Put a few games on it so far, with my summer travel schedule it is tough to get on the lanes. That being said...
I brought a Hydra, Rage LE, Rouge with me on my travels. Because I worked Expo I was one of the first and still one of the few to have thrown it up to this point. I drilled it 5" from PAP, 8118 compliant with no hole. I have bowled on both Anvilane and HPL, fresh, broken down and open play. It handled all well.
It is as you would expect earlier and rounder than the LE, more surefooted in the pattern. The great thing about the new versions of Hexion is the reaction strength in friction and consistency and continuation, thus carry and room for error, are improved. This one also seems to be the most resistant to lane shine as after 20ish games it still has a duller sheen to it.
When I need a ball that floats the fronts and makes a strong angular move I grab the LE, if the fronts go I grab the Hydra. The Rouge I have seen success with pretty much everywhere in between and is playable from several angles, and is very good at telling you what is out there. The cover is tuneable and you can make them pretty darn quick with shine.
I would solidly suggest it as a benchmark, consistent reaction, is strong in both oil and friction, and is very tuneable. The beloved Sigma core is a GREAT engine, and with each generation of improved coverstock tech it continues to prove how good it is.
I truly believe this ball will provide many styles a very successful look outside of the very dry and very wet ends of the condition spectrum. Usually a Venom Shock is the first ball you would recommend for someone new to Motiv, this one may just give it a run for its money.
