LANE CONDITION
Length: 37-45
Volume: Medium to Heavy (including Medium-Heavy)
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House shots and sport patterns
Approx. specs: 19.5 mph off hand, 550 rpm
COMMENTS
Layout: 90x4 7/8x 45
I've owned this ball since September 2015. Now that I have my new PAP measured as well as tons of experience with it, I can give a fair review.
This ball comes out of the box at 1500 grit polished. Personally I don't like to keep balls at this surface because I change surfaces quite frequently. Higher grit surfaces like 3000, 4000, or polished finishes allows it to clear the heads yet still rev up thanks to the strong engine. It definitely has a distinct pick up in the midlane and it continues off the spot. When you put lower grit surfaces on it, the ball has enough traction to make the shape down lane smoother and read the front part of the lane. Do not let the versatility fool you! It has a strong cover that requires a decent amount of oil. If I'm looking to use this ball on a fresh pattern, I typically change the surface to 2000 and adjust accordingly. Overall, this ball offers a load of versatility on conditions with a bit of head oil. If you're looking for a strong symmetric that takes surfaces changes well with a predictable yet aggresive motion, I would highly recommend it.
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