Review Summaries and Statistics
for 115 Bowling Balls
Updated ‘Real World’ Ratings forUpdated ‘Real World’ Ratings for Every BallEvery Ball
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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 RATINGS35-45: 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 RATINGS8-12: Earlier rolling balls that read the lane sooner. These products generally come factory-sanded with lower grit surfaces, and match up well for speed-dominant 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 bowl-ing on lighter oil concentrations. Also benefi cial for slower speed players, or those with higher rev rates needing added push downlane.
BREAKPOINT RATINGS10-13: 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 bal-ance of control and back-end angularity.15-18+: Balls that respond more quickly and aggres-sively 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE BALL GUIDE RATINGS
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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 nor-mally 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
300C SOLID47 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
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714C51 Hook • 14.5 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Gen XC Hybrid Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K, 3K
RG: 2.52 • RG Differential: .052
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400A46 Hook • 16.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Luxury MA Box Finish: 500, 1000 PolishedRG: 2.58 • RG Differential: .055
TRACK AUGUST 2013
910A53.5 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
503A47 Hook • 16 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Gen MA Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K Abralon, Polished
RG: 2.51 • RG Differential: .057
HAMMER JULY 2013
ABSOLUT CURVE48 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
505C247 Hook • 16 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Gen MC Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K Abralon Polished
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .038
HAMMER NOVEMBER 2013
ABSOLUT HOOK54 Hook • 13 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: H-200 Solid Reactive Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K AbralonRG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .048
TRACK JULY 2013
706T54 Hook • 14 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Gen XT Reactive Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K AbralonRG: 2.52 • RG Differential: .056
LEGENDS OCTOBER 2013
ADVANTAGE55 Hook • 13 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Precision Box Finish: 2000 Matte
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .052
TRACK NOVEMBER 2013
706 C/A51.5 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
ELITE JUNE 2013
ALIEN ABDUCTION56 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
AMP50 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Overdrive Hybrid Box Finish: 500, 1000, Clean ‘N Sheen
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054
LORD FIELD JUNE 2013
BIG HURT56 Hook • 14 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Micro Particle Box Finish: 2000
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .049
HAMMER DECEMBER 2013
AMP UP48.5 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Overdrive Pearl Box Finish: 500, 1500 Abralon Polished
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054
LEGENDS OCTOBER 2013
BLACK PEARL THE DEEP SEA48 Hook • 16 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: XRT Particle Pearl Box Finish: 2000 Polished
RG: 2.52 • RG Differential: .052
COLUMBIA 300 AUGUST 2013
ANTICS53.5 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: AR300 Box Finish: 500 Abranet, 3000 Abralon Polished
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .054
LANE #1 MARCH 2013
BLOODY PANTHER50 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Bleeder 9.7 Box Finish: 6421 Compound Polish
RG: 2.46 • RG Differential: .043
HAMMER FEBRUARY 2013
ARSON LOW FLARE47 Hook • 14.5 Length • 14 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Max Control Reactive Box Finish: 500, Clean ‘N Sheen Polished
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .020
DV8 FEBRUARY 2013
BRUTAL NIGHTMARE53 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
ASCENT PEARL46 Hook • 17 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: MOTIVator-Z Reactive Pearl Box Finish: 2000 Polished
