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:King Cobra
Reviewed:March 2013
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Coverstock Specs
Name:F55
Type:Reactive Solid
Box Finish:4000 Abralon
Color:Black / Red
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Core Specs
Name:NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.46
Diff:0.030
Int. Diff:0.000

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The King Cobra is the second release using the retro Cobra name. The ball is not so much a remake of the ball nine years ago as it is a new release that has the same name. This King Cobra uses the same light bulb shaped core with a low RG and while the differential is still on the low side, it is almost double what was used in the Cobra Special Edition. The differences between the two do not stop there. The coverstock has been tamed from the F74 down to F55. The combination of all these elements gives

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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.