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:X
Reviewed:April 2016
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Coverstock Specs
Name:S57 Solid
Type:Reactive Solid
Box Finish:neAt
Color:Black
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Core Specs
Name:Pod Symmetric
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.49
Diff:0.035
Int. Diff:0.000

For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.

900 Global rolls another ball into their Tour Preferred lineup with the release of the X. This ball is the third solid reactive added to this line, joining the Dark Matter and the Chemical X. The X uses the S57 Solid coverstock and pairs it with the same Pod Symmetric core design that was in the Chemical X. This low RG, low differential core will get the X started quickly, but with a smoother side-to-side motion as it makes its way to the pins.

We actually saw quite a bit of variation in track flare among our three test balls. Stroker saw right around three inches of flare, Tweener was between three and four inches, and Cranker only saw about one inch of flare. These differences are the result of the standard layouts we use in our testers’ balls, with Stroker and Tweener using stronger pin distances and flare-increasing extra holes, and Cranker using a slightly weaker pin

The BTM Ball Testing Team

About The BTM Ball Testing Team

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.