RG: 2.59 • RG Differential: .025
900 GLOBAL FEBRUARY 2013
BULLET TRAIN53.5 Hook • 15 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: S79 Hybrid Box Finish: Neat 2500
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .040
LANE MASTERS NOVEMBER 2013
BAD NEWS51 Hook • 15.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Injector Particle Pearl Box Finish: 1000 Polished
RG: 2.51 • RG Differential: .054
JET APRIL 2013
BURNER48 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
BYTE54 Hook • 15.5 Length • 17 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: ERG Pearl Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.52 • RG Differential: .043
ROTO GRIP FEBRUARY 2013
DEFIANT SOUL57 Hook • 13.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: 77H Hybrid Box Finish: 4000 Abralon
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054
HAMMER MAY 2013
CHALK52 Hook • 15 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: GTR III Reactive Box Finish: 500, 1K, 2K, PolishedRG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .056
ROTO GRIP SEPTEMBER 2013
DERANGED52.5 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: 61MH Pearl ReactiveBox Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .043
EBONITE APRIL 2013
CHAMPION52 Hook • 15 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: RCS Reactive Pearl Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .055
900 GLOBAL AUGUST 2013
DESERT HOOK45 Hook • 16.5 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: S30 PearlBox Finish: Polished
RG: 2.61 • RG Differential: .026
HAMMER OCTOBER 2013
COLD BLOOD52 Hook • 15 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: NBT Pearl Box Finish: 500, 1000 PolishedRG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .056
COLUMBIA 300 JUNE 2013
DISRUPTION49 Hook • 15.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: New Era Solid Reactive Box Finish: 2000 Polished
RG: 2.46 • RG Differential: .046
LANE #1 SEPTEMBER 2013
CRANK60 Hook • 12 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Pure Explosion Particle Box Finish: Neat 1500
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .053
ROTO GRIP FEBRUARY 2013
DISTURBED55 Hook • 12.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: 66MH Solid Reactive Box Finish: 2000 Dull
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .043
MOTIV NOVEMBER 2013
CRUEL INTENT55 Hook • 14 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Fusion Pearl Reactive Box Finish: 4000
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .053
DV8 FEBRUARY 2013
DIVA49 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
DUDE48 Hook • 16.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Class 4F Solid Reactive Box Finish: 500 Royal Shine
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .040
EBONITE JANUARY 2013
EXCEED51.5 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
EAGLE PEARL52 Hook • 15.5 Length • 17 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: S70 Pearl Box Finish: 4000 Polished
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .058
HAMMER FEBRUARY 2013
FIRST BLOOD52 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
ECHO47 Hook • 16 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: E70M Reactive Box Finish: 4000 Matte
RG: 2.54 • RG Differential: .048
STORM MAY 2013
FREAK’N FRANTIC50 Hook • 16 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: R2S Pearl Box Finish: 1500 Polish
RG: 2.53 • RG Differential: .043
DV8 AUGUST 2013
ENDLESS NIGHTMARE56 Hook • 14.5 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Class 9 Hybrid Box Finish: 500, 1500 Sia Air
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .052
LANE #1 APRIL 2013
GRIND54 Hook • 13.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Pure Explosion Solid Box Finish: 4000
RG: 2.47 • RG Differential: .052
COLUMBIA 300 JANUARY 2013
ENIGMA54 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: TFT (Total Friction Technology) Box Finish: 800, 1500 AbralonRG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .052
LANE #1 JUNE 2013
GRINDR52.5 Hook • 15 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Pure Explosion Pearl Box Finish: 4000 Polished
RG: 2.47 • RG Differential: .052
COLUMBIA 300 DECEMBER 2013
ERUPTION PRO47 Hook • 16 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: CR 300 Solid Box Finish: 500, 1500 PolishedRG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .036
