AMF
Green Mamba
PatternStTwCr
Oily:9.599
Medium:777
Dry:333
Sport:765

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

Coverstock Info
Name:
F74
Type:
Reactive Solid
Box Finish:
neaT
Color:
Green / Ivory
Core Info
Name:
NA
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.481
Total Diff:0.054
Int. Diff:0.020

The Green Mamba joins the Black Mamba at AMF’s highest price point. This time, instead of a high RG symmetrical solid, we get a low RG asymmetrical core. The Green Mamba is the first ball in which AMF has used an asymmetrical core in this part of their catalog, replacing the OMG! line. The brightly colored sphere is finished at the “T” pad in the NEAT finishing system. Do not let the appearance fool you. This ball can create some friction.

The strength of the F74 cover and Self Righting Core gave us our best look on the heavy test pattern. All the testers were able to line up quickly and strike often on this pattern. The Bank was one of Stroker’s favorites and it is no surprise that the Green Mamba gave...

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Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
6.5
The Green Mamba really reads the midlane strongly. The medium intermediate differential allows for a strong continuous move at the breakpoint.
Length
(1-25)
13
The length is ideal for oily conditions. When we added polish, this ball gave us another five feet, creating a much stronger breakpoint and back end reaction.
Back End
(1-20)
17
To say this ball is continuous is an understatement. The cover and core are a match made in snake heaven.
Total Hook
(1-100)
53
The Green Mamba will handle heavy oil with any other AMF ball. This is the type of reaction that is desired on fresh heavy oil. It is strong up front with a smooth but continuous back end reaction.

Strengths: The strong cover, low RG, and high differential core make this ball great. The Green Mamba revs easily and has a strong continuous roll at the back end.

Weaknesses: The Green Mamba is so strong, you must have oil present to make it work. Players with a lot of speed are the only ones who have a chance of keeping it on the lane without some polish.

Overall Summary: Those who have some trouble controlling the breakpoint with others balls will not have that trouble with this one. The midlane movement is strong and the breakpoint is controllable.