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Page 1: Review Summaries and Statistics for 115 Bowling Balls

Review Summaries and Statistics

for 115 Bowling Balls

Updated ‘Real World’ Ratings forUpdated ‘Real World’ Ratings for Every BallEvery Ball

30th ANNUALBALL GUIDE

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BJI BALL REVIEWER Joe Cerar Jr. provides hook, length and breakpoint ratings for each ball reviewed throughout the year. In BJI’s 30th annual Ball Guide, all of that data can be found in one place. Here is an explanation of numeric ratings:

HOOK RATINGS35-45: Balls with lower total hook ranges, best suited for lighter oil concentrations. Players with slower speeds or higher rev rates may also prefer balls in this range for medium oil applications.45-51: Balls with medium hook ability, best suited for the vast majority of “typical house shots” and some lower-volume Sport patterns. This hook range should be represented by the “centerpiece” ball in most arsenals.51-60+: Balls with greater total hook, designed for heavier oil volumes. Players with higher speeds or lower rev rates, who need added lane traction, may also prefer balls in this range.

LENGTH RATINGS8-12: Earlier rolling balls that read the lane sooner. These products generally come factory-sanded with lower grit surfaces, and match up well for speed-dominant styles and those bowling on longer oil

patterns.12-15: Medium-length balls that produce easier length through the midlane. Good for most house shots and medium-volume Sport patterns.15-19+: Balls offering extra length for those bowl-ing on lighter oil concentrations. Also benefi cial for slower speed players, or those with higher rev rates needing added push downlane.

BREAKPOINT RATINGS10-13: Slower-response balls that read the friction areas more gradually. This range may include balls with a urethane or mild reactive cover, designed for a smooth arc to the pocket. Also can help those with higher rev rates control motion and match up well from outside angles of attack.13-15: Balls rated for slightly stronger and quicker reactions when encountering friction areas (as when the ball leaves the oil pattern). This range offers a bal-ance of control and back-end angularity.15-18+: Balls that respond more quickly and aggres-sively to friction areas. This range can help those with less hand action create more angularity near the pocket. Also preferred when playing deeper inside angles, which generally require more entry angle for above-average pin carry.

UNDERSTANDING THE BALL GUIDE RATINGS

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FOR THREE DECADES, Bowlers Journal International has been reviewing bowling balls, helping readers select the equipment that best matches their game and the lane conditions they nor-mally encounter.

In 2013, Joe Cerar Jr., who operates a successful pro shop in Milwaukee, Wis., reviewed 115 balls for his “No Holes Barred” column in BJI. What follows are summaries of those reviews, listed in alphabetical order by ball name, including the “Real World Ratings” that are explained on this page.

If you’re in the market for a new ball... or a new arsenal... you’ll want to take the 30th annual BJI Ball Guide with you when you visit your local pro shop.

ABOUT THE BJI 30th ANNUAL BOWLING BALL GUIDE

30th ANNUAL BALL GUIDE

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TRACK JULY 2013

300C SOLID47 Hook • 15.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Gen MC Solid Reactive Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K, 4K Polished

RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .055

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TRACK JANUARY 2013

714C51 Hook • 14.5 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Gen XC Hybrid Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K, 3K

RG: 2.52 • RG Differential: .052

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TRACK NOVEMBER 2013

400A46 Hook • 16.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Luxury MA Box Finish: 500, 1000 PolishedRG: 2.58 • RG Differential: .055

TRACK AUGUST 2013

910A53.5 Hook • 15 Length • 17 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Gen EA Box Finish: 500, 1500 Abranet, Powerhouse Polish

RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .049

TRACK MARCH 2013

503A47 Hook • 16 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Gen MA Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K Abralon, Polished

RG: 2.51 • RG Differential: .057

HAMMER JULY 2013

ABSOLUT CURVE48 Hook • 16 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: H-150 Crossover Reactive Box Finish: 500, 1500 Abranet Polished

RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .048

TRACK AUGUST 2013

505C247 Hook • 16 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Gen MC Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K Abralon Polished

RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .038

HAMMER NOVEMBER 2013

ABSOLUT HOOK54 Hook • 13 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: H-200 Solid Reactive Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K AbralonRG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .048

TRACK JULY 2013

706T54 Hook • 14 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Gen XT Reactive Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K AbralonRG: 2.52 • RG Differential: .056

