Well the guys at AMF have done it again. They have came out with one of the best if not THE best cover to weight block matches on the market. This ball is a very exciting product for the pro shop operators. This is a ball that can be used by around 80% of the bowling population, and you can't say that about many balls, if you truly understand bowling ball motion and versatility. In the past few weeks I have drilled these balls for many different styles of bowlers, from guys with very strong hand releases to senior bowlers that want hook on the end but don't throw most solids hard enough to get it down the lane.
The factory finish on this ball is remarkable (1500). The reason I make this statement is that many times with different coverstocks when you smooth the surface this much the ball will ping on you, meaning hit very weak, lots of flat tens, and swishing sevens. From the cover to weight block to surface of this ball it's a winner. Although we have experimented with different dull and shiny surfaces on this ball it is still a fantastic versatile product. I also think that the out of box surface is one of the best surfaces for many bowlers to try at first.
As far as drilling this product I haven't seen a layout that I didn't like in this ball. Let me explain. Sometimes when you drill different companies balls certain ways they really don't act very good. For instance, and this is MY opinion only, I don't need any email hate mail (joking). I think if you drill a majority of, not all, Brunswick products with pins close to the bowlers axis the balls perform very badly, especially on your typical house condition. There are drastic exceptions of course, but from my perspective these are my conclusions. But this Angle Evolution Extra I have drilled many many ways already. From pin 2 inches from axis with MB in track to 6 inches from axis with MB on VAL, and these balls just react great. They are very predictable and very readable. Please don't take predictable and readable to mean weak because this just isn't the case. In a time where some bowling balls are so strong that they actually get unreadable this ball is a great change. I will also say this in closing, if any of you love the way your ROCK ON reacts, but want just a little more kick on the backend with a dull surface ball, this is the ball for you. Great job AMF, and thanks for the products your putting out.