The new Buner Solid is a new version of the former 900 Global Afterburner. The biggest differences between this line and the old line starts with the core. The burner Solid uses the new Centroid Core which has a slightly lower RG of 2.53 versus 2.55 in the Afterburner with the differential numbers virtually being the same. The other main difference of the Burner Solid is the coverstock. The Afterburner used the S62 Hybrid while the Burner Solid uses the S62 Solid. What this all means is that the new Burner Solid will roll a little earlier on the lane while giving more smoother backend reaction. It will give you a more control look for fresh medium to lighter oil patterns. When I tried the Burner Solid on a typical house shot, I saw a lot of good mid-lane control on the fresh while giving me opportunity to move into more oil without it losing its continuation. I feel that this ball could be used on fresh conditions if the lanes have higher friction or as a break down ball if the lanes are more tighter to start. For league and longer game tournaments where I want to control the backend and be straighter on the lane, this ball will be in my bag.  Compared to the Burner Pearl, the solid is 2-3 more boards of total hook and is overall smoother downlane motion.

Adam Chase
Storm Staff