 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: GTR III Pearl Reactive
Box Finish: 4000 Polished
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .042
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LORD FIELD
AUGUST 2013
900 GLOBAL
SEPTEMBER 2013
OFF THE CHAIN
PROTOCOL
48 Hook • 15.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Proton Pearl
Box Finish: 1000 Polished
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .048
52 Hook • 15 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: S70 Solid Reactive
Box Finish: 2000 Polished
RG: 2.53 • RG Differential: .042
BRUNSWICK
FEBRUARY 2013
RADICAL
MAY 2013
PARANORMAL AURA
REAX
56 Hook • 13 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Optimum-Hook Solid Reactive
Box Finish: 500, 2000 Sia Air
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .052
57 Hook • 13 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Solid Reactive
Box Finish: 500, 1500
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054
BOWLERS PARADISE
SEPTEMBER 2013
RADICAL
PEGASUS
49 Hook • 15.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Max Grip 2 Reactive
Box Finish: 2000 Polished
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .046
JET
APRIL 2013
PILOT
54 Hook • 14.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Reactive Pearl
Box Finish: 500, 4000 Sia Air
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054
RADICAL
NOVEMBER 2013
REAX VERSION 2
47 Hook • 16 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: SR-95 Reactive Blend
Box Finish: 2000 Polished
RG: 2.60 • RG Differential: .030
EBONITE
AUGUST 2013
REAX PEARL
SEPTEMBER 2013
55 Hook • 14.5 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Solid
Box Finish: 500, Compound-Shined
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .048
STORM
MARCH 2013
PIVOT
REIGN OF POWER
59 Hook • 12.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: RCM Hybrid
Box Finish: 500, 1500 Abralon
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .049
58.5 Hook • 11 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: PFT Solid Reactive
Box Finish: 360, 1000
RG: 2.57 • RG Differential: .048
MOTIV
JULY 2013
STORM
OCTOBER 2013
PRIMAL RAGE
REIGN ON
54 Hook • 16 Length • 17 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Fusion Pearl
Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.56 • RG Differential: .054
56 Hook • 14 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: R2S Grape-Scented
Box Finish: 4000
RG: 2.57 • RG Differential: .047
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BRUNSWICK
FEBRUARY 2013
SEPTEMBER 2013
RINGER
SOLAR FLARE
48 Hook • 16 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Chemical Projection Technology
Box Finish: 500 Rough Buff, High-Gloss
RG: 2.53 • RG Differential: .038
49 Hook • 15 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: F62 Pearl
Box Finish: Neat 4000
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .040
BRUNSWICK
NOVEMBER 2013
SEISMIC
DECEMBER 2013
RINGER PLATINUM PEARL
SOLARIS PLATINUM
48 Hook • 16 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: CPT Flip Pearl
Box Finish: 500 Polished, High Gloss
RG: 2.53 • RG Differential: .038
47 Hook • 16.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: AVCx
Box Finish: 4000 Polished
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .048
DV8
NOVEMBER 2013
EBONITE
AUGUST 2013
RUCKUS
SOURCE
55 Hook • 14 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Class 8F Hybrid
Box Finish: 500 Polished, Satin
RG: 2.54 • RG Differential: .052
54 Hook • 15 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: XL2000 Pearl
Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K Polished
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .050
ROTO GRIP
SEPTEMBER 2013
HAMMER
JULY 2013
RUMBLE
SPIKE
47 Hook • 16 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: 55M Solid
Box Finish: 2000
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .030
50 Hook • 16 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: GTR III Pearl Reactive
Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K High-Gloss Polish
RG: 2.56 • RG Differential: .054
MOTIV
DECEMBER 2013
BRUNSWICK
JULY 2013
SIGMA STING
STRIKE KING
52.5 Hook • 15 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Fusion Reactive
Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.47 • RG Differential: .047
47 Hook • 17 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: SK13 Reactive
Box Finish: 500, Rough Buff, High-Gloss Polish
RG: 2.57 • RG Differential: .028
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AMF
JUNE 2013
STORM
MAY 2013
SMACK DOWN
SUPER NATURAL
56 Hook • 14 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Bring It Hybrid Reactive
Box Finish: 2x500 and 2x2000 Abralon
RG: 2.51 • RG Differential: .053
42.5 Hook • 17 Length • 13.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: U3S Urethane Pearl
Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .038
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FEBRUARY 2013
ELITE
SEPTEMBER 2013
SYNC
TREASON
60 Hook • 12 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: NRG Solid Reactive
Box Finish: 500, 4000
RG: 2.47 • RG Differential: .058
55 Hook • 13 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: E90M Reactive
Box Finish: 1000
RG: 2.52 • RG Differential: .048
MOTIV
JUNE 2013
MOTIV
NOVEMBER 2013
TRIBAL
TANK
43 Hook • 13 Length • 13 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Ballistix Urethane
Box Finish: 2000 Dull
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .034
MOTIV
MARCH 2013
51 Hook • 16 Length • 17 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Fusion Pearl Reactive
Box Finish: 2000 Polished
