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
SE8 Gen1
Core
Legion 2 Turbo
Factory finish
500, 1000, 2000 Abralon®, Power House Factory Finish Polish
Color
Black / Red / Blue
Released
Not listed
USBC
Approved 2011-11-01
Weights and specs
Weight
RG
Differential
Int. diff
14 lb
2.51
0.048
—
15 lb
2.50
0.046
—
16 lb
2.51
0.040
—
Surface
Coarse grit
Coarse and fine
Fine grit or polish
500, 1000, 2000 Abralon®, Power House Factory Finish Polish. 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.
