AMF
Bull Whip Special Edition
PatternStTwCr
Oily:558
Medium:798
Dry:8.585
Sport:554

(1-10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR))

Coverstock Info
Name:
F73
Type:
Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:
Polished
Color:
Red / Bronze Pearl
Core Info
Name:
NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.529
Total Diff:0.051
Int. Diff:NA

The Bull Whip Special Edition is the first of two “remakes” from AMF this year. While these two balls use the older weight blocks that were found in the originals, the coverstocks have been updated to modern resins. The Bull Whip Special edition surrounds the high RG weight block with the current F73 pearlized coverstock. This combination shoots the ball down the lane, storing its oomph for the back end.

This type of reaction worked best on our medium test pattern. Even with today’s covers, we needed to make sure our releases were pretty good with the Bull Whip Special Edition. If Stroker missed it at the bottom, it did not quite get back to the 1-3. Cranker, on the other...

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Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
6
The torque of the Bull Whip Special Edition is between being strong and being smooth. When the testers really clawed on it, they could get it to tip over pretty hard.
Length
(1-25)
16.5
The modern pearlized F73 coverstock, combined with the higher RG core shape, easily pushes the Bull Whip SE down the lane.
Back End
(1-20)
15
As we stated in the torque section, the back end motion is right on the line of being smooth. The core and cover set the Bull Whip SE up for a continuous motion down lane.
Total Hook
(1-100)
47
The shape and amount of hook fit the Bull Whip Special Edition between the Cobra Special Edition and the Green Mamba. This type of motion makes it best for medium to lighter lane conditions.

Strengths: The ability to clear the front yet being semi-smooth at the breakpoint is the best selling point of the Bull Whip Special Edition. The motion is one that is unique on the market today.

Weaknesses: Balls with pearlized covers and high RG cores get to be semi-condition specific. Conditions outside of medium patterns will force cover adjustments for success.

Overall Summary: The Bull Whip SE is a great middle of the road type ball. Medium conditions are where this ball will have the best reactions.