"We’re pushing even higher on light oil performance with the new Mountain Blue Pearl Ascent Apex!
Released May 16, 2014, it provides more length on high friction lane conditions and a more angular move at the backend. This performance is possible with new Fusionâ„¢ XL Pearl Reactive cover technology and the high RG Reconâ„¢ core design.
The Fusionâ„¢ XL (Xtra Length) Pearl Reactive cover technology utilized on the Ascent Apex is a modified version of the original Fusionâ„¢ shell first used on the Primal Rageâ„¢, which provided a shockingly strong backend motion."