AMF
Shred-It
PatternStTwCr
Oily:999
Medium:87.57
Dry:544
Sport:888

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

Coverstock Info
Name:
F74 Hybrid
Type:
Reactive Hybrid
Box Finish:
4000 Abralon
Color:
Black / Silver
Core Info
Name:
NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.48
Total Diff:0.054
Int. Diff:NA

The Shred-It is the latest addition to AMF family. This new release shares the same core as the Shredder with the difference being the cover type and finish. This ball comes out of the box with sanded 4000 grit Abralon and is a hybrid reactive shell. This cover gave all three testers a terrific contrast in reaction between the Shredder and the Shred-It.

The three testers had their best look on the heavy oil test pattern. Stroker played the furthest right of the three testers as usual. He was able to play a small swing shot allowing the strong midlane to...

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Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
6.0
The Shred-It is much stronger in the midlane and smoother down lane than the Shredder. This is all due to the change in cover.
Length
(1-25)
10
This ball reads the lane rather early, despite its 4000 Abralon finish. Those needing more or less traction in the oil can achieve it by tweaking the cover.
Back End
(1-20)
15.5
The strength of the midlane and breakpoint take nothing away from the Shred-It’s ability to recover at the back end of the lane. We found the Shred-It to be smoother and much more controllable than the Shredder.
Total Hook
(1-100)
52
Most bowlers will find the Shred-It to match up best with oilier lane conditions. Lower rev rates will be able to use it on some medium type oil patterns. The Shred-It is strongest in the midlane.

Strengths: What we liked the most about the Shred-It is the strong midlane and continuous back end motion that creates. Its ability to handle large volumes of oil, without a ton of surface, allows it to be playable on medium patterns as well.

Weaknesses: Dry in the front of the lane will force bowlers to choose another ball. Early friction will either make the Shred-It over-hook or hook too early and lose energy and back end reaction. Polishing will help only those with extremely low rev rates.

Overall Summary: The difference between the Shredder and Shred-It in performance is quite apparent after just one shot. The change to a reactive hybrid cover makes this ball stronger in the midlane and much smoother downlane.