The cover and core combination of the Nexus f(P) allows this new release to scoot easily down the lane and save its power for the breakpoint. The Nexus Arrowhead core uses a higher RG than the core in the Nexus f(P+F).

Combined with a pearlized coverstock, the Nexus f(P) has maximum response to the dry. This type of reaction was best for attacking our medium test pattern. The back end reaction of the Nexus f(P) allowed all three testers to see plenty of recovery down lane. As the testing session progressed, the testers were able to chase the oil inside, getting as deep as they wanted, as long as they fed it to the track area at the breakpoint. The difference in rev rate dictated how far left each tester could get. Even going straighter on this pattern, Stroker’s ball showed a significant reaction once the Nexus f(P) saw friction.

The easy length gave all three testers a decent reaction when we moved to the dry pattern. The Rough Buff compound finish allowed the ball to be strong as it exited the pattern, but not jerk sideways as balls finished with polish sometimes do. No surface adjustments were made on any of the test balls on these two patterns.

When we moved over to the wet test pattern, we brought out the Siaair pads. Stroker used a 1500 pad, while Tweener and Cranker applied a 2000 pad to their Nexus f(P). The added surface helped the ball grip the lane, but it was still fairly easy to shoot this ball through the breakpoint. Conditions like this will be where the Nexus f(P+F) comes into play.

We struggled on our sport pattern with the box finish. Because of his higher speed and medium rev rate, Tweener’s ball was especially sensitive to the oil, and when he got too straight through the front, he could not control the ball in the back end on this flatter condition. We removed the compounded finish with a 2000 Siaair pad for all three test balls to give us added traction in the oil and a smoother motion off the friction.

Strengths: The pearlized reactive cover is what we noticed the most on this ball. The Nexus f(P) gets down the lane with ease. Even on drier conditions, this ball has plenty of length and power to carry the corner pins.

Weaknesses: Heavy oil will keep this release in the bag. We recommend saving this ball for medium type patterns. Higher ball speeds may need to rough the cover with a Siaair pad to remove the compound finish.

Overall Summary: Excellent length with a strong turn at the breakpoint makes this ball perfect for those with average and below ball speed. All styles will be able to use this ball when the conditions are medium or broken down.