Ball NPS Score: 100.00
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Features:
- Color: Orange/Gold Pearl/Blue All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Coverstock: DR-8 Hybrid
- Core: i-Core (dual density) - Asymmetrical
- Factory Finish: 500/1000 Abralon with Factory Finish Polish
- Reaction: Aggressive
- Recommended Lane Condition: Med-Heavy Oil
- RG: 2.49**
- Differential: .053**
- ** RG and Diff are based off of 15 lb. balls
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal

LANE CONDITION

Length: House pattern and 2009 EBT 46ft pattern

Hx16 drilled 60 x 4 ¼ x 20 pap used 3 over and 5/8 up (I am right handed)
I have been able to use the Hx16 on several patterns as well as add surface to the ball.  I will say at first I didn’t love the reaction almost look like the ball wobbled down the lane a little could be color this is a different color profile (pretty though).  On the house shot (out of box) I was able to stand 22 and look at 10 at the arrows I could miss in a little as well as miss right and the ball didn’t lose finish or recovery.  The hybrid cover out of box didn’t give me that big hooking motion.  So playing straighter as well as moving a little deep works best for me with this layout and ball.

On 2009 EBT 02 46ft pattern I played around with the surface using the ball spinner.  The grit used 180/500/1000 the roll was strong but not as soon as I laid it down strong the ball got down the lane and you could see it pick up but not dive left.  The reaction was very readable and predictable, I am impressed with the way it rolls once surface was added.

LANE CONDITION

Personal Stats:  280 rpms/17.5 mph (avg)--  Stroker-rt hand
                       
                        Drill: 65 x 5 x 35  with a P4 hole

                        PAP: 5/1/16 x 5/16 up

Length: 41 ft THS; 39 ft Viper

Volume:23 ml; 24ml

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):


COMMENTS

Likes: Great transition ball

Dislikes: none


I tried this ball on a 41 ft THS (on both, Pro Anvilane & HPL 9000),  and on the PBA Viper pattern (Pro Anvilane only).   This ball was a little squirty on the fresh Viper pattern but worked well on the fresh THS on both lane surfaces. However, I was looking for a ball that would be more of a transition piece and indeed, it did not disappoint. I drilled this ball for just such a purpose. The combination of the core, coverstock, and drilling pattern allowed me to open up my angles on both patterns once the shot started to go away, something I usually struggle with. This ball was
very clean through the mids and very angular off the breakpoint. This is a ball that
I could comfortably feed to the right and get very good recovery and excellent carry on both patterns. I also had decent shim on THS, but no so on the Viper. This is a ball that will turn left before it puts on the blinkers.

For me this is a ball that shouts,
"If you're gonna miss with me, miss me right". Although this ball was designed for
higher rev players, it works very well for a player with my stats who is looking for
a ball to handle transitions and who has a difficult time opening up the pattern
to the right. Nothing loosens an armswing more than when I can get the ball to recover from angles where recovery is usually difficult or next to impossible. 

Thanks Track!

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LANE CONDITION

Length: 42ft

Volume:medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS


COMMENTS

Likes:Very strong on the backend. Nice length and the colors look good.

Dislikes:Had to adjust the cover alittle to smooth out the reaction of the Hx16.


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