RG: 2.56 • RG Differential: .038
STORM
MAY 2013
THRASH FRENZY
TROPICAL BREEZE
48 Hook • 16 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Whiplash Pearl
Box Finish: 2000, Motiv Gel Polish
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .043
43 Hook • 17 Length • 14 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Reactor Reactive Resin
Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.57 • RG Differential: .009
RADICAL
AUGUST 2013
JET
APRIL 2013
TORRID AFFAIR
TURBULENCE
52 Hook • 15 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Solid Reactive
Box Finish: 500, 1K, 2K Sia Air, Rough Buff, Polished
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .047
49 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Lunix NF-40 Pearl Reactive
Box Finish: 4000 Polished
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .054
RADICAL
MARCH 2013
SEISMIC
AUGUST 2013
TORRID ELITE
VENATOR
51 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Pearl
Box Finish: 500 Sia Air, Rough Buff
RG: 2.47 • RG Differential: .047
53 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: SF-7/9 Solid Reactive
Box Finish: 4000 Polished
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054
ROTO GRIP
SEPTEMBER 2013
MOTIV
APRIL 2013
TOTALLY DEFIANT
VENOM TOXIN
54 Hook • 15.5 Length • 17.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: 74MH Pearl
Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054
50 Hook • 16 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Atomix Radial Hybrid
Box Finish: 2000 Polished
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .034
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900 GLOBAL
SEPTEMBER 2013
NOVEMBER 2013
VIXEN
YETI UNTAMED
48.5 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: S65 Pearl Reactive
Box Finish: Polished
RG: 2.56 • RG Differential: .045
52 Hook • 16 Length • 17 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Solid
Box Finish: 500, High Gloss
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .054
COLUMBIA 300
FEBRUARY 2013
VOW
51 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Bend-It Pearl
Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K Polished
RG: 2.47
900 GLOBAL
MARCH 2013
WAR EAGLE
52.5 Hook • 14.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: S-70 Reactive
Box Finish: 4000
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .047
VISIONARY
MARCH 2013
WARLOCK XV
53 Hook • 14 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: XV Reactive
Box Finish: 2000
RG: 2.57 • RG Differential: .038
ROTO GRIP
FEBRUARY 2013
WRECKER
48.5 Hook • 15.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: 52ML
Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .042
RADICAL
MAY 2013
YETI
53 Hook • 15 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: New Pearlized Mixture
Box Finish: 500, 1500 Rough Buff, Polished
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .054
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BALL COMPANY
CONTACT INFORMATION
900 GLOBAL
1303 Rilling Road
San Antonio, TX 78214
p. 800-424-2695
f. 210-598-0073
900global.com
info@900global.com
AMF 300
1303 Rilling Road
San Antonio, TX 78214
p. 800-424-2695
f. 210-598-0073
amf300.com
info@amf300.com
BOWLERS PARADISE
175 Commerce Circle
Ste. A
Sacramento, CA 95815
p. 888-969-2695
BowlersParadise.com
cs@bowlersparadise.
com
BRUNSWICK
BOWLING
525 W. Laketon Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49441
p. 231-725-4966
800-YES-BOWL
bowlwithbrunswick.com
inquiries@brunbowl.com
COLUMBIA 300
P.O. Box 746
Hopkinsville, KY 42241
p. 270-881-1200
800-626-8350
f. 270-881-1201
columbia300.com
bkelly@columbia300.com
DV8 BOWLING
525 W. Laketon Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49441
p. 231-725-4966
damngoodbowling.com
info@dv8bowling.com
EBONITE
P.O. Box 746
Hopkinsville, KY 42241
p. 270-881-1200 or
800-626-8350
f. 270-881-1201
ebonite.com
egallagher@ebonite.com
ELITE BOWLING
INTERNATIONAL
175 Commerce Circle,
Ste. A
Sacramento, CA 95815
p. 916-643-4663
f. 916-921-8352
elitebowling.com
sales@elitebowling.com
RADICAL
BOWLING
TECHNOLOGIES
525 W. Laketon Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49441
p. 231-725-4966
radicalbowling.com
info@radicalbowling.com
HAMMER BOWLING
P.O. Box 746
Hopkinsville, KY 42241
p. 270-881-1200
800-626-8350
f. 270-881-1201
hammerbowling.com
jussery@hammer
bowling.com
ROTO GRIP
165 South 8th West
Brigham City, UT 84302
p. 888-450-6920
f. 435-723-9375
rotogrip.com
info@rotogrip.com
JET BOWLING
Salt Lake City, UT
Jetbowling.com
sales@jetbowling.com
LANE NO. 1
6739 Pickard Drive
Syracuse, NY 13211
p. 315-475-1000 or
800-LANE-N0.1
(800-526-3661)
f. 315-474-7876
lane1bowling.com
lane1@lane1bowling.com
LEGENDS BY
LANE MASTERS
2135 Stagecoach Rd.
Suite B
Stockton, CA 95215
p. 916-476-9542
f. 209-546-1703
lane-masters.com
staff@lfbowling.com
LORD FIELD CO.
2135 Stagecoach Rd.
Suite B
Stockton, CA 95215
p. 916-476-9542
f. 209-546-1703
lordfield.com
staff@lfbowling.com
MOTIV BOWLING
18570 Trimble Court
Spring Lake, MI 49456
p. 616-850-9868
800-235-8324
f. 616-846-1473
motivbowling.com
service@motiv
bowling.com
SEISMIC
BOWLING, LTD.
11 Holland Drive
Belfast, Northern
Ireland BT5 6EH
seismicbowling.com
enquiries@seismic
bowling.com
STORM
PRODUCTS, INC.
165 South 8th West
Brigham City, UT 84302
p. 435-723-0403
800-369-4402
f. 435-734-0338
stormbowling.com
info@stormbowling.com
TRACK, INC.
P.O. Box 746
Hopkinsville, KY 42241
p. 270-881-1200
800-837-1106
f. 270-881-1201
trackbowling.com
rhanson@track
bowling.com
VISIONARY
BOWLING/
PRODUCTS, LLC
8709 X-Ograph Avenue
Jennings, MO 63136
p. 314-388-3446
f. 314-388-0109
visionarybowling.com
visionarybowling@
hotmail.com
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