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:Unreal
Reviewed:July 2015
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Coverstock Specs
Name:F64 Solid
Type:Reactive Solid
Box Finish:neAt
Color:Blue / Purple
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Core Specs
Name:Self-Righting Core (SRC)
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.52
Diff:0.041
Int. Diff:0.014

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

The Unreal offers bowlers another viable option for heavy oil patterns from the AMF brand. While this ball has a bit less total hook than the AMF Pure, it creates an earlier and more arc-shaped motion. This is a result of the Unreal using a different coverstock, a different box finish, and a different core than the Pure. Starting with the cover, the Unreal uses the F64 Solid coverstock formulation, compared to the F90 that was used on the Pure. It is finished with a NEAT A pad, which is similar to a 2500 grit finish. Finally, the Unreal uses a modified version of the Self-Righting Core (SRC). This core has been used previously on numerous balls from both AMF and 900 Global.

We had our best reaction with the Unreal on our heavy oil test pattern. This ball grabbed the lane on every shot, even on this slickest condition we test on. All three testers needed to

AMF Unreal Comparisons

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To compare the AMF Unreal to any other bowling ball(s), please use our Bowling Ball Comparison tool.

The BTM Ball Testing Team

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.