LEGENDS OCTOBER 2013

ADVANTAGE55 Hook • 13 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Precision Box Finish: 2000 Matte

RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .052

TRACK NOVEMBER 2013

706 C/A51.5 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Gen XC/Gen XA Hybrid Box Finish: 500, 1500 Soft Polished

RG: 2.52 • RG Differential: .053

ELITE JUNE 2013

ALIEN ABDUCTION56 Hook • 12 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: S74 Solid Reactive Box Finish: 1000

RG: 2.47 • RG Differential: .050

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HAMMER AUGUST 2013

AMP50 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Overdrive Hybrid Box Finish: 500, 1000, Clean ‘N Sheen

RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054

LORD FIELD JUNE 2013

BIG HURT56 Hook • 14 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Micro Particle Box Finish: 2000

RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .049

HAMMER DECEMBER 2013

AMP UP48.5 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Overdrive Pearl Box Finish: 500, 1500 Abralon Polished

RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054

LEGENDS OCTOBER 2013

BLACK PEARL THE DEEP SEA48 Hook • 16 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: XRT Particle Pearl Box Finish: 2000 Polished

RG: 2.52 • RG Differential: .052

COLUMBIA 300 AUGUST 2013

ANTICS53.5 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: AR300 Box Finish: 500 Abranet, 3000 Abralon Polished

RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .054

LANE #1 MARCH 2013

BLOODY PANTHER50 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Bleeder 9.7 Box Finish: 6421 Compound Polish

RG: 2.46 • RG Differential: .043

HAMMER FEBRUARY 2013

ARSON LOW FLARE47 Hook • 14.5 Length • 14 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Max Control Reactive Box Finish: 500, Clean ‘N Sheen Polished

RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .020

DV8 FEBRUARY 2013

BRUTAL NIGHTMARE53 Hook • 15 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Class 8 Hybrid Box Finish: 500 Sia Air, Rough Buff, High-Gloss

RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .052

MOTIV JUNE 2013

ASCENT PEARL46 Hook • 17 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: MOTIVator-Z Reactive Pearl Box Finish: 2000 Polished

RG: 2.59 • RG Differential: .025

900 GLOBAL FEBRUARY 2013

BULLET TRAIN53.5 Hook • 15 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: S79 Hybrid Box Finish: Neat 2500

RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .040

LANE MASTERS NOVEMBER 2013

BAD NEWS51 Hook • 15.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Injector Particle Pearl Box Finish: 1000 Polished

RG: 2.51 • RG Differential: .054

JET APRIL 2013

BURNER48 Hook • 15 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: SR-T Solid Reactive Box Finish: 1500 Polished

RG: 2.54 • RG Differential: .054

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STORM OCTOBER 2013

BYTE54 Hook • 15.5 Length • 17 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: ERG Pearl Box Finish: 1500 Polished

RG: 2.52 • RG Differential: .043

ROTO GRIP FEBRUARY 2013

DEFIANT SOUL57 Hook • 13.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: 77H Hybrid Box Finish: 4000 Abralon

RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054

HAMMER MAY 2013

CHALK52 Hook • 15 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: GTR III Reactive Box Finish: 500, 1K, 2K, PolishedRG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .056

ROTO GRIP SEPTEMBER 2013

DERANGED52.5 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: 61MH Pearl ReactiveBox Finish: 1500 Polished

RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .043

EBONITE APRIL 2013

CHAMPION52 Hook • 15 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: RCS Reactive Pearl Box Finish: 1500 Polished

RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .055

900 GLOBAL AUGUST 2013

DESERT HOOK45 Hook • 16.5 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: S30 PearlBox Finish: Polished

RG: 2.61 • RG Differential: .026

HAMMER OCTOBER 2013

COLD BLOOD52 Hook • 15 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: NBT Pearl Box Finish: 500, 1000 PolishedRG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .056

COLUMBIA 300 JUNE 2013

DISRUPTION49 Hook • 15.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: New Era Solid Reactive Box Finish: 2000 Polished

RG: 2.46 • RG Differential: .046

LANE #1 SEPTEMBER 2013

CRANK60 Hook • 12 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Pure Explosion Particle Box Finish: Neat 1500

RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .053

ROTO GRIP FEBRUARY 2013

DISTURBED55 Hook • 12.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: 66MH Solid Reactive Box Finish: 2000 Dull

RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .043

MOTIV NOVEMBER 2013

CRUEL INTENT55 Hook • 14 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Fusion Pearl Reactive Box Finish: 4000

RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .053

DV8 FEBRUARY 2013

DIVA49 Hook • 16 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Class 6G Box Finish: 500 Sia Air, Rough Buff, High-Gloss

RG: 2.51 • RG Differential: .052

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DV8 NOVEMBER 2013

DUDE48 Hook • 16.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Class 4F Solid Reactive Box Finish: 500 Royal Shine

RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .040

EBONITE JANUARY 2013

EXCEED51.5 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: HTR 3.0 Hybrid Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K, 3K Abralon

RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .046

900 GLOBAL DECEMBER 2013

EAGLE PEARL52 Hook • 15.5 Length • 17 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: S70 Pearl Box Finish: 4000 Polished

RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .058

HAMMER FEBRUARY 2013

FIRST BLOOD52 Hook • 15 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: NBT Solid Veneer Box Finish: 500 Abralon, 1500 Abranet, Polished

RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .056

ELITE SEPTEMBER 2013

ECHO47 Hook • 16 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: E70M Reactive Box Finish: 4000 Matte

RG: 2.54 • RG Differential: .048

STORM MAY 2013

FREAK’N FRANTIC50 Hook • 16 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: R2S Pearl Box Finish: 1500 Polish

RG: 2.53 • RG Differential: .043

DV8 AUGUST 2013

ENDLESS NIGHTMARE56 Hook • 14.5 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Class 9 Hybrid Box Finish: 500, 1500 Sia Air

RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .052

LANE #1 APRIL 2013

GRIND54 Hook • 13.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Pure Explosion Solid Box Finish: 4000

RG: 2.47 • RG Differential: .052

COLUMBIA 300 JANUARY 2013

ENIGMA54 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: TFT (Total Friction Technology) Box Finish: 800, 1500 AbralonRG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .052

LANE #1 JUNE 2013

GRINDR52.5 Hook • 15 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Pure Explosion Pearl Box Finish: 4000 Polished

RG: 2.47 • RG Differential: .052

COLUMBIA 300 DECEMBER 2013

ERUPTION PRO47 Hook • 16 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: CR 300 Solid Box Finish: 500, 1500 PolishedRG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .036

900 GLOBAL OCTOBER 2013

GRIP/IT50 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: S64 Hybrid Box Finish: 4000 Abralon

RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .040

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900 GLOBAL AUGUST 2013

HARD DRIVE54 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: S74 Pearl Box Finish: Neat 4000

RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .053

SEISMIC JANUARY 2013

INSIGNIA DOMINION52 Hook • 15 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: LNC/R Hybrid Box Finish: 4000 Abralon

RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .045

AMF AUGUST 2013

HEAT STROKE46 Hook • 16 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: F55 PearlBox Finish: Polished

RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .033

STORM JANUARY 2013

IQ TOUR PEARL52 Hook • 15 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: R2S Pearl Box Finish: 1500 Polished

RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .029

900 GLOBAL MARCH 2013

HOOK! BLACK/NEON GREEN47.5 Hook • 15 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: S43 Solid Box Finish: 4000

RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .043

LORD FIELD JANUARY 2013

JUDGEMENT53 Hook • 15 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint ShapeCover: Dynamic Inertia Particle-Infused Hybrid

Box Finish: 2000 PolishedRG: 2.47 • RG Differential: .053

STORM AUGUST 2013

HY-ROAD PEARL50.5 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: R2S Pearl Box Finish: 1500 Polished

RG: 2.57 • RG Differential: .046

AMF MARCH 2013

KING COBRA48 Hook • 14 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: F-55 Solid ReactiveBox Finish: 4000

RG: 2.46 • RG Differential: .030

AMF JUNE 2013

INCINERATE58.5 Hook • 13.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: F90 Solid Reactive Box Finish: Neat 1500

RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .050

LORD FIELD APRIL 2013

KORRUPT PARTICLE53 Hook • 14 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: CoreRupt Solid Box Finish: 1000 Dull

RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .049

AMF DECEMBER 2013

INCINERATE PEARL51 Hook • 15.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: F73 Pearl Box Finish: Polished

