I drilled my Shredder 5 ¼ x 4 ½ looking for a big move on the backend.  That is exactly what I got.  

My first time out with this ball was on new Brunswick Pro Lane on the USBC White pattern.  My first few shots I was surprised at how much this ball flared, and how much it wanted to hook in the back end.  The roll of this ball is very reminiscent of a Cell Pearl.  This ball has a big strong core,  and a cover that is very responsive to dry.  

Since I was on a pretty high volume pattern, on a tight lane surface I did have to make sure I got this ball to the dry part of the lane and not overthrow it.  But as long as I did this ball carried everything.  This ball is probably not the best choice for a fresh pattern unless you are bowling on a high friction surface.

I was also able to get some games on this ball on some high friction HPL lanes, on a typical house shot with some very nice results.  Due to the higher friction surface I was able to go ahead and just throw this ball at the friction and let it rip back.  Again this ball isn’t meant for a ton of oil, but if you have a little bit of friction to throw this ball at it can create some amazing angle and great pin carry.

Erik V

Tex,

For me the Break Point Pearl was longer, and then much stronger off the friction, but then would give me a flip-set type reaction.  The Break Point Pearl was super skid flip for me, where the Shredder is much more continuous after it hits friction, and not as flippy.  

Also the Shredder flares a lot more then my Break Point Pearl did.  The Break Point Pearl was a very unique and special ball for me, and I haven't thrown anything else that really reminds me of it.

Hope this helps.

Erik V.

i am looking for a new ball , ihave a gamebreaker but i need a ball that hooks more on the backend   any sugestions?
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