The Jagged Edge Solid is one of two new releases in Brunswick’s Advanced line, along with the Jagged Edge Hybrid. It uses the new Brink Symmetric core that is a lower RG (2.508″) and higher differential (0.043″) design than the Cutting Edge Low RG Symmetric core that was used in the Cutting Edge series. The coverstock has also been strengthened compared to the Cutting Edges, up to the Relativity 2.0 Solid formulation. The Jagged Edge Solid utilizes a 500/3000 SiaAir factory finish, allowing it to create traction earlier than the Jagged Edge Hybrid. Its stronger cover and core gave all three testers added hook compared to any of the Cutting Edges.

Tweener and Cranker had the best reactions on our fresh medium pattern with the box finish. The Jagged Edge Solid’s dull cover gave them lots of hook in the midlane, with a strong continuation at the breakpoint. Tweener attacked this pattern just left of the center of the lane at his release, with a target over 16 at the arrows and a breakpoint on the eight board downlane. Cranker started with his feet and target farther left, but his breakpoint was in the same spot. His ball started on ...