Buddies Pro Shop has this ball only in the heavy oil category. The Sync and the Marvel-S are in both heavy and medium heavy. Does that mean the Reign of Power is stronger than both or is it listed that way because of the 1000 abralon surface? I am looking for a ball that is stronger than my Hy-Road and I am probably going to choose a Reign On, Reign of Power, or Lucid(if I find one for a good price). Also, how strong is the Reign On?

reign on is much stronger than advertised.  We have four bowlers on league with it.  All had to go 4000+ polish!

The only thing I am afraid of is the Reign On being too similar to the Critical Theory. I know the CT is stronger by design, but I don,t want that motion at all. The Hy-Road lacks on anything more than medium so I was thinking the Reign of Power shouldn't puke on me unless I use it at a time I should ball down. I can confidently ball down 95% of the time.

Ok so how strong is PFT? I never see anyone throw them (IQ and Reign of Power). Is it a step below NRG? Storm never really says what is stronger. There are 4 strong solid covers. PFT almost sounds like a particle (which would explain why most people don't like it). Actually, I like particles. Just I am not willing to stomach an extremely strong core. Maybe I just need some clarity on the strength of ERG vs PFT.

The PFT is an aggressive cover that wants to get the ball rolling early. The Problem with the !Q was that the Centripetal Core was early rolling as well. Which made for an unpopular ball reaction that didn't cover a lot of boards. It also needed a decent amount of oil to get it rolling properly. It was reintroduced on the Reign of Power with the higher RG CAM core and in 2-piece form, which will create slower energy release and a more pronounced move off the friction (AKA more THS usable). The ROP has some of the same issues as the !Q, bowlers could not use it on the avg THS.

To me, The Reign On will be the ball for the fresh Medium when you want to cover boards and the ROP will be for those wanting to close down the angles and play more direct. It's all in what you want. My suggestion, Heavy THS (Reign On), Heavy Sport pattern (Reign of Power).

The covers you are trying to compare are unnecessary because the NRG(Particle) and ERG(non particle) are not offered on any other symmetrical core outside of the Marvel-S which may be too much ball. The PFT is only offered on symmetrical equipment so it's hard to make that comparison. The only comparison you can make is between the !Q and the Marvel-S. I will say the Marvel-S is a stronger ball but I'm unaware if the PFT is particle. My advice is just to keep it simple with symmetricals and buy what's necessary and adjust surface. You don't really need the asym core as it will spin up too fast and tend to be condition specific.

The Disturbed will be a stronger ball motion. It's not quite as smooth as the Reign of Power but it is smooth. I think it's going to be probably a few boards stronger overall. Personally I think it is a better ball. I loved mine when I had oil to throw it.

The people I see with one always have a good look on oil. I understand also that this ball is not good for cornering.

What about the Asylum? Similar in strength with a different shape? Or could I go with the Asylum and drill it strong with a 500/3000 (if the ball squirts on oil)?

Got my ffiance a 12lb reign of power. Despite the 1000g its cleaner tthan expected thriugh the front. Also hits hard. She also has a black panther. She loves the rop a lot more