OmegaBowler,
Get used to it.
If you read the current BTM, The Columbia Spirit II, which is supposed to be a reactive particle, has less overall hook than the Lane#1 XXL, which is a pearl urethane. It has the same length and backend and similar, but not exact, ratings for oil handling ability. In fact, even the core ratings for RG and RG Differential are similar. That means the Lane#1 pearl urethane coverstock is stronger than the Spirit's particle coverstock, and both are polished ----
---- at least, according to Bowling This Month magazine's testers
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