How much the ball wants to hook, 1 (straight, a spare ball) to 10 (the strongest oil-eaters). The maker publishes no number for this ball, so this is estimated from the coverstock, core, finish, and differential.
Coverstock
S43
Core
Not listed
Factory finish
4,000 Abralon
Color
Black/Neon Green
Released
2013-02-01
USBC
Approved 2013-02-01
Weights and specs
Weight
RG
Differential
Int. diff
15 lb
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Surface
Coarse grit
Coarse and fine
Fine grit or polish
4,000 Abralon. Bites through heavy oil, so the ball reads the lane early and hooks sooner. Sanded balls (500 to 1000 grit) live here. Surface changes over games, and a pro shop can take any ball either way with a pad.
