It's a question of the different coverstocks and their characteristics. Although the Dry/R is made to be good on drier conditions, it's still a pearlized reactive. Assuming the back ends are clean, a pearl will respond faster to friction and be more angular than a solid reactive cover on the same condition.
Solids tend to be a more smooth reaction once they encounter friction. One is not better than the other, because it's bowler preference. They're just different in how they finish on the lane.
If carry-down becomes an issue, sometimes a pearl will "skate" whereas a solid may get through it easier. There are other variables such as ball speed, bowler's release, the part of the lane the bowler plays, etc.
Generally, a bowler wanting a ball for dry lanes that will give him the smoothest reaction should look at ball with a tame core and a solid cover, thus my recommendation of the Avalanche solid. Hope this helps.
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Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah
Brunswick Amateur Staff
