Bowler Ratings

PatternStTwCr
Oily:X.XX.XX.X
Medium:X.XX.XX.X
Dry:X.XX.XX.X
Sport:X.XX.XX.X

Bowler ratings are from 1 to 10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR)

Note: Ratings are only available to our premium members.

General Info

Brand:
Name:Hook! Black/Silver Pearl
Reviewed:June 2012
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Coverstock Specs
Name:S43
Type:Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:Polished
Color:Black / Silver Pearl
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Core Specs
Name:NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.551
Diff:0.046
Int. Diff:0.000

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900 Global offers two new balls in their entry level price point. These two new Hook! balls are cover and core combinations from last summer with new color schemes. This Black/Silver colored ball is the pearl version as was the Purple/Orange last season. We threw all of these Hooks! repeatedly one right after the other to compare and contrast and make sure it was not the color looking like it was giving us a different motion and that the differences we saw were actually in the reactions.

The Black/Silver pearl gave us our best look on the short dry test pattern. On this pattern, the Hook! pushed easily through the front of the lane, storing its energy for a good

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The BTM Ball Testing Team is led by Eric Martinez. Our team of three testers has thrown and reviewed hundreds of bowling balls for Bowling This Month. When not testing balls for BTM, Eric owns and operates University Pro Shop in San Antonio, TX and he is an avid competitive bowler. Click here to learn more about how we test and review bowling balls.