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:Cobra Special Edition
Reviewed:August 2012
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Coverstock Specs
Name:F74
Type:Reactive Solid
Box Finish:4000 Abralon
Color:Black
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Core Specs
Name:NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.563
Diff:0.017
Int. Diff:0.000

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

The Cobra SE is the second mid-performance ball of the summer for AMF. This older high RG core design is surrounded by a solid black aggressive coverstock finished at 4000 Abralon.

We had our best reaction on the medium test pattern. Stroker and Tweener had a better reaction than Cranker with the Cobra SE at the box finish. Their lower rev rates and straighter angles through the front of the lane got them into the pocket more often than Cranker. Cranker’s ball wanted to hook as soon as it hit the lane, causing early hook and multiple shots going high. When he tried to give the ball more room to the right, it lacked the recovery at the back end and resulted

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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.