Speed    17MPH
Rev rate   450
PAP   4-7/8 and 1/3 up
Axis Tilt   15 degrees
Axis Rotation   30 degrees
Encore   40x5.5x60
The AMF Encore is a new mid-level addition to the AMF300 ball lineup. This pearl symmetric ball is good on medium-dry lane conditions. With the drilling that I used on this ball, I can compare it to the 900 Global Breakdown that I currently use, and they react in a similar fashion, but I would say that the Encore is a little more length and a bigger backend reaction. I like to use this layout on equipment that I want to be able to keep outside and play straighter angles downlane, and this ball matches up well by being able to clear the heads and still have enough pop downlane to get good carry. If I compare it to a similar ball in the AMF300 line, the NightHawk SE, it is a bit more ball overall. Using the F73 Pearl cover, this ball will have the biggest motion on the backend part of the lane. This would be my first choice to transiation towards after I see that my benchmark reaction is a bit too much or too early.    
   
   
   

The AMF Encore is a new mid-level addition to the AMF300 ball lineup. This pearl symmetric ball is good on medium-dry lane conditions. With the drilling that I used on this ball, I can compare it to the 900 Global Breakdown that I currently use, and they react in a similar fashion, but I would say that the Encore is a little more length and a bigger backend reaction. I like to use this layout on equipment that I want to be able to keep outside and play straighter angles downlane, and this ball matches up well by being able to clear the heads and still have enough pop downlane to get good carry. If I compare it to a similar ball in the AMF300 line, the NightHawk SE, it is a bit more ball overall. Using the F73 Pearl cover, this ball will have the biggest motion on the backend part of the lane

Layout: 55*x3-3/8"x30*
No X-Hole
Ball Speed: 15.5 - 16
PAP: 4" (right), 3/8" (up)
Surface: OOB (1,500 polished)
Pattern Type: THS

COMMENTS
Taking a proven core from numerous releases in the 2000s, AMF has created a mid performance pearl that is your go to ball during transition. Clean through the heads and unlike typical pearls, the Encore is nice and smooth on the backends. If you want more backend motion, then a Respect Pearl or Boost Pearl will do the trick. This ball will not wow you with a huge sweeping backend. When the Dream On or Dark Matter or Black Ops are reading too early, I can take the Encore and migrate back right closer to the dry. Everyone has that ball that is meant for higher volume or a benchmark type reaction, but not everyone has something for when the lanes transition. This is a must have for transitioning lanes or 2nd shift burnt lanes. Well done AMF!