Brunswick
Karma Purple/Pink Pearl
PatternStTwCr
Oily:456
Medium:999
Dry:8.58.58
Sport:566

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

Coverstock Info
Name:
Activator Plus
Type:
Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:
500 Siaair Micro Pad / Rough Buff / High Gloss Polish
Color:
Purple / Pink Pearl
Core Info
Name:
NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.539
Total Diff:0.040
Int. Diff:NA

Brunswick has once again taken a proven core shape and combined it with a proven coverstock, this time Activator Plus.

This ball gave the testers their best reaction on the medium test pattern. The pearlized cover glided through the oil and once it encountered friction at the breakpoint, it was a left turn. None of the testers needed to adjust the surface on this pattern through the entire...

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Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
6.5
The strength at the back end offers a stronger change of direction than the previous two Karmas. We contribute this to the change in coverstock.
Length
(1-25)
14.5
The polished veneer of the Karma Purple/Pink Pearl gives it length on medium and dry patterns. Length could be added or reduced with the proper surface adjustments.
Back End
(1-20)
15.5
This Karma has more movement from the breakpoint to pins than the previous versions. The change to the Activator Plus coverstock increases the back end motion.
Total Hook
(1-100)
48
The Karma Purple/Pink Pearl offers more total hook than the Karma Blue/Green Pearl. The shape is similar, but the Purple/Pink will cover more boards.

Strengths: The added back end will be a big selling point for this new addition to the Karma family. Bowlers on a budget will like the price tag for the performance.

Weaknesses: Only extreme conditions will keep bowlers from being able to use this ball at the box finish. When bowlers come across these conditions, surface adjustments will help.

Overall Summary: The Karma Purple/Pink Pearl offers more length than the Karma Solid and more back end motion than the Karma Pearl. This ball gives added motion at the breakpoint due to the change from the PowrKoil 18 to Activator coverstock.