RG: 2.54 • RG Differential: .050

EBONITE DECEMBER 2013

LEGACY54 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: XL 2010 Hybrid Box Finish: 500, 1500, Powerhouse Finish

RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .051

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STORM MAY 2013

LIGHTS OUT48.5 Hook • 16 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: R2S Hybrid Box Finish: 1500 Polished

RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .038

BRUNSWICK MARCH 2013

MEANSTREAK BRAWLER52.5 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Addaptive (P+F) Hybrid Box Finish: 500, Rough Buff

RG: 2.53 • RG Differential: .048

SEISMIC JUNE 2013

LONG HORN53 Hook • 16 Length • 17 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: S.F. 9/8 Pearl Reactive Box Finish: 2000 Polished

RG: 2.53 • RG Differential: .045

BRUNSWICK NOVEMBER 2013

MELEE52 Hook • 15 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Savvy Solid Box Finish: 500 Polished, High-Gloss

RG: 2.54 • RG Differential: .050

STORM AUGUST 2013

MARVEL-S58 Hook • 13.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: NRG Solid Reactive Box Finish: 3000

RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .050

DV8 FEBRUARY 2013

MISFIT NEON YELLOW PEARL 46.5 Hook • 16.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Class 1L Box Finish: 500 Sia Air, Rough Buff, High-Gloss

RG: 2.54 • RG Differential: .032

BRUNSWICK NOVEMBER 2013

MASTERMIND60 Hook • 11.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Honor Roll Solid Reactive Box Finish: 500, 1500 Sia Air

RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .052

VISIONARY JANUARY 2013

MIXED BREED CROSSOVER53 Hook • 14 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: React-a-Track HybridBox Finish: 2000

RG: 2.56 • RG Differential: .045

DV8 AUGUST 2013

MARAUDER MUTINY47.5 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: 2L HybridBox Finish: 500, Rough Buff, High-Gloss

RG: 2.52 • RG Differential: .050

BRUNSWICK AUGUST 2013

MYSTIC AURA54 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Optimum Versatility Box Finish: 500 Sia Air, Rough Buff

RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .052

BRUNSWICK AUGUST 2013

MEANSTREAK BEATDOWN53 Hook • 13.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Addaptive f(P+S) Solid Reactive Box Finish: 500, 4000 Sia Air

RG: 2.53 • RG Differential: .048

HAMMER JUNE 2013

NAIL TITANIUM47 Hook • 16 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: GTR III Pearl Reactive Box Finish: 4000 Polished

RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .042

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LORD FIELD AUGUST 2013

OFF THE CHAIN48 Hook • 15.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Proton PearlBox Finish: 1000 Polished

RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .048

900 GLOBAL SEPTEMBER 2013

PROTOCOL52 Hook • 15 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: S70 Solid Reactive Box Finish: 2000 Polished

RG: 2.53 • RG Differential: .042

BRUNSWICK FEBRUARY 2013

PARANORMAL AURA56 Hook • 13 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Optimum-Hook Solid Reactive Box Finish: 500, 2000 Sia Air

RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .052

RADICAL MAY 2013

REAX57 Hook • 13 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Solid Reactive Box Finish: 500, 1500

RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054

BOWLERS PARADISE SEPTEMBER 2013

PEGASUS49 Hook • 15.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Max Grip 2 Reactive Box Finish: 2000 Polished

RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .046

RADICAL NOVEMBER 2013

REAX VERSION 255 Hook • 14.5 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Solid Box Finish: 500, Compound-Shined

RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .048

JET APRIL 2013

PILOT47 Hook • 16 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: SR-95 Reactive Blend Box Finish: 2000 Polished

RG: 2.60 • RG Differential: .030

RADICAL AUGUST 2013

REAX PEARL54 Hook • 14.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Reactive Pearl Box Finish: 500, 4000 Sia Air

RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054

EBONITE SEPTEMBER 2013

PIVOT59 Hook • 12.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: RCM Hybrid Box Finish: 500, 1500 AbralonRG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .049

STORM MARCH 2013

REIGN OF POWER58.5 Hook • 11 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: PFT Solid Reactive Box Finish: 360, 1000

RG: 2.57 • RG Differential: .048

MOTIV JULY 2013

PRIMAL RAGE54 Hook • 16 Length • 17 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Fusion Pearl Box Finish: 1500 Polished