900 GLOBAL OCTOBER 2013
GRIP/IT50 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
HARD DRIVE54 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: S74 Pearl Box Finish: Neat 4000
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .053
SEISMIC JANUARY 2013
INSIGNIA DOMINION52 Hook • 15 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: LNC/R Hybrid Box Finish: 4000 Abralon
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .045
AMF AUGUST 2013
HEAT STROKE46 Hook • 16 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: F55 PearlBox Finish: Polished
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .033
STORM JANUARY 2013
IQ TOUR PEARL52 Hook • 15 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: R2S Pearl Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .029
900 GLOBAL MARCH 2013
HOOK! BLACK/NEON GREEN47.5 Hook • 15 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: S43 Solid Box Finish: 4000
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .043
LORD FIELD JANUARY 2013
JUDGEMENT53 Hook • 15 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint ShapeCover: Dynamic Inertia Particle-Infused Hybrid
Box Finish: 2000 PolishedRG: 2.47 • RG Differential: .053
STORM AUGUST 2013
HY-ROAD PEARL50.5 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: R2S Pearl Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.57 • RG Differential: .046
AMF MARCH 2013
KING COBRA48 Hook • 14 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: F-55 Solid ReactiveBox Finish: 4000
RG: 2.46 • RG Differential: .030
AMF JUNE 2013
INCINERATE58.5 Hook • 13.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: F90 Solid Reactive Box Finish: Neat 1500
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .050
LORD FIELD APRIL 2013
KORRUPT PARTICLE53 Hook • 14 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: CoreRupt Solid Box Finish: 1000 Dull
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .049
AMF DECEMBER 2013
INCINERATE PEARL51 Hook • 15.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: F73 Pearl Box Finish: Polished
RG: 2.54 • RG Differential: .050
EBONITE DECEMBER 2013
LEGACY54 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
LIGHTS OUT48.5 Hook • 16 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: R2S Hybrid Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .038
BRUNSWICK MARCH 2013
MEANSTREAK BRAWLER52.5 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
LONG HORN53 Hook • 16 Length • 17 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: S.F. 9/8 Pearl Reactive Box Finish: 2000 Polished
RG: 2.53 • RG Differential: .045
BRUNSWICK NOVEMBER 2013
MELEE52 Hook • 15 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Savvy Solid Box Finish: 500 Polished, High-Gloss
RG: 2.54 • RG Differential: .050
STORM AUGUST 2013
MARVEL-S58 Hook • 13.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: NRG Solid Reactive Box Finish: 3000
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .050
DV8 FEBRUARY 2013
MISFIT NEON YELLOW PEARL 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
MASTERMIND60 Hook • 11.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Honor Roll Solid Reactive Box Finish: 500, 1500 Sia Air
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .052
VISIONARY JANUARY 2013
MIXED BREED CROSSOVER53 Hook • 14 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: React-a-Track HybridBox Finish: 2000
RG: 2.56 • RG Differential: .045
DV8 AUGUST 2013
MARAUDER MUTINY47.5 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: 2L HybridBox Finish: 500, Rough Buff, High-Gloss
RG: 2.52 • RG Differential: .050
BRUNSWICK AUGUST 2013
MYSTIC AURA54 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Optimum Versatility Box Finish: 500 Sia Air, Rough Buff
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .052
BRUNSWICK AUGUST 2013
MEANSTREAK BEATDOWN53 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
HAMMER JUNE 2013
NAIL TITANIUM47 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
OFF THE CHAIN48 Hook • 15.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Proton PearlBox Finish: 1000 Polished
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .048
900 GLOBAL SEPTEMBER 2013
PROTOCOL52 Hook • 15 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: S70 Solid Reactive Box Finish: 2000 Polished
RG: 2.53 • RG Differential: .042
BRUNSWICK FEBRUARY 2013
PARANORMAL AURA56 Hook • 13 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Optimum-Hook Solid Reactive Box Finish: 500, 2000 Sia Air
