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
S70
Core
Not listed
Factory finish
NEAT (Natural Engineered Abrasive Technology) T = Visual appeal of compound/poli
Color
Black/Silver Pearl
Released
Not listed
USBC
Approved 2011-10-01
Weights and specs
Weight
RG
Differential
Int. diff
16 lb
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Surface
Coarse grit
Coarse and fine
Fine grit or polish
NEAT (Natural Engineered Abrasive Technology) T = Visual appeal of compound/poli. Skims the oil and saves its energy for the dry part of the lane: longer skid, later and sharper hook. Polished and pearl balls. Surface changes over games, and a pro shop can take any ball either way with a pad.