RG: 2.56 • RG Differential: .054

STORM OCTOBER 2013

REIGN ON56 Hook • 14 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: R2S Grape-Scented Box Finish: 4000

RG: 2.57 • RG Differential: .047

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BRUNSWICK FEBRUARY 2013

RINGER48 Hook • 16 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Chemical Projection Technology Box Finish: 500 Rough Buff, High-Gloss

RG: 2.53 • RG Differential: .038

AMF SEPTEMBER 2013

SOLAR FLARE49 Hook • 15 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: F62 Pearl Box Finish: Neat 4000

RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .040

BRUNSWICK NOVEMBER 2013

RINGER PLATINUM PEARL48 Hook • 16 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: CPT Flip Pearl Box Finish: 500 Polished, High Gloss

RG: 2.53 • RG Differential: .038

SEISMIC DECEMBER 2013

SOLARIS PLATINUM47 Hook • 16.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: AVCx Box Finish: 4000 Polished

RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .048

DV8 NOVEMBER 2013

RUCKUS55 Hook • 14 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Class 8F Hybrid Box Finish: 500 Polished, SatinRG: 2.54 • RG Differential: .052

EBONITE AUGUST 2013

SOURCE54 Hook • 15 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: XL2000 Pearl Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K PolishedRG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .050

ROTO GRIP SEPTEMBER 2013

RUMBLE47 Hook • 16 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: 55M Solid Box Finish: 2000

RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .030

HAMMER JULY 2013

SPIKE50 Hook • 16 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: GTR III Pearl ReactiveBox Finish: 800, 1K, 2K High-Gloss Polish

RG: 2.56 • RG Differential: .054

MOTIV DECEMBER 2013

SIGMA STING52.5 Hook • 15 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Fusion Reactive Box Finish: 1500 Polished

RG: 2.47 • RG Differential: .047

BRUNSWICK JULY 2013

STRIKE KING47 Hook • 17 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: SK13 Reactive Box Finish: 500, Rough Buff, High-Gloss Polish

RG: 2.57 • RG Differential: .028

COLUMBIA 300 JUNE 2013

SMACK DOWN56 Hook • 14 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Bring It Hybrid Reactive Box Finish: 2x500 and 2x2000 Abralon

RG: 2.51 • RG Differential: .053

STORM MAY 2013

SUPER NATURAL42.5 Hook • 17 Length • 13.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: U3S Urethane Pearl Box Finish: 1500 Polished

RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .038

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STORM FEBRUARY 2013

SYNC60 Hook • 12 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: NRG Solid Reactive Box Finish: 500, 4000

RG: 2.47 • RG Differential: .058

ELITE SEPTEMBER 2013

TREASON55 Hook • 13 Length • 14.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: E90M Reactive Box Finish: 1000

RG: 2.52 • RG Differential: .048

MOTIV JUNE 2013

TANK43 Hook • 13 Length • 13 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Ballistix Urethane Box Finish: 2000 Dull

RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .034

MOTIV NOVEMBER 2013

TRIBAL51 Hook • 16 Length • 17 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Fusion Pearl Reactive Box Finish: 2000 Polished

RG: 2.56 • RG Differential: .038

MOTIV MARCH 2013

THRASH FRENZY48 Hook • 16 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Whiplash Pearl Box Finish: 2000, Motiv Gel Polish

RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .043

STORM MAY 2013

TROPICAL BREEZE43 Hook • 17 Length • 14 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Reactor Reactive Resin Box Finish: 1500 Polished

RG: 2.57 • RG Differential: .009

RADICAL AUGUST 2013

TORRID AFFAIR52 Hook • 15 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Solid Reactive Box Finish: 500, 1K, 2K Sia Air, Rough Buff, Polished

RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .047

JET APRIL 2013

TURBULENCE49 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Lunix NF-40 Pearl Reactive Box Finish: 4000 Polished

RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .054

RADICAL MARCH 2013

TORRID ELITE51 Hook • 14.5 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Pearl Box Finish: 500 Sia Air, Rough Buff

RG: 2.47 • RG Differential: .047

SEISMIC AUGUST 2013

VENATOR53 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: SF-7/9 Solid ReactiveBox Finish: 4000 Polished

RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054

ROTO GRIP SEPTEMBER 2013

TOTALLY DEFIANT54 Hook • 15.5 Length • 17.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: 74MH Pearl Box Finish: 1500 Polished