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .052
RADICAL MAY 2013
REAX57 Hook • 13 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Solid Reactive Box Finish: 500, 1500
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054
BOWLERS PARADISE SEPTEMBER 2013
PEGASUS49 Hook • 15.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Max Grip 2 Reactive Box Finish: 2000 Polished
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .046
RADICAL NOVEMBER 2013
REAX VERSION 255 Hook • 14.5 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Solid Box Finish: 500, Compound-Shined
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .048
JET APRIL 2013
PILOT47 Hook • 16 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: SR-95 Reactive Blend Box Finish: 2000 Polished
RG: 2.60 • RG Differential: .030
RADICAL AUGUST 2013
REAX PEARL54 Hook • 14.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Reactive Pearl Box Finish: 500, 4000 Sia Air
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054
EBONITE SEPTEMBER 2013
PIVOT59 Hook • 12.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: RCM Hybrid Box Finish: 500, 1500 AbralonRG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .049
STORM MARCH 2013
REIGN OF POWER58.5 Hook • 11 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: PFT Solid Reactive Box Finish: 360, 1000
RG: 2.57 • RG Differential: .048
MOTIV JULY 2013
PRIMAL RAGE54 Hook • 16 Length • 17 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Fusion Pearl Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.56 • RG Differential: .054
STORM OCTOBER 2013
REIGN ON56 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
RINGER48 Hook • 16 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Chemical Projection Technology Box Finish: 500 Rough Buff, High-Gloss
RG: 2.53 • RG Differential: .038
AMF SEPTEMBER 2013
SOLAR FLARE49 Hook • 15 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: F62 Pearl Box Finish: Neat 4000
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .040
BRUNSWICK NOVEMBER 2013
RINGER PLATINUM PEARL48 Hook • 16 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: CPT Flip Pearl Box Finish: 500 Polished, High Gloss
RG: 2.53 • RG Differential: .038
SEISMIC DECEMBER 2013
SOLARIS PLATINUM47 Hook • 16.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: AVCx Box Finish: 4000 Polished
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .048
DV8 NOVEMBER 2013
RUCKUS55 Hook • 14 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Class 8F Hybrid Box Finish: 500 Polished, SatinRG: 2.54 • RG Differential: .052
EBONITE AUGUST 2013
SOURCE54 Hook • 15 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: XL2000 Pearl Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K PolishedRG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .050
ROTO GRIP SEPTEMBER 2013
RUMBLE47 Hook • 16 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: 55M Solid Box Finish: 2000
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .030
HAMMER JULY 2013
SPIKE50 Hook • 16 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: GTR III Pearl ReactiveBox Finish: 800, 1K, 2K High-Gloss Polish
RG: 2.56 • RG Differential: .054
MOTIV DECEMBER 2013
SIGMA STING52.5 Hook • 15 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Fusion Reactive Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.47 • RG Differential: .047
BRUNSWICK JULY 2013
STRIKE KING47 Hook • 17 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: SK13 Reactive Box Finish: 500, Rough Buff, High-Gloss Polish
RG: 2.57 • RG Differential: .028
COLUMBIA 300 JUNE 2013
SMACK DOWN56 Hook • 14 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Bring It Hybrid Reactive Box Finish: 2x500 and 2x2000 Abralon
RG: 2.51 • RG Differential: .053
STORM MAY 2013
SUPER NATURAL42.5 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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STORM FEBRUARY 2013
SYNC60 Hook • 12 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: NRG Solid Reactive Box Finish: 500, 4000
RG: 2.47 • RG Differential: .058
ELITE SEPTEMBER 2013
TREASON55 Hook • 13 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: E90M Reactive Box Finish: 1000
RG: 2.52 • RG Differential: .048
MOTIV JUNE 2013
TANK43 Hook • 13 Length • 13 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Ballistix Urethane Box Finish: 2000 Dull
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .034
MOTIV NOVEMBER 2013
TRIBAL51 Hook • 16 Length • 17 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Fusion Pearl Reactive Box Finish: 2000 Polished
RG: 2.56 • RG Differential: .038
MOTIV MARCH 2013
THRASH FRENZY48 Hook • 16 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Whiplash Pearl Box Finish: 2000, Motiv Gel Polish
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .043
STORM MAY 2013
TROPICAL BREEZE43 Hook • 17 Length • 14 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Reactor Reactive Resin Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.57 • RG Differential: .009
RADICAL AUGUST 2013
TORRID AFFAIR52 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
JET APRIL 2013
TURBULENCE49 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
TORRID ELITE51 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Pearl Box Finish: 500 Sia Air, Rough Buff
RG: 2.47 • RG Differential: .047
SEISMIC AUGUST 2013
VENATOR53 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: SF-7/9 Solid ReactiveBox Finish: 4000 Polished
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054
ROTO GRIP SEPTEMBER 2013
TOTALLY DEFIANT54 Hook • 15.5 Length • 17.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: 74MH Pearl Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054
MOTIV APRIL 2013
VENOM TOXIN50 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
VIXEN48.5 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: S65 Pearl Reactive Box Finish: Polished
RG: 2.56 • RG Differential: .045
RADICAL MAY 2013
YETI53 Hook • 15 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: New Pearlized Mixture Box Finish: 500, 1500 Rough Buff, Polished
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .054
COLUMBIA 300 FEBRUARY 2013
VOW51 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 EAGLE52.5 Hook • 14.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: S-70 Reactive Box Finish: 4000
RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .047
VISIONARY MARCH 2013
WARLOCK XV53 Hook • 14 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: XV Reactive Box Finish: 2000
RG: 2.57 • RG Differential: .038
ROTO GRIP FEBRUARY 2013
WRECKER48.5 Hook • 15.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: 52ML Box Finish: 1500 Polished
RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .042
900 GLOBAL1303 Rilling RoadSan Antonio, TX 78214p. 800-424-2695f. [email protected] AMF 3001303 Rilling RoadSan Antonio, TX 78214p. 800-424-2695f. [email protected]
BOWLERS PARADISE175 Commerce Circle Ste. ASacramento, CA 95815p. 888-969-2695BowlersParadise.com [email protected]
BRUNSWICK BOWLING 525 W. Laketon AvenueMuskegon, MI 49441p. 231-725-4966 [email protected]
COLUMBIA 300P.O. Box 746Hopkinsville, KY 42241p. 270-881-1200800-626-8350f. [email protected]
DV8 BOWLING525 W. Laketon AvenueMuskegon, MI 49441p. 231-725-4966 [email protected] EBONITE P.O. Box 746Hopkinsville, KY 42241p. 270-881-1200 or800-626-8350f. [email protected]
ELITE BOWLING INTERNATIONAL175 Commerce Circle, Ste. ASacramento, CA 95815p. 916-643-4663f. [email protected]
HAMMER BOWLINGP.O. Box 746Hopkinsville, KY 42241p. 270-881-1200800-626-8350f. [email protected] JET BOWLINGSalt Lake City, UT [email protected]
LANE NO. 16739 Pickard DriveSyracuse, NY 13211p. 315-475-1000 or 800-LANE-N0.1(800-526-3661)f. [email protected]
LEGENDS BYLANE MASTERS2135 Stagecoach Rd.Suite BStockton, CA 95215p. 916-476-9542 f. 209-546-1703lane-masters.com [email protected]
LORD FIELD CO.2135 Stagecoach Rd.Suite BStockton, CA 95215p. 916-476-9542 f. 209-546-1703lordfi eld.com [email protected] MOTIV BOWLING18570 Trimble CourtSpring Lake, MI 49456p. 616-850-9868800-235-8324f. [email protected]
RADICAL BOWLINGTECHNOLOGIES525 W. Laketon AvenueMuskegon, MI 49441p. 231-725-4966 [email protected] ROTO GRIP 165 South 8th WestBrigham City, UT 84302p. 888-450-6920f. [email protected] SEISMIC BOWLING, LTD.11 Holland DriveBelfast, Northern Ireland BT5 [email protected] STORM PRODUCTS, INC.165 South 8th WestBrigham City, UT 84302p. 435-723-0403800-369-4402f. [email protected] TRACK, INC.P.O. Box 746Hopkinsville, KY 42241p. 270-881-1200800-837-1106f. [email protected] VISIONARY BOWLING/PRODUCTS, LLC 8709 X-Ograph AvenueJennings, MO 63136p. 314-388-3446f. [email protected]
RADICAL NOVEMBER 2013
YETI UNTAMED52 Hook • 16 Length • 17 Breakpoint Shape
Cover: Solid Box Finish: 500, High Gloss
RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .054
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