RG: 2.49 • RG Differential: .054

MOTIV APRIL 2013

VENOM TOXIN50 Hook • 16 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Atomix Radial Hybrid Box Finish: 2000 Polished

RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .034

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900 GLOBAL SEPTEMBER 2013

VIXEN48.5 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: S65 Pearl Reactive Box Finish: Polished

RG: 2.56 • RG Differential: .045

RADICAL MAY 2013

YETI53 Hook • 15 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: New Pearlized Mixture Box Finish: 500, 1500 Rough Buff, Polished

RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .054

COLUMBIA 300 FEBRUARY 2013

VOW51 Hook • 15.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Bend-It Pearl Box Finish: 800, 1K, 2K Polished

RG: 2.47

900 GLOBAL MARCH 2013

WAR EAGLE52.5 Hook • 14.5 Length • 16 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: S-70 Reactive Box Finish: 4000

RG: 2.50 • RG Differential: .047

VISIONARY MARCH 2013

WARLOCK XV53 Hook • 14 Length • 15 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: XV Reactive Box Finish: 2000

RG: 2.57 • RG Differential: .038

ROTO GRIP FEBRUARY 2013

WRECKER48.5 Hook • 15.5 Length • 15.5 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: 52ML Box Finish: 1500 Polished

RG: 2.55 • RG Differential: .042

900 GLOBAL1303 Rilling RoadSan Antonio, TX 78214p. 800-424-2695f. [email protected] AMF 3001303 Rilling RoadSan Antonio, TX 78214p. 800-424-2695f. [email protected]

BOWLERS PARADISE175 Commerce Circle Ste. ASacramento, CA 95815p. 888-969-2695BowlersParadise.com [email protected]

BRUNSWICK BOWLING 525 W. Laketon AvenueMuskegon, MI 49441p. 231-725-4966 [email protected]

COLUMBIA 300P.O. Box 746Hopkinsville, KY 42241p. 270-881-1200800-626-8350f. [email protected]

DV8 BOWLING525 W. Laketon AvenueMuskegon, MI 49441p. 231-725-4966 [email protected] EBONITE P.O. Box 746Hopkinsville, KY 42241p. 270-881-1200 or800-626-8350f. [email protected]

ELITE BOWLING INTERNATIONAL175 Commerce Circle, Ste. ASacramento, CA 95815p. 916-643-4663f. [email protected]

HAMMER BOWLINGP.O. Box 746Hopkinsville, KY 42241p. 270-881-1200800-626-8350f. [email protected] JET BOWLINGSalt Lake City, UT [email protected]

LANE NO. 16739 Pickard DriveSyracuse, NY 13211p. 315-475-1000 or 800-LANE-N0.1(800-526-3661)f. [email protected]

LEGENDS BYLANE MASTERS2135 Stagecoach Rd.Suite BStockton, CA 95215p. 916-476-9542 f. 209-546-1703lane-masters.com [email protected]

LORD FIELD CO.2135 Stagecoach Rd.Suite BStockton, CA 95215p. 916-476-9542 f. 209-546-1703lordfi eld.com [email protected] MOTIV BOWLING18570 Trimble CourtSpring Lake, MI 49456p. 616-850-9868800-235-8324f. [email protected]

RADICAL BOWLINGTECHNOLOGIES525 W. Laketon AvenueMuskegon, MI 49441p. 231-725-4966 [email protected] ROTO GRIP 165 South 8th WestBrigham City, UT 84302p. 888-450-6920f. [email protected] SEISMIC BOWLING, LTD.11 Holland DriveBelfast, Northern Ireland BT5 [email protected] STORM PRODUCTS, INC.165 South 8th WestBrigham City, UT 84302p. 435-723-0403800-369-4402f. [email protected] TRACK, INC.P.O. Box 746Hopkinsville, KY 42241p. 270-881-1200800-837-1106f. [email protected] VISIONARY BOWLING/PRODUCTS, LLC 8709 X-Ograph AvenueJennings, MO 63136p. 314-388-3446f. [email protected]

RADICAL NOVEMBER 2013

YETI UNTAMED52 Hook • 16 Length • 17 Breakpoint Shape

Cover: Solid Box Finish: 500, High Gloss

RG: 2.48 • RG Differential: .054

BALL